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Post by statechamp1239 on May 30, 2022 20:54:29 GMT -6
Small Possibility:
Lassiter H.S., GA - (Marching Band Contest (Possible Trip)😉)
Source: Band Calendar
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Post by marimba11 on May 31, 2022 11:24:31 GMT -6
is Wando confirmed?
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Post by saturdaynightlights on Jun 1, 2022 9:52:39 GMT -6
I'd put them in very likely until their band calendar for this year comes out, but if they're telling students not to take the ACT that day, I'd put it as all but confirmed.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 1, 2022 10:12:42 GMT -6
I'd put them in very likely until their band calendar for this year comes out, but if they're telling students not to take the ACT that day, I'd put it as all but confirmed. bradythebest27 provided an picture of Wando's google doc saying they're going to Orlando and to not take the ACT. It's on the first page of this thread.
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Post by marimba11 on Jun 1, 2022 12:01:07 GMT -6
I'd put them in very likely until their band calendar for this year comes out, but if they're telling students not to take the ACT that day, I'd put it as all but confirmed. bradythebest27 provided an picture of Wando's google doc saying they're going to Orlando and to not take the ACT. It's on the first page of this thread. Good deal! Probably correct
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 20, 2022 17:46:46 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Dorman H.S., SC - (BOA Orlando Oct 21-24)
Source: Band Schedule
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 5, 2022 10:23:47 GMT -6
Add:
Olympia H.S., FL (MFA's website)
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 8, 2022 0:46:31 GMT -6
Way-too-early prediction time. I am nobody and my opinions don’t matter. Also, FWIW, I will also not be updating my predictions in real-time with participant updates. I will just update them a week or two before the respective contest. 1. Tarpon Springs H.S., FL 2. Wando H.S., SC 3. James Bowie H.S., TX 4. Timber Creek H.S., FL 5. Windermere H.S., FL 6. University H.S., FL 7. North Cobb H.S., GA 8. Sebastian River H.S., FL 9. Dorman H.S., SC 10. West Harrison H.S., MS 11. Seminole H.S., FL 12. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL ————— 13. Oakleaf H.S., FL 14. Cary H.S., NC 15. Ponte Vedra H.S., FL 16. Cass H.S., GA 17. Gainesville H.S., FL 18. Oviedo H.S., FL A — Newberry H.S., FL AA — Tarpon Springs H.S., FL AAA — Sebastian River H.S., FL AAAA — Wando H.S., SC This is a regional that always keeps me on my toes. I truly think any of the speculated top 18 could find their way into finals. Gainesville and Oviedo had a rough year last year due to the effects of COVID, but I think both programs will come back stronger this year. I would also love to see Stoneman Douglas return to their former glory, if you will. Perhaps not putting Cary in finals is a little surprising, but similarly to the aforementioned programs, COVID hit them real hard. Also, I am giving Newberry the edge for the Class A champ given that they are making the trek to Grand Nationals. Them and PK Yonge were neck and neck last season. Going to be another really competitive regional if all of the bands are back to their former selves!
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 24, 2022 19:41:06 GMT -6
Add:
Lake Nona H.S., FL (MFA website update)
First time doing BOA?
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Post by marimba11 on Aug 24, 2022 20:44:33 GMT -6
I like how this regional attracts some heavy outside hitters like James Bowie, Broken Arrow, even Brownsburg. Interesting considering this isn't a dome to secure the performance due to unfavorable weather. The parks obviously are a draw.
It will be interesting to see how Wando stacks up against Bowie. I think Bowie has a new director, but otherwise they are still pretty strong. I hope Wando comes with a nice visual aesthetic like last year - I think that would push them solidly into second assuming everything is consistent from last year. I assume Tarpon has this in the bag but ya never know.
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Post by supersound on Aug 24, 2022 21:34:13 GMT -6
I like how this regional attracts some heavy outside hitters like James Bowie, Broken Arrow, even Brownsburg. Interesting considering this isn't a dome to secure the performance due to unfavorable weather. The parks obviously are a draw. It will be interesting to see how Wando stacks up against Bowie. I think Bowie has a new director, but otherwise they are still pretty strong. I hope Wando comes with a nice visual aesthetic like last year - I think that would push them solidly into second assuming everything is consistent from last year. I assume Tarpon has this in the bag but ya never know. It’s surprising just how evenly matched Bowie and Wando are, for being entirely different schools.
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 25, 2022 9:48:07 GMT -6
Add: Lake Nona H.S., FL (MFA website update) First time doing BOA? Unless they competed in BOA before 1985, the answer is yes.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 25, 2022 11:18:47 GMT -6
Add: Lake Nona H.S., FL (MFA website update) First time doing BOA? Unless they competed in BOA before 1985, the answer is yes. Not possible, as they opened their doors in 2009
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 15, 2022 17:00:52 GMT -6
Classification update.
Gainesville moves down to AA from AAA. University moves down to AAA from AAAA. Washington moves down to A from AA.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 26, 2022 14:52:54 GMT -6
Prelims Schedule as of 9/26
7:30 Lake Nona, FL 7:45 Countryside, FL 8:00 Olympia, FL 8:15 Newberry, FL 8:30 Oakleaf, FL 8:45 Tocoi Creek, FL 9:00 Washington, OK
Break
9:45 Cambridge, GA 10:00 University, FL 10:15 Cary, NC 10:30 Palm Harbor University, FL 10:45 PK Yonge Developmental Research School, FL 11:00 Ponte Vedra, FL 11:15 Gainesville, FL 11:30 Seminole, FL
Break
12:30 James Bowie, TX 12:45 Windermere, FL 1:00 Dorman, SC 1:15 West Harrison, MS 1:30 Oviedo, FL 1:45 Wando, SC 2:00 Sebastian River, FL 2:15 Stoneman Douglas, FL
Break
3:00 Tarpon Springs, FL 3:15 North Cobb, GA 3:30 Buchholz, FL 3:45 G. Holmes Braddock, FL 4:00 Cass, GA 4:15 Timber Creek, FL
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 26, 2022 15:17:34 GMT -6
Prelims Schedule as of 9/26 8:45 Lake Nona, FL 9:00 Countryside, FL 9:15 Olympia, FL 9:30 Newberry, FL 9:45 Oakleaf, FL 10:00 Tocoi Creek, FL 10:15 Washington, OK Break 11:00 Cambridge, GA 11:15 University, FL 11:30 Cary, NC 11:45 Palm Harbor University, FL 12:00 PK Yonge Developmental Research School, FL 12:15 Ponte Vedra, FL 12:30 Gainesville, FL 12:45 Seminole, FL Break 1:45 James Bowie, TX 2:00 Windermere, FL 2:15 Dorman, SC 2:30 West Harrison, MS 2:45 Oviedo, FL 3:00 Wando, SC 3:15 Sebastian River, FL 3:30 Stoneman Douglas, FL Break 4:15 Tarpon Springs, FL 4:30 North Cobb, GA 4:45 Buchholz, FL 5:00 G. Holmes Braddock, FL 5:15 Cass, GA 5:30 Timber Creek, FL Thank you sir! These are actually truck reload times, but corrected performance times are above.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 26, 2022 19:25:51 GMT -6
Thank you sir! These are actually truck reload times, but corrected performance times are above. Now the times make sense. I didn't check the column headings, forgetting that some events make the bands leave the lot after their performance. Usually the last block of bands can stay in the lot so it didn't jump out at me.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 26, 2022 19:30:46 GMT -6
Thank you sir! These are actually truck reload times, but corrected performance times are above. Now the times make sense. I didn't check the column headings, forgetting that some events make the bands leave the lot after their performance. Usually the last block of bands can stay in the lot so it didn't jump out at me. Haha, I had to do a double take cause I thought that seemed a little late for the end of prelims! But then being that I’m in central time I then thought, “Wait… IS that right?” 😂
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 26, 2022 22:56:16 GMT -6
Hurricane Ian is about to bear down on western Florida which is no doubt going to effect Tarpon Springs as well as other Florida Groups.
Keep all of our Florida Band friends in your thoughts this week. Ian is going to be a nasty storm.
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 13, 2022 18:04:39 GMT -6
Adjudication Panel
Music - Matthew Jordan, Mike Leitzke, John Meehan, W.L. Whaley Visual - Mike Anderson, Kim Kuhn, Tim Ochran Chief Judge - Dean Westman
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 16, 2022 17:50:17 GMT -6
I am really really impressed with Tarpon. Especially the ballad. They are sounding really good even for their standards. Difficult show but should be amazing
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 17, 2022 15:17:06 GMT -6
Final schedule was posted, only change is Lake Nona dropping. No other time changes made since they were originally the first band on.
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Post by thewho on Oct 18, 2022 17:13:43 GMT -6
Can't wait to see your faces here soon!
I've also been told that this regional has the biggest newbie attendance this year! Welcome!
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 18, 2022 20:45:42 GMT -6
Updated predictions. So hard to tell what’s going to happen given the lost rehearsal time from many Florida groups and so many newcomers, and I feel like the bubble pool is pretty deep. Looking forward to this one!
1. Tarpon Springs H.S., FL 2. Wando H.S., SC 3. James Bowie H.S., TX 4. Timber Creek H.S., FL 5. University H.S., FL 6. Windermere H.S., FL 7. Dorman H.S., SC 8. Seminole H.S., FL 9. Sebastian River H.S., FL 10. Cary H.S., NC 11. North Cobb H.S., GA 12. Oakleaf H.S., FL ————— 13. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL 14. Buccholz H.S., FL 15. Oviedo H.S., FL 16. Cass H.S., GA 17. West Harrison H.S., MS 18. Gainesville H.S., FL
A — Washington H.S., OK AA — Tarpon Springs H.S., FL AAA — University H.S., FL AAAA — Wando H.S., SC
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 18, 2022 20:51:31 GMT -6
I was under the impression Stoneman Douglas was in pretty good shape this year? From past videos I’ve seen they’ve been on their A game, has there been a sudden change I’m not aware of? Similar to Park Vista’s?
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Post by saturdaynightlights on Oct 18, 2022 20:56:44 GMT -6
I was under the impression Stoneman Douglas was in pretty good shape this year? From past videos I’ve seen they’ve been on their A game, has there been a sudden change I’m not aware of? Similar to Park Vista’s? From what I can tell, they're better than last year, however not quite at the level of pre-COVID yet. Interested to get a read on their show this weekend.
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 18, 2022 20:59:28 GMT -6
I was under the impression Stoneman Douglas was in pretty good shape this year? From past videos I’ve seen they’ve been on their A game, has there been a sudden change I’m not aware of? Similar to Park Vista’s? I have not been able to find many videos from Florida attendees this year, save for a few. Most of these predictions are educated guesses at best.
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 18, 2022 22:31:59 GMT -6
I’m sure the top 3 are pretty locked in stone, but the early videos I saw of timber creek this season were very very impressive w regard to performance qualities. They’re definitely at the level of a semi finalist IMO. If not better.
We’ve been blessed with a lot of early videos of bands this year on social media but I haven’t heard a peep from Wando. This is the first year with no students in their ranks that were zoned for Lucy Beckham so whatever size they’re at now is probably the one they’ll be for the foreseeable future.
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Post by saturdaynightlights on Oct 19, 2022 9:09:35 GMT -6
I’m sure the top 3 are pretty locked in stone, but the early videos I saw of timber creek this season were very very impressive w regard to performance qualities. They’re definitely at the level of a semi finalist IMO. If not better. We’ve been blessed with a lot of early videos of bands this year on social media but I haven’t heard a peep from Wando. This is the first year with no students in their ranks that were zoned for Lucy Beckham so whatever size they’re at now is probably the one they’ll be for the foreseeable future. My big concern for Timber Creek as well as University is that the Orlando area was hit pretty significantly by flooding in a way that was only surpassed by the Ft. Myers area, so I just don't know to what extent that affected them and their rehearsal schedule.
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 19, 2022 9:33:52 GMT -6
BOWIE??? What am I doing in Indy
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