OK, the show still has a long way to go, especially musically. Lots of basic issues with tone quality, balance, and breath support, never mind actually performing the music as music (phrasing, de/crescendos, etc.). And I wish the percussion writing was more varied. Too much timekeeping. On the upside, lots of drill, and not too dirty. What's more, NR again put out a full-length show (10 min. once you account for the announcements) in mid-September. Compare to, say, Avon (IN not OH), who rightfully won the Bands of America Regional in Canton on Saturday, performing a show that being quite incomplete, was only half as long--but then almost every band there played for less than seven minutes. Not that Royalton will ever come anywhere near Avon's quality, but at least they're giving the audience a complete, if rough, product. Best wishes for your first competition in two weeks!
In fact, watching the Brecksville-Broadview Hts. performance from the same festival, I think there's an argument to be made that, at this point in the season, their show is more entertaining. It's much easier, to be sure, both visually and musically speaking, and later Royalton will be better.
Whoa. The big rotation at 3:40 is impressive.
OK, the show still has a long way to go, especially musically. Lots of basic issues with tone quality, balance, and breath support, never mind actually performing the music as music (phrasing, de/crescendos, etc.). And I wish the percussion writing was more varied. Too much timekeeping. On the upside, lots of drill, and not too dirty.
What's more, NR again put out a full-length show (10 min. once you account for the announcements) in mid-September. Compare to, say, Avon (IN not OH), who rightfully won the Bands of America Regional in Canton on Saturday, performing a show that being quite incomplete, was only half as long--but then almost every band there played for less than seven minutes. Not that Royalton will ever come anywhere near Avon's quality, but at least they're giving the audience a complete, if rough, product. Best wishes for your first competition in two weeks!
In fact, watching the Brecksville-Broadview Hts. performance from the same festival, I think there's an argument to be made that, at this point in the season, their show is more entertaining. It's much easier, to be sure, both visually and musically speaking, and later Royalton will be better.
This music and drill is phenomenal! I’m glad I finally got to see it instead of just hearing it while waiting to perform
They really haul on the back-stepping after that rotation, too. So much drill!
Whew, reuploaded at the proper quality. Now this is quality stuff.
HAHAH! Indeed! Now go share!
Congratulations on the Superior rating two weeks later at Avon Lake!
Straight 1's to boot!!!
Good to know. And with plenty of room yet for this show to grow.