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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 21, 2023 18:27:21 GMT -6
Not surprised. We have one in Sioux Falls but it's notoriously difficult (and expensive) to book. Why is an indoor facility necessary? Have you ever been to the upper Midwest after Halloween? |
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Post by boaenjoyer on Oct 21, 2023 18:27:45 GMT -6
sad i can’t watch any of the bands tonight, y’all are gonna have to let me know who did good
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Post by PinkDonut on Oct 21, 2023 18:29:37 GMT -6
Choctaw one word, Breathtaking, the absolute best performance I have seen all day, you guys killed it our their. It staters off amazing and only got better, you guys are elite and a definite top 3, to say tears were in my eyes is a understatement, the Nile was flowing for a reason, you are BOA champs in my mind, know ChowtawChamp is proud of you, you made a grown man cry.
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Post by symphonicbee on Oct 21, 2023 18:29:49 GMT -6
all the shouts of support are actually making me tear up a little
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Post by coleeich on Oct 21, 2023 18:29:50 GMT -6
LET’S GO CASTLE!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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Post by BDMello2223 on Oct 21, 2023 18:30:41 GMT -6
I know I’m late, but big bummed to see all four, Yukon, Southmoore, Bixby, and Deer Creek out of finals… BUT on the other side BOY OH BOY DID CHOCTAW DESERVE THE SPOT! Really really nice!
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Post by BDMello2223 on Oct 21, 2023 18:30:51 GMT -6
CASTLE!!!!
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Post by It's Just Band on Oct 21, 2023 18:36:25 GMT -6
Why is an indoor facility necessary? Have you ever been to the upper Midwest after Halloween? I grew up and did marching band in central Indiana (without indoor facilities haha) |
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Post by hawknate14 on Oct 21, 2023 18:37:18 GMT -6
Clearly there are a lot of rumors going around as to what caused the penalty. Bottom line is, it happened. And in either case, feels very harsh. ISSMA rules and practices have been outdated for a VERY long time. We were tired of it when I was even in band and that was TWO DECADES ago. I'm so old lol. ISSMA really needs to re-evaluate several of their practices and revamp their practices and be more transparent. As far as I can tell, the public doesn't even have access to the rule book! Why?! Just a sad thing all around to have happened. From what someone told me, its because a prop blew over into the endzone before they were allowed to enter. |
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Post by dbalash on Oct 21, 2023 18:38:40 GMT -6
Have you ever been to the upper Midwest after Halloween? I grew up and did marching band in central Indiana (without indoor facilities haha) Indiana does not equal the upper Midwest. |
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Post by symphonicbee on Oct 21, 2023 18:38:54 GMT -6
Castle BOTTOM HALF? Didn’t catch prelims but I honestly would be blown away if this ranks in the bottom half tonight - the competition is that good.
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Post by bigtrombone on Oct 21, 2023 18:39:09 GMT -6
Castle left it all on the field tonight and took my breath away. I could feel the raw emotion of their performance even through BOX5.
Well done Castle, well done.
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Post by c on Oct 21, 2023 18:40:45 GMT -6
Castle BOTTOM HALF?  Didn’t catch prelims but I honestly would be blown away if this ranks in the bottom half tonight. Fun fact, Center Grove beat fishers and castle at the ISSMA regional with some legit judges (yes I know that was two weeks ago and they use different sheets). |
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Post by masonmoments on Oct 21, 2023 18:42:39 GMT -6
Great job Castle! Huge band to get around the field but y'all were really good at making it flow. Great performance for finals!
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Post by das88 on Oct 21, 2023 18:43:19 GMT -6
Castle left it all on the field tonight and took my breath away. I could feel the raw emotion of their performance even through BOX5. Well done Castle, well done. I agree. Different feel. Sad that is the last performance of the season. |
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Post by bigtrombone on Oct 21, 2023 18:44:53 GMT -6
Castle left it all on the field tonight and took my breath away. I could feel the raw emotion of their performance even through BOX5. Well done Castle, well done. I agree. Different feel. Sad that is the last performance of the season. We do get to see them one more time though albeit in 2 months. (Pasadena Bandfest for those wondering) |
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Post by It's Just Band on Oct 21, 2023 18:45:23 GMT -6
Is Castle missing nats because of the Rose Parade?
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Post by coleeich on Oct 21, 2023 18:46:38 GMT -6
Castle kitty purr
Translated: I love love love that Castle show! Excellent job tonight!!!!
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 21, 2023 18:47:16 GMT -6
Castle left it all on the field tonight and took my breath away. I could feel the raw emotion of their performance even through BOX5. Well done Castle, well done. 100%! That run was absolute FIRE tonight imo. They could have come out dejected and flat but instead focused it into an incredible run that they can leave the field, and this season, knowing they performed something special tonight. It's a performance that they can really be proud of. As for the penalty, it was a bit of both it seems like. The back left DM stand was setup within the endzone (as it has all season including ISSMA Regional) and the T&P judge decided that that was too much to prevent the next group from being able to enter in I suppose. It feels incredibly arbitrary in a way and even if followed to the letter of the rules, 3 points is far too excessive in this day and age when you often get bands separated from like 4th to 7 by mere tenths of a point! |
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Post by riot on Oct 21, 2023 18:47:29 GMT -6
Is Castle missing nats because of the Rose Parade? Yes. They normally miss GN every 4th year for a big band trip. Even if they weren’t doing the Rose Parade, they would likely be skipping GN this year. |
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Post by madhatter on Oct 21, 2023 18:49:19 GMT -6
Is Castle missing nats because of the Rose Parade? Every fourth year is their trip year, so they do that rather than GNs. This year Castle just so happened to get an invite to the Rose Bowl Parade, which is awesome. |
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Post by hawknate14 on Oct 21, 2023 18:51:47 GMT -6
Castle left it all on the field tonight and took my breath away. I could feel the raw emotion of their performance even through BOX5. Well done Castle, well done. 100%! That run was absolute FIRE tonight imo. They could have come out dejected and flat but instead focused it into an incredible run that they can leave the field, and this season, knowing they performed something special tonight. It's a performance that they can really be proud of. As for the penalty, it was a bit of both it seems like. The back left DM stand was setup within the endzone (as it has all season including ISSMA Regional) and the T&P judge decided that that was too much to prevent the next group from being able to enter in I suppose. It feels incredibly arbitrary in a way and even if followed to the letter of the rules, 3 points is far too excessive in this day and age when you often get bands separated from like 4th to 7 by mere tenths of a point! Ok so a less ludicrous situation than what I heard, but still extremally egregious and petty |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 21, 2023 18:52:46 GMT -6
Wow I’m blown away by this Union show! And what is the cool electronic instrument played in the ballad called? So cool!
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Post by br0ken.cable on Oct 21, 2023 18:53:51 GMT -6
It’s really nice to see Union hitting their stride again, such a powerful sound and a very impressive show.
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Post by symphonicbee on Oct 21, 2023 18:54:50 GMT -6
Castle BOTTOM HALF? Didn’t catch prelims but I honestly would be blown away if this ranks in the bottom half tonight - the competition is that good. okay so yeah the competition is that good - UNION THAT WAS PHENOMENAL!!!!! |
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Post by coleeich on Oct 21, 2023 18:56:17 GMT -6
The soundscape that Union created this year is so unique and really impressive. They are so LOUD given their size (speaking of which I am so happy to say is starting to trend towards normal). The props are so simple yet effect. That show just does it for me! Great job Union! I am excited to see that again at OBA next week!
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Post by bigtrombone on Oct 21, 2023 18:57:12 GMT -6
Glad too see Union back in their element. I hope they do really well next week at OBA 6A Championships!
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Post by masonmoments on Oct 21, 2023 18:58:01 GMT -6
Union, awesome upper brass! Great control and really sung through when it counted! Enjoyed the show and the ending. That was a great show.
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Post by bigtrombone on Oct 21, 2023 19:00:22 GMT -6
Wow I’m blown away by this Union show! And what is the cool electronic instrument played in the ballad called? So cool! I can't remember what it's called but I know RCR used one the last 2 drum corps seasons. It really riled up the Drum Corps Boomers lol. |
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Post by allthingschaotic on Oct 21, 2023 19:10:38 GMT -6
Wow I’m blown away by this Union show! And what is the cool electronic instrument played in the ballad called? So cool! I can't remember what it's called but I know RCR used one the last 2 drum corps seasons. It really riled up the Drum Corps Boomers lol. EWI (Electronic wind instrument), pretty much a saxophone but electronic. It's a pretty cool instrument and I wish more bands incorporate them into their shows. I'm pretty sure RCR used a Yamaha digital saxophone. |
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Didn’t catch prelims but I honestly would be blown away if this ranks in the bottom half tonight.
