BKlover Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Anybody know how large the corps will be this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ok, a couple of shows in and I'm officially worried. Pio is currently 10 points behind the nearest WC corps, and got beat by both Genesis and Midwest Legends. What's going on with them? Anyone who's seen the show - small numbers, members still settling in - what's up? Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Lancer Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ok, a couple of shows in and I'm officially worried. Pio is currently 10 points behind the nearest WC corps, and got beat by both Genesis and Midwest Legends. What's going on with them? Anyone who's seen the show - small numbers, members still settling in - what's up? Mike Just my opinion on one viewing: Last year I thought they took a big step forward. This year, numbers down, show not quite compete(?) and darker -- a step back. Pioneer should not be dark this stage of their development, IMO. And a book that is harder than the talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesmusic Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Roman needs to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cixelsyd Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ok, a couple of shows in and I'm officially worried. Pio is currently 10 points behind the nearest WC corps, and got beat by both Genesis and Midwest Legends. What's going on with them? Anyone who's seen the show - small numbers, members still settling in - what's up? Mike If you look at where these same corps left off in 2015, Pioneer is in the same relative position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 They have a very ambitious horn and visual book. My thoughts are they knew they had to step up their game so they sent all out. Maybe I'll have a better read on it after seeing them Sunday. I wish them well and am sure they're working hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ok, a couple of shows in and I'm officially worried. Pio is currently 10 points behind the nearest WC corps, and got beat by both Genesis and Midwest Legends. What's going on with them? Anyone who's seen the show - small numbers, members still settling in - what's up? Mike I saw them Numbers, full drumline about 25 horns and oh, I’m going to mess this up but about 15 guard? Their show didn’t seem like it was complete, they burned Joan at the stake and it ended. And the stake burning, high marks for traditional earned GE, the flag flames were very effective (without being flames). Seems like they need some sort of closer on the field Looks like they had several hole in the brass. After Genesis, what I noticed was World Class going on after Open Class. Pioneer marched and played better, all the way around. Genesis must have the breaks on their horn line big time as they try to clean up the sound. Marcher to Marcher, Pioneer was clearly better but Genesis is big and big according to the clearly stunted judging because you know, we can't see the recap (yes, this will be my dead horse) in DCI means more GE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Lancer Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I saw them Their show didn’t seem like it was complete, they burned Joan at the stake and it ended. And the stake burning, high marks for traditional earned GE, the flag flames were very effective (without being flames). Seems like they need some sort of closer on the field I agree, the show felt truncated. I am guessing there is more to be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I agree, the show felt truncated. I am guessing there is more to be added. They still need to add the ending. The Firebird is listed in their rep so I assume that's it. I sincerely think this could be a good show. The vocalist is top notch. IMO it's the best, most demanding product they've put on the field in at least 15 years. Maybe not the best performed yet but the bones are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 How can you go wrong with Adagio for Strings? One of my favorite works of all time. I look forward to Pioneer's show! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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