After solid performances over the course of the season, Blue Devils took the top spot on the final night of competition in Indianapolis.
The Blue Devils’ winning program, “Through a Glass, Darkly” was based on the experimental musical selections of Bob Graettinger’s “City of Glass” that was written for Stan Kenton. “We knew it probably wouldn't be the crowd favorite,” said Percussion Arranger Scott Johnson. “I don't want to say we didn't care about the crowd, because we always do, but we wanted to try something different. We figured after last year's success we had to do something different, and the performers bought into it.”
“I’m not sure how we got there, but I know what made up the organization,” said Blue Devils Executive Director David Gibbs. “It's the staff, designers, instructors, and an amazing group of kids who were committed from day one to the end. The talent and commitment of these kids made it happen.” Also, Blue Devils B made waves by being named the 2010 DCI Open Class Champions and High Percussion Champions.
Congrats to all our Pearl/Adams Top 12 corps: Blue Knights, Boston Crusaders, Blue Stars, Santa Clara Vanguard, and Blue Devils!
DCI World Championships World Class Finals Scores for Pearl/Adams corps:
Blue Devils - 98.900
GE 39.650
Visual 29.950
Music 29.300
Santa Clara Vanguard - 92.000
GE 37.250
Visual 27.550
Music 27.200
Blue Stars - 91.900
GE 37.050
Visual 27.550
Music 27.300
Boston Crusaders - 89.350
GE 36.000
Visual 26.900
Music 26.450
Blue Knights - 87.100
GE 35.250
Visual 25.950
Music 25.900