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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 14:41:17 GMT -6
I don't know guys, even with so many heavy hitters not here, I just don't think Vista Ridge will make finals.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 3, 2023 14:45:19 GMT -6
I don't know guys, even with so many heavy hitters, I just don't think Vista Ridge will make finals. oh no. 🤣😂
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Post by vistaguarddad on Nov 3, 2023 14:47:14 GMT -6
Vista Ridge is such a solid band. I'd love to see them win the whole thing sooner or later. Me too, me too. Sooner would be better for me and my junior
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 14:52:10 GMT -6
I don't know guys, even with so many heavy hitters, I just don't think Vista Ridge will make finals. oh no. 🤣😂 All jokes aside, I did enjoy Vista Ridge but I must admit I do prefer last years show to this years. Still, I do believe they'll be in the top half of finals tomorrow evening and I'm excited to see their continued growth into the future. Hopefully, we'll see them back at Grand Nationals sooner rather than later.
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Post by vistaguarddad on Nov 3, 2023 14:58:19 GMT -6
All jokes aside, I did enjoy Vista Ridge but I must admit I do prefer last years show to this years. Still, I do believe they'll be in the top half of finals tomorrow evening and I'm excited to see their continued growth into the future. Hopefully, we'll see them back at Grand Nationals sooner rather than later. I loved last year's Divisi show too.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 3, 2023 15:04:33 GMT -6
CTJ is in their Mustang era.
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 15:15:20 GMT -6
Well I was banking on CTJ when I last saw them in early Oct. to have cleaned drastically by GN because they're CTJ. Now I see them more on the just shy side of making GN finals. They do sound great, but I think they're really going to have to fight to break into finals
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 15:20:25 GMT -6
I heard that CTJ scrapped an entire movement of their show a few weeks ago. If that's true, it shows in their closer, which feels less fully developed than the rest of their show.
Overall, I found their show one of the most enjoyable of the day thus far, but it feels like it could've pushed the envelope much, much farther. I'm used to them taking bigger risks and doing the absolute most! In any case, it feels like a Round Rock show where the music alone will be enough to secure them a lower spot in GN finals.
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 15:29:37 GMT -6
I too echo cybrunette 's thoughts on CTJ and while I think they have a fun show, I can't confidently say they'll be getting 3 performances at Grand Nationals. I do think it is going to be a dogfight between them, Dripping Springs, Bentonville, and Fishers on who gets those last couple spots in Finals. However, if I've learned anything in my time here on the forums, it's to never count out a Texas band at Nationals until the very end. Also, what a fun show from United! I always love hearing Red Cape Tango.
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Post by supersound on Nov 3, 2023 15:30:32 GMT -6
I’m in the camp Bentonville is safely out of national finals, as beautiful as their show is. CTJ probably has a stronger chance than they do, but a third performance is not a guarantee.
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 15:38:31 GMT -6
Personal rankings thus far:
1. Vista Ridge 2. Cedar Park 3. Round Rock 4. Westwood 5. CTJ 6. Louis D. Brandeis 7. Pieper 8. Smithson Valley 9. United 10. Glenn 11. Lehman
Now to go outside and touch some grass…… 52 minutes till the next band performs!!!
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Post by †håñð§ on Nov 3, 2023 16:16:44 GMT -6
I had less issues watching ALL of 6A finals and 4A prelims on NFHS network than I have had watching two bands on BOX5 this morning. I was in shock that I was able to watch the NFHS Stream in 1080p. I was like wow, I can actually watch the stream and the resolution doesn't look like garbage. I've only been able to watch Box5 streams in 1080p one time and that was during the Obetz Regional when they were using the good player to stream...
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 16:39:42 GMT -6
Keller Central starting the block off strong!
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 16:41:54 GMT -6
WOW, such ferocity from Keller Central! Those kids can play!! I just wish their drill writer didn't make their guard look as small as possible the entire time. It's not just the horns that can generate visual effect!
That being said, design-wise, this feels like a step in the right direction from last season. They will be a Super Regional finalist soon enough....
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 3, 2023 16:43:23 GMT -6
We should all collectively, in a thread, say all the problems we've had with the stream & whoever on here has a connect within Box5 should tell them to read all the issues we've dealt with lol The people at Box5 are aware. What we should really do is exercise our civic duty and complain to MFA
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 16:46:12 GMT -6
WOW, such ferocity from Keller Central! Those kids can play!! I just wish their drill writer didn't make their guard look as small as possible the entire time. It's not just the horns that can generate visual effect! That being said, design-wise, this feels like a step in the right direction from last season. They will be a Super Regional finalist soon enough.... Wait I was thinking this too! For a good chunk I thought they only had like 4 guard members lol I had to count when they had more of a presence. They looked great when you could actually pick them out
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 16:47:47 GMT -6
We should all collectively, in a thread, say all the problems we've had with the stream & whoever on here has a connect within Box5 should tell them to read all the issues we've dealt with lol The people at Box5 are aware. What we should really do is exercise our civic duty and complain to MFA Just keep in mind, Box5's contract with MFA is up after next season so if you want BOA back with FloMarching (which are words I never thought I would even utter a few years ago) or another streaming service like NFHS, let them know, respectfully and civically of course.
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 16:51:09 GMT -6
We should all collectively, in a thread, say all the problems we've had with the stream & whoever on here has a connect within Box5 should tell them to read all the issues we've dealt with lol The people at Box5 are aware. What we should really do is exercise our civic duty and complain to MFA Half the time it honestly feels like they don't have any of the buttons labeled on their transition board & tried to memorize everything. I think it's worth the cost for MFA to break contract
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 16:55:06 GMT -6
John B.. although you have Outer Banks on my mind, y'all have a wonderful sound to you!
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 16:55:54 GMT -6
I love how John B. Alexander legitimizes the college halftime show aesthetic for competitive high school band. Their drill hits you over the head but in a way that's totally fun and memorable. I'm hoping this is the year they don't get completely buried in the prelims rankings. What a great show and a great run!!
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 16:57:30 GMT -6
WOW, such ferocity from Keller Central! Those kids can play!! I just wish their drill writer didn't make their guard look as small as possible the entire time. It's not just the horns that can generate visual effect! That being said, design-wise, this feels like a step in the right direction from last season. They will be a Super Regional finalist soon enough.... Wait I was thinking this too! For a good chunk I thought they only had like 4 guard members lol I had to count when they had more of a presence. They looked great when you could actually pick them out They were almost always too far spread out and too far away from the band. I get trying to make an ocean of flags happen, but it doesn't work when each guard member is 16 steps away from each other and 32 steps away from the band... lol
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Post by cybrunette on Nov 3, 2023 17:08:33 GMT -6
I still think Cedar Ridge's use of that tarp is one of the very few good ways to use tarps without having me feel anxious if someone will trip or not lol
Great run!
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 17:10:39 GMT -6
You're telling me that DIDN'T make UIL State?
Great run Cedar Ridge! While I do prefer last year's show a bit more I do think they'll be in finals tomorrow evening!
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Nov 3, 2023 17:12:08 GMT -6
CEDAR RIDGE!!!!!! Now THAT'S a show where design and intention have kissed every detail on the field.
It's not just a stock drum corps book arranged for marching band. It's not just Pyware files on a field. It's a show, a production, with its own attitude and point of view. THANK YOU for proving you can have fun AND still be taken seriously. BRAVO!!!!
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Post by jeremiah on Nov 3, 2023 17:27:06 GMT -6
CTJ is in their Mustang era. lol! I said the exact same thing to LeanderMomma those inflatable flamingos had me cackling
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Post by statechamp1239 on Nov 3, 2023 17:40:15 GMT -6
Just overall beautiful show from Westlake, really bring out the emotions. Whoever combined Samuel Barber "Symphony No. 1" with "Eleanor Rigby" is a genius, didn't think those two worked together, and the usage of props is simple, but effective during those great impacts. I'll be angry if we don't get to see Westlake again by far my favorite top 3 TX band this year.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 3, 2023 17:50:05 GMT -6
The people at Box5 are aware. What we should really do is exercise our civic duty and complain to MFA Just keep in mind, Box5's contract with MFA is up after next season so if you want BOA back with FloMarching (which are words I never thought I would even utter a few years ago) or another streaming service like NFHS, let them know, respectfully and civically of course. Don’t remind me that there’s still another season of this
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 18:01:31 GMT -6
Just keep in mind, Box5's contract with MFA is up after next season so if you want BOA back with FloMarching (which are words I never thought I would even utter a few years ago) or another streaming service like NFHS, let them know, respectfully and civically of course. Don’t remind me that there’s still another season of this Not if we have another meltdown during Grand National Finals! Box5 I swear if you mess up finals again this year a reckoning will come.
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Post by coleeich on Nov 3, 2023 18:09:47 GMT -6
ROUSE HOUSEEEE
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 3, 2023 18:11:37 GMT -6
Absolutely stunning performance by Rouse! The growth of this program over the last couple years has been incredible!
Consider them added to the list of bands that I hope we see at Grand Nationals soon.
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