Dekalb x 4

We arrived in Dekalb in time to have the drumline perform for their "clinic" at the park. We have very difficult arrangements to work with as the local schools are in flux and the campus where we stayed at was hosting a religious conference but we found a way to make it all work. Working around other corps and rainstorms we still found a way to make some more last minute changes to strengthen the show down the stretch. While we know these will not be clean right away, we are confident the long term gains will be great! THe corps had a great run to an empty stadium and the lack of crowd did not help the musical impact of the show but it was a very strong showing none the less.

Arlington - Seymore

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We spent our last day in Arlington and Texas sent us off with a bang as the temp fully cooked us before we departed. We then headed to Lonoke, AR and the heat and humidity followed us up. It was a unique situation as we stayed in a very active community center. Then it was off to Seymore, MO and that town welcomed us with open arms. It was on of the better housing sites of the season other than having a shortened field. Defiantly a place to return too. Now we are off to Dekalb and the beginning of the end for the 2011 season.

San Antonio Homecomings!

The corps enjoyed it's strongest hometown performance tonight at the Alamodome and topped all open class competition from around the state. Even with the new members 1st show jitters or the many show alteration flubs, the performance was a strong statement of what too look forward to as we continue to clean and refine this show. The members got to spend the rest of their time with family and friends before loading up and heading out to our final Texas rehearsal in Arlington.

On the road again!

The community at Hardin came out in numbers to send us off on the second half of tour. With a little over 150 in attendance the stands looked as packed as some Midwest drum corps shows and they were very receptive to the Ride! Program and the instant encore we performed. Many thanks to all those that made our stay enjoyable and productive. We now are in New Braunfels doing a clinic and preparing for the San Antonio regional this weekend! Please make sure this weekend (our last in Texas before championships) we settle up all outstanding balances!

Much progress / Cabin Fever!

The corps has gotten a lot done and are chomping at the bit to get back on the road. From laundry trips to Liberty and reworking major sections of the show we have accomplished so much and are nearly ready for our SA homecoming re-debut! Our housing is set at Canyon High School in New Braunfels! More details will be released tomorrow on Facebook! (changed location)

Movie Night!

The corps took a break from rehearsing and enjoyed some great burgers provided by the Hardin High Band and also some banana splits. Then went into the cafeteria and enjoyed our very first movie night. The horror movie was complete with fresh popped popcorn, assorted candy and sour pickles. We also welcomed three new members to the hornline to get to capacity! 5 more days until we head back to SA!

Hot hot hot in Hardin!

Things have been progressing nicely and the staff here at Hardin High School have truly bent over backwards to accommodate the corps. This is by far the best facility, now if we can only get the temperature turned down we would never want to leave. Special thanks to Mr Smith for working so closely with all the arrangements, to the Siebeneich's and Glenn's for providing some great meals, and the Shackleford's for cooking and helping out around campus. We are very grateful for your help!

Texas Tweek Day 1

It is gonna take some time for us to get re-acclimated to this Texas heat but it sure is nice to have air to breathe. We will start the cleaning process and add in some new faces during our stay here and will put on a Fundraiser/Show before we depart to San Antonio to re-join the DCI tour. Special thanks to the Hardin High School Administration and Band for your hospitality. It has been AMAZING! Thank you very much Mr. Smith!

Back in Texas

The corps arrived for its pass-through stop in Lubbock, Texas and got some rehearsal in before heading for a Walmart run. We will drive straight on thru until we hit Hardin High School for our Texas Tweek! Great to be back in Texas but can someone turn down the heat?

Rocky Mountain High!

The corps closed out thier West Coast tour with a solid performance at Mile High Stadium and for all the fans on the DCI Fan Network. This tour has been great and many thanks to all that helped make things run smoothly. Now back to Houston, TX for some cleaning and changes to make this show stronger.

Much Love in Loveland, CO

Our second day in this picturesque place called Colorado had the corps perform in the view of the rocky mountains and made some more fans. This production has legs and even though we need much improvement, the show is still coming across and hitting positive notes all the way around. One more night in Colorado, then the big show in MILE HIGH! Catch us on the DCI Fan Network Live!

Hello Colorado!

Today the corps rolled into a full rehearsal day in Greeley Colorado to prepare for the last two shows in the west coast tour. We enjoyed some great weather until the afternoon blocks got rained out. We will enjoy staying pad for the next two days before rolling back into Texas!

Utah Beauty!

This tour has really opened our eyes to this country's awe and spender. Ogden and Salt Lake City was breathtaking and nestled in the foothills really puts things into perspective. The hornline, while having trouble breathing in this higher altitude is really starting to mature and open up their sound. Once we come down from these mountains our lungs will be beast and this show will truly sing! Our score went back up and we opened up competition with a SoCal favorite, Gold!

Nampa or Boise?

Today we added the final audio clip announcing we have landing in the show city and while there was some confusion as to weather we should have Nampa (the show site) or the host city (Boise) as the city in the audio and flag, we went with what was on the DCI site and stayed with Boise. The show was a first read for a few judges and others just may not be a fan of our production. We had a good show and will not let the score drop affect our motivation to continue to push and self improve this show.

4th Fun!

The corps arrived in Boise and went back to work for 4 hours before stopping early to clean some clothes and head to a massive 4th of July Festival in downtown Boise with sidewalk art, live music and tons of fair food. The night was capped with an outstanding fireworks show that smoked out the whole city. This was a celebration like none we have ever seen.

Spokane - Show site wierdness

The corps has toured many locations and performed in many great venues and while Joe Albi stadium in Spokane was nice the lot was very different. No pavement and all wilderness and pine cones. Despite the lot and the audio challenges of the venue the corps closed the 3rd show strong and judges are awarding our efforts. Onto a new panel in Boise!

Mt Rainer - Volcano Alley

The scenery in Washington was truly awesome as almost every shot had the snow capped top of Mt Rainer. The show site while in Sumner (not Seattle) was breathtaking and the corps put on another good show. The crowds are really digging the show and many people are stopping by the souvie stand to make it known. We were on the Volcano evacuation route which we all found to be pretty cool.

Hillsboro Show

Today was our last day in the great town of Sherwood, Oregon and we made our way up to the Crusaders home town show in Hillsboro. This is the start of our last 3 back shows and we intend to maximize the most of the new changes to the show. The flow has improved and the stamina needed to really drive home the show is getting there.