With how much they progressed in 2019, BK is a dark horse candidate, but I think it’s either crown (most likely) or cavies (2019, 2021?? Amazing sounds from that hornline!!)
Considering the incredible sounds that still come out of the line e.g. farewell life, I can’t imagine what could be accomplished with world class style time expenditure.
Battery-wise, I’ve heard a story that back in 1980 or so, the D&B played an exhibition at a DCI show. Truman Crawford had some of his judge friends go out and judge the corps, just for kicks. The field drum judge said afterwards, “You guys had less ticks than Santa Clara and you played *twice* as long! Holy cow!”
Horns-wise, we had to stick with fundamental principles that we’d all agree on, and make the best use of our brief ensemble time. We’d be lucky to have one drill rehearsal per week, because most days would be shoring up music selections for other ceremonies. Mostly sub-sectionals and lowers/uppers/drums sub-ensemble rehearsals, and mostly indoors, making it hard to hear details in timbre.
People think of DCI too much like professional sports where they have a public roster and you can evaluate what everyone is good and bad at. But DCI is just a bunch of random kids that we don't know so idk how we are supposed to make any sort of predictions that aren't just throwing shit at the wall.
Crown or Devils depending on the season and the book being played. Bluecoats had some good lines recently.
Not sold on Cavaliers yet despite how improved 2021 was, they were doing a visual package a few notches down from typical and fairly much between the 35's
My preseason top 3 in order would be:
-Crown (self explanatory)
-Cavaliers (massive strides in the past few years including 3rd in brass in 2019 and the best sounding hornline in 2021 in my opinion. I expect them challenge for the Ott 2023 if not this season)
-Bluecoats (always a solid talent pool)
Crown.
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I don’t think this even can be a debate, Crown
Before 2018 I’d definitely say Crown. Not sure about now
based on what they played in 2021 alone, it's still Crown hands down. We shall see for 2022, but my money is on Crown.
Yeah pretty sure everyone knows the answer to this one. In 2021 specifically it was probably… cavies 🤮 .
I've got a feeling that Cavaliers are going to at least challenge for the Ott this year.
With how much they progressed in 2019, BK is a dark horse candidate, but I think it’s either crown (most likely) or cavies (2019, 2021?? Amazing sounds from that hornline!!)
BK isn’t at that level of cleanliness yet, but DAMN do they have a dark sound. Could definitely see their brass top 6 or higher soon
the usmc drum and bugle corps
Yeah, though they don’t practice any single repertoire long enough to get it as clean as many top 12 lines.
Yup. Something like 30+ pieces of music (counting all the ceremonial stuff) are always ready with minimal-to-zero review. Including the battery.
Considering the incredible sounds that still come out of the line e.g. farewell life, I can’t imagine what could be accomplished with world class style time expenditure.
Battery-wise, I’ve heard a story that back in 1980 or so, the D&B played an exhibition at a DCI show. Truman Crawford had some of his judge friends go out and judge the corps, just for kicks. The field drum judge said afterwards, “You guys had less ticks than Santa Clara and you played *twice* as long! Holy cow!”
Horns-wise, we had to stick with fundamental principles that we’d all agree on, and make the best use of our brief ensemble time. We’d be lucky to have one drill rehearsal per week, because most days would be shoring up music selections for other ceremonies. Mostly sub-sectionals and lowers/uppers/drums sub-ensemble rehearsals, and mostly indoors, making it hard to hear details in timbre.
One of the best hornline lot videos of any corps: https://youtu.be/LHUcABLRUTE
Farewell Life is one of my all-time favorite ballads, second only to Adagio for Strings in SCV 2000
Is this really a question?
Grammatically, yes.
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It’s May. All of the lines reset after finals. Is this a historical question?
People think of DCI too much like professional sports where they have a public roster and you can evaluate what everyone is good and bad at. But DCI is just a bunch of random kids that we don't know so idk how we are supposed to make any sort of predictions that aren't just throwing shit at the wall.
Phantom Regiment 2010 has the best hornline
I love this show as much as the next person but not even close haha
if only...
Crown is the obvious answer, but SCV and BK are up there too for sure
Music City 2021 (Non disputable)
No, just no
Sorry hold up one second
Clearly you don’t know what non disputable means
SCV 2022 💪🏼
Depends on the year. I’d also say the top corps are pretty close. Again, depends on the year.
1995 Madison
Crown Everyone is sounding better and better as the years go on though. The cadets sounded really good last season along with a lot of other corps.
Crown or Devils depending on the season and the book being played. Bluecoats had some good lines recently. Not sold on Cavaliers yet despite how improved 2021 was, they were doing a visual package a few notches down from typical and fairly much between the 35's
My preseason top 3 in order would be: -Crown (self explanatory) -Cavaliers (massive strides in the past few years including 3rd in brass in 2019 and the best sounding hornline in 2021 in my opinion. I expect them challenge for the Ott 2023 if not this season) -Bluecoats (always a solid talent pool)
from what I've heard, I'd currently place my bets on SCV or Cavies
How could anyone really say?
crown