lawdn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) On 6/19/2023 at 6:26 AM, craiga said: This is my review of the Castleton Performance last night, as well as my final Castleton update: At showtime, it was 65 degrees and sunny with a light breeze. The corps performed in their gray member shirts and the guard had ALL of their 2023 show silks on the field. The 2023 BAC is comprised of 80 brass, 18 battery, 15 front ensemble, 3 dms, and 46 guard with 10 alternates. And before anyone asks, no I do not know how long they'll carry that many guard alternates, but I have the impression that number will decrease tomorrow since their spring training ends today and the corps leaves Vermont tomorrow. The show is complete Parts 1-5, all guard work is in, and the body/choreo for the hornline and drum line is nonstop. The props are amazing and are used and moved throughout the production. There are still front set pieces to be introduced which will extend end zone to end zone, and the harpoons are still in production. Every section of this drum corps is a level above Boston's 2022 product, including, amazingly, the guard. The show is a General Effect feast, taking the audience through a series of emotions, and the visual design features some very aggressive "run and gun" drill at times, particularly during the opener and On the Waterfront. The rifle feature in the opener is mind blowing, but the guard is omnipresent throughout, and drops last night were almost nonexistent. The hornline is very mature and the new horns have a very bright sound and the volume levels at times far exceed last year's line. The drum line showed off their new drums, which are sort of a white marine pearl. The entire percussion section is a level up from last year, and the members who came over from Crown (there are 7 of them between battery and pit) tell me they love the "Boston Vibe". So, what is my prediction? Can this 83 year old drum corps win their first DCI ring? I have concluded that time is upon us. Thank you. I cannot wait to see what BAC brings to the field this summer. Last year was incredible, so it is beyond me to imagine how mind-blowing this year could be. Edited June 20, 2023 by lawdn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakman7 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Does anyone know if they're going to go live with the concert at the park today? I can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 That will be tomorrow 6/21. Boston pulls out of Castleton ST today and begins a local tour so to speak, so mm’s learn the day-to-day of being on the road. They have local rehearsals in MA, starting today with history night. CIP tomorrow with some down time and a day in the City of Boston. They’ll get a few more days of rehearsals (6-8?) before the first show in Lynn on 7/1, followed by a show on 7/2 in Quincy, MA, then off they go. By the time they hit Whitewater on 7/8, they’ll have seen Cadets, Bluecoats, Crown, Troopers, Bluestars, Madison, Phantom, Crossmen, Colts and Cavies. That’s quite a first week on the road! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Don't say I've never looked out for you guys 😉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8JBg8vF/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMusTeach Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, BlueStainGlass said: Don't say I've never looked out for you guys 😉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8JBg8vF/ Loved this! Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Weekly wrap up... week 4.... Edited June 20, 2023 by Boss Anova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 59 minutes ago, RetiredMusTeach said: Loved this! Thanks for posting it. Its a Pre May Move ins recording too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, blakman7 said: Does anyone know if they're going to go live with the concert at the park today? I can't wait to see it! Yes... live streamed tomorrow at 5pm on Crusaders Facebook site. Edited June 20, 2023 by Boss Anova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighterkit Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, BlueStainGlass said: Don't say I've never looked out for you guys 😉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8JBg8vF/ Just for transparency this is from January camp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, fighterkit said: Just for transparency this is from January camp Anything > nothing in my book. If it was November camp I still like hearing stuff 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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