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Guard is something that I really appreciate, but don't know a lot about. I personally prefer equipment work over dance. Visual Design is something I'm interested in doing at some point in the future, and obviously, this is a big part of it!

So, who are some of the best to watch on the fan network? I would prefer modern guards, but throw in some oldies too if you want! And don't feel like you just have to share one. I have a lot of free time to watch stuff.

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I think these are good examples of recent shows featuring great guard work and design.

Phantom 2006 2008 2011

Cadets 2005 2011

Crown 2007 2009

Bluecoats 2010

Cavies 2006

Blue Stars 2010

BD 2006 and last couple of years

Star 1993

SCV 1989 1992

Cadets early 2000's

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My all time favorite guard has to be Cadets of Bergen County 1992. I saw that show live multiple times that season, including their first performance (which was a train wreck), and on video hundreds of times. They were so perfect, their book was state of the art at the time, and they just captured to essence of their theme so well. Such a great flag line, and really just a great show all around.

A list of my faves:

Cadets: 1989-1996 (all amazing)

Cavaliers: 1991, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2003 (wow), 2004, 2010.

Carolina Crown: 2007-present. (Always close to flawless with amazing musicality and demand)

Phantom Regiment: 1991, 1996, 2005, 2011, 2012.

Santa Clara: 1989, 1991, 2013.

Star of Indiana: 1993 (holy crap)

Blue Knights: 1992, 2012.

Blue Devils: 1994 (never really understood all the hoopla about them, they don't march under their work most of the time)

Sure there are others, these are just the ones that pop out in my mind.

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Here are some good old school guards that, in my opinion, are excellent and worthy to check out:

Phantom Regiment 1978 through 1983

27th Lancers 1979-'81

Madison Scouts 1980-'82

Santa Clara Vanguard 1978-'81

Guardsmen 1979

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My all time favorite guard has to be Cadets of Bergen County 1992. I saw that show live multiple times that season, including their first performance (which was a train wreck), and on video hundreds of times. They were so perfect, their book was state of the art at the time, and they just captured to essence of their theme so well. Such a great flag line, and really just a great show all around.

THIS. But really, any Cadets (esp. April Gilligan's guards) and BD guard throughout the past two decades will show off some fantastic skill and design.

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Best guards I've ever seen live:

Blue Devils 1999 and 2003

Cadets 2005

Groups I didn't see live because I was competing against them at the time or was just a young tyke:

27th Lancers 1979 - 1981

Cadets 1990 and 1994

Spirit of Atlanta - mid 80's shows

Phantom Regiment 1988 (beautiful flag work)

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Don't forget Cadets 1991. The flag work in the opener was amazing. It's no secret that April's guards are my favorite (throw in Star 1993 and Cavies 2007 for some wow). 1994 had SO much going on, and that guard's integration in the drill is incomparable (especially for how they performed).

"Don't make me hurt you today."

--A.G.

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