Jeff Ream Posted May 5 Posted May 5 come the first show, the skeleton will be on the field, and in good shape. over the summer as they clean and layer, they will add on and tweak things all the way to tne end. they are never the big surprise ending corps, they just keep enhancing and refining it from day one. and it works. 3 Quote
saxfreq1128 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 On 5/4/2026 at 10:40 PM, Metalbinky said: While I was in Europe traveling, I was forwarded a video of the run through. I got through the first 5 minutes which were the same movements that I heard during their Riverside camp. It was just cleaner. Since I was at dinner with friends, I decided to watch the remaining later when I returned to my hotel. Then, the unimaginable happened - “This Video is Private” UGHH!!! I did hear that the show sound design seemed mid-season form, this from a 3 year vet. I was privy to the show theme, but I’m afraid I can’t divulge the information I was provided. I’m extremely intrigued from what I’ve heard Traveling in Europe…. got to see a run-through…. you’re killing me 😭 2 1 Quote
theonlyfizzle Posted May 8 Posted May 8 2 hours ago, saxfreq1128 said: Traveling in Europe…. got to see a run-through…. you’re killing me 😭 I feel your pain 😭 but i couldn't help bursting out with laughter Lol.. it becomes even more unbearable as the time slowly winding down to spring training and summer.. Summer is coming.... Quote
lawdn Posted May 8 Posted May 8 On 5/5/2026 at 6:24 AM, Jeff Ream said: come the first show, the skeleton will be on the field, and in good shape. over the summer as they clean and layer, they will add on and tweak things all the way to tne end. they are never the big surprise ending corps, they just keep enhancing and refining it from day one. and it works. Their approach still works and will end with a strong show. The question is, with the shorter season, and now at least 3 corps ready to come out hot, does their approach still work well enough for them to make the 1 or 2 spot at Finals? I think it could, with some adjustments to the pace at which the show evolves. However, the Bluecoats, Boston, and Vanguard, and maybe one more, are going to make them prove it. Quote
NewArpege Posted May 8 Posted May 8 15 minutes ago, lawdn said: Their approach still works and will end with a strong show. The question is, with the shorter season, and now at least 3 corps ready to come out hot, does their approach still work well enough for them to make the 1 or 2 spot at Finals? I think it could, with some adjustments to the pace at which the show evolves. However, the Bluecoats, Boston, and Vanguard, and maybe one more, are going to make them prove it. Those three are def gonna make it hard for BD this year. No joke. Bloodbath on the football field is coming this year. 1 Quote
LabMaster Posted May 8 Posted May 8 1 hour ago, lawdn said: Their approach still works and will end with a strong show. The question is, with the shorter season, and now at least 3 corps ready to come out hot, does their approach still work well enough for them to make the 1 or 2 spot at Finals? I think it could, with some adjustments to the pace at which the show evolves. However, the Bluecoats, Boston, and Vanguard, and maybe one more, are going to make them prove it. I’m going to guess that BD is modifying their approach a bit this year as I don’t believe it has been working as well, the last couple of years. The ”unstructured” process of putting their drill out to mm’s, might need to be more directed to ensure the skeleton can be grown, over the season. Which is not tremendously shorter than it has been in recent seasons. Look at the number of performances the top 6 corps have had, each of the last 2 -3 years. Quote
NewArpege Posted May 9 Posted May 9 23 minutes ago, LabMaster said: I’m going to guess that BD is modifying their approach a bit this year as I don’t believe it has been working as well, the last couple of years. You think so? I haven’t seen a single staffing change or any real signals that they’re adapting. But I’m open to being corrected if I’ve missed something. Quote
LabMaster Posted May 9 Posted May 9 1 hour ago, NewArpege said: You think so? I haven’t seen a single staffing change or any real signals that they’re adapting. But I’m open to being corrected if I’ve missed something. BD is usually quiet about any staff changes. So it’s doubtful any changes will be hugely noticeable. Or very publicly known. There have been rumors about role changes. And it’s possible that some folks listed on their staff may not be in the role any longer. I guess you would have to know through personal connections what their staff roster looks like for this year. BD is not resistant to make staff changes or program changes. They are well thought out and long range planning is a strength. 2 Quote
NewArpege Posted May 9 Posted May 9 3 minutes ago, LabMaster said: BD is usually quiet about any staff changes. So it’s doubtful any changes will be hugely noticeable. Or very publicly known. There have been rumors about role changes. And it’s possible that some folks listed on their staff may not be in the role any longer. I guess you would have to know through personal connections what their staff roster looks like for this year. BD is not resistant to make staff changes or program changes. They are well thought out and long range planning is a strength. From what I’ve heard, there haven’t been changes. Not that there necessarily need to be. I just bring it up because their lead staff is very tenured and near retirement age, across the board. I would be surprised if they were trying new sweeping methods. Not impossible, per se…but psychologically not what we typically experience when a staff has been around this long and with such accomplishments. Quote
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