college-phan Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) Talk about a successful year! You can’t beat a surprise 8th place finish and a fan favorite show (for the second year in a row!). This design staff has Phantom moving back in the right direction. There’s obviously some kinks that need to be worked out, but as we all said a year ago, the future looks incredibly bright for Phantom. Can’t wait to see what they do in 2023. Where do we see Phantom going competitively? Let’s discuss! Edited August 14, 2022 by college-phan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regimentlvr Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) I’m hoping for staff stability, with maybe a brilliant visual mind addition to take PR to the top 5. Also would like more content from the color guard. Edited August 14, 2022 by regimentlvr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
college-phan Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, regimentlvr said: I’m hoping for staff stability, with maybe a brilliant visual mind addition to take PR to the top 5. Also would like more content from the color guard. Agreed. If they could work out the issues with visual programming, they’d be a top six contender next season. Most notably, considering all the controversy, something needs to be done about the Color Guard staff if Phantom wants to draw the best of the best talent. Percussion also leaves a few question marks for me after this year. It was definitely a younger group, but we really need Ferguson et al to take some steps forward for Phantom to be a legitimate contender. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJugster Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 37 minutes ago, college-phan said: Agreed. If they could work out the issues with visual programming, they’d be a top six contender next season. Most notably, considering all the controversy, something needs to be done about the Color Guard staff if Phantom wants to draw the best of the best talent. Percussion also leaves a few question marks for me after this year. It was definitely a younger group, but we really need Ferguson et al to take some steps forward for Phantom to be a legitimate contender. I 100% agree. It seems to me that the visual staff and brass staff are moving in the right direction but I personally think the color guard and percussion have (has? have has?) to be upgraded. I can't wait to see what they have in mind for 2023 and the arrow is pointing up for sure. Lets build on 2022 and get back into the top 6! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regimentlvr Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Is there a true culture issue with the color guard? If so, add that to the lack of design (if you want to compete with the top 5) and it should be a no brainer for the corps. The challenge is, who is available that can provide that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I'm very excited to see what's next for them. If they can retain their membership and staff along with some key changes they'll be on the heels of several corps. If they could get Adam Sage back to head up their guard design again would be awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaklefthand4ever Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I'm proud of what they accomplished this year. My attention this coming season will be split between SoA and PR for completely different reasons. I know NOTHING about guard or visual captions in all reality for "modern" drum corps. Things have changed considerably since the mid/late 80's when I marched. All of that being said, there will be PLENTY of people who will give advice on Guard and Percussion. The Alumni will most likely have the most influence (next to staff budget of course) and we may be barking at the moon. A Rennick book would be great. Do I think we'll get one? Meh...I don't know. He is one of the most "in demand" writers in the business. I've heard some rumors here and there about dissatisfaction with the instruction. I haven't been there to witness how the instruction is run so I simply don't have a feel for what's going on. This years battery looked like they were pretty young and a little green. BUT...it could just be a change in style of playing / instruction. Give 'em a year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaddy Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Zeke said: If they could get Adam Sage back to head up their guard design again would be awesome. He's currently leading the guard at Regiment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continental Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, kdaddy said: He's currently leading the guard at Regiment He is listed as "Creative Visual Consultant and Lead Guard Designer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaddy Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 My hope is Regiment keeps the design staff largely intact. I've had issues with electronics design that I find elementary/naive (e.g., moaning, raindrop sounds in the ballad that I didn't hear until Indy - wtf is that). I'm not so sure about educational staff though. As others mentioned, the guard personnel issue seems unresolved, at least from the perspective of the complainant, and that should be a source of concern. And I've heard that percussion education leaves something to be desired - students unhappy, visibly in pain due to technique being taught (drumline). The days of teaching with sticks, not carrots, are over, and you have to adapt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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