Hook'emCavies Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 They rehearsed some brand new material (1 and 2 days old) and some middle chunks. Still about 6 visual charts to teach at the end. Way ahead of the normal schedule for Cavaliers this time of year. They did a full dress run a little early, without plums, due to what looked like a very nasty storm about to hit. Honest assessment: They have made strides from this point last year. Show design is much better. MUCH better. The judges and fans will enjoy the concept. The drumline is good. Basses and pit already have some great moments. Guard is strong. I really like the uni's from the stands. They haven't had much experience with the capes yet, so they get a pass. Brass plays well, but not much volume Saturday night. Staff wants to surprise the fans, both now and later. So I will just say there are few tricks that will make the kids go wild. And they said they have some stuff up their sleeves further down the road. Drill design is better, but still a weak link. As my experienced friend next to me said best ... "even when they get that clean, it's not going to look clean." Then again, keep in mind that we marched drum corps when dinosaurs roamed the earth. And it's still early. Plenty of time to edit. Also, they have yet to fully regain their well-known unified marching technique across all members. They have made an ... interesting ... decision to trim their pants so they look very contoured to the member's leg shape from high. This does not do any favors when evaluating visual. Super-exposed. Predictions? A better year than last on multiple fronts. For sure. This is fantastic news! Thank you for sharing. I think drill is going come back in time, but if there is improvement I am ok with that... Lets hope that The Cavaliers can make a good come back this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drilltech1 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Regarding the Cavaliers, a) they do their Spring Training ("pre-tour" in Cavie lingo) at a Benedictine abbey campus (St. Procopius's IBC, Lisle, Illinois) b) they start the show with the corps proper robed like a bunch of monks. Therefore, I ask, did the members read the small, small print of the contract which comes with its own vow of celibacy? Corps finances already operates under a vow of poverty.:tongue:/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Regarding the Cavaliers, a) they do their Spring Training ("pre-tour" in Cavie lingo) at a Benedictine abbey campus (St. Procopius's IBC, Lisle, Illinois) b) they start the show with the corps proper robed like a bunch of monks. Therefore, I ask, did the members read the small, small print of the contract which comes with its own vow of celibacy? Corps finances already operates under a vow of poverty.:tongue:/>/> Hmmm...now where did I place that rimshot machine.... Oh, here it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hmmm...now where did I place that rimshot machine.... Oh, here it is! http://instantrimshot.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhsmbdm Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 First Look at the Front Ensemble First Look at the Brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trh Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 First Look at the Front Ensemble First Look at the Brass Finally some audio/video. Lots of quick feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikespeed Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Of course this is just a 20 second video, but they sound quiet again. Interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylogan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Of course this is just a 20 second video, but they sound quiet again. Interesting! Probably because this is a section that is supposed to start out quiet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCHEZman Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Potentially a very cool show... Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCHEZman Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Here are some more pics Very cool both corps and guard costumes. The cloaks will be awesome. Wonder we're they dump them when they remove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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