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1. Crown

2. Blue Devils

3. Blue Coats

4. Cavaliers

5. SCV

6. Madison Scouts

8.Cadets

9. Blue Knights

10.Blue Stars

11. Crossmen

12. Oregon Crusders

OC in 12th at semis would make me book a last minute red-eye to Indy to watch finals, seriously.

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1. Any WC corps...as of now. Well, should be that way anyhow....

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interesting since you've only been a DCP member less than a year :-\

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I've been in drum corps since 1978 as a marching member, staff member, and have many friends throughout this activity. I have observed postings on drum corps planet for years. But have really recently only decided to post. I assure you I am well capable and knowledgeable of the activity.

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OC in 12th at semis would make me book a last minute red-eye to Indy to watch finals, seriously.

And in 7th place?

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Predictions:

1. The Cadets - They're looking good out of the gate and have one of the hardest work ethics in DCI. With an experienced corps and a solid show design, they'll be able to take the championship this year.

2. Santa Clara Vanguard - After consistent years of pushing for a medal, this year will provide them their opening. An older corps and a design that takes risks will be enough to get them their medal.

3. The Blue Devils - Coming off of a fantastic year, BD was hit hard by age outs. A younger corps will hurt them, but stellar design and sheer talent will keep them in the top 3.

4. Phantom Regiment - Here's the dark horse; Phantom has several things going for them that have continually gotten discounted. PR's design team, arguably their weakest aspect in recent years, is finally settling in. The corps proper has settled in with new staff, all have something to prove, and, unlike last year, doesn't consist of mostly rookies. Lastly, PR does well coming off of west coast tours; having healthy competition from the get go will give this corps a chance to work back up the ranks.

5. Carolina Crown - Unable to recapture the magic of the show design and with the Cadets giving their hornline a run for their money, Crown won't move anywhere. Weaknesses in percussion will continue to plague the corps.

6. The Bluecoats - Yet another scandalous prediction. With a show trying to duplicate TILT and with a large class of ageouts, Bluecoats will see similar results to Crown from the previous year.

7. The Cavaliers - Their streak of improvement takes a step back after a extravagant show doesn't come to fruition.

8. Boston Crucaders - They performed extremely well last year, but their book seemed a little harder than they could handle. They proved to be a strong corps and, pending a book right up their alley, could solidly take 8th.

9. Blue Stars - Small possibility of jumping a spot if their guard is able to pull off another stellar year.

10. Blue Knights - In 2014 BK was carried by a great show. Much like BK and Crown though, they will be unable to pull back to back successes.

11. Madison Scouts - Scouts will be able to repeat the successes of last year, however will be given more trouble by Crossmen than before. In the end, however, they will be able to pull ahead.

12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps.

Thoughts?

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Predictions:

1. The Cadets - They're looking good out of the gate and have one of the hardest work ethics in DCI. With an experienced corps and a solid show design, they'll be able to take the championship this year.

2. Santa Clara Vanguard - After consistent years of pushing for a medal, this year will provide them their opening. An older corps and a design that takes risks will be enough to get them their medal.

3. The Blue Devils - Coming off of a fantastic year, BD was hit hard by age outs. A younger corps will hurt them, but Stella's design and sheer talent will keep them in the top 3.

4. Phantom Regiment - Here's the dark horse; Phantom has several things going for them that have continually gotten discounted. PR's design team, arguably their weakest aspect in recent years, is finally settling in. The corps proper has settled in with new staff, all have something to prove, and, unlike last year, doesn't consist of mostly rookies. Lastly, PR does well coming off of west coast tours; having healthy competition from the get go will give this corps a chance to work back up the ranks.

5. Carolina Crown - Unable to recapture the magic of the show design and with the Cadets giving their hornline a run for their money, Crown won't move anywhere. Weaknesses in percussion will continue to plague the corps.

6. The Bluecoats - Yet another scandalous prediction. With a show trying to duplicate TILT and with a large class of ageouts, Bluecoats will see similar results to Crown from the previous year.

7. The Cavaliers - Their streak of improvement takes a step back after a extravagant show doesn't come to fruition.

8. Boston Crucaders - They performed extremely well last year, but their book seemed a little harder than they could handle. They proved to be a strong corps and, pending a book right up their alley, could solidly take 8th.

9. Blue Stars - Small possibility of jumping a spot if their guard is able to pull off another stellar year.

10. Blue Knights - In 2014 BK was carried by a great show. Much like BK and Crown though, they will be unable to pull back to back successes.

11. Madison Scouts - Scouts will be able to repeat the successes of last year, however will be given more trouble by Crossmen than before. In the end, however, they will be able to pull ahead.

12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps.

Thoughts?

Are you aware of the changes to Phantom's guard and visual captions? I don't think after the 2013 and 2014 shows that higher placement will occur.

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You have a point, however they seem more unproven than anything. After the issues within the membership in 13 and the subsequent membership overturn for 14, not to mention the numerous incarnation of their drill in 14, I don't think they've been given standard circumstances to work in. This year will be that chance for them. This, coupled with a brass line that really began to shine towards the end of 14 and a percussion that's coming into its own under Kuhn, would be enough to see them make considerable strides.

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Predictions:

1. The Cadets - They're looking good out of the gate and have one of the hardest work ethics in DCI. With an experienced corps and a solid show design, they'll be able to take the championship this year.

2. Santa Clara Vanguard - After consistent years of pushing for a medal, this year will provide them their opening. An older corps and a design that takes risks will be enough to get them their medal.

3. The Blue Devils - Coming off of a fantastic year, BD was hit hard by age outs. A younger corps will hurt them, but stellar design and sheer talent will keep them in the top 3.

4. Phantom Regiment - Here's the dark horse; Phantom has several things going for them that have continually gotten discounted. PR's design team, arguably their weakest aspect in recent years, is finally settling in. The corps proper has settled in with new staff, all have something to prove, and, unlike last year, doesn't consist of mostly rookies. Lastly, PR does well coming off of west coast tours; having healthy competition from the get go will give this corps a chance to work back up the ranks.

5. Carolina Crown - Unable to recapture the magic of the show design and with the Cadets giving their hornline a run for their money, Crown won't move anywhere. Weaknesses in percussion will continue to plague the corps.

6. The Bluecoats - Yet another scandalous prediction. With a show trying to duplicate TILT and with a large class of ageouts, Bluecoats will see similar results to Crown from the previous year.

7. The Cavaliers - Their streak of improvement takes a step back after a extravagant show doesn't come to fruition.

8. Boston Crucaders - They performed extremely well last year, but their book seemed a little harder than they could handle. They proved to be a strong corps and, pending a book right up their alley, could solidly take 8th.

9. Blue Stars - Small possibility of jumping a spot if their guard is able to pull off another stellar year.

10. Blue Knights - In 2014 BK was carried by a great show. Much like BK and Crown though, they will be unable to pull back to back successes.

11. Madison Scouts - Scouts will be able to repeat the successes of last year, however will be given more trouble by Crossmen than before. In the end, however, they will be able to pull ahead.

12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps.

Thoughts?

Nice first post... welcome aboard, and keep posting your thoughts on things.

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