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DCI Orlando Event Review

by King on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 15:30

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Thousands of drum corps fanatics descended upon the Florida Citrus Bowl Saturday night to witness the 2008 DCI Orlando Premier Event. I was lucky enough to make it there early so I could catch a few of the drumlines warming up and was able to get a few good videos from several drumlines in the area. Here is a quick clip of Crossmen going at it.

DCI 2008 - Crossman Warm Up Click to View Video

It was hard to choose a favorite as all 10 corps displayed amazing talent upon taking the field for competition. Surprisingly, The Boston Crusaders had a HUGE turn out from their supporting fans as the stadium erupted as they entered the field. Others such as The Bluecoats, The Colts, and Glassmen kept the audience entertained with their dazzling display of music and carefully choreographed marching drill. Thankfully all of the judges made it around the field without getting run over.

At the conclusion Carolina Crown made history by surpassing the Cadets for the first time ever to take the gold medal. Winning by just half a point Carolina Crown executive director Kevin Smith pleased to say, “This is a pretty big night for us. To win a big weekend show like this and to do it over a great corps like the Cadets with all of their history is just amazing.”

Afterwards Carolina Crown and The Cadets teamed up to perform " America the Beautiful" followed by an encore from The Cadets. Although the crowd was little confused why the 2nd place corps was performing they seemed to get a better response than that of the actual show itself.

Afterwards we stopped by the buses to see what life was like after the show. All around you could see performers from the various groups mingling together. Some happy, some sad, and some just happy to meet with friends and family to secure some home cooking and care packages before heading off to the next stop along the tour.

DCI 2008: After The Show Click to View Video

Then after a long day of work it was time to head home...and then CRASH!!!!

DCI 2008 - Damian Crashes DCI Literally Click to View Video

For more info, scores, and articles please visit http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=4d0e2f29-154c-46f8-be79-a06effd...

and http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=436fb0e4-4c4f-4ab8-b3b6-5069d02...

And if you would like to make a donation towards Damian's New Car Fund you can contact me through my email here. I need to get back on the road so I can cover more events! Help me help you!

Drummer Comments (4)

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sonclava Says Cool

Submitted On: Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 - 3:16 PM

Wow, That was nice coverage. Also, I agree with King

WarGoddess Says Good Article

Submitted On: Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 - 12:40 AM

I should have remembered this, we wanted to go to it. Thanks for the videos and article!

King Says WOW

Submitted On: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 - 2:26 AM

The show that The Cadets performed was HORRIBLE! They had this stupid prop in the MIDDLE of the field the whole time and wasted half the show with this stupid monologue about the pursuit of happiness. Next year they need to pursue a better show. This one was worse than my car wreck...seriously.

drumfreak Says Nice Coverage

Submitted On: Monday, Jul 14, 2008 - 10:07 PM

Nice Coverage D, sorry to hear about your car! I want the Hood Ornament just for nostalgic purposes!

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