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We're done here! Thanks for joining us! Goodnight!!!

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We're all done here!!! Congratulations to all performers and to The Blue Devils for their 20th Title!!!!

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Thought that the “no more ties” rule was more than just for 1st. But wow what an outcome. That plus Bluecoats for the percussion win! And that Phantom jump! So much drama!

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Shawn L Putnam-Greer's avatar

THanks for your ironmanning these days with me Daniel! THough I suspect it was a lot easier for you, than for this decrepit 60 year old Navy vet! :_

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First time there's been a tie for a medal since 2001 (Blue Devils and Cadets)

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2022 DCI World Champion - 98.75

The Blue Devils

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I just want to say thank you so much to everyone on these liuve blogs.. Its been a wonderful experience to sahre with all of you! Maybe I wil lcatfch you for some WGI and BOA stuff

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2022 DCI Silver Medals (TIE) - 97.325

Bluecoats and Boston Crusaders

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Don Angelica Award (Best General Effect)

The Blue Devils

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4th Place - 96.35

Carolina Crown

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5th Place - 95.00

Santa Clara Vanguard

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Fred Sanford Award (Best Percussion)

The Bluecoats

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6th Place - 92.913

The Cadets

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7th Place - 92.775

The Blue Stars

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Jim Ott Award (Best Brass)

The Blue Devils

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8th Place - 90.675

Phantom Regiment

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Brazale Award (Best Visual)

The Blue Devils

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9th Place - 90.60

The Cavaliers

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Zingali Award (Best Colorguard)

The Boston Crusaders

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10th Place - 90.013

The Mandarins

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11th Place - 87.20

The Colts

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Jim Jones Leadership Award:

World Class - Santa Clara Vanguard - Alexandra Pugh

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12th Place - 86.425

The Troopers

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Here we go.

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As a quick reminder, we will be having a LIVE reaction to finals and recording of our podcast "Bring It In" over on Twitter Spaces immediately after scores are announced. Swing on by and hang out there, we'd love to have you! https://twitter.com/GenEffectMedia

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Awards Ceremony is now LIVE!!!

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FormerCadetGuard's avatar

Sat 10 rows up from front on the 35, amazing stuff. Crown’s ballad put me to tears, Bluecoats’ keytar soloist blew the roof off, Boston’s ballad was their best ever, multiple standing O’s for Phantom, Blue Devils with an untouchable performance, so much awesomeness!

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Awesome night with awesome performances!

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bandScores's avatar

Wow! What a way to recap an absolutely phenomenal night of performances!

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Don't think anyone is touching this tonight. Congrats on 20, Blue Devils.

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And finally....

From Concord, California

The Blue Devils!!!

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This GUARD!!!!

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Matthew Carstensen's avatar

These members are giving it their all

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From Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Crusaders!!!

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That thud you heard on the ground after the performance was the keytar hitting the ground. Holy cow, what a performance!!!

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bandScores's avatar

Ohhhh boy, you can already tell this is going to be a special performance from Bluecoats

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Bluecoats and Boston Crusaders were TIED in Semifinals last night for 2nd Place.

Consider this the Silver Medal Match.

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So much energy in that run and the crowd absolutely ate it up! Congrats on a memorable performance, Crown!

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From Canton, Ohio

The Bluecoats!!!

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Matthew Carstensen's avatar

The streamer feature is so much cooler than watching the DM's wave their arms back and forth, not gonna lie.

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bandScores's avatar

This ballad is absolutely one of my favorite moments of the 2022 season. Such gorgeous writing with that rich Crown brass sound!

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Matthew Carstensen's avatar

I'm feeling some Queen tonight

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From Fort Mill, South Carolina

Carolina Crown!!!

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bandScores's avatar

Do we have any predictions on what Crown will be using for their pre-show sound check? Maybe a bit from a previous Crown fan favorite show?

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Congratulations on a great season, Vanguard! Glad that you finally Found Nirvana!

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Elissa Hock's avatar

Ok, I know I have a lot of questions , but how does that guard member stay up with only one support?

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Ryan Benoit's avatar

Gotta find nirvana

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Daniel Valdez's avatar

Think, and you are.

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Elissa Hock's avatar

Funny and I know it’s not magic.

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Shawn L Putnam-Greer's avatar

man that SCV opening phase is just so beautiful and ethereal. I remember the 1st time I saw those props wheeled on to the Rose Bowl field, I was like "What the hell are THOSE?". and then they unveiled that closing phase.. NO ONE saw that coming!

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Shawn L Putnam-Greer's avatar

I daresay that ending will become one of the true legends of DCI

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Ryan Benoit's avatar

The SCV uniform change works in person

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The added sparkle really works

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Daniel Valdez's avatar

This is an entirely different level of performance from Vanguard tonight.

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bandScores's avatar

Vanguard has been a joy to watch this season and weekend. It has felt like they've continued to get better and cleaner with every show. Maybe we'll get an upset and see them move up a spot tonight....?

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