PSHSMom Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 So Monday's forecast for DCI Mesquite is 105. I wonder whether they will do the same thing they did in Denton last night and just go with rehearsal attire with no scoring. Although I understand the decision to do that, I also feel sad the people attending don't get the full experience. (Those tickets are not cheap either ). I know my son starts band camp on Monday (Leadership only) and basically goes from 8 am to 4 pm (with a lunch break) and then had to be backat school for a 5:20 departure to go to the DCI contest, so a very long day. I do hope they get to see the real deal, I know he really enjoyed it last year! I was going to try and get my daughterto go with me separately from the band, maybe I can get some cheap tickets somewhere if people don't want to sit in the heat! In a side note, I do find it amazing how much coverage the DCI bands are getting on the news, even if it is weather related! They've had several long segments about them on the news. I laughed because a guy I work with commented that he was surprised they allowed the boys to go shirtless as it was against school policy... and I was like, I think those were the drum corps they were showing and not the high schools. He then proceeded to say, he did see a lot of drums, LOL. Guess he isn't a band geek MadisonBandMan1 1 Quote
Danpod Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 5:43 PM, PESHMom said: So Monday's forecast for DCI Mesquite is 105. I wonder whether they will do the same thing they did in Denton last night and just go with rehearsal attire with no scoring. Although I understand the decision to do that, I also feel sad the people attending don't get the full experience. (Those tickets are not cheap either ). I know my son starts band camp on Monday (Leadership only) and basically goes from 8 am to 4 pm (with a lunch break) and then had to be back at school for a 5:20 departure to go to the DCI contest, so a very long day. I do hope they get to see the real deal, I know he really enjoyed it last year! I was going to try and get my daughter to go with me separately from the band, maybe I can get some cheap tickets somewhere if people don't want to sit in the heat! In a side note, I do find it amazing how much coverage the DCI bands are getting on the news, even if it is weather related! They've had several long segments about them on the news. I laughed because a guy I work with commented that he was surprised they allowed the boys to go shirtless as it was against school policy... and I was like, I think those were the drum corps they were showing and not the high schools. He then proceeded to say, he did see a lot of drums, LOL. Guess he isn't a band geek Wouldn't be surprised if the Mesquite show gets the same treatment as last night. It's funny you mention the news articles coming out. I read one from the DFW area and the article specifically stated that the groups "are not bound by UIL regulations." It's like if the station didn't mention that, then the UIL would get flooded with calls about groups breaking the 8-Hour Rule. Even though the concept of drum corps is still a little fuzzy in the mainstream media's mind, every little bit of airtime counts!! Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 If you're heading out to the show tomorrow, please be safe and enjoy yourelf! If you see Sanchez and I walking around The Alamodome, feel free to say hi! LeanderMomma 1 Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 I guess you can say drum corps season is heating up... literally. Quote
PSHSMom Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 1:38 AM, MadisonBandMan1 said: I guess you can say drum corps season is heating up... literally. LOL Quote
Rudedog34 Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Alamodome bound! To all of you going, Safe travels and good times! Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 In our seats. Holy crap. So close!!! Rudedog34 1 Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Section 112. Row 9. Dead center 50 Rudedog34 1 Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Intermission! I'm in the concourse outside 112 LeanderMomma 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 5:48 PM, Danpod said: In our seats. Holy crap. So close!!! we're near you in 111 on 16th row. I'm LOVING being this close to the action! Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 8:44 PM, LeanderMomma said: we're near you in 111 on 16th row. I'm LOVING being this close to the action! Just wait Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 the Mandarins just blew my face off!!!!! Quote
Danpod Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 YUP!!! MANDARINS!!! First standing ovation before the show was over LeanderMomma 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 oh my word. NO WORDS for Carolina Crown. That was one beast of a show!!!!! Online viewing does not do these shows justice. You simply must see this stuff live! AvonDad 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 yes BLOO was unbelievable They all just keep getting better and better. Still not convinced on Bluecoats but their genius is undeniable. Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 2:56 AM, Danpod said: I'm bleeding. More news at 11 oh lord, what happened? And your prediction came true tonight, four corps scored above 90. Just wow. Also, crown is finally closing the gap to third! SCV with over a point of a lead. Does anyone think that BD's scoring recore could be broken this year? Quote
principalagent Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I can verify that Danpod did not actually bleed but he may have Bloo’d takigan and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 3:04 AM, principalagent said: SCV Quote
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