Southwind's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" is blistering indoors, the pure aggression of the rhythmic thrust grabbing the audience and not letting go. "Marche Slave" has never sounded more powerful. This is a show that embraces power, so it's kind of a surprise when the show evolves into the lovely strains of "Prelude," giving the audience a chance to catch its breath before the dynamism of "Espirit de Corps." The field is then filled with yellow, each a ray of light in the conceptual darkness-to-light theme of the show.Jeff Gorring, a three-year age-out who plays baritone, says this is the best summer he's ever had with the corps, with the most memories he's ever experienced.
Southwind delivers power amid the darkness, scores 71.55 (1:52 p.m.)
by Drum Corps International