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Post by Jake W. on Nov 11, 2023 2:22:30 GMT -6
Am I crazy or are we missing the second AAA rep from Panel 1? Did someone change judging panels, or did a band move classes before GN that we don't know about, or did they miss a Semifinalist? Or did the rules changed along with the Semis performance order and I somehow missed that?
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Post by boahistorybuff on Nov 11, 2023 3:59:56 GMT -6
A bit of shock from Michigan. For the second year in a row, PCEP defies expectations and lands in semis. Rockford, so strong last week fails to make semis. Not surprised that Walled Lake is in.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 11, 2023 5:04:20 GMT -6
Am I crazy or are we missing the second AAA rep from Panel 1? Did someone change judging panels, or did a band move classes before GN that we don't know about, or did they miss a Semifinalist? Or did the rules changed along with the Semis performance order and I somehow missed that? Walled Lake is (somehow) 3A.
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Post by boahistorybuff on Nov 11, 2023 5:17:47 GMT -6
Yes Walled Lake is 3A. The two schools that make up the band are not that big in relative terms. If northern ever decides to join with the other two, then Walled Lake would be 4A.
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Post by boahistorybuff on Nov 11, 2023 5:21:09 GMT -6
Kiski has been runner up to the 2A title many times (thanks largely to Marian and Tarpon). Thus far they have only won the 2A title twice;1991 and 1994. In both instances they narrowly edged out Marian only to have Marian edge them out in Finals. If Kiski wins the 2A title, it would be their 3rd GN class title, 29 years after their last.
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Post by boahistorybuff on Nov 11, 2023 5:23:14 GMT -6
If Dartmouth wins 2A, they will be the first band from Massachusetts to win a GN class title.
If Blue Springs wins 3A, they will be the first Missouri band to win a GN class title.
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Post by baritonedad on Nov 11, 2023 5:25:23 GMT -6
I understand why people could be upset by how semifinals placements panned out, but if you’re going to have more than 1 judging panel, you need a system in place to compensate for over/under inflated scores by each judging panel.
It’s like the discussion of not being able to compare scores between two separate BOA events in different cities on the same day.
For example a lot of people felt the SRSA finals scores were inflated. What if one of the panels scored that way, and the other didn’t?
But, you do have one chief judge, and that should factor into normalizing the scores.
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 11, 2023 6:14:09 GMT -6
Am I crazy or are we missing the second AAA rep from Panel 1? Did someone change judging panels, or did a band move classes before GN that we don't know about, or did they miss a Semifinalist? Or did the rules changed along with the Semis performance order and I somehow missed that? Walled Lake is (somehow) 3A. This was my suspicion. When I made that post last night I thought to myself, "Huh. Shouldn't there be another AAA band from panel 1 along with Blue Springs? Maybe Walled Lake is that band." So glad to wake up and see my suspicions confirmed. Anyways Good MORNING folks. Time for another great long day of band!
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Post by tubafish on Nov 11, 2023 6:15:47 GMT -6
Good morning everybody
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Post by coleeich on Nov 11, 2023 6:19:40 GMT -6
Good morning, and happy semifinals!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 11, 2023 6:23:49 GMT -6
That metal percussion feature was so much tighter today!
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Post by bvillebanddad on Nov 11, 2023 6:26:39 GMT -6
Wonderful, Marian Catholic. Way to kick off Semi-Finals.
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Post by coleeich on Nov 11, 2023 6:27:21 GMT -6
Marian Catholic kicking things off with a bang! That was awesome! It’s really great to see them back in semis by score and performing the way they did. Interesting concept, well done!
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 11, 2023 6:27:22 GMT -6
What a great way to start off semis, Marian Catholic! What a lovely show! It's gonna be tough to beat Bourbon County for the 1A title from this position but they gave it their all. And after missing out last year, it's great to have them back in semifinals this year!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 11, 2023 6:28:04 GMT -6
Excellent, excellent job today, Marian! I am so beyond thrilled to see you back in Semis on score, and well-earned today. It's all still there - beautiful Bimm design, tight percussion & guard, soaring woodwinds, full range of ensemble sound demonstrated over and over. Keep building on this season!! Terrific job making your way back into Semis.
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Post by newbandmom77 on Nov 11, 2023 6:30:30 GMT -6
Good morning!☀️ So love Marian Catholic. I’m enamored of their Non-Dual, Perennial Wisdom show theme. Could watch and listen all day. Thank you for beautiful start to an early morning.
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 11, 2023 6:39:59 GMT -6
Two for two on space shows so far!
Nice to see Marian back in the fold by score. Not surprised after seeing them at St. Louis. After many years, I’m starting to warm up to their distinct style of pageantry design.
Also great to see Bartlett perform twice at their first trip to Grand Nats. Too early to say whether or not they’ll be a confident Finals contender in the future, but I wouldn’t be surprised. I feel like the show’s pacing is a little listless and meandering at times, but man, those kids can play!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 11, 2023 6:41:42 GMT -6
Loved it, Bartlett!! Way to get the morning going! Please keep coming back - BOA regional champion & semifinalist both look great on you. Great band, solid show, obvious buy-in from kids & parents - that's an easy formula to keep moving up the ranks.
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Post by Subito Fortissimo on Nov 11, 2023 6:41:46 GMT -6
Way to go Bartlett! Great band, great show. Awesome to see them in semis in their first GN trip.
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Post by coleeich on Nov 11, 2023 6:42:44 GMT -6
That Bartlett show is very entertaining to me! Impressive guard, dialed in winds, lots of big imposing props, Ride by Hazo, sooo many things I loved about that. Congrats on making semis and a fantastic performance!! I definitely think we could be seeing them in finals in the next 5 years
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 11, 2023 6:43:54 GMT -6
Awesome job Bartlett! Wondeful show!
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 11, 2023 6:44:04 GMT -6
I’ve been really impressed with Bartlett! Amazing performance!
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Post by abtwitch on Nov 11, 2023 6:45:25 GMT -6
Marian Catholic’s growth from early season is remarkable, incredible job from the new staff to keep up Bimm’s legacy of bringing our way more out of this ensemble than should be possible!
Bartlett, they were awesome and should be playing later in the day. I’m also of the opinion that Frozen 2 is the superior soundtrack out of the two movies, so hearing the two best songs off the soundtrack on the field makes me very happy.
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 11, 2023 6:46:45 GMT -6
Carroll with electronics issues 😢 I am so bummed!!!
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Post by bvillebanddad on Nov 11, 2023 6:46:48 GMT -6
Beautiful sound from Bartlett. Enjoyed the show very much. What a fantastic day this is going to be. Such a pleasure to watch all of these talented bands.
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Post by indyguardmom on Nov 11, 2023 6:47:41 GMT -6
Carroll with electronics issues 😢 I feel awful for these kids!
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Post by philodemus on Nov 11, 2023 6:48:14 GMT -6
This is probably a logistical impossibility, but I really wish that we could somehow get the Class A groups side by side for a fair comparison.
No matter how it turns out today, there are going to be lingering suspicions that the outcome was as much a product of the draw and format as anything else.
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Post by coleeich on Nov 11, 2023 6:48:29 GMT -6
Poor kids. After that early call time
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 11, 2023 6:48:54 GMT -6
“We’re having electronics issues. Why don’t you stand up and go to set?”
You got this, Carroll!!!
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Post by bandirectorman on Nov 11, 2023 6:50:15 GMT -6
Marian Catholic’s growth from early season is remarkable, incredible job from the new staff to keep up Bimm’s legacy of bringing our way more out of this ensemble than should be possible! Bartlett, they were awesome and should be playing later in the day. I’m also of the opinion that Frozen 2 is the superior soundtrack out of the two movies, so hearing the two best songs off the soundtrack on the field makes me very happy. Just caught up with Greg at club level. Amazing dude. Hopefully BOA honors him today or tonight. Means so much to the profession. The activity would not be what it is today (especially music and cerebral concepts) if not for Greg. An inspiration to band directors everywhere!
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