2000 SCORES and REVIEWS

AUGUST 12 - DCI OPEN CLASS FINALS - COLLEGE PARK, MD
97.65 - Cadets and Cavaliers (Tie)
96.90 - Blue Devils
94.70 - Santa Clara Vanguard
92.35 - Boston Crusaders
92.00 - Blue Knights
90.65 - Phantom Regiment
90.35 - Glassmen
88.55 - Crossmen
85.50 - Madison Scouts
85.15 - Carolina Crown
84.40 - Bluecoats

AUGUST 11 - DCI OPEN CLASS SEMIFINALS - COLLEGE PARK, MD
TOP 12 SCORES TO OPEN CLASS FINALS
97.40 - Cadets
96.70 - Cavaliers
95.80 - Blue Devils
94.45 - Santa Clara Vanguard
92.05 - Boston Crusaders
91.20 - Blue Knights
90.85 - Phantom Regiment
90.70 - Glassmen
88.70 - Crossmen
86.05 - Madison Scouts
85.15 - Bluecoats
84.95 - Southwind
82.30 - Colts
80.65 - Spirit of Atlanta
77.60 - Pioneer
74.70 - Vanguard Cadets

AUGUST 10 - DCI OPEN CLASS QUARTERFINALS - COLLEGE PARK, MD
TOP 17 SCORES TO OPEN CLASS SEMIFINALS
96.70 - Cadets
96.40 - Cavaliers
95.45 - Blue Devils
93.65 - Santa Clara Vanguard
90.75 - Boston Crusaders
90.50 - Blue Knights
89.90 - Glassmen
89.20 - Phantom Regiment
87.90 - Crossmen
85.70 - Madison Scouts
85.45 - Carolina Crown
85.10 - Bluecoats
84.95 - Southwind
83.70 - Colts
79.05 - Spirit Of Atlanta
77.65 - Pioneer
74.50 - Vanguard Cadets
74.30 - Mandarins
73.65 - Troopers
71.70 - Kaiwanis Kavaliers
71.40 - Jersey Surf
69.05 - Patriots
67.50 - Seattle Cascades
66.85 - Tarheel Sun

Mandarins have made the Top 21, earning us a track on the DCI CD and DCI Member Corps status.

AUGUST 9 - DCI DIVISION II/III FINALS - COLLEGE PARK, MD
TOP 5 SCORES TO QUARTERFINALS
DIVISION II
94.35 - Vanguard Cadets
94.30 - Mandarins
91.05 - Patriots
90.85 - Jersey Surf
89.55 - Blue Stars

DIVISION III
89.70 - Cascades
87.90 - Americanos
85.85 - Cinci Glory
85.10 - General Butler Vagabonds
82.70 - Yamato
81.45 - Capital Regiment
78.75 - Les Senateurs

AUGUST 8 - DCI DIVISION III PRELIMS - WESTMINSTER, MD
TOP SEVEN TO FINALS
90.55 - Seattle Cascades
90.25 - Americanos
88.80 - Cinci Glory (High Color Guard, Visual)
88.50 - General Butler Vagabonds (High Brass)
86.85 - Yamato
83.85 - Capital Regiment (High Percussion)
82.65 - Le Senateurs
81.70 - Teal Sound (Best Drum Major)
81.35 - Lake Erie Regiment
80.85 - Knight Storm
80.80 - West Coast Sound
80.75 - Raiders
79.75 - Phoenix
79.55 - Tampa Bay Thunder
73.15 - Legend of Texas
68.70 - Cadets of New York City
68.40 - Hamilton Youth Performance Ensemble
65.10 - Edmonton Strutters
64.95 - Quest
63.80 - Bandettes
63.80 - Delta Brigade
61.40 - Emerald Knights
60.55 - Spectrum
60.75 - Les Sentinelles
57.50 - Kips Bay Crusaders
56.50 - Spirit of Newark
55.85 - Racine Scouts
45.70 - Silver Knights
43.95 -Decorah Kilties
43.55 - Kingsmen
42.20 - Scenic City
32.45 - Royal Knights

AUGUST 7 - DCI DIVISION II PRELIMS - WESTMINSTER, MD
TOP FIVE TO FINALS
93.00 - Vanguard Cadets (High Brass, Visual)
92.65 - Mandarins (High Percussion, Color Guard)
90.70 - Blue Stars
90.15 - Patriots
88.15 - Jersey Surf
85.40 - East Coast Jazz
82.35 - Taipei Yuehfu (Best Drum Major)
80.75 - Spartans
80.40 - Capital Sound
76.10 - Allegiance Elite
71.80 - Pride of Soka
71.00 - Beatrix
67.95 - Dutch Boy
64.15 - Les Stentors

AUGUST 5 - JERSEY SURF SHOW - BLACKWOOD, NJ
DIVISION II
93.80 - Mandarins (High Color Guard)
92.10 - Vanguard Cadets (High General Effect)
90.75 - Jersey Surf
90.35 - Spartans (High Visual)
89.60 - Patriots (High Brass, Percussion)
89.00 - Blue Stars
85.50 - East Coast Jazz
85.35 - Capital Sound

DIVISION III
86.75 - Americanos
86.50 - General Butler Vagabonds
83.45 - Yamato
86.70 - Raiders
76.05 - Phoenix

AUGUST 3 - ROTARY DRUM FEST, GREENVILLE, MI
DIVISION II
87.85 - Mandarins
75.10 - Les Stentors
74.80 - Dutch Boy

DIVISION III
81.85 - West Coast Sound
63.35 - Edmonton Strutters
57.40 - Spectrum

JULY 31 - NORTH AMERICAN OPEN, ERIE, PA
DIVISION II PRELIMS - CONTEST - RAINED - OUT
89.75 - Mandarins
89.20 - Vanguard Cadets
86.75 - Blue Stars
86.30- Jersey Surf
85.00 - Spartans
82.00 - East Coast Jazz
80.10 - Taipei Yuehfu
79.45 - Capital Sound
76.35 - Allegiance Elite
70.50 - Dutch Boy
00.00 - Patriots

JULY 29 - GARDEN STATE OPEN - CLIFTON, NJ
DIVISION II FINALS
84.70 - Mandarins
84.05 - Vanguard Cadets
81.15 - Patriots
80.75 - Blue Stars
79.35 - Jersey Surf

DIVISION II PRELIMS (The top five corps go to Finals)
85.15 - Mandarins
84.35 - Vanguard Cadets
84.35 - Blue Stars
81.50 - Patriots
81.35 - Jersey Surf
80.80 - Spartans
78.30 - East Coast Jazz
74.30 - Pride of Soka

DIVISION III PRELIMS (The top seven corps go to Finals)
77.10 - Americanos
77.05 - Seattle Cascades
75.45 - General Butler Vagabonds
74.40 - Capitol Regiment
73.15 - Raiders
71.75 - Les Senatuers
69.65 - Phoenix
68.75 - Knight Storm
68.15 - Lake Erie Regiment
66.20 - Tampa Bay Thunder
63.80 - Teal Sound
63.15 - Legend of Texas
59.60 - Cadets of New York City
55.60 - Quest
54.35 - Spirit of Newark
51.60 - Kips Bay
47.55 - Spectrum
44.50 - Targets
36.50 - Scenic City

JULY 15 - CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS - SANTA CLARA, CA
DIVISION II
86.15 - Mandarins (High Visual, General Effect)
86.10 - Pacific Crest (High Color Guard, Brass)
82.20 - Vanguard Cadets (High Percussion)
79.05 - Blue Devils B

DIVISION III
67.70 - West Coast Sound (All Captions)
56.05 - Alliance

JULY 14 - MANDARINS FANTASY - SACRAMENTO, CA
DIVISION II/III
84.50 - Pacific Crest (High General Effect, Color Guard)
83.60 - Mandarins (High Percussion, Visual)
80.25 - Vanguard Cadets (High Brass)
75.05 - Blue Devils B
66.45 - West Coast Sound
52.30 - Alliance

JULY 9 - SUMMER MUSIC GAMES - SAN DIEGO, CA
DIVISION II/III
80.65 - Pacific Crest
80.20 - Mandarins
78.70 - Vanguard Cadets
68.65 - West Coast Sound
63.00 - Esperanza
52.75 - Alliance

"This message is to anyone who marches Mandarins, or instructs the Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps. On behalf of the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, I would like to sincerely thank the Mandarins for their display of "good sportsmanship" this weekend in Southern CA. This weekend (7-8/7-9), there were two Div II/III shows in the LA area, and at the first show, I have to say that it was a totally new experience for me to walk out of the stadium after the Pacific Crest show, and recieve warm handshakes and congratulations from the members of the Mandarins hornline and drumline members.

At the show the next day at Oceanside High School, it was nice to see the Mandarins in the audience during our show supporting us, and when we marched onto the field, the entire Corps stopped what they were doing, and gave a nice applause for us. I have to say that I respect the Mandarins for their support, and for realizing that it is not about who wins, I believe that the Mandarins are the winners for their attitudes. Thank you once again!" -- Nathan, via RAMD

"i must agree with you. last year was the West Coast Sounds first national tour and at our second show we went on right before the mandarins and as we went on they clapped and cheered loudly for us and when we were done they did the same. They are a shining example of class. I have never in all my time seen them act like litlle high school kids in the stands and they are always carrying themselves with dignity. they make everyone feel like they are welcomed even in the most peculiar settings. Thank you mandarins your organization is classy and keep up the good work on and off the field." always a fan, Corey Mahan WCS 99-00, via RAMD

"And THIS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!!!!!!! Thanks for bringing this to the attention of this sometimes cynical and bitchy newsgroup....the Mar Family, especially fellow drum major Greg Mar, are just incredible people. While on tour in 1987, while I wasn't schmoozing around with the SCV gang, I was always running into Greg. HE is another one of those in this activity that does this for the right reason, and I've been a fan of his for a looooong time. GO MANDARINS!!!! Be the shining example of what this activity needs to have more of!!!" -- Ryan Turner, via RAMD

JULY 8 - SUMMER MUSIC GAMES - HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA
DIVISION II/III
80.20 - Pacific Crest
80.05 - Mandarins
76.85 - Vanguard Cadets
66.15 - West Coast Sound
50.30 - Alliance

JULY 1 - PACIFIC PROCESSION - SAN JOSE, CA
DIVISION II/III
79.55 - Pacific Crest (High Brass, General Effect)
76.40 - Mandarins (High Visual, Percussion, Color Guard)
74.50 - Vanguard Cadets
69.40 - Blue Devils B
61.55 - West Coast Sound
61.15 - Impulse
61.10 - Esperanza
60.60 - Cascades
54.75 - Renegades

"Mandarins-Impressively big! Very strong performers, although technically not happenin yet. They need to detail what they have. Very cool staging and the weapon book is a challenge. Unfortunately, they seemed to have a drop on almost every toss. Gold flags a bit messy throughout, but written very musically. But overall I thought they were great." -- queennyweenny, via RAMD

DIVISION I
78.30 - Santa Clara Vanguard (High Brass, General Effect)
77.95 - Glassmen (High Visual, Color Guard)
75.85 - Blue Knights (High Percussion)
59.80 - Troopers

JUNE 30 - MOONLIGHT CLASSIC - STOCKTON, CA
DIVISION II/III
77.50 - Pacific Crest (High Visual, General Effect, Color Guard)
74.90 - Mandarins (High Percussion)
72.65 - Vanguard Cadets (High Brass)
66.70 - Blue Devils B
60.10 - Esperanza
58.95 - West Coast Sound
57.65 - Seattle Cascades
57.55 - Impulse

"Mandarins - If it weren't for PC, they would be the outright winners for Div.II/III every. It simply amazes me how a corps that has barely enough members to march Div.II can sound like a Div.I corps. The low brass was incredible, and I can't remember the last time the drumline sounded so good. All I have to say is Div.II Champions 2000 to ???" -- William Markley, via RAMD

DIVISION I
77.25 - Santa Clara Vanguard (High General Effect)
77.20 - Glassmen (High Brass, Visual, Color Guard)
75.20 - Blue Knights (High Percussion)
58.85 - Troopers

JUNE 25 - KINGSMEN INVITATIONAL - COSTA MESA, CA
DIVISION II/III
74.75 - Pacific Crest (All Captions)
72.20 - Mandarins
68.85 - Vanguard Cadets
66.15 - Blue Devils B
61.45 - West Coast Sound
59.90 - Impulse
57.45 - Esperanza
49.25 - Legend of Texas
45.80 - San Diego Alliance

"Bigger than last years. Another typical manderians show. Difficult music, demanding drill and great drumline. They should do well this year." -- Doug Avila, via RAMD

DIVISION I
80.80 - Blue Devils (All Captions)
75.15 - Glassmen
74.20 - Santa Clara Vanguard
72.80 - Blue Knights
58.25 - Troopers

JUNE 24 - WESTERN CORPS CONNECTION - RIVERSIDE, CA
DIVISION II/III
72.80 - Pacific Crest (High Brass, General Effect, Color Guard)
72.10 - Mandarins (High Visual)
68.30 - Vanguard Cadets (High Percussion)
62.75 - Blue Devils B
60.30 - Impulse
59.80 - West Coast Sound
57.00 - Esperanza
48.20 - Legend of Texas
42.85 - Alliance
36.60 - Patriots Praise

DIVISION I
80.05 - Blue Devils (All Captions)
74.10 - Glassmen
73.40 - Santa Clara Vanguard
71.85 - Blue Knights
56.20 - Troopers

JUNE 23 - CORPS AT THE CREST - GLENDORA, CA
DIVISION II/III
73.80 - Pacific Crest (High Percussion, General Effect, Visual)
72.85 - Mandarins (High Color Guard, Brass)
69.50 - Vanguard Cadets
65.60 - Blue Devils B
62.85 - West Coast Sound
62.10 - Impulse
58.35 - Esperanza
51.35 - Legend of Texas
43.25 - Alliance
37.65 - Patriots Praise

DIVISION I
79.00 - Blue Devils (All Captions)
73.40 - Santa Clara Vanguard
72.40 - Glassmen
70.75 - Blue Knights
55.15 - Troopers

JUNE 17 - PRECISION WEST - CONCORD, CA
DIVISION II/III
62.60 - Mandarins (High Brass, Visual, Percussion, Color Guard)
60.25 - Vanguard Cadets (High General Effect)
56.30 - Renegades Sr.
53.90 - Blue Devils B
37.10 - Patriots Praise

"Mandarins were VERY strong, perhaps their best corps yet." -- Scott Gordon, via RAMD

"These guys have a great show. I love it! The music fits together very well, and I think the arragments fit the corps size. Actually, it sounds like somethin SCV should be playing. Some people were having fun about the fact that they played something from Star Wars, but it fit into the show perfectly... These guys can put out some sound for 18 horns, but it would nice to have 2 more contras for more of a bottom sound. Only two were out there tonight. I talked to a mellophone player in their corps and she said that their baritone line is full ( for them). The guard was fantastic! They seemed very mature, and I like their book. If I remember correctly, there's a lot of rifle work in the show. The percussion was pretty hot too. These guys will do very well in August." -- Jeff Norris, via RAMD

"Mandarins were awesome but would we expect anything less? I was SO happy to see the hornline doubled in size this year. I agree that they could have used more low brass, but on the percussion side this was the strongest and cleanest Mandarins drum line I've ever heard. The guard was lovely, as always." -- Martha Leeson Garcia, via RAMD

"Reigning DCI Division III champions, Mandarins from Sacramento, CA, took home first place in division II/III with a score of 62.60. Their program, titled "Katachi -- The Essence of Design," features music by Phillip Glass and John Williams. Though the program still has the usual early-season kinks, the potential for blockbuster performances is awesome, especially with featured soprano soloist Fernando Vargas and impressive guard work. The Mandarins took top honors in all captions except in GE." -- Rob Sheiffere, Drum Corps World Staff

"The Mandarins (6s/2t/5b/8p) were extremely impressive. One way to tell how a drum line is playing is to watch their intervals. The more confident a player is with his/her hands, the more s/he can concentrate on his/her marching and vice-versa. The Mandarins' intervals were solid, especially for an early June show, and their playing followed. How good? Try a drum solo in the third song, Anakin's Theme by John Williams, that included cheese-da-chuts (a diddled flam followed by two alternated flams, with a diddle on the second flam). That's material usually reserved to lines like the Devils, Vanguard, Madison Scouts and, recently, the Glassmen. And it was performed quite well. The tenors played a feature up front with "rake" brushes. The bass line plays solid unisons and splits. The snares have good control of their "taps" or low strokes." -- Chris Hollenback, Drum Corps World Staff

DIVISION I
73.55 - Blue Devils (All Captions)
69.80 - Santa Clara Vanguard