JohnD Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Welcome to the pressbox at DCA Preliminaries from PAETEC Park in Rochester NY. It is a beautiful day in Rochester, with bright sun and a brisk breeze - gorgeous in the sun. What a change from last year. We're getting things ready to bring you our live coverage from the stadium. On-hand will be: Kevin Gamin, DCP Managing News Editor; Doug Petersen (dugada); Jeff DeMello; Danielle; Galen; and a host of guest commentators throughout the weekend. We'll also be bringing you photos from the field shortly after each corps performs. Of-course, the best place to be to enjoy the DCA Championships is right here at PAETEC Park. The next-best place is here on DCP. Enjoy! -john Quote
JohnD Posted September 1, 2007 Author Posted September 1, 2007 Tom Peashey is handling the announcing duties today, in Fran Haring's absence. We understand that Fran WILL be here to announce Finals tomorrow. Tom is announcing the judging panel and the corps line-up. Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 White Sabers are lining up on the back of the field. They've changed their headgear for this year's show, "The Gladiator". National Anthem has played and the Sabers are coming onto the field. It's almost show time! Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Some of the corps are carrying life-sized cutout silhouettes of people. I'm sensing an interesting visual effect coming. Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Hornline members have placed their helmets on the silhouettes' heads. Unfortunately, the wind is not cooperating. Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 This year's show is entitled "The Gladiator" and is comprised of: Fate of the Gods by Steven Reineke Mars (from The Planets) by Gustav Holst Troy by James Horner The Gladiator by Hans Zimmer Show reps courtesy of www.corpsreps.com. Quote
Galen Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 The wind has knocked a couple of the cutouts over before the show has started- hope that doesn't cause problems during the show. Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 "What time is it???" "SABER TIME!!! HUH!!!" Love the hype. Quote
kevingamin Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 The flag silks look hand painted. Very nice. Quote
Galen Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Good slow build up to the first impact. Flags aren't affected by the wind so far. Quote
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