lawdn Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 11 hours ago, DAYGO said: So many iconic shows in their history that will live on forever, but for selfish reasons, my favorite was 2023. I followed them closely all summer and got to see my son on the field in his rookie DCI season. When the last formation hit on Final night in Indy as a large part of the crowd erupted, there he stood. Right on the 50 yard line. Nobody knew at the time that it would be the last brass release of one of the most storied corps in the history of the activity. It brings a tear to my eye now just thinking about it. Yesterday was a very tough/emotional day for my son and our family. We'll all move on but as I told my son, he'll always have last summer and those memories. I'm eternally grateful that he had that opportunity. Thank you, Cadets. FHNSAB I liked 2023 so much. One of my favorites in a strong summer. Your son and you should be proud for being part of it. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2000 and 2001 stick out the most to me because those are the first two years I experienced drum corps in person so those naturally stuck with me. 2010's something of an underrated year for them, I feel. And of course many of the classics from the 80's and 90's that have already been mentioned. 1989's a year that probably doesn't get enough love compared to their title years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthomas666 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1982 -- Such a musical breakthrough. I still listen to it. 1984 -- West Side Story. Nuff said. Also, I was there on finals night. 1989 -- Les Mis. It was a show that came so close to coming together. SO CLOSE. 2000 -- Pure showmanship. Kind of reminds me of 1988 Madison Scouts in the amount of raw energy poured into the performance 2002 -- Yes, the narration was annoying. But God, I love Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. 2005 -- The Zone: To this day I have no freaking idea what they were trying to do here, but ###### if it didn't work in spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansize Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) Along with 1987 (the first year of drum corps I saw), when I think of the Cadets, it's more about pieces of shows. 2000 - having fun in the challenge call/response 2002 - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Early 2000s - Malaguena, Moondance The last 3 minutes of the Christmas show in 2012 2007 - for all the crap from that year ("let's try it without the vocals" and for those at quarter finals.. Yard gate) Edited April 4 by Dansize Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Lancer Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The last Cadets show I loved was Ten … until that fateful day they switched to black, and the visual turned to mud. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mello Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Too many to count for me, but I will always have a soft spot for the nostalgia show during the covid year. Brought back a lot of great memories and was really well done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waliman4444 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 My favorite Cadet shows include 1982 through 2015..2018,2022 and 2023...I know that's a huge chunk of time, but I found at least something rewarding during those years that left me satisfied..I didn't always care about placement but as many have said, 1989 and 2015 were close to being winning shows..Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) On 4/4/2024 at 12:28 AM, Jurassic Lancer said: Edited April 6 by Terri Schehr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneva Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2000, “We Are the Future”, for me. It was a joyous musical book and the brass/percussion “duel” was great drum corps theater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystone3ply Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 As the cold front has moved through the South, I'm wearing my old maroon Cadets hoodie today. ♥️ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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