kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Next on the field in DCI All-Age is the Columbus Saints from Columbus, Ohio. No 2023 repertoire was given on DCX Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 The Saints drum majors have uniforms now and they’re adorable red homecoming outfits, befitting the show theme of, well, Homecoming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 A delay to the start of the show as they had to get their synth set up, but here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Reserved front ensemble opening before the tempo kicks up and we get into Take On Me from Aha. A baritone and trumpet duet play the chorus. Body movement by the whole corps before going into the melody of the song by a solo mellophone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 I said this two weeks ago, but it’s even more clear now: The addition of a winter percussion program has paid off big time for the Saints during the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Horns playing the chorus backfield as the drums do some slick showing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Yeah, that’s some good stuff, Saints. Now for movement two as we’re told to get on the dance floor and get ready to party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 All of the field percussion except for two of the bass drums have switched to HBCU style sling snares and single tenors. Talk about increasing demand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Hey, brass I hear you showing off some articulation technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Tempo comes down as we finish the second movement. I think it’s time for some couples slow dancing, don’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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