WE WON !

photo: Bas van Dijk

Last night we had a Drum Corps Nederland show in our hometown.
A record of 18 units took the field to present their 2007 programmes.

In the morning and early afternoon nine corps performed downtown and gave a concert on the Scheffersplein (square), to great enthusiasm of the local crowd and fans who came to town especially for the concerts.

The weatherforecast was not too promising for the day. Especially in the afternoon we had some heavy downpour. Some corps got rained on during the contest as well.

The show we did - we were on last as defending Dutch and European Champions 2006 - went very well. Some new additions and changes to the programme worked out just fine. Taking the field we spread all over the place, portraying the theme of the show: "LOST". That was fun! Especially since it took forever before the judges were ready. I went and look them up in their green judges tent at the far left endzone, not too far from my opening spot, asking them if they knew where I should be. Then asked them... "Whenever you guys are ready... we're all here already."
The corps was hot and ready for some serious action.

We took first place with a score of 76.3 points. This was a stunning 11.75 points more than the previous show a month ago! Unfortunately our closest rival from Hilversum were not present. They had a two-day gig in germany. Northern Star from Leeds (England) made the trip to Dordrecht to compete. They placed second with a ascore of 75.3 points. Pretty close call! Juliana took third with 73.3 points.

The bus will be leaving for Lens in France within an hour or so. We have another gig today. Apparently it pays well, otherwise we would have never accepted this invitation. It's a major international festival with almost 30 groups representing over 25 countries. Should be fun!
Only a 3-hour drive, so not too bad!

Didn't get much sleep last night though... After a few drinks at the corps hall we went for Shoarma. it was a quarter to five when the lights went out here this morning. I bet I will take a little nap on the bus!

Enjoy,

HK