N.E. Brigand Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 8:22 AM, Tim K said: 7th Regiment seems younger this year and my guess is their show will be further tweaked. I always get a sense 7th Regiment gives all they have and this year is no different. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is a huge hit for them and they have some great color guard moves with equipment. It's an appropriate year to play an eclipse song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 5 hours ago, N.E. Brigand said: It's an appropriate year to play an eclipse song. It's too bad Michigan City doesn't happen on the 21st. That could have been the GE moment of the century for 7th Regiment if it was timed just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownBariDad Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 1 hour ago, kkrepps said: It's too bad Michigan City doesn't happen on the 21st. That could have been the GE moment of the century for 7th Regiment if it was timed just right. Then they'd have to rename the song "Partial Eclipse of the Heart." According to my 2017 Eclipse Atlas, Michigan City is too far north of the path to see a total eclipse. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Thunder Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 There were some great stories about the total solar eclipse of July, 1963, which occurred in the northeastern part of the country. There was a documented story about a drum corps show out that way that was going on right during totality of the eclipse. I don't have the details at present, but you can imagine the excitement that happened that day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Northern Thunder said: There were some great stories about the total solar eclipse of July, 1963, which occurred in the northeastern part of the country. There was a documented story about a drum corps show out that way that was going on right during totality of the eclipse. I don't have the details at present, but you can imagine the excitement that happened that day! There's another big eclipse that will cross the eastern U.S. in 2024. Michigan City still won't be in the path of totality then either, but I think it will be closer than this year (here in Cleveland we'll be right on the path). Unfortunately that one happens in April. Dayton's probably very near the path. Special WGI event? Edited July 25, 2017 by N.E. Brigand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 On 7/3/2017 at 1:22 AM, N.E. Brigand said: Remember that there are risks inherent in comparing scores from different shows. AS OF JULY 26 1. 77.450* The Company -- Leicester, LEI, UK 7/16 (+3.950 7/2) 2. 72.900 Vanguard Cadets -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (+3.150 7/16) 3. 70.400 Blue Devils B -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+1.100 7/15) 4. 69.700 Music City -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (+2.100 7/22) 5. 69.350 Legends -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (+2.850 7/22) 6. 64.700 Spartans -- Everett, MA 7/22 (+11.300 7/3) 7. 63.500 7th Regiment -- Everett, MA 7/22 (+11.900 7/3) 8. 63.250 Gold -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+2.200 7/15) 9. 62.300 Southwind -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (+3.500 7/19) 10. 61.250 Louisiana Stars -- Lafayette, LA 7/24 (+0.150 7/19) 11. 60.700 Guardians -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (+1.775 7/22) 12. 59.700 Golden Empire -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+1.650 7/15) SEASON COMPLETE (at 7th) 13. 59.600 River City Rhythm -- Plainwell, MI 7/22 (+6.900 7/9) 14. 59.100 The Battalion -- Denver, CO 7/15 (+1.400 7/12) SEASON COMPLETE (at 7th) 15. 58.600 Watchmen -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+2.100 7/15) SEASON COMPLETE (at 9th) 16. 57.400 Heat Wave -- Knoxville, TN 7/19 (+3.450 7/15) SEASON COMPLETE (at 12th) 17. 57.100 Columbians -- Denver, CO 7/12 (-0.200 7/12) SEASON COMPLETE (at 10th) 18. 56.400 Colt Cadets -- Plainwell, MI 7/22 (+5.300 7/14) 19. 55.800 Shadow -- Plainwell, MI 7/22 (+7.700 7/9) 20. 53.700 Impulse -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+2.550 7/15) 21. 52.600 Raiders -- Clifton, MA 7/22 (+5.300 7/2) 22. 50.400 Incognito -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+3.050 7/15) SEASON COMPLETE (at 19th) 23. 48.100 Blue Devils C -- Bellflower, CA 7/16 (+1.550 7/15) SEASON COMPLETE (at 21st) 24. 47.400 Les Stentors -- Cape Girardeau, MO 7/26 (-0.600 7/22) *DCUK score Next shows: Nashville and Metamora on July 28 SCVC was back in competition, sans some equipment lost in an accident, and scores comfortably ahead of Music City and Legends, moving to second place on our list--at least until BDB performs on Friday. (Hmm. I'm going to be 90 minutes from Metamora on Friday.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 I wonder if we don't already know eleven of our top twelve? Although if The Company makes Finals, then there will be thirteen. FYI, I'm traveling Friday through Monday and may be slow to update this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Quote Although if The Company makes Finals, then there will be thirteen. What does that mean, why would they increase the number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownBariDad Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 18 minutes ago, kkrepps said: What does that mean, why would they increase the number? I believe The Company is an all-age Corps but still competes with DCI Open Class. They are from the U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Quote I believe The Company is an all-age Corps but still competes with DCI Open Class. They are from the U.K. How do they determine if they make finals or not? 13th place or higher at prelims? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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