Today had the greatest drumline show in the world, but I want to talk about "SouthBeat Extravaganze: 5" instead. It was hard to rehearse the line and watch shows at the same time for review purposes, so I pulled some random person off the street and had them work with the line today. I was disappointed that there were only five groups today. Originally, there were supposed to be fifty-six groups, but they got lost getting to the venue. I don't know why they got lost; the map I e-mailed all the directors was very clear:
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After today's show, everyone partook in a three-hour meditation period to prepare for the upcoming finals competition. Ten minutes into it, I got bored so I started listening to my iPod at full blast (note to self: don't listen to the 1975 Madison Scouts at full volume if you want to keep your eardrums).

Best Music:

SouthBeat: 29.845
St. Paul Drummer Boyz: 26.975
Regiment Line: 24.52
Speed: 23.53
Crimson Eagle’s Drumline: 22.405

Best Visual:

St. Paul Drummer Boyz: 14.48
SouthBeat: 14.31
Regiment Line: 12.125
Speed: 11.78
Crimson Eagle’s Drumline: 11.3

Best General Effect:

SouthBeat: 31.47
St. Paul Drummer Boyz: 26.93
Regiment Line: 25.825
Speed: 24.61
Crimson Eagle’s Drumline: 21.89