The staff at Amos asked the public and then scoured the Internet for the best DCI shows of all time. These are the ones that received the most (unscientifically gathered) votes, listed in reverse order.
10. 2000 Cadets, “We Are the Future”
9. 2014 Bluecoats, “Tilt”
8. 1990 Star of Indiana, “Belshazzar’s Feast”
7. 1991 Star of Indiana, “Roman Images”
6. 1995 Madison Scouts, “A Drum Corps Fan’s Dream (A Day in the Life of a Bullfighter)”
5. 2013 Carolina Crown, “e=mc2”
4. 2008 Phantom Regiment, “Spartacus”
3. 1989 Santa Clara Vanguard, “The Phantom of the Opera”
2. 2002 Cavaliers, “Frameworks”
1. 1993 Star of Indiana, “The Music of Barber and Bartok”
Honorable Mentions: Bluecoats (2016), Blue Devils (1988, 1993, 1995, 2003), Cadets (1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993), Carolina Crown (2007), Cavaliers (1992, 2001, 2003 Madison Scouts (1988, 1999), Phantom Regiment (1996, 2006), Santa Clara Vanguard (1987, 1999, 2004), Velvet Knights (1992)
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Obviously, the list skews young. The Internet sites listing “tops” seems also to skew young. The “best” of DCI is a contentious online universe. The staff of Amos (and me) do not necessarily agree with the top 10 listed here but it is a rough ranking based on at least 12 other sites plus comments plus the views of acquaintances.