I marched Blue Stars that year. I never really got a good chance to see them live because at most shows that we were at together they were either right after us or performing while we were at the busses changing out of our uniforms. I remember hesring the crowd shout "I AM SPARTACUS!" from the parking lot and couldn't believe how loud that was. Being on the field during awards, you could practically feel the crowd erupt when it was announced that the Blue Devils came in second meaning that Phantom had won. Added to an already emotional age-out night for me

Don't apologize for DCI! It's amazing! Spartacus is a classic -- hope you keep exploring!

Spartacus was one of those OMFG moments of DCI. The Phantom Regiment were certainly deserving of that win! When you take into consideration that drum corps members are between 14-21 years old, they audition and then they PAY to be in these corps, that is a sense of dedication and a half. They go from city to city all across the country through the summer competing against each other, and then it all comes to a fiery conclusion the first week of August for the World Championships. These people are serious stuff! :)

16+yrs later & goosebumps when they all shout "I AM SPARTACUS ! ! !"

Looks like KB is expanding his horizon into checking DCI bands like the Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, Blue Devils etc. 😮😮‍💨 Nice to add a lil bit of corps style into the mix and goddamn those bands don’t disappoint. You def gone get some more subs now. 😊😏

The climb from quarterfinals (3rd place) to finals (Champions!) is what makes this show especially killer!

Phantom is my most fav corps by far. I was the guy in the crowd at the end holding up the Phantom Regiment flag....this was a great era of DCI for sure...still old school but you could see it startign to evolve into what it has become. And. by far, the most challenging musical event there is. I am a percussion instructor who has had many students march DCI ,so I know the work ethic it takes to ge there!!!

Also. Carolina Crown's E=MC² and Bluecoats Tilt are must watch videos as well

Phantom won this year because they brought Spartacus to life with their production and they hit *hard*.

I believe it was 2014 that DCI changed the rules to allow any brass instruments to be used in competition. Trombones were first used in 2014. You were correct to notice that there weren't any in this show. Not sure if you want all of the history of instrumentation in drum and bugle corps, but when DCI (Drum Corps International) started in 1972, they used bell-front instruments pitched in the key of G with one piston and rotor valve. I'm not sure if they were the same in the VFW and American Legion competition days. I welcome any corrections if I am wrong here. I believe in 1978 is when they changed the rules to using 2-valved bell front instruments also pitched in G. It could be a challenge for a brass arranger to write the music because there were certain notes that the instruments couldn't play without that 3rd valve. Then maybe in 1990 they changed the rules for three valve G keyed bell front instruments, then 2000 they allowed B-flat pitched instruments. Again, if I am missing or incorrect on any details, please feel free to correct.

Watching DCI live is something to experience!

Coming from a white guy who went to a high school with a show-style band, I totally get the the shock of watching DCI for the first time. One interesting thing to keep in mind is that all of those performers are under 22. It's essentially a summer camp, where they'll spend about a weekend per month in the winter contracting members and then 90 days during the spring and summer learning the show and competing. There is another circuit now, DCI All-Age (formerly DCA), that only rehearses on weekends to accommodate for those who work full-time, which is something I am currently participating in. Personally, as much as I love the vibe of show-style bands, drum corps hits those spots of perfectionism and precision that tickles my brain a bit more. It's incredibly rewarding, especially as a performer. I highly recommend you check out some other shows.

about to start my second season with the phantom regiment in 2 weeks, glad u enjoyed it !!

Blue Coats "Tilt" Show a must see

Trombones weren’t allowed in DCI until about 2014, I think. Someone mentioned some corps from 2017 and 2018 that have trombones. Another one to check out for sure is 2014 Santa Clara Vanguard. They put trombones to very good use. I think they may have had 20+ trombones.

What I just watch that was something else it got my attention… beautiful

Whoever recommended DCI Phantom Regime, 👏👏👏 thank you.

KB just opened up a whole new can of worms😂 Im from memphis were we have a large mix of showstyle and corps style bands. I love both and im so glad to see kb finally do some Corps style. You got to check out carolina crown if you wanna see the most immaculate hornline of your life, it seriously doesnt get any better. Btw you werent wrong, up untill a few years ago trombones werent legalized in dci. Keep it up KB please do more corps style videos, there isnt many people from hbcu backgrounds that have reacted to corps style and vice versa.

I'm glad you enjoyed it thank you for reacting to it! I marched after my high school graduation in 2007. When I was marched fees were about 1500, but now they're up to probably 5k maybe more. We had only 5 snare spots and at the beginning of the tryout season there were 125 people trying put for those 5 so it gets very competitive. I'm playing snare for Memphis Mass Band this year and this will be my first time getting to play in a SWAC style band so I'm excited but I absolutely love both styles equally.

Blue Coats “Tilt” Smacked fr fr 💨

I love seeing new DCI reactions! Whether it be from people like yourself who are musically versed, or from people who simply love music, seeing people exposing themselves to DCI is an amazing experience as a fan! Hope to see more reactions!

Love that you reacted to this classic! To answer the trombone question you had, trombones weren't allowed to be fielded until the 2014 season

A lot of the stuff we do now comes from DCI.

I was there. 45 yd line, Row 20. It was drum corps at its very finest.

This is one of my favorite Phantom Regiment's shows.

DCI, Drum Corp International. It's all bugles and drums. I'm a trombonist, but played baritone in AF Drum and Bugle corp. Good to see you expanding your repertoire. Please don't make this your only foray into DCI. God Bless.

Good to see diversity in your show bro

We was deep

Hey man, I’m a band director in the Plano area. I’ve always admired the culture in show band. I’d love to meet up some time and learn more about your experiences.

Corps instrumentation consists of only brass and percussion. The front ensemble/pit is all your concert percussion that you can’t really march like marimba, bells, xylophone etc. Then you have your standard PWI Drumline. Some corps choose to not have a cymbal line. Then in the brass department you asked where the trombones are. Shows before the 2014 rule changes only feature face front valved instruments so you will only see trumpets, mellophones, euphoniums, and tubas. If you want a show that puts trombones to good use check out Cavaliers ‘17, Blue Devils ‘17, Carolina Crown ‘18, Bluecoats ‘19, and I think the Mandarins marched a line of bones in their 2018 show. Glad to see you dip your toes into the DCI KB. I love band no matter who’s holding the horn so it’s nice to see you branch out. Hope this clears this up. Much love

I’m not sure if there is a comment about this but fun fact. The girl who “died” at the end of the ballad was actually dropped so hard she got knocked out

I just wanted to say that this is not really a PWI, This organization is comprised of corps that have members who are extremely talented musicians from not only PWI's and High Schools from around the country, but also HBCUs. I also have known of a lot of HBCU students that have marched during the their fall (HBCUs)band season and participate in Drum Corps during the summer. I don't think many talk about it because they know how our peoples are. :) Glad you enjoyed the show!!! I didn't get to see this show live during this season, but heard it on audio after they beat my favorite corps who were undefeated the whole season and my jaw dropped.

this was so good

DCI bands are no joke 😮‍💨 I marched flute and dance/flag in high school/middle school for a DCI style band and I love seeing you branch out KB You gotta check out Carolina crowns inferno. It’s the BEST show I’ve heard and experienced 😩

I loved your reaction to this video, very interesting perspective since you did a different style of marching arts as opposed to DCI’s style. You should definitely react to The Cadets’ 2011 show Between Angels and Demons!

You’ve GOT to do Bluecoats 2016!!! Definitely a must watch for DCI 👍

They sound is so crisp dam

10:21 IT WAS IN TIME THATS AMAZING

You should watch 2011 next, Juliet. One of the most beautiful Phantom performances after this show

I love witnessing rookies watch DCI for the first time. WELCOME! You'll soon be addicted. Check out Carolina Crown 2015, "Inferno." You will NOT be dissappointed!

Aye mane I just woke up to JSU spring game and I think you'll be surprised.

Cavaliers Machine is a good one, too. You see more trombone features now. It used to be all baritones.

Glad you're checking out DCI! I love HBCU bands and march with a show-style band with my high school, but DCI is something else. These performers go on national tour the whole summer, rehearsing 10-12 hours a day. It's incredible! I recommend checking out Bluecoats and Carolina Crown or Genesis (my corps :D ). Awesome video!!

the viewer choice botb at six flags is april 20th. you should check it out when they post some videos of it

They won that year the most exciting awards ceremony ever By the way trombones was not allowed that year

For The Cavaliers: 007, Samurai, Mad World, XtraordinarY, Secret Societ, Spin Cycle, Machine, Frameworks. For Carolina Crown E=MC² is a great one and for the bluecoats Tilt is a great one people hVe mentioned.

There were no trombones that year because trombones weren't allowed at that time. But from 2014 on you are able to see trombones and French horns

Norfolk State is the only HBCU close enough to this style.

lmao, at 10:20 your laughs line up with the beats

You haven’t experienced nothing until you see it live up close and personal..I went to a semi final back in 99-2000 I believe and seen the Madison Scouts, Blue Devils, etc. The sound is breathtaking in the right stadium. I marched core and have a great appreciation for it. But once I discovered show style, it was up 😅

DCI yes sir

Babylon by the santa clara vanguard might be more up your alley if you are interested in any more of this

KB you should react to beat the leap BOTB middle school round 2

Carolina crowns 2015- Inferno Santa Clara Vanguard 2018- Babylon

Check out 2014 BLUE DEVILS FELLENIESQUE

I enjoy showtime bands but I love DCI. Check out Blue devils 2017 and 2014. There are many great corps. Also, they are about the age of college and high school musicians.

14:25 Unfortunately, they don't have any trombones, the rules of DCI didn't allow corps to be used until 2014.. One of the very first shows to have trombones in it was Santa Clara Vanguard in 2014.

Ok DCI is different they have auditions between fall and spring. Through all of summer they are at in a school field playing a for the entirety of it to fight for placing in champs and all day the practice cause they have the drive to win. DCI players across the country fight for one spot to join the best of best corps.

You gotta watch Carolina crown 2019 beneath the surface

It was a few years later that all the corps started to use trombones.

👀 I love it!! (Different)

i recommend you watch Santa Clara Vanguard

Check out Bluecoats 2014, Carolina Crown 2013 and 2015, and Blue Devils 2014 and 2017.

Love for you to react to DCI Carolina Crown and Bluecoats 2023 shows. How can we make that happen?

Before 2014, trombones were not allowed in DCI. Only bell front valve brass instruments and percussion.

True Fans of Marching Bands can Definitely Appreciate this Version of The Marching Band! To many people think because HBCU Marching Bands are their First Love, they're not supposed to Respect, Enjoy, and Support this Version of Marching Bands. I Disagree! Quality Musicianship is just That! and A-1 Quality Precision Drills are ALWAYS Enjoyable! Song Selections is Usually The Biggest Difference between enjoying HBCU Style of Marching Bands and Corp Style. Or Any Other Style of Marching Bands. Im Still trying to figure out the beginning of this show tho, as i am writing this only Halfway thru the performance. At the VERY Start i wrote my VERY FIRST THOUGHT. "SLAVERY!" Not to say ANYTHING about this band being Racist, im just giving my first, earliest Raw Opinion at a glance to this Performance and the Story That It's Telling! Something to do with Slavery is a Guess?

Also there’s no trombone, maybe a trombone feature but no section of them cause they take to much space.

Sparticus and the slave revolt...quite a story of ancient Rome. Phantom did a GREAT version on the field.

no slide trombones instead a G Bugle or trombonium no slide valve only

You're right. These are professional athletes and musicians. The travesty is that this is the only professional sport (yes, it's a sport) where the athletes don't get paid. They, in fact, have to pay the organization to be involved. Imagine if professional baseball players had to pay the MLB to play the game. It's a damn shame. I speak as a former DCI member. I marched one season with the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle corp. I couldn't march the following seasons of my eligibility because my family was poor and we couldn't afford the 3 grand per season.

Can u react to the day with the boom

DCI March Valve Trombone

PLEASE ADD SANTA CLARA VANGUARD 2018!! **WINNING DCI CHAMPIONS**

if you want to high note members check out scv 2018

Its a a cleaner and bigger sound and performance

the closest to show style dci gets is madison scouts '95 and '96. they blowin like they gonna be dead the next day

Watch svc 2018

Please review Blue Devils 2017, "Metamorph."

No trombones in this corps, they use "flugelbones," and baritones.

No trombones in DCI

XYLOPHONES!!!! My guy, those are MARIMBAS. Don't get it twisted.

I love Drum Corps, but hate what DCI has done to the activity… if you like jazz, check out The Blue Devils back in the day…

REFRESHING…. Consider checking out Bluecoats 2016

Bro DCI's is nothing to play with you most check at some more. This. IS NOT THE TOP DOG RIGHT NOW

SLAVERY?

Spartacus is based on a historical roman figure, Stars put out a pretty good mini-series about 10 years ago or so. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacus Also, love the Cobra Kai shirt!