Div I Blue Devils..............85.0 (GE, Vis, Brass) Santa Clara Vanguard.....83.6 (Percussion) Troopers.................50.1 Div II / III Blue Devils B............76.7 Seattle Cascades.........65.4 Allegience Elite.........63.7 Americanos...............55.0 Thanks to Ed Harvey for emailing us these scores!
Madison Scouts...........81.3 Glassmen.................79.8 Crossmen.................78.1 Kiwanis Kavaliers........63.8 Phantom Legion...........56.6 Marion Cadets............44.0 Memorial Lancers.........36.7 Best DM Div I Madison Best DM Div II & III Phantom Legion Thanks to Lyle Forney for emailing us these scores!
For a brief recap of the stadium: There were only 6 permanent rows to the whole "stadium" and about 5 temporary ones added in between the 40's. Hopefully, if this show becomes more successful, they can hold it in a better field. The lights are between the field and seats, but have hardly any power. I'm surprised the kids could see!
The weather was beautiful, imo. Those kids had a great day to practice, with cloudy skies and slight drizzle all day. There was no drizzle during the show, though. The announcer for this show was a trip. She would babble between corps and who knows what she was talking about. She fumbled up all the corps names and hometowns and about everything else imaginable! I think she was the same lady that I could never get ahold of to buy tickets! This show, if it wants to be successful, needs to be planned and advertised better. It tempts me to organize a show myself in the coming years.
The crowd was a decent size, but did not even fill the 6 rows. Actually, I think a lot of people paid to get in, then stood in the back so they could see. The crowd was also VERY noisy, but I tried to block it out as best I could. I expected they would shut up during the larger corps, and they did. Thanks to the announcer (yes, she did something right!) for asking people to quiet down.
Memorial Lancers, 36.7... St. Louis, MO
The hometown corps had the crowd all fired up. Unfortunately, most of the yelling was to friends, and had nothing to do with the show. The last time I saw these guys they were very tired and not very into the show. That was not true last night. The corps still seems lost when it comes to most of their drill, but they play their music very well. The soloists are magnificent and did very well last night.
Marion Cadets, 44.0... Marion, OH
These guys did a much better job in DeKalb. They were not on at all last night. Also, the crowd where I was sitting was very disrespectful of them, and there were many laughs in regards to their size. I have seen these guys the past couple of years, and they've done nothing but get better. The guard is excellent when all four of them are there, but when one leaves to conduct, they lose it a little. They have only 5 brass, and compared to Mem. Lancers 15, they seem twice as large. They also march their drill well.
Phantom Legion, 56.6... Rockford/Loves Park, IL... Best Drum Major, Div. III
PL also performed better in DeKalb. They seemed very flat tonight. The guard still seems they are struggling with the work they are asked to perform. Some is done very well, but the rest is very sloppy and rushed. The horn line played very well and marched very well, but the guard forced the show to suffer.
Kiwanis Kavaliers, 63.8... Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
I don't know why these guys went last, but that was a mistake. After Madison, no one was interested in watching their show. I don't like the fact that they have a flag line and rifle/sabre line, and they are distinguished by uniform. They are doing An American in Paris, and start with the flag line in uniforms (military style), and 1/2 the rifle line in suits, the other half in dresses. Then all change into spandex with skirts for the girls. However, the flag line still stays in back, away from everyone else. I would hate that, personally, because it reminds me of high school. From what I could tell, there is a lot of magnificent drill in this show. I'd hate to say it, but I don't remember much else. I was so bothered by the guard!!
Crossmen, 78.1... Bergenfield, NJ
I really liked this show!! It is VERY fast and keeps moving. I have always LOVED Crossmen's guard, and this show was made for someone like me! I counted about 38 guard members. This show was very powerful visually, as you can imagine. From what I could tell (you know, 5th row), there was very good marching and drill. The guardwork is incredible, but performed a little sloppily. The guard really has to fight to meet all their marks and set points. There were several drops and scrambling, but I am sure this will improve with practice. The only thing I didn't like was the teal tanks and drums. Just not a pretty color! Musically, this show was a little weak. Of course, the visual program dominates.
Glassmen, 79.8... Toledo, OH
I liked this show less the second time around. I saw it in DeKalb, and didn't like it. I really didn't like it last night. It just does nothing for me. We informed the guys around us about Glassmen's drum line, and they soon understood why they are scoring so well. They did play better than Crossmen, I agree with that. They added a few cute moves in the horn line that weren't there in DeKalb. The guard however, is pretty weak, compared to what they've been before. The show is marched clean. The kites crack me up. What's the purpose?
Madison Scouts, 81.3... Madison, WI... Best Drum Major, Div. I
When I saw this show in DeKalb, I was very impressed with the visual portion. There is some amazing drill. However, I wasn't totally impressed, because it didn't SOUND like Madison (we were in the 57th row!). Well, last night, I HEARD Madison (you know, 5th row :). The gentleman I sat next to is a former Scout, and I told him I wished he could see it from above because the drill is fantastic. (have fun at DATR, Mike and Anastasia! :) I still don't like the shiny uniforms the guard strips down to. I do like searching for them in the beginning of the show, though! The whole show was very clean and had a lot of energy tonight. I was very impressed and had a lot of fun watching it. I don't expect these guys to beat Cavies again :), but I do expect them to be in the top 5.
Overall, I was glad I attended. I had debated it, but decided in the end I should. There aren't any shows in St. Louis anymore, so I'm glad this one exists and I hope it comes back (even though it needs some work). I saw a lot of old friends and made a couple new ones. I'll see you all in Michigan City, Alton, Ypsi, and Orlando!!
Cavaliers................85.6 Bluecoats................80.3 Phantom Regiment.........78.6 Carolina Crown...........76.0 Spirit of Atlanta........74.3 Boston Crusaders.........69.1 Tarheel Sun..............66.8 Patriots.................62.0 Thanks to Rick Olson for emailing us these scores!
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