mfrontz Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Because PR 2008 Spartacus is #1 - without debate. Have at it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadevilina Crown Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 The Academy 2016. [/thread] 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouooga Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Crown 09 gets my vote on this one. Cadets 05 get a close second (or third, I guess, agreed on Phantom). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Phantom 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 The Academy 2016. [/thread] Seconded. It's definitely my favorite in recent memory by far...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) I am not the least bit biased or anything, but Cadets 1971 is actually the obvious FIRST place choice. Show designed by Bobby Hoffman/Pete Emmons on visual, DCP's Ironlips brass arranger and the great George Tuthill on percussion.. Libretto written by DCP's own Onceuponatime.... The Cadets of GarfieldpresentAmerica the Brave – 1776The Cadets of Garfield are attempting to add an extra dimension to their routine this season through introduction of a story line based on America’s struggle for Independence – 1776. This is not an easy task, since the Cadets must work without the benefit of spoken dialogue, scenery, costumes or the special theatrical effects of the stage. Instead, the story line must be developed exclusively through choice of musical selections, sequence of presentation and coordination of drill and visual effects. In addition, they must somehow capture the imagination of their audience, and transport several thousand people back in time to another era. The period is 1776…thirteen proud, rebellious colonies, thirsting for collective identity and poised on the precipice of revolution.As the Cadets assume their positions on the starting line they are divided into two separate segments. To the right the British Forces of King George (heavy horns), to the left the American Colonists (sopranos). Times are troubled, and Garfield’s story opens with the sound of drums and a burst of flags heralding the end of an era. Listen carefully for the prophetic tympani sounds of “LONDON BRIDGE’S FALLING DOWN” meshed into the percussion introduction. The British enter, then the Americans, and both sides combine to introduce the stirring theme of “YANKEE DOODLE”. This unity of purpose and presentation is not destined to endure though, and as the final notes of “Yankee Doodle” echo into the bleachers the two segments split, and with heavy hearts and questioning minds drift apart to the sad lament of “CHACONNE IN Eb.” For a second time drums command attention, as the simulated sight and sound of cannons with coordinated rifle drill transport us to Bunker Hill, and we witness the “Shots heard ‘round the world.” At this point even a deceptively light hearted social function becomes tinged with tension and challenge as the British “MINUET,” the Americans “HOEDOWN,” and “THE WORLD TURNS UPSIDE DOWN.” The die is cast…..Revolution!!!…..and events begin to move ever more compellingly towards their chilling climax. To the tune of “THIS CRUEL WAR” both sides move to opposing sides of the field. The Americans, executing “CHESTER,” drill and prepare for attack in the far right corner. The British meanwhile move to midfield to establish a sideline “CHRISTMAS EVE” encampment to a symbolic “SILENT NIGHT” carol medley in preparation for reenactment of the historical “Battle of Trenton.” “Chester” builds into a direct challenge, answered by the awesome power and majesty of “RULE BRITANNIA.” Both formations now break and expand as the two armies move towards each other, “AMERICA” and “RULE BRITANNIA“ ringing in our ears. Simulated infantry lines drop to their knees…fire…withdraw…reload…advance…fire again, until the battle banners clash head on, while the sound of drums crescendo into the dizzying, frightening, overwhelming sounds of battle. Once again the formation shifts, as the horns make their tumultuous contribution to the conflict. One by one brave men fall – a final cavalry charge – then silence…..Faintly, a soft chorale of horns cries up from the battlefield, and the graves of heroes give birth to a new Nation. Free men stand for the first time as Americans, while a funeral dirge of drums echoes a final farewell to the past. A new nation celebrates the joy of self-discovery in concert with Ives’ “VARIATIONS ON AMERICA.” Subtly the concert formation shifts. “America” soars into the familiar and spine tingling “BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC,” and the flags of two great Nations are presented in their most familiar context…emblems of peace. This completes our story, and as Garfield prepares to exit, the dreams of mankind for dignity, freedom and self-determination are given expression in John F. Kennedy’s moving musical memorial, “PROFILES IN COURAGE.” One final statement of theme and reminder of origin in “YANKEE DOODLE,” and the Cadets, preceded by the flags of Great Britain and America fluttering side by side in the breeze, cross the finish line. Edited August 6, 2016 by MikeD 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbrassboy Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 PR's original Spartacus '81-'82! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 1995 Cadets 2006 Regiment 2014 BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsd Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 BEST storytelling show: BD 1997, "As Time Goes By". Trust me on this one. Art fully imitated life in that show... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 BEST storytelling show: BD 1997, "As Time Goes By". Trust me on this one. Art fully imitated life in that show... They performed and executed the crap outta this show. And they had to so they could overcome the Cadets and their monster GE show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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