@@iam_in_your_walls oh for sure. I'm still of the belief that bd or crown should have won im 2016. Both shows had more difficult music and drill and were executed better.
Yes! It’s a “V” for Vanguard. It’s a tradition the cymbal line has kept for a very long time. They do other visuals too, one of their most famous ones is called the “viper”. You can see it if you watch SCV 2012 at the end of the opener
I was lucky enough to go to the DCI competition in Nashville in 2016. Got to see this one in person, as well as Carolina Crown's Relentless, and a bunch of others. What a fantastic day that was. Even got to watch Crown rehearse up close and personal that morning. I really liked this Santa Clara show, and I'd agree with the comment above that calls it the most slept on show of 2016. Truthfully, we all have our "favorite" corps, but ALL of the "world class" corps are capable of those moments that just blow your mind because they're so incredibly beautiful. This show was my first time seeing Santa Clara Vanguard in person.
@@pengua5069 personally, 2017 was better than 2018. Musically both were awesome but to me the show design for Ouroboros was better than Babylon. However the prop design for 2018 was incredibly clever. I just don’t like the way SCV is going with their show design/ uniform decisions and 2019 solidified that for me. Although this doesn’t discount the membership for their performance quality or anything, they all are awesome. As a visual director I find the whole no head gear thing corps are doing now incredible messy when it comes to the unit forming sets and it pulls attention to a single performer rather than looking at the entire form since everyone has different hair and skin tones. However if a uniform change during a show adds to the entire visual design and makes sense, I’m all about it. Not just take a shako off just cause. But that’s just my thoughts about it.
@@mrequena1408 after this season, how did you feel about bluecoats uniforms? I personally thought they were potentially the best modern uniform and in general just one of the best uniforms I've seen on the field.
Pengua I didn't care for them. Same thing with my previous comment, I don't like the route the design staff are taking the bluecoats. Again, this doesn't take away from the members hard work and performance but it doesn't interest me. 2015 was The last show bluecoats had that interested me.
Soloists are usually chosen by an audition. The brass caption head and staff decide who has the best sound or style on the solo. Sometimes a soloist chosen simply based on where they are on the field at the time of the solo, but that is a more rare situation. The soloist is usually chosen early, before the drill has been assigned to the members, and the soloist is then given drill that will put them in the correct place on the field.
AHHH one of my favorites from SCV this past decade! One of my dad's friends has said that one hasn't truly lived unless you get your face ripped off by the Vanguard hornline. Excited for you to get that experience in person, Courtney!
Ok now you absolutely HAVE to watch Phantom Regiment 2010 because that is probably the most beautiful Drum Corps show of all time! Written by the same arrangers as this show as well!
I wish I could afford a guaranteed suggestion for Santa Clara Vanguard 2000 right now. Not a particularly famous or crowd pleasing show, but one that's stuck with me for the last 20 years. Beautiful, aggressive, and the members performed the HELL out of it.
Soloists typically audition for it. I've seen rookies play them before, just phenomenal players. Now some corps, like the blue devils, it does seem like the most senior people get them.
@@The46845 Eh... naturally yes. In practice not always. I've been playing trumpet for 20 years now, in practice I sound like i have a year of experience :D
This is my favorite show from the past decade. It is a beautiful show and was a strong proformance in brass,guard,and percussion. I feel this show is way too underrated.
You are ENTIRELY amazing. I love your reaction. I'm a former DCI member and I've been BLESSED with the honor and privilege to have marched with world championship corps over the years. I aged out in 2012. I'd love to give you more inside scoop on how things work in the corps world!!! You're simply amazing. OH TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT SOLOS, there is a member of the coaching staff called the Brass Caption Head who holds audition for brass solos (the director and assistant director and most staff are also present for all auditions, because of drill AKA field placement), and there is also a staff member for the colorguard (flags, rifles, sabres, dancers) that holds auditions for choreography solos. Sometimes there are talented freshmen who get solos! It all depends on the auditions. Usually there's an Alternate Soloist, kind of like an understudy, who would get to perform the solo if the lead soloist had to miss the performance for any reason. DCI is a SPORT lol so sometimes unfortunately people get injured. It's hard work and these kids put their HEART AND SOUL and their entire being for the experience. New friendships. Amazing music. Brotherhood for a collective passion. DCI is literally EVERYTHING to these kids. Oh by the way, if someone hasn't pointed out yet, the age range for DCI is 16-21. There are certain VERY RARE exceptions to this rule. They will allow a talented 15 year old to march if they will turn 16 while on tour, and they will allow a 21 year old to turn 22 on tour. That means there is potential for very rare BONUS years for people born in summer. I aged out in 2012 (I was born in summer so I got a bonus year and I am BLESSED) but I miss it every day. The tours, the cities, the competition, the LITERAL blood and sweat and tears. I am honored to have found your channel so I can see you react to something that means my entire world. I think I might start making youtube videos reacting to DCI from a performer's perspective! I'd love to chat with you one day and let you know how everything works behind the scenes! If no one has done it yet, I'd like to give you a quick rundown of the hornline (my people lol): The brassline consists of a choir-like structure. In a choir setting with singers, you have Sopranos, Alto's, Tenors, and Basses (in that order from highest voice parts to lowest). -The trumpets take the soprano role. Most of the time the directors, and staff will refer to them as sopranos when addressing them during rehearsal. -The mellophones take the alto part. A mellophone is a marching version of a French Horn (which also takes the alto role in most orchestral settings). These can be referred to as "altos," "horns, (short for French Horn)" or "mellos" for rehearsal purposes. I played french horn and march mello for a living during high school and college! -The Baritone/Euphonium (depends on the brand of instrument really) takes the Tenor role. Sometimes a few corps will feature the use of trombones to also do this for added flair! They're bi-sectional ;) lol -The tubas of course take the bassline. The term in drum corps is "Contra" because in an orchestra setting the lowest role goes to the contrabasses. The staff and cast members will almost always refer to them as Contras lol. Also most contras weigh about 25-35 pounds (about 11-16 kilograms for metric people lol) and are on the cast member's shoulder THE ENTIRE show while they're literally sprinting across the field and had to also use those amazing lungs to make that beautiful BEEFY bass line sing through. Let me know if you have any questions! My email is clark_m_bell@yahoo.com Please keep reacting. Please keep being an amazing person. MUCH LOVE!
One time the ENTIRE contra line of the Bluecoats did a "CONTRA TOSS" where they literally threw their instruments and spun them in the air and caught them, mimicking the Rifle tosses, and then immediately started playing again. I dare you to try to find footage!!! lol
Also please pardon my typos! LOL I just got excited. CAN EVERYONE DO ME A HUGE FAVOR AND LIKE MY COMMENT ABOVE SO COUTNEY MIGHT SEE IT???? ILY so much if you do lol
If you haven’t seen it, check out The Cadet’s 2012 show “12.25”. A literal Christmas show :) It placed 4th which is low for them, but it’s still a fantastic show.
@@trap4dafu2k0fit 12.25. 1+2 = 3 2 + 5 = 7 3+7 = 10 They foreshadowed their 2015 show in 2012. But wait. 2+0+1+5 = 8. The only placement they haven’t gotten in their 7-9 placements since Hopkins was fired. Therefore, Cadets shows predict the future of their own organization. *That sounds crazy, just like you*
I feel like this show is underrated but I love it. To answer your question about how the soloist is chosen: it is not always the most experienced person. It is an audition process during the pre-season, but most that are chosen do have at least a couple years of experience.
I consider this the last show of an era. No crazy deep hidden meanings, no props, just long beautiful melodies with kick ass drill. Vanguard was one of the more traditional corps and it's fitting they fielded an "old school" show when everyone else was shedding their corps identities to chase the Bluecoats. Also, best ballad of 2016 by far.
Soloists: These are usually selected by audition, though other factors, such as experience and work ethic, may also factor into the decision. For example, I auditioned for a solo with my corps in 1994. While I could “play” it, I had just switched to baritone a few months prior and had never played a solo before, so I was not chosen. It was the right call.
Ohhhhh man I remember the 2016 season, that was the first year I got to see a DCI show in person. It was at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, TN. When Vanguard got onto the field to perform, there had already been thunderstorms in the distance threatening the show. You could see the clouds off in the distance flashing with lightning, but it was still clear and dry at the stadium. When they got to the summer thunderstorm in the show, I thought the thunder sound effects were from the storms and not the show. It was just THAT immersive of a show. Such an incredible watch for sure.
Different corps do solos in different ways, but usually after you receive a contract and the music is written (typically around January) people interested have a chance to audition. Some corps may have you submit videos of you playing the solo. Some corps may have everyone play them live in front of everyone. Some may have you sprint 100 yards and then play the solo to demonstrate your ability to play when out of breath. But typically it's an audition process months and months before the season. Usually more experienced people get the solos but corps don't care about seniority as much as ability. Judges don't know who's a rookie and who's an age out, only the people who can play really well.
Your reaction to the opening hit of this show is truly great. I can tell you that, having seen this exact performance live, that what you felt is what everyone there felt. I also love how you have such emotional reaction to these, as that is what this activity is about: great music with amazing presentation to bring about a deep emotion in its viewers. This show is one of my favorites as I think it's one of the last modern day shows that was "classic" drum corps.
Courtney, what you thought was the end of the show actually WAS the end for most of the season. Many groups like to put a “tag” ending on the show during the last 1-2 weeks of the season for some extra effect and to give the performers, judges, and fans something new and fresh as the season ending gets close.
👍👍👍👍👍 The beauty and creativity of these drum corps knows no limits. Every time I think that you have seen the most beautiful and inspiring performance possible then another comes along and my amazement reaches a new level. What a spectacle. Cheers, bravo, and a huge round of applause to these dedicated folks for their moving and exhilarating performance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They are scarce these days, but if you can find some vids from the 80's there is some really cool things, like Garfield Cadets' 1984 West Side Story (the z-pull at the end is amazing), Velvet Knights 1988, and my personal favorite the Bridgemen of 1980.
I drive the souvenir truck for Phantom Regiment... I was lucky enough to see this show LIVE all tour.. That opening blew...me..AWAY...every single time. The arranger of that shows music JD Shaw... brilliant. Love the videos!
Courtney, I hope you also have the time and opportunity or opportunities to discover the music behind the shows that you watch. Without the music, there is no inspiration behind the concept and eventual fruition of the show theme. I'm glad you appreciate and enjoy the shows you do watch and comment on. Maybe someone will recommend a REALLY OLD show from DCI's inception and beyond. I know kids today may not appreciate those shows, but I think it's super important to know where the roots are. Ok, getting off my soapbox now. Thank you Courtney for what you do.
I'm 70 and have been involved in the activity (in some capacity) since 1963. I really enjoy your reactions to the performances. Please, PLEASE check out The Star of Indiana 1991 (high cam).
One of Santa Clara Vanguard's traditions is to have the audience shout "Vanguard!!" at a specified moment in the show. You can hear it at 12:50 in your video. However, this does not happen every year, and there hadn't been a coordinated Vanguard yell for many years at this point (2012?). And towards the end of the season, it didn't look like there would be one for 2016 either, though there was a perfect spot in the show. So I took matters into my own hands. I cut a video from a competition mid-season with the Vanguard yell from 2004 overlaid at the perfect time. I then shared it on TH-cam and among DCI fans to get everyone onboard to do the yell at finals. And then SCV themselves shared my video! What culminated was the first Vanguard yell for many years, and what was, so far, the last one as well. Unfortunately, I was not there to do it myself, having moved to Australia, but I'm still honoured to have had one small part to play in this amazing show.
Here are some of my favorite shows from most corps. Feel free to add your favorites Cadets 1987,1990-1993,1995-1998,2000-2003,2007-2015,2018 Santa Cara Vanguard 1987,1992,1997-1999, 2003, 2009,2012-2015,2017 Phantom regiment 1991,1993,2006,2007,2010-2016 Blue Knights 2019,2015 Bluecoats 2011,2013,2018 Madison Scouts 2011 Blue stars: 2008-2010 ,2016-2019 Blue Devils: 2003,2009,2011 Star of Indiana: 1991,1992,1993 Velvelt Knights: 1992 Cavaliers: 1992, 1995, 2000-2007, 2010,2014,17-19 Carolina Crown: 2003,2006-present Crossman: 1992,1996,2012,2016,2019 Mandarins 2017-2019
Probably my favourite opener ever. The tubas and low brass had an absolutely lusciuos sound and when the rest of the brass came in, it was a WALL of sound. I also think the visual writing in the opener was brilliant as well. The circle collapsing in on itself set up the brass hit with perfection. Also, I don't know who's been writing Santa Clara's brass books of late, but my God he has absolutely WEAPONIZED the mellophone (mid voice) section!
Love this show! I was in the audience for this!! You need to react to some Bands of America videos! It’s high school age kids (14-18) that compete on a national level (and grand nationals happens in Indianapolis just like DCI) and they are incredible!
You’re welcome! I should’ve commented a link, but I’m sure other people have requested some BOA videos! It was such an incredible experience to be in the audience for this!!
@@CourtneyCoulston Here’s a link to a really good BOA show to start with! th-cam.com/video/4xl3JSXg7UY/w-d-xo.html this group is from Texas, and they had a fantastic show in 2019. I was actually In the audience for this as well! These kids blew my mind!
Watching this beautiful show, it makes me wish someone can request her to check out Santa Clara's 2009 show "Ballet For Martha"! Such a beautiful show! The hornline that year showing SCV's classic, balanced sound.
Definitely need to do The Cavaliers 2006 show "Machine." I remember seeing it live in Massillon for the Pro Football Hall of Fame show. It's such an amazing show.
This is honestly the most slept on show of 2016
100%
blue devils 2016 is also really slept on, it’s often over shadowed by down side up and relentless
@@iam_in_your_walls oh for sure. I'm still of the belief that bd or crown should have won im 2016. Both shows had more difficult music and drill and were executed better.
Drum Corspe Bride is the most slept on show of 2016 wdym
@@iam_in_your_walls BD 2016 was amazing
the most beautiful dci opener ever
Fr, it's so ethereal and gorgeous
It's a close call between this and Phantom Regiment's 2003 "Canon" opener
I marched this show. So honored to get the tears :’) One of my favorite shows and marching seasons to be a part of
Yes! It’s a “V” for Vanguard. It’s a tradition the cymbal line has kept for a very long time. They do other visuals too, one of their most famous ones is called the “viper”. You can see it if you watch SCV 2012 at the end of the opener
I was lucky enough to go to the DCI competition in Nashville in 2016. Got to see this one in person, as well as Carolina Crown's Relentless, and a bunch of others. What a fantastic day that was. Even got to watch Crown rehearse up close and personal that morning. I really liked this Santa Clara show, and I'd agree with the comment above that calls it the most slept on show of 2016. Truthfully, we all have our "favorite" corps, but ALL of the "world class" corps are capable of those moments that just blow your mind because they're so incredibly beautiful. This show was my first time seeing Santa Clara Vanguard in person.
This is one of my all time favorite shows, so beautiful!
Santa Clara Vanguard 2013-2019 is loaded with absolute gems of shows.
How did I not see this was one she reacted to, omggg, love this show!!!
One of the best SCV openers
Oh man. This is my favorite show from this decade.
That reverse sunburst leading to the first real brass impact at the beginning always gives me chills.
Its crazy how one of the coolest parts of the show wasn't even judged.
The end of an era with this show, and what a way to go.
2017 and 2018 were still absolutely fantastic though
@@pengua5069 personally, 2017 was better than 2018. Musically both were awesome but to me the show design for Ouroboros was better than Babylon. However the prop design for 2018 was incredibly clever.
I just don’t like the way SCV is going with their show design/ uniform decisions and 2019 solidified that for me. Although this doesn’t discount the membership for their performance quality or anything, they all are awesome.
As a visual director I find the whole no head gear thing corps are doing now incredible messy when it comes to the unit forming sets and it pulls attention to a single performer rather than looking at the entire form since everyone has different hair and skin tones. However if a uniform change during a show adds to the entire visual design and makes sense, I’m all about it. Not just take a shako off just cause.
But that’s just my thoughts about it.
@@mrequena1408 after this season, how did you feel about bluecoats uniforms? I personally thought they were potentially the best modern uniform and in general just one of the best uniforms I've seen on the field.
@@mrequena1408 I also prefer 17 to 18 from a design standpoint, genius show
Pengua I didn't care for them. Same thing with my previous comment, I don't like the route the design staff are taking the bluecoats. Again, this doesn't take away from the members hard work and performance but it doesn't interest me. 2015 was The last show bluecoats had that interested me.
This is really a gorgeous show.
The opener is amazing.
Sanctuary by Frank Ticheli is such a wonderful wind ensemble piece that doesn’t get programmed enough (Earth Song from this particular show).
Unfortunately Santa Clara Vanguard didn't march at all in 2023. I think that people don't understand the amount of money it takes to run a Drum Corp.
Omg this is my favorite DCI show ever!! Thank you for reacting to it!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
It's the program directors and conduction team that decides every movement of the show.
Soloists are usually chosen by an audition. The brass caption head and staff decide who has the best sound or style on the solo. Sometimes a soloist chosen simply based on where they are on the field at the time of the solo, but that is a more rare situation. The soloist is usually chosen early, before the drill has been assigned to the members, and the soloist is then given drill that will put them in the correct place on the field.
Fun fact the source of this show is from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" (1725)
AHHH one of my favorites from SCV this past decade! One of my dad's friends has said that one hasn't truly lived unless you get your face ripped off by the Vanguard hornline. Excited for you to get that experience in person, Courtney!
hahaha i love that. Thanks Nathanael! I truly cannot wait!!!
Ok now you absolutely HAVE to watch Phantom Regiment 2010 because that is probably the most beautiful Drum Corps show of all time! Written by the same arrangers as this show as well!
OMG yes!! I feel this show in my soul. I still get emotional watching that show.
th-cam.com/video/R5zOGtmQg_Q/w-d-xo.html
Still don’t know how this show only got 5th over all
I wish I could afford a guaranteed suggestion for Santa Clara Vanguard 2000 right now.
Not a particularly famous or crowd pleasing show, but one that's stuck with me for the last 20 years. Beautiful, aggressive, and the members performed the HELL out of it.
I agree. 2003 is also a great show that is underrated.
My front ensemble director was in this show and 2015 scv in the front ensemble
This is the closer to our high school piece this year
Thank you for reacting to these DCI shows! I just started watching your videos and I love your reactions!
The 2013 Santa Clara Vanguard show Les Miserables is also really good!
i second this please
As well as Scheherazade and spark of invention
And music of the starry night
And ouroboros and Babylon too
5:20
That’s gotta be the most aggressive part of the whole show
6:00 - Snareline plays one of the hardest snare breaks ever
"Wow they're moving really fast!"
Soloists typically audition for it. I've seen rookies play them before, just phenomenal players. Now some corps, like the blue devils, it does seem like the most senior people get them.
BD is sort of a special situation because the most senior players have been there for 5 or 6 years, so naturally they'll probably be the best
@@The46845 Eh... naturally yes. In practice not always. I've been playing trumpet for 20 years now, in practice I sound like i have a year of experience :D
This is my favorite show from the past decade. It is a beautiful show and was a strong proformance in brass,guard,and percussion. I feel this show is way too underrated.
You are ENTIRELY amazing. I love your reaction. I'm a former DCI member and I've been BLESSED with the honor and privilege to have marched with world championship corps over the years. I aged out in 2012. I'd love to give you more inside scoop on how things work in the corps world!!! You're simply amazing. OH TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT SOLOS, there is a member of the coaching staff called the Brass Caption Head who holds audition for brass solos (the director and assistant director and most staff are also present for all auditions, because of drill AKA field placement), and there is also a staff member for the colorguard (flags, rifles, sabres, dancers) that holds auditions for choreography solos. Sometimes there are talented freshmen who get solos! It all depends on the auditions. Usually there's an Alternate Soloist, kind of like an understudy, who would get to perform the solo if the lead soloist had to miss the performance for any reason. DCI is a SPORT lol so sometimes unfortunately people get injured. It's hard work and these kids put their HEART AND SOUL and their entire being for the experience. New friendships. Amazing music. Brotherhood for a collective passion. DCI is literally EVERYTHING to these kids. Oh by the way, if someone hasn't pointed out yet, the age range for DCI is 16-21. There are certain VERY RARE exceptions to this rule. They will allow a talented 15 year old to march if they will turn 16 while on tour, and they will allow a 21 year old to turn 22 on tour. That means there is potential for very rare BONUS years for people born in summer. I aged out in 2012 (I was born in summer so I got a bonus year and I am BLESSED) but I miss it every day. The tours, the cities, the competition, the LITERAL blood and sweat and tears. I am honored to have found your channel so I can see you react to something that means my entire world. I think I might start making youtube videos reacting to DCI from a performer's perspective! I'd love to chat with you one day and let you know how everything works behind the scenes! If no one has done it yet, I'd like to give you a quick rundown of the hornline (my people lol):
The brassline consists of a choir-like structure. In a choir setting with singers, you have Sopranos, Alto's, Tenors, and Basses (in that order from highest voice parts to lowest).
-The trumpets take the soprano role. Most of the time the directors, and staff will refer to them as sopranos when addressing them during rehearsal.
-The mellophones take the alto part. A mellophone is a marching version of a French Horn (which also takes the alto role in most orchestral settings). These can be referred to as "altos," "horns, (short for French Horn)" or "mellos" for rehearsal purposes. I played french horn and march mello for a living during high school and college!
-The Baritone/Euphonium (depends on the brand of instrument really) takes the Tenor role. Sometimes a few corps will feature the use of trombones to also do this for added flair! They're bi-sectional ;) lol
-The tubas of course take the bassline. The term in drum corps is "Contra" because in an orchestra setting the lowest role goes to the contrabasses. The staff and cast members will almost always refer to them as Contras lol. Also most contras weigh about 25-35 pounds (about 11-16 kilograms for metric people lol) and are on the cast member's shoulder THE ENTIRE show while they're literally sprinting across the field and had to also use those amazing lungs to make that beautiful BEEFY bass line sing through.
Let me know if you have any questions! My email is clark_m_bell@yahoo.com
Please keep reacting. Please keep being an amazing person. MUCH LOVE!
One time the ENTIRE contra line of the Bluecoats did a "CONTRA TOSS" where they literally threw their instruments and spun them in the air and caught them, mimicking the Rifle tosses, and then immediately started playing again. I dare you to try to find footage!!! lol
Also please pardon my typos! LOL I just got excited. CAN EVERYONE DO ME A HUGE FAVOR AND LIKE MY COMMENT ABOVE SO COUTNEY MIGHT SEE IT???? ILY so much if you do lol
If you haven’t seen it, check out The Cadet’s 2012 show “12.25”. A literal Christmas show :) It placed 4th which is low for them, but it’s still a fantastic show.
they placed 9th in 2019.. lol
4th is actually kinda high for them how tbh
@@Peccos at the time tho, it was a low placement for them
Cadets 12.25
1+2 =3
5-2=3
3 and 3, you got it, 33 freemasonary.
@@trap4dafu2k0fit 12.25.
1+2 = 3
2 + 5 = 7
3+7 = 10
They foreshadowed their 2015 show in 2012.
But wait.
2+0+1+5 = 8.
The only placement they haven’t gotten in their 7-9 placements since Hopkins was fired.
Therefore, Cadets shows predict the future of their own organization.
*That sounds crazy, just like you*
This show was gorgeous. One of my favorites of 2016.
I feel like this show is underrated but I love it. To answer your question about how the soloist is chosen: it is not always the most experienced person. It is an audition process during the pre-season, but most that are chosen do have at least a couple years of experience.
I consider this the last show of an era. No crazy deep hidden meanings, no props, just long beautiful melodies with kick ass drill. Vanguard was one of the more traditional corps and it's fitting they fielded an "old school" show when everyone else was shedding their corps identities to chase the Bluecoats. Also, best ballad of 2016 by far.
You have to react to SCV 2014: Scherazade Words 2 Live By
One of my favorites but I prefer when SCV did it in 2004.
@@hunterbraun5273 Same, 2004 is the Scheherazade I rewatch the most. But also because I have emotional tie and great memories watching that show live.
One of my favorite SCV shows (which is saying a lot because they have had so many incredible shows over the years!)
Soloists: These are usually selected by audition, though other factors, such as experience and work ethic, may also factor into the decision.
For example, I auditioned for a solo with my corps in 1994. While I could “play” it, I had just switched to baritone a few months prior and had never played a solo before, so I was not chosen. It was the right call.
Quite literally my favorite SCV show! So beautiful! Vanguard in 99,09,13, and 17 are also fantastic!
10:40-11:10 : one of the times in DCI the drill writer got it right
Ohhhhh man I remember the 2016 season, that was the first year I got to see a DCI show in person. It was at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, TN. When Vanguard got onto the field to perform, there had already been thunderstorms in the distance threatening the show. You could see the clouds off in the distance flashing with lightning, but it was still clear and dry at the stadium. When they got to the summer thunderstorm in the show, I thought the thunder sound effects were from the storms and not the show. It was just THAT immersive of a show. Such an incredible watch for sure.
Different corps do solos in different ways, but usually after you receive a contract and the music is written (typically around January) people interested have a chance to audition. Some corps may have you submit videos of you playing the solo. Some corps may have everyone play them live in front of everyone. Some may have you sprint 100 yards and then play the solo to demonstrate your ability to play when out of breath. But typically it's an audition process months and months before the season. Usually more experienced people get the solos but corps don't care about seniority as much as ability. Judges don't know who's a rookie and who's an age out, only the people who can play really well.
Imagine what the reaction would be live.
I like how we’ve actively turned her into a drum corps fan
Your reaction to the opening hit of this show is truly great. I can tell you that, having seen this exact performance live, that what you felt is what everyone there felt. I also love how you have such emotional reaction to these, as that is what this activity is about: great music with amazing presentation to bring about a deep emotion in its viewers. This show is one of my favorites as I think it's one of the last modern day shows that was "classic" drum corps.
my favorite show by far, marched in open class that year so got to see vanguard every night for like 2 weeks
Courtney for finals judge 2021
Courtney, what you thought was the end of the show actually WAS the end for most of the season. Many groups like to put a “tag” ending on the show during the last 1-2 weeks of the season for some extra effect and to give the performers, judges, and fans something new and fresh as the season ending gets close.
Looking forward for Cadets 2012 on Christmas Day 😍
👍👍👍👍👍 The beauty and creativity of these drum corps knows no limits. Every time I think that you have seen the most beautiful and inspiring performance possible then another comes along and my amazement reaches a new level. What a spectacle. Cheers, bravo, and a huge round of applause to these dedicated folks for their moving and exhilarating performance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Perfectly said!!
They choose the soloists through auditions. Basically who can play it the best consistently
Cadets 2012. Christmas 🎄
There's no substitute for seeing and experiencing it live. You just can't replicate how powerful the sound is live and in person
They are scarce these days, but if you can find some vids from the 80's there is some really cool things, like Garfield Cadets' 1984 West Side Story (the z-pull at the end is amazing), Velvet Knights 1988, and my personal favorite the Bridgemen of 1980.
I love you, Courtney. Your pure joy has played a huge part in helping me through this year.
Please keep up with the DCI videos! Great vid as always
Will do, thanks Ethan!!! ❤️
@@CourtneyCoulston if you react 2017 crown I think you’d like it a lot
It’s the same year and show as the Crown drops the hammer vid you did :)
This is one of my favorite SCV shows
You must audition audition for the solo to receive the part. (:
Holy crap I just realized that my corps (me included) did this music in 2018. I was even there in the crowd in 2016 and loved this show.
What group are you in? I would like to see a video of the performance if there is one.
Your reaction to this performance was priceless! Thankyou! :-)
The pleasure is all mine, but thank you I really appreciate that! 😊😊
Auditions decide who does the solos
Force of Nature is also the name of the disinfectant spray used by my work place
haha omg
By far my favorite show
I drive the souvenir truck for Phantom Regiment... I was lucky enough to see this show LIVE all tour.. That opening blew...me..AWAY...every single time. The arranger of that shows music JD Shaw... brilliant. Love the videos!
now she has to react to ballet for martha and scheherazade
Scheherazade 2014 or 2004?
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That opening hit was 🤤
I so look forward to the first time you get to see a show in person.
V FOR VANGUARD!
Courtney, I hope you also have the time and opportunity or opportunities to discover the music behind the shows that you watch. Without the music, there is no inspiration behind the concept and eventual fruition of the show theme. I'm glad you appreciate and enjoy the shows you do watch and comment on. Maybe someone will recommend a REALLY OLD show from DCI's inception and beyond. I know kids today may not appreciate those shows, but I think it's super important to know where the roots are. Ok, getting off my soapbox now. Thank you Courtney for what you do.
Check out 1989 Cadets version of Les Miserables!
Velvet Knights Magical Mystery Tour.
I'm 70 and have been involved in the activity (in some capacity) since 1963. I really enjoy your reactions to the performances. Please, PLEASE check out The Star of Indiana 1991 (high cam).
There are 3 shows that are VERY entertaining to watch from 1991. They are Star of Indiana, Phantom Regiment, & Santa Clara Vanguard.
Those were good shows!
Courtney,
PLEASE react to Santa Clara Vanguard 2017 Ouroboros. One of the best ones and very underrated and you would ADORE it!
The solos people usually audition for them
At least in my time in DCI they would hold auditions for it and the head brass instructor chooses
This show reminds me a lot of their 2000 show “The Age of Reverence”. Musically that is.
One of Santa Clara Vanguard's traditions is to have the audience shout "Vanguard!!" at a specified moment in the show. You can hear it at 12:50 in your video. However, this does not happen every year, and there hadn't been a coordinated Vanguard yell for many years at this point (2012?). And towards the end of the season, it didn't look like there would be one for 2016 either, though there was a perfect spot in the show.
So I took matters into my own hands. I cut a video from a competition mid-season with the Vanguard yell from 2004 overlaid at the perfect time. I then shared it on TH-cam and among DCI fans to get everyone onboard to do the yell at finals. And then SCV themselves shared my video! What culminated was the first Vanguard yell for many years, and what was, so far, the last one as well. Unfortunately, I was not there to do it myself, having moved to Australia, but I'm still honoured to have had one small part to play in this amazing show.
I believe this was the last year we ever heard the “Vanguard” yell.
React to Santa Clara Vanguard 2014 - Scheherazade
PLEASE REACT TO SCV17 OUROBOROS! Very underrated as well 🥲
I sure wish they'd show more of the quad line. Truly one of the best ever.
I love your videos. They always cheer me up and bring a smile to my face. Thank you Courtney!
LOVE the unity. Love the non-form-fitting uniforms and the face-covering aussies. Drum Corps doesn't need to be anything more than what it is.
Here are some of my favorite shows from most corps. Feel free to add your favorites
Cadets 1987,1990-1993,1995-1998,2000-2003,2007-2015,2018
Santa Cara Vanguard 1987,1992,1997-1999, 2003, 2009,2012-2015,2017
Phantom regiment 1991,1993,2006,2007,2010-2016
Blue Knights 2019,2015
Bluecoats 2011,2013,2018
Madison Scouts 2011
Blue stars: 2008-2010 ,2016-2019
Blue Devils: 2003,2009,2011
Star of Indiana: 1991,1992,1993
Velvelt Knights: 1992
Cavaliers: 1992, 1995, 2000-2007, 2010,2014,17-19
Carolina Crown: 2003,2006-present
Crossman: 1992,1996,2012,2016,2019
Mandarins
2017-2019
Great video, thumbs up, cheers
I'm a two-year DCI veteran and I love these reactions!
Also The Cavaliers 2019 it’s really good :)
Cavaliers 2017 is also a great choice.
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Probably my favourite opener ever. The tubas and low brass had an absolutely lusciuos sound and when the rest of the brass came in, it was a WALL of sound. I also think the visual writing in the opener was brilliant as well. The circle collapsing in on itself set up the brass hit with perfection. Also, I don't know who's been writing Santa Clara's brass books of late, but my God he has absolutely WEAPONIZED the mellophone (mid voice) section!
Happy birthday Courtney! 🎂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎁❤️❤️🙌💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hell yeah scv
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Love this show! I was in the audience for this!! You need to react to some Bands of America videos! It’s high school age kids (14-18) that compete on a national level (and grand nationals happens in Indianapolis just like DCI) and they are incredible!
wow that must have been amazing to be there in person! And cool sounds awesome! I will check that out!!! Thanks! 😊
You’re welcome! I should’ve commented a link, but I’m sure other people have requested some BOA videos! It was such an incredible experience to be in the audience for this!!
@@CourtneyCoulston Here’s a link to a really good BOA show to start with! th-cam.com/video/4xl3JSXg7UY/w-d-xo.html this group is from Texas, and they had a fantastic show in 2019. I was actually In the audience for this as well! These kids blew my mind!
Watching this beautiful show, it makes me wish someone can request her to check out Santa Clara's 2009 show "Ballet For Martha"! Such a beautiful show! The hornline that year showing SCV's classic, balanced sound.
I feel like if you research it, you'll know what to look for and it might make you appreciate it more! I don't think it could hurt
omg you should watch scv 2014
Hey Courtney YOU SHOULD REACT TO BLUE DEVIL 2018 ITS VERY GOOD SHOW
Definitely need to do The Cavaliers 2006 show "Machine." I remember seeing it live in Massillon for the Pro Football Hall of Fame show. It's such an amazing show.
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