November 30th, 2015 2:53pm
ICE Opening Ceremonies
Order of the Phoenix opened with their holiday themed show, "Carol of the Bells," in division 1, placing first with a score of 71.890. The Thunderbirds, previewing their show, "Night Mother," placed second in D1 with a score of 60.685.
In division 2, propelled by top scoring music, The Lean Mean Green Fighting Machine's show, "Field of Emotion," placed first with a score of 65.170. The Charlotte Cavaliers improved on last season's initial score by placing second with a 54.395 with their show "Eight Bit World." Finally, Artemis, returning from a one season break, took to the field with "Guess Who's Back" and scored a 49.890, placing third in D2.
In division 3, the lone competitor, blue horns scored a 46.525 on their return from a season-long break with their show "afraid."
ICE Regionals - Rose Bowl Stadium
In the cozy, Southern California temperatures, the division 2 champion, Valette, scored a 55.920 in their first competitive season since season 26 with "The Core." The Blue Commodores opened their Indiana Jones themed "Raiders of the lost Ark," placing second with a 52.570 after their season of fundraising. Close behind, in third with a score of 52.395, Blue Wishes Drum Corps previewed their show, "The Ugly."
Earlier in the day, the division 3 corps fought for their bragging rights. Riverside City Drum & Bugle Corps finished first with a 54.200, blasting their show, "A Step in Time." The Bluecoats placed 2nd with a 51.170, while playing their show, "Give us the Day." In third place, The Marionnettes earned a 50.685 with, "The Crane."
Overall:
Order of the Phoenix - 71.890
The Lean Mean Green Fighting Machine - 65.170
Thunderbirds - 60.685
Valette - 55.920
Charlotte Cavaliers - 54.395
Riverside City Drum & Bugle Corps - 54.200
Blue Commodores - 52.570
Blue Wishes - 52.395
Bluecoats - 51.170
The Marionnettes - 50.685
Artemis - 49.890
The Trident's Head - 47.705
Frienship Tiger Drum Corps - 46.555
blue horns - 46.525
Blue Devils - 46.215