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Post by das88 on Oct 25, 2023 22:26:48 GMT -6
It still early for me to make any GN predictions, but after watching TS a couple more times, everyone attending should be happy it is an off year. lol.
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Post by allthingschaotic on Oct 26, 2023 0:18:59 GMT -6
Since this year is so out of wack, I think a bunch of "prophecies" will be broken.
A Houston (or Texas, depending on how far you want to push the prophecy) school will not win. CTJ will not win a major contest. Avon will not medal. Hebron will not get third.
Please do not send people after me.
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 26, 2023 0:23:33 GMT -6
I have not seen Morton or Kiski yet, but I have seen Dartmouth. It’s very fun and quite a bit different from what I think we’re used to seeing out of an AA band. They’re easily going to be one of the smallest hornlines in semis. If you think you’ve seen a show before that exemplifies playing to one’s strengths, Dartmouth is going to override whatever other band you view as the example. The winds are tiny yet good, but dear lord the guard and percussion are of another kind 😵
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 26, 2023 0:23:55 GMT -6
Since this year is so out of wack, I think a bunch of "prophecies" will be broken. A Houston (or Texas, depending on how far you want to push the prophecy) school will not win. CTJ will not win a major contest. Avon will not medal. Hebron will not get third. Please do not send people after me. Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs will not medal
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Post by datbandman01482 on Oct 26, 2023 9:35:43 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous
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Post by boaenjoyer on Oct 26, 2023 12:24:50 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous They could be anywhere from 10-16, saying someone is out of finals isn't necessarily a negative towards them, but more so a nod to the insane competition that is present in the finals bubble rn, there are 15-16 bands that you could call people crazy for not having make finals, but in the end only 12 actually make it.
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Post by coleeich on Oct 26, 2023 13:20:33 GMT -6
Since this year is so out of wack, I think a bunch of "prophecies" will be broken. A Houston (or Texas, depending on how far you want to push the prophecy) school will not win. CTJ will not win a major contest. Avon will not medal. Hebron will not get third. Please do not send people after me. Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs will not medal I would go as far to say BA and Tarpon won't make semis
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 26, 2023 13:27:55 GMT -6
I have not seen Morton or Kiski yet, but I have seen Dartmouth. It’s very fun and quite a bit different from what I think we’re used to seeing out of an AA band. They’re easily going to be one of the smallest hornlines in semis. If you think you’ve seen a show before that exemplifies playing to one’s strengths, Dartmouth is going to override whatever other band you view as the example. The winds are tiny yet good, but dear lord the guard and percussion are of another kind 😵 It's crazy how their percussion is bigger than their winds. But both their guard and color guard is crazy good.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Oct 26, 2023 13:29:17 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous They could be anywhere from 10-16, saying someone is out of finals isn't necessarily a negative towards them, but more so a nod to the insane competition that is present in the finals bubble rn, there are 15-16 bands that you could call people crazy for not having make finals, but in the end only 12 actually make it. We'll have a better picture after ISSMA on Saturday night. Allegedly last weekend they tied Homestead, but were behind both Carroll and Castle on raw score. After Saturday night in the dome we'll see if that was an accurate position, or just semistate scoring variations. Personally, I think they'll make finals. There are never as many Texas groups making it as predicted. Well, sometimes there are.
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 26, 2023 13:29:21 GMT -6
Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs will not medal I would go as far to say BA and Tarpon won't make semis I would go even further to say that both bands will be disqualified before they even get there.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 26, 2023 13:32:25 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous There's always that one Grinch on the judging panel that always snipes every Christmas show. RIP Westwood '19 Wait. Has anyone done a show about the Grinch?
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Post by awkwardpenguin14 on Oct 26, 2023 14:20:46 GMT -6
I would go as far to say BA and Tarpon won't make semis I would go even further to say that both bands will be disqualified before they even get there. I rarely ever agree 100% with a prediction.
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 26, 2023 15:59:19 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous There's always that one Grinch on the judging panel that always snipes every Christmas show. RIP Westwood '19 Wait. Has anyone done a show about the Grinch? *furiously makes a spotify playlist*
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 26, 2023 16:11:15 GMT -6
There's always that one Grinch on the judging panel that always snipes every Christmas show. RIP Westwood '19 Wait. Has anyone done a show about the Grinch? *furiously makes a spotify playlist* I can see this being a Mustang show. I know someone on here has to have a direct line to Wes Cartwright… make it happen!!!
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Post by drummerboy on Oct 26, 2023 18:13:46 GMT -6
We'll have a better picture after ISSMA on Saturday night. Allegedly last weekend they tied Homestead, but were behind both Carroll and Castle on raw score. After Saturday night in the dome we'll see if that was an accurate position, or just semistate scoring variations. Personally, I think they'll make finals. There are never as many Texas groups making it as predicted. Well, sometimes there are. I think it is also notable that their show will score better in GE which is rewarded more in BOA than ISSMA, so Saturday ISSMA may give a direction on if they are improving and how much, but ultimately they will have another 2 weeks to clean and prepare for Grand Nats.
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Post by txguardperson on Oct 29, 2023 11:44:33 GMT -6
Finals Predictions 10/29
1.Hebron 2.Avon 3.The Woodlands 4.Carmel 5.William Mason 6.Blue Springs 7.Round Rock 8.Pearland 9.Brownsburg 10.CTJ 11.Dripping Springs 12.Keller/Bentonville ———————— First 3 Out 13.Bentonville/Keller 14.Fishers 15.James Bowie
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 29, 2023 13:53:32 GMT -6
Locks:
1. The Woodlands, TX 2. Avon, IN 3. Carmel, IN 4. Hebron, TX 5. Mason, OH 6. Round Rock, TX 7. Pearland, TX 8. Blue Springs, MO 9. Claudia Taylor Johnson, TX 10. Brownsburg, IN
Bubble:
11. Keller, TX 12. Bentonville, AR ----------------------------- 13. Dripping Springs, TX 14. Fishers, IN 15. James Bowie, TX 16. Homestead, IN 17. Bartlett, TN 18. Center Grove, IN 19. Centerville, OH 20. Rockford, MI 21. Kiski Area, PA 22. Arlington, TN
My gut is Bentonville is in. My only gripe of the show is the sound seems to get away from them at times and the staging is just fine, but it is safe - and sometimes at GN "safe" is a problem when you have so many bands to compare to.
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Post by txguardperson on Oct 29, 2023 14:06:54 GMT -6
Locks: 1. The Woodlands, TX 2. Avon, IN 3. Carmel, IN 4. Hebron, TX 5. Mason, OH 6. Round Rock, TX 7. Pearland, TX 8. Blue Springs, MO 9. Claudia Taylor Johnson, TX 10. Brownsburg, IN Bubble: 11. Keller, TX 12. Bentonville, AR ----------------------------- 13. Dripping Springs, TX 14. Fishers, IN 15. James Bowie, TX 16. Homestead, IN 17. Bartlett, TN 18. Center Grove, IN 19. Centerville, OH 20. Rockford, MI 21. Kiski Area, PA 22. Arlington, TN My gut is Bentonville is in. My only gripe of the show is the sound seems to get away from them at times and the staging is just fine, but it is safe - and sometimes at GN "safe" is a problem when you have so many bands to compare to. Might be a hot take but i feel like drip could be able to get into finals over keller from the scores both groups have gotten this season.
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 29, 2023 14:40:11 GMT -6
Yes, maybe I am trying to manifest a Texas winning on 3's thing.
1.) The Woodlands 2.) Carmel 3.) Hebron 4.) Avon 5.) William Mason 6.) Round Rock 7.) Blue Springs 8.) Claudia Taylor Johnson 9.) Keller 10.) Pearland 11.) Brownsburg 12.) Bentonville
Vis - Carmel Mus - Hebron GE - TWHS
I also really don't like having Brownsburg that low, but Texas be Texasing I think William Mason will be amazing here. I wonder if we could get more than 6 Texas Finalist. What has the highest been?
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Post by vidal28rdg on Oct 29, 2023 15:44:53 GMT -6
Anyone saying fishers is out of finals is blasphemous They could be anywhere from 10-16, saying someone is out of finals isn't necessarily a negative towards them, but more so a nod to the insane competition that is present in the finals bubble rn, there are 15-16 bands that you could call people crazy for not having make finals, but in the end only 12 actually make it. Indeed, there will be snubs, arguably in a considerably less stacked year last year many folks had their snubbed, “no-brainer” inclusions not make it in. It’ll be the same here this year without a doubt
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Post by vidal28rdg on Oct 29, 2023 15:47:57 GMT -6
Locks: 1. The Woodlands, TX 2. Avon, IN 3. Carmel, IN 4. Hebron, TX 5. Mason, OH 6. Round Rock, TX 7. Pearland, TX 8. Blue Springs, MO 9. Claudia Taylor Johnson, TX 10. Brownsburg, IN Bubble: 11. Keller, TX 12. Bentonville, AR ----------------------------- 13. Dripping Springs, TX 14. Fishers, IN 15. James Bowie, TX 16. Homestead, IN 17. Bartlett, TN 18. Center Grove, IN 19. Centerville, OH 20. Rockford, MI 21. Kiski Area, PA 22. Arlington, TN My gut is Bentonville is in. My only gripe of the show is the sound seems to get away from them at times and the staging is just fine, but it is safe - and sometimes at GN "safe" is a problem when you have so many bands to compare to. Keller has what many have called a “safe” production as well, but I still definitely would put them in finals. It’ll be tough to predict the bubble groups and there will be some disagreement as to if the 12 picked were the right ones, and that’s perfectly fine to have. I think Bentonville has a great shot to make it, wouldn’t surprise me if they did!
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Post by thewho on Oct 29, 2023 16:18:10 GMT -6
Stop sleeping on Carroll peeps.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Oct 29, 2023 18:09:29 GMT -6
Stop sleeping on Carroll peeps. I hadn’t seen their show until last night - i really liked it
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Post by oldschooldrummer on Oct 29, 2023 18:30:47 GMT -6
Stop sleeping on Carroll peeps. I hadn’t seen their show until last night - i really liked it I’m really excited for all of the Indiana bands participating in Grand Nats! It’s going to be an incredible event. I can see Indiana having possibly 4-5 groups in finals: Avon, Carmel, Brownsburg, and possibly Carroll, Center Grove, Fishers, and/or Homestead. Class A State Finals last night has to be one of the best years ever. 2 weeks is too long to wait! 🤣
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Post by principalagent on Oct 29, 2023 19:40:59 GMT -6
I also really don't like having Brownsburg that low, but Texas be Texasing I think William Mason will be amazing here. I wonder if we could get more than 6 Texas Finalist. What has the highest been? The record is 6. I'm crossing my fingers for 7
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Post by smiten82 on Oct 29, 2023 19:48:24 GMT -6
I don’t know what world this would happen in but I would totally love to see Centergrove and Centerville back in finals together! I love both of their shows this year and miss when these two groups ruled BOA.
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Post by bigtrombone on Oct 29, 2023 20:25:24 GMT -6
I'm gonna hold off on class predictions and finals predictions until after San Antonio but I feel comfortable making a prediction on how prelims will shake out so here. It's most likely very wrong though. In no particular order:
Panel 1 Top 11: William Mason H.S., OH Pearland H.S., TX Dripping Springs H.S., TX Keller H.S., TX Blue Springs H.S., MO Bentonville H.S., AR Round Rock H.S., TX James Bowie H.S., TX Morton H.S., IL Miamisburg H.S., OH Marian Catholic H.S., IL
Panel 2 Top 11: Brownsburg H.S., IN Fishers H.S., IN Avon H.S., IN Carmel H.S., IN Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX Hebron H.S., TX The Woodlands H.S., TX Homestead H.S., IN Carroll H.S., IN Dartmouth H.S., MA Kiski Area H.S., PA
Next 8: Bartlett H.S., TN Arlington H.S., TN Rockford H.S., MI Center Grove H.S., IN Centerville H.S., OH Blue Valley H.S., KS Nation Ford H.S., SC Beechwood H.S., KY
Class Reps: Bourbon County H.S., KY - A Estill County H.S., KY - A
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Post by es203 on Oct 29, 2023 22:30:04 GMT -6
1. Carmel 2. The Woodlands 3a. Hebron 3b. Avon (my gut says there is no way they don't medal) ---YE OL' SCORING GAP-- 5. Mason 6. Pearland 7. Blue Springs 8. Round Rock --YE OL' SCORING GAP-- 9. CTJ 10. Brownsburg 11. Bentonville 12. Dripping Springs
I understand Avon beat Carmel at state, but Carmel can clean like no other, especially with two free weeks between now and GN. CTJ is a wildcard to me. I don't like their placements from earlier in the season and UIL results are... not trustworthy. But they're too good to miss finals. Also my gut says there's a chance that Mason knocks out one of the top 4. If that happens I'll be a happy bando
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Post by dbalash on Oct 30, 2023 13:25:09 GMT -6
fishing marcher TIRE bandand SWEEP!!! Come again?
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Oct 30, 2023 13:28:53 GMT -6
fishing marcher TIRE bandand SWEEP!!! Come again?
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