I think this was our first time to perform with wind. It was a good show, but not a good as Friday night. However, you performed for a different crowd on Saturday. You proved that our unit is a contender and that others might want to think twice before questioning your credibility. You should be proud.Below are random, individual thoughts from the judge (in italics) and myself:
1. precision - ok. This is why we count. When you do, it's clean. When you don't, it's not. You have to listen and watch Carrie and make sure you're exactly where you're supposed to be when you're supposed to be there.
2. phrasing - ok. This is putting sections together. Remember we don't stop on counts, you just pass through them.
3. relationship to music - ++. Remember the phrase "we are the face of music." There's a reason you don't do 32 counts of drop spins in the show. What the audience sees must relate to what the hear. You're doing very well!
4. compatibility to drill - +. I heart love you, Flags. We're going to fix it. For all of our outside faithful readers...I know I just said flags. The unit as a whole is color guard. Then, within the color guard, we have rifles and flags (sabres to come). When you're split as we are in the closer, you then refer to piece of equipment being used.
5. enthusiasm - -. Yes, you got a minus on stupid happy!!!! There's the easiest way to boost a score, show some teeth!
6. great content, too many problems with precision/timing. Again, use the check points. Your work is very complex and I don't think we need to water anything down. Do you? We're not a fire-hose guard.
Now about things from other units...
Pelham - They're very classic, precise, and accurate. I didn't see as many facial expressions as I would have like to. Again, we strive for stupid happy! Pelham is also known as a very approachable and welcoming unit. I appreciate all of you who went to check on the member who got sick. That means alot
Thompson - I noticed very confident performers. Granted, 5 1/2 with no weights...hmm. But they entered with a presence. Take from their confidence. I know you have it.
Oak Mountain - Did you notice their Dance Line's faces? They were just as uniform as their boots. I was impressed but I would rather you perform to the "crowd" and interpret the show. Need help? Just ask.
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