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Post by 1970 on Nov 8, 2023 21:59:01 GMT -6
Representation: 18 States
KY 12 Bands WV 1 Band OH 28 Bands IL 5 Bands IN 16 Bands AR 2 Bands GA 1 Band KS 1 Band MA 1 Band MI 6 Bands MO 3 Bands NC 1 Band NV 1 Band PA 1 Band SC 2 Bands TX 8 Bands TN 3 Bands VA 1 Band
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Post by dbbandalum on Nov 8, 2023 21:59:04 GMT -6
My Prediction: 1. Carmel, IN 2. Marian Catholic, IL 3. Kiski Area, PA 4. Homestead, IN 5. Lawrence Township, IN 6. The Woodlands, TX 7. Plymouth Canton Educational Park, MI 8. Avon, IN 9. Centerville, OH 10. James Bowie, TX 11. Center Grove H.S., IN 12. Bellbrook H.S., OH ------------------------------------------------- 13. Lake Central, IN 14. Nation Ford, SC 15. Dartmouth, MA What about Webster?
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Post by redpants on Nov 9, 2023 21:39:55 GMT -6
There used to be band parents who would share little snacks in the LOS hallways. A dad from Avon would bring a big bag of Tootsie pops, a mom from Carmel would hand out Twizzlers, that sort of thing. I think COVID killed that . The Avon Tootsie pops are still a thing. It's a Pit Crew tradition that is shared with event staff who are deemed worthy (I don't think the bar is particularly high). Well chivalry isn’t dead, I was handed a slice of Hawaiian pizza down in the loading dock by the good parents of Pinecrest Academy—thanks guys!
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Post by BandHomer on Nov 9, 2023 22:16:42 GMT -6
The Avon Tootsie pops are still a thing. It's a Pit Crew tradition that is shared with event staff who are deemed worthy (I don't think the bar is particularly high). Well chivalry isn’t dead, I was handed a slice of Hawaiian pizza down in the loading dock by the good parents of Pinecrest Academy—thanks guys! Pinecrest’s show, kids, and parents are just special. And for a 1A school to travel back to back GNs and WGI from 2k miles away is incredible. And now pizza sharing, too. Class act.
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Post by aiden on Nov 9, 2023 22:33:04 GMT -6
I could also hoard soft pretzels if there's any place selling them Mission accomplished 👍
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Post by bandfan2002 on Nov 9, 2023 23:04:16 GMT -6
Representation: 18 States KY 12 Bands WV 1 Band OH 28 Bands IL 5 Bands IN 16 Bands AR 2 Bands GA 1 Band KS 1 Band MA 1 Band MI 6 Bands MO 3 Bands NC 1 Band NV 1 Band PA 1 Band SC 2 Bands TX 8 Bands TN 3 Bands VA 1 Band Missing the Florida bands! 😢
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Post by floridaman on Nov 9, 2023 23:22:30 GMT -6
Representation: 18 States KY 12 Bands WV 1 Band OH 28 Bands IL 5 Bands IN 16 Bands AR 2 Bands GA 1 Band KS 1 Band MA 1 Band MI 6 Bands MO 3 Bands NC 1 Band NV 1 Band PA 1 Band SC 2 Bands TX 8 Bands TN 3 Bands VA 1 Band Missing the Florida bands! 😢 See you next year?
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Post by bandirectorman on Nov 9, 2023 23:38:44 GMT -6
My Prediction: 1. Carmel, IN 2. Marian Catholic, IL 3. Kiski Area, PA 4. Homestead, IN 5. Lawrence Township, IN 6. The Woodlands, TX 7. Plymouth Canton Educational Park, MI 8. Avon, IN 9. Centerville, OH 10. James Bowie, TX 11. Center Grove H.S., IN 12. Bellbrook H.S., OH ------------------------------------------------- 13. Lake Central, IN 14. Nation Ford, SC 15. Dartmouth, MA What about Webster? Was that question posed on RAMB or the vintage BOA Forums? I miss the ?BOA Forums.
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 9, 2023 23:59:39 GMT -6
I interrupt our regularly scheduled program to say… Only two days until I put out the first confirmed/rumored list for Grand Nationals 2024. 👀 Carry on.
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Post by aiden on Nov 10, 2023 0:14:38 GMT -6
I interrupt our regularly scheduled program to say… Only two days until I put out the first confirmed/rumored list for Grand Nationals 2024. 👀 Carry on. Beavercreek will not be attending because it conflicts with their IPE schedule
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 10, 2023 4:49:03 GMT -6
Was that question posed on RAMB or the vintage BOA Forums? I miss the ?BOA Forums. Both
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 10, 2023 14:45:42 GMT -6
Was that question posed on RAMB or the vintage BOA Forums? I miss the ?BOA Forums. I present to you the origin of the famous "What about Webster?" meme:
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Post by coleeich on Nov 10, 2023 18:18:02 GMT -6
I interrupt our regularly scheduled program to say… Only two days until I put out the first confirmed/rumored list for Grand Nationals 2024. 👀 Carry on. Oh HECCKKK yeah
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Post by redpants on Nov 11, 2023 9:10:39 GMT -6
It was pretty exciting to go to prelims yesterday and soak in all the great bands without having to do work for my kids’ band. But man, it is not easy watching all those bands back to back to back. I was trying to digest all the content and still post something about what I loved in each band (and they all had something wonderful to offer in their own way). I was exhausted by the end of the second block. I don’t know how y’all do this contest after contest. I waltzed in for the start of the morning with a spring in my step and kind of dragged myself out after Marian. Good tired but still tired.
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Post by redpants on Nov 11, 2023 9:21:53 GMT -6
Also, walking in the East gate to my seat yesterday was definitely exciting. But today I got to pull into the lot on my kids’ bus (riding with the same section and band I was in ages ago) and see all the trailers and buses and instruments and bands in uniforms going to or from their shows. I am so excited and grateful to get to do this and just had to share with y’all. I hope everyone who went to or goes to the South Lot this weekend has a chance to appreciate it all.
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Nov 11, 2023 17:33:33 GMT -6
GN Finalist (random order) Woodlands - Top 12 GE juggernaut and after that SASR run they are coming in to win undeniably! 10 years over due maybe?. Carmel - Least demanding music content of all finalist but design and individual talented visuals are fantastically carrying the program to the top yet again. Gaines is all I got to say! 🎤 drop William Mason - This program cleans up so well by November. Wonderful music selection. Woodwinds ❤️ Top half. Avon - individual visuals and GE on another level! Music book is not so demanding but the content is so well put together it’s almost flawless. Harloff coming in to make a statement his first year! Blue Springs - Amazing overall content especially coming in with a 93 at St. Louis! I still see them in the 6-7 bubble considering the level of competition in finals but B Springs is always a GE force! Sweeping AAA. Keller- Always the dark horse but they are definitely in at finals GN’s. Maybe not Music Caption contender but they score very high in ME and individual! Hebron - My least ranked visuals at the Top 4 but music and marching fundamentals are just insane plus that GE is undeniable! Music caption all day and no doubt they have an ace up their sleeves (cleaned up those visuals) so I for one can’t wait! Musical Effect is going to be spectacular at LOS. Bar none! Pearland - Their final music and design production and placement is going to surprise everyone at Nat’s imo. I see them in the 6-8 but top half if they have a run I know they are capable of! Brownsburg - love love loved them at ISSMA! So excited to what this programs brings these next couple of years. Possible Top 6 hopefully even make the illustrious ABC conversation soon?. Round Rock - Overall show concept and design gets them into finals imo. I feel their strength is music and are amongst the best is the country plus they have the most Nat’s experience of any TX band in attendance so you never know That Trombone feature is GOAT contention! Can’t wait to see that show 3 times at Nats. Bentonville - GE for days plus I love to promote programs from the south! Arkansas gonna bring it to Nats. Fishers, IN. Love the simplicity and playfulness of this years music content. GE for days and that is what gets you in finals at a BOA event. 👆👆👆My Pre Semifinals BOA (GE) heavy program finals predictions. I really don’t know how this happened but Just call me oracle TxHillCountry going forward 😂😂😂
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