George Dixon Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Eleran said: However, doesn't that also mean that after they perform they can get on the road hours earlier to their next venue? So conceivably they would arrive and get floor time much earlier in the night/morning than higher-performing corps, and if that is the case, those corps should be able to take advantage of that fact by waking at dawn and beginning rehearsals earlier than higher-performing corps, who sometimes don't really start work until 9 am because they only rolled into town around 5 or 6 am. All I know is when Cadets were top three they had EPL at like 5 and now it’s at 3. Anyone who’s ever toured knows the massive difference this makes. The other change is Cadets were often the corps of choice to be housed AT the show site. That gives the corps another couple hours to spare - often getting to rehearse until 4:30-5:30 or so... Huge advantage BITD. Yesterday for example SCV was at the show site - 5 years ago that would have been Cadets. Edited July 9, 2019 by George Dixon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, George Dixon said: All I know is when Cadets were top three they had EPL at like 6 and now it’s at 3. How far did they have to drive to the shows during those years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Ghost said: How far did they have to drive to the shows during those years? I just added - a lot to times they were at the show site. What an advantage. Yesterday - SCV was at the show site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, George Dixon said: I just added - a lot to times they were at the show site. What an advantage. Yesterday - SCV was at the show site. Yes, I'd forgotten. The corps that signed up for our show were constantly lobbying for the show-site school. Although Blue Stars came year after year and requested (and got) the same school every time. When I inquired: "We know what we're getting." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, garfield said: Yes, I'd forgotten. The corps that signed up for our show were constantly lobbying for the show-site school. Although Blue Stars came year after year and requested (and got) the same school every time. When I inquired: "We know what we're getting." knowing the venues is important logistically 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Tonight Cadets face Mandarins for the first time this season - will be an interesting for the judges to gauge the Crossmen/Mandarins/Cadets gaps Can Cadets top 80? Lineup & Times / recent score All times CT and subject to change 7:30 PM Welcome & National Anthem 7:45 PM Colt Cadets - Dubuque, IA (51.60) 8:02 PM Crossmen - San Antonio, TX (76.65) 8:19 PM Mandarins - Sacramento, CA (75.5) 8:36 PM The Cadets - Allentown, PA (79.0) 9:00 PM Scores Announced Edited July 9, 2019 by George Dixon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleran Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) And just to bring it back specifically to Cadets: this is Day 2 of 3 in the same housing venue their housing venue is the show venue tonight they are performing last tonight So no excuses. Edited July 9, 2019 by Eleran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 23 hours ago, East9900 said: Watched their show last night which was only my second viewing of this show (first was premiere). Much improved! The drumline is incredible. I'm not a drum guy but I cannot help but watch them. Hornline- much better. Still some really dirty stuff but I think they will get there. Now for the show: Beginning is better. As for the story, I still don't get it. First- why is this even happening to the queen. She doesn't seem like a bad queen and just seems like her scepter is being taken away because the peasants are revolting. For what reason?? And she gets completely lost with in the middle and have no idea why she's doing what she's doing. I'm REALLY bummed they toned down the hit during Bridge Over Troubled Waters. I get the purpose of adding the dynamics, but I want to be hit in the face and it feels like they let off the gas and ruins the moment for me. "Do Better" section feels like old school GH. Stop it with the voice. We get it- "we must do better". Zero reason to bash us over the head with it. Let the drums and the pit do their thing. Closer still needs work (no shocker there), but if they can clear up the story and add a few real moments (so far nothing makes me want to stand up) I think they could make top 6. At this moment they are placing exactly where they should. Most royalty, this queen included, think that peasants are revolting. I have a new car that has pull-up screens for the back seat windows. "Peasant Screens". Peasants are a thing these days. Queens aren't. This is why it's happening in this show, today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eleran said: And just to bring it back specifically to Cadets: this is Day 2 of 3 in the same housing venue their housing venue is the show venue tonight they are performing last tonight So no excuses. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Eleran said: And just to bring it back specifically to Cadets: this is Day 2 of 3 in the same housing venue their housing venue is the show venue tonight they are performing last tonight So no excuses. Exactly!! Hoping that score starts with an 8! Will be interested if they debut some changes/additions tonight... Edited July 9, 2019 by George Dixon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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