What a fun evening Thursday night!  I was at the Quarterfinals broadcast at the movie theater and it was great to see so many Brigade members also there.

I am very proud of the fact that we saw five former Brigade members on the big screen:

Matt Jacob - Blue Stars

Nick Taylor - Bluecoats

Mike Kowbel, Joe Bauer and Tony Holm - Madison Scouts

Awesome job, guys!!  Now - it is obvious that I have a special place in my heart for my former corps, Phantom Regiment and I was thrilled to see that their field show production of "Spartacus" has already become a drum corps legend.  They are really throwing it down this year and wether or not they take the championship title - they have my respect and admiration.  The picture at the top is from the 1982 version of Spartacus!!  SUTA!!

Here is how I would have (HONESTLY) ranked the top twelve corps last night:

 

1.  Phantom Regiment

2.  Cavaliers

3.  Carolina crown

4.  Blue Devils

5.  The Cadets

6.  Santa Clara Vanguard

7.  Blue Coats

8.  Blue Knights

9.  Boston Crusaders

10.  Blue Stars

11.  Madison Scouts

12.  Glassmen

- Rex out