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Post by jmike16 on Oct 15, 2022 16:40:27 GMT -6
Troopers 2023: To Lasso The Sun
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Post by Shroom on Nov 7, 2022 19:25:50 GMT -6
I might die if more corps switch from 16 contras to 12, though I might be kinda nitpicking but I at least think it's pretty noticeable. I'm pretty sure the only finalist corps last season with 16 contras were the Troops and Cavies, and both of them had some of the most well rounded sound I heard, even when compared to corps who scored higher than them in brass. Not sure when Bloo switched off 16 to 12, but I know they marched 16 in 2018 and that brassline was probably the best they've had to date. Maybe now with the 165 member limit more corps will opt in for 16 contras, which would finally start to offset the "synth creep" that a lot of corps seem to have issues with,
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 22, 2022 6:58:38 GMT -6
Not a show announcement, but the 2023 schedule should be released in the coming days.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 22, 2022 8:49:02 GMT -6
Not a show announcement, but the 2023 schedule should be released in the coming days. Tomorrow. Summer tour has allegedly been cut by 20%. 3 open class corps are not touring: Legends (inactive), Blue Devils B, Vanguard Cadets (inactive). |
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 22, 2022 10:10:09 GMT -6
Not a show announcement, but the 2023 schedule should be released in the coming days. Tomorrow. Summer tour has allegedly been cut by 20%. 3 open class corps are not touring: Legends (inactive), Blue Devils B, Vanguard Cadets (inactive). Not surprising that Tour has been cut by 20% with rising costs. Guess I shouldn't hold by breath for a show in South Dakota. I knew about Vanguard Cadets going inactive and BDB not touring next year, but this is the first I'm hearing of Legends going inactive. While I did have some questions after watching them this past season, it's extremely disappointing to see them go inactive. |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 22, 2022 15:01:59 GMT -6
Wow, I wonder what part they are cutting or how. Spirit is coming back though, right?
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Nov 22, 2022 15:11:12 GMT -6
Not a show announcement, but the 2023 schedule should be released in the coming days. Tomorrow. Summer tour has allegedly been cut by 20%. 3 open class corps are not touring: Legends (inactive), Blue Devils B, Vanguard Cadets (inactive). Hadn't heard about Legends going inactive next year. I'm sorry they felt they needed to do that, but I can appreciate that they are making a move that they believe is fiscally responsible. A few years ago, they had to do an emergency fundraising appeal mid-season. They brought in the $100,000 they needed in a matter of days, but it's not a situation you ever want to find yourself in twice. As best I can recall, I first saw Legends in an early season Akron show in 2011. I hadn't heard of them, and their "Skyscapes" show made no impression on me. But I started paying attention to Open Class the next year, and as a longtime fan of Gordon Lightfoot, I was tickled by their decision to program the "Edmund Fitzgerald" that year, and I saw them in person twice. To be sure, eighth place in O.C. was an entirely reasonable placement for that little show, but I loved it anyway. They literally rang a bell 29 times during their closer! They spent the next two years polishing, with pleasant but modest shows, but in 2015, with an appropriately named show called "The Climb," they made their move, placing fifth, and they medaled for the first time in 2016 with "The Grid," still my favorite show of theirs, and settled in with a string of sold Open Class shows in "The Signal," "Along Came a Spider," and "Song of the Siren" before shutting down like everyone else due to the pandemic. They were much smaller this year, but with the talky but moving "May Your Light Shine Forever," punched above their weight to go neck-and-neck with the much larger Battalion in O.C. championships. I do hope they can find a way to return to the field in 2024. |
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Post by philodemus on Nov 22, 2022 15:25:36 GMT -6
So much love and respect for anyone still trying to keep an Open Class corps alive. It's never been easy, it only ever gets harder, and at least since they shuttered DCM it's been obvious the big corps don't really care if you live or die.
I remain of the opinion that the only way to insure the long-term health of the smaller corps is to foster a series of regional circuits, primarily holding shows in June, in which the big groups serve as a draw and the small groups can build their audience. But, apparently--and to my mind bizarrely--the big corps would rather spend a month in everyday rehearsals than perform in any stadium smaller than a Division I college. I mean, I'm sure it's cheaper, but God what a hellish experience for the members... the members who are paying thousands of dollars for an excellent experience.
We continue on our seemingly irreversible march towards 10 super corps that perform 4 times a summer and charge a year of Ivy League tuition for the privilege.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 22, 2022 17:46:27 GMT -6
Wow, I wonder what part they are cutting or how. Spirit is coming back though, right? Yes, Spirit is back. The Drums on the Ohio show (Evansville, Indiana) posted this the other day.  |
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Post by philodemus on Nov 22, 2022 18:09:37 GMT -6
Bummer. Drums on the Ohio is a great place for a show.
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Post by Subito Fortissimo on Nov 22, 2022 19:59:15 GMT -6
I'm going to guess that the start date of shows will be closer to July 1st, if not after, rather than the last week of June and there will be fewer weeknight shows with more emphasis put on the bigger Saturday night shows.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 23, 2022 1:12:03 GMT -6
I'm going to guess that the start date of shows will be closer to July 1st, if not after, rather than the last week of June and there will be fewer weeknight shows with more emphasis put on the bigger Saturday night shows. That would be my guess too |
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Post by Shroom on Nov 27, 2022 18:43:49 GMT -6
Only semi DCI related, but the Auburn Purple Lancers will be returning to drum corps and competing in Sound Sport. I believe the last time they did anything DCI related was in the 70s, so pretty interesting to see their return.
Both Troopers and Cavies seem to be fielding Alumni corps this season too
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Post by paddy on Nov 28, 2022 10:00:49 GMT -6
Only semi DCI related, but the Auburn Purple Lancers will be returning to drum corps and competing in Sound Sport. I believe the last time they did anything DCI related was in the 70s, so pretty interesting to see their return. Both Troopers and Cavies seem to be fielding Alumni corps this season too I believe the Troopers Alumni Corps will be in Indy this year. |
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Post by bigtrombone on Jan 17, 2023 14:09:33 GMT -6
Seattle Cascades: "Revival"
- Bad Moon Rising - Mourning Ritual
- Stained Glass - David R. Gillingham
- Angel in the Architecture - Frank Ticheli
- Revival - Eminem
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Post by abtwitch on Jan 18, 2023 13:01:43 GMT -6
Seattle Cascades: "Revival"- Bad Moon Rising - Mourning Ritual - Stained Glass - David R. Gillingham - Angel in the Architecture - Frank Ticheli - Revival - Eminem One of the repertoire lists of all time |
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Post by vidal28rdg on Jan 20, 2023 21:48:51 GMT -6
Seattle Cascades: "Revival"- Bad Moon Rising - Mourning Ritual - Stained Glass - David R. Gillingham - Angel in the Architecture - Frank Ticheli - Revival - Eminem One of the repertoire lists of all time I love the “one of THE ___ of all time” meme, never fails to get a chuckle out of me😂 |
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Post by Shroom on Mar 1, 2023 13:26:30 GMT -6
Music City 2023 - Violent Delights: A Rose and its Thorns musiccityyouth.org/news/violent-delights-a-rose-and-its-thornsI'm not sure if they're finals ready but I'd be surprised to see them place under 15th if they continue the momentum from last year. I could definitely see them having a year like Academy did in 2016 sometime in the near future too |
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Post by Shroom on Mar 1, 2023 13:39:45 GMT -6
Only semi DCI related, but the Auburn Purple Lancers will be returning to drum corps and competing in Sound Sport. I believe the last time they did anything DCI related was in the 70s, so pretty interesting to see their return. Both Troopers and Cavies seem to be fielding Alumni corps this season too Purple Lancers folded |
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Post by dbalash on Mar 4, 2023 11:24:39 GMT -6
Blue Knights: "Unharnessed"
Requiem - Verdi
Break On Through - The Doors
Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
Freedom - Pharell Williams
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Post by bigtrombone on Apr 2, 2023 9:06:14 GMT -6
The Academy: "Sol et Luna: Until Our Next Eclipse"
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Post by bigtrombone on Apr 27, 2023 9:20:59 GMT -6
Genesis: Symbio.sys
Featuring the music of:
- Igor Stravinsky
- Isao Tomita
- Imogen Heap
- John Mackey
- Original works by Key Poulan & Mike Huestis
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Post by bigtrombone on Apr 27, 2023 9:33:26 GMT -6
As we approach April Camps, here is the list of World Class Corps that have announced their 2023 Productions and those who have yet to announce theirs:
As of 5/1/23
Corps who have announced shows:
The Academy - Sol et Luna
Blue Knights - Unharnessed
Genesis - Symbio.sys
The Cavaliers - ...where you'll find me
Music City - Violent Delights: A Rose and Its Thorns
Seattle Cascades - Revival
Troopers - To Lasso the Sun
Corps who have yet to announce shows:
Bluecoats
Blue Devils
Blue Stars
Boston Crusaders
The Cadets
Carolina Crown
Colts
Crossmen
Jersey Surf
Madison Scouts
Mandarins
Pacific Crest
Phantom Regiment
Spirit of Atlanta
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Post by marimba11 on Apr 27, 2023 23:33:09 GMT -6
As we approach April Camps, here is the list of World Class Corps that have announced their 2023 Productions and those who have yet to announce theirs: As of 4/27/23 Corps who have announced shows:The Academy - Sol et LunaBlue Knights - UnharnessedGenesis - Symbio.sysMusic City - Violent Delights: A Rose and Its ThornsSeattle Cascades - RevivalTroopers - To Lasso the SunCorps who have yet to announce shows:Bluecoats Blue Devils Blue Stars Boston Crusaders The Cadets Carolina Crown The Cavaliers Colts Crossmen Jersey Surf Madison Scouts Mandarins Pacific Crest Phantom Regiment Spirit of Atlanta With one open finals spot from SCV being inactive, that definitely brings some blood in the water for many groups. I feel like we usually see more announcements by now... maybe with the delayed season start everything is pushed back? |
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Post by paddy on May 1, 2023 9:24:58 GMT -6
Crusaders is/are (never know what to use) scheduled to announce their show on Friday. The corps had their show reveal last weekend in April Camp
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Post by marimba11 on May 1, 2023 9:56:11 GMT -6
Crusaders is/are (never know what to use) scheduled to announce their show on Friday. The corps had their show reveal last weekend in April Camp I was not a huge fan of last years show, I thought it had some stellar moments and parts, but as one package it didn't work well for me. |
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Post by paddy on May 1, 2023 12:45:02 GMT -6
Crusaders is/are (never know what to use) scheduled to announce their show on Friday. The corps had their show reveal last weekend in April Camp I was not a huge fan of last years show, I thought it had some stellar moments and parts, but as one package it didn't work well for me. I liked the overall theme arc, but there were unsettled bits. I have gotten some insights into this year's music, but not the overall show theme. Some pretty cool and interesting music choices. |
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Post by tubalord11 on May 1, 2023 17:46:58 GMT -6
I was not a huge fan of last years show, I thought it had some stellar moments and parts, but as one package it didn't work well for me. I liked the overall theme arc, but there were unsettled bits. I have gotten some insights into this year's music, but not the overall show theme. Some pretty cool and interesting music choices. I’ve heard from some sources that it may or may not be a pirate themed show 👀👀 |
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Post by bigtrombone on May 1, 2023 18:52:52 GMT -6
The Cavaliers 75th anniversary show: "...where you'll find me"
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Post by hawknate14 on May 2, 2023 11:10:36 GMT -6
The Cadets
Atlas Rising
Repertoire to be released when they get 97 more donations
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