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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Apr 14, 2023 19:28:35 GMT -6
Ok I've been teary-eyed a couple times tonight but that Worthington Kilbourne show really got me... SO elegant, SO nuanced, SO well-paced especially at the end. A truly perfect A Class show in my book!!!
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 14, 2023 20:03:01 GMT -6
With the conclusion of IO, ALL semi-finals scores have been posted on the 2nd page of this thread!
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 14, 2023 20:20:26 GMT -6
Open & World finals schedule is fully updated on the 3rd page of this thread
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Apr 14, 2023 20:20:33 GMT -6
For all the band kids on here who don't get winter guard, maybe Salem HS's show will entice you....
I wish I could've marched the tuba in MY high school winter guard 😭
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 20:37:04 GMT -6
Special shoutout to my New England homies:
Billerica High School's band program no longer exists. Their band had already been shrinking pre-pandemic. In 2021 they fielded 20 total members in their band (including guard). Half the band graduated, and in 2022 the band disappeared altogether. The guard program of 11 members is being kept alive as "Billerica Combined Schools" as they pull membership from several catholic schools (students who went to private catholic school but are zoned for BHS) and Billerica Middle School. I'm so proud of that program making it to finals.
Salem High School has had plenty of success in WGI, but never as a Scholastic group. They've been IA and IO finalists several times in the past (most recently 2016 IA finalists, I believe), but it was always a Salem "and friends" approach with lots of talented individuals coming from around NH and New England. Their band has also been shrinking the past several years and especially post-pandemic. I believe this is only their third year attempting to compete exclusively as Salem HS. I'll have to research this, but they may be the first scholastic guard from NH to make finals.
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 21:17:39 GMT -6
Dobyns-Bennett is low-key camp and I'm here for it.
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Post by mk72 on Apr 14, 2023 21:37:31 GMT -6
Dobyns-Bennett is low-key camp and I'm here for it. Highkey. |
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Apr 14, 2023 21:37:50 GMT -6
Dobyns-Bennett is low-key camp and I'm here for it. *HIGH-KEY |
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Post by mk72 on Apr 14, 2023 21:38:25 GMT -6
So proud of every guard tonight and throughout this entire championship. The level of talent in A this year is insane!
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 21:43:55 GMT -6
Dobyns-Bennett is low-key camp and I'm here for it. *HIGH-KEY OK, fair. I didn't think it was that over the top until ol' Jason-Mask Frankie woke up from his Ambien nap. |
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Apr 14, 2023 21:54:30 GMT -6
For anyone not streaming tonight, some of these shows are already on Youtube, including Dobyns-Bennett, which you MUST watch. IMMEDIATELY!!!
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 22:06:41 GMT -6
For the WGI history buffs: What is the smallest guard to ever make finals prior to this year? Cascadia just shot up to 10th place in IA with the bare minimum of five members!
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Post by Jake W. on Apr 14, 2023 22:13:31 GMT -6
Dobyns-Bennett was indeed high key camp. I was loving every second of it. What a show! Congrats on your massive win!
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 14, 2023 22:15:07 GMT -6
Class A Final Scores
Friday April 14, 2023
Independent A
1. Pacificaires - Surrey, B.C. Canada 95.545
2. The Magnolia Project - Bowling Green, KY 95.095
3. Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN 94.270
4. Collage - Akron, OH 92.615
5. Tampa Independent A - Tampa, FL 90.975
6. Les Eclipses - Longueuil, Quebec 90.695
7. Onyx - Dayton, OH 89.320
8. Noir Independent - Atlanta, GA 87.235
9. National Avenue from Missouri State University - Springfield, MO 86.995
10. Cascadia Winterguard - Portland, OR 84.760
11. Gates Chili Independent Winter Guard - Gates Chili, NY 84.400
12. Gold Winterguard - Covina, CA 83.760
13. Carolina Visual Productions - Garner, NC 83.505
14. Visual Theater - Clarksville, TN 82.200
15. River City Rhythm Winter Guard - Anoka, MN 81.240
Scholastic A
1. Dobyns-Bennett HS - Kingsport, TN 98.915
2. Clear Brook HS - Friendswood, TX 95.765
3. Franklin HS (TN) - Franklin, TN 95.650
4. Mason HS - Mason, OH 94.445
5. E.D. White HS - Thibodaux, LA 93.835
6. Holly Springs HS - Holly Springs, NC 93.100
7. Mt. Vernon HS - Fortville, IN 92.815
8. Salem HS - Salem, NH 92.005
9. Reeths-Puffer HS - Muskegon, MI 90.495
10. Bartram Trail HS - St. Johns, FL 90.200
11. Worthington Kilbourne HS - Columbus, OH 89.925
12. Mt. Juliet HS - Mount Juliet, TN 89.865
13. Walton HS - Marietta, GA 89.525
14. Billerica Memorial Combined Schools - Billerica, MA 88.055
15. Southlake Carroll HS - Southlake, TX 87.245
16. Hernando HS - Hernando, MS 86.445
17. Rock Hill HS - Frisco, TX 85.990
18. Kettering Fairmont HS - Kettering, OH 85.770
19. Lockport Township HS - Lockport , IL 84.410
20. Larry A Ryle HS - Union, KY 83.420
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 22:17:01 GMT -6
That spread is crazy but they deserved every bit of it. That show was incredible.
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 14, 2023 22:18:27 GMT -6
Position shifts from semis to finals:
Dobyns-Bennett 0
Clear Brook 0
Franklin +2
Mason -1
E.D. White +1
Holly Springs +1
Mt. Vernon -3
Salem 0
Reeths-Puffer +2
Bartram Trail +2
Worthington Kilbourne +2
Mt Juliet -2
Walton -4
Billerica Memorial 0
Southlake Carroll +3
Hernando +1
Rock Hill -2
Kettering Fairmont -2
Lockport Township 0
Larry A Ryle 0
Pacificaires 0
The Magnolia Project 0
Purdue University 0
Collage 0
Tampa Independent +1
Les Eclipses -1
Onyx 0
Noir Independent 0
National Avenue 0
Cascadia +2
Gates Chili -1
Gold +1
Carolina Visual Productions -2
Visual Theater 0
River City Rhythm 0
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 14, 2023 22:24:37 GMT -6
Position shifts from semis to finals: Oh? That's some serious team work haha I was thinking if I should do this or not |
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Post by itsjustband on Apr 14, 2023 22:30:35 GMT -6
One hell of a debut season for Noir
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Post by mk72 on Apr 14, 2023 22:35:59 GMT -6
Shameless state plug, but I'm a proud Tennessean tonight. 2/3 of the SA medalists being from TN and 3 overall in finals. Absolutely incredible and fine work from these talented groups across the board, but as a Tennessean, I can't shake this big smile off my face right now  PS- CONGRATS TO DB HOLY COW 3+ POINTING?!?!?!!!! |
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Post by cinnamonpromenade on Apr 14, 2023 22:37:12 GMT -6
For the WGI history buffs: What is the smallest guard to ever make finals prior to this year? Cascadia just shot up to 10th place in IA with the bare minimum of five members! I'm not sure of the official answer, but the only other guard that comes to mind is the Brigadiers Winter Guard from Syracuse, NY. In 2011, they placed 6th in IA with only 6 members. |
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Post by principalagent on Apr 14, 2023 22:58:03 GMT -6
Was sitting in the stadium right next to the judges in 218 and Dobyns-Bennett DID. THAT.
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 15, 2023 7:53:56 GMT -6
The bittersweet feeling of it being the final day.. Hope all you winter guardians are as hyped as I am this morning!
And a selfish wish on my end, but I'd love to see an extended 30 min version of AMPs show in exhibition... THANKS!
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Post by statechamp1239 on Apr 15, 2023 9:09:29 GMT -6
The bittersweet feeling of it being the final day.. Hope all you winter guardians are as hyped as I am this morning! And a selfish wish on my end, but I'd love to see an extended 30 min version of AMPs show in exhibition... THANKS! I'm loving both AMP and Fusion show this year. |
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Post by dbbandalum on Apr 15, 2023 9:18:39 GMT -6
I saw in a post somewhere that DB got the second highest score ever in SA, is that true? And does anyone know who has the highest?
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 15, 2023 9:21:15 GMT -6
I saw in a post somewhere that DB got the second highest score ever in SA, is that true? And does anyone know who has the highest? Leander got a 99.4 in 2018.. I'd have to check all the scores to confirm if that's true though Edit: Just checked... 3rd highest score goes to Lake Mary with a 98.85 in 2000 & 4th is Bellevue West with a 98.71 in 2016. Those are also the only 4 shows that have ever scored 98+ in SA |
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 15, 2023 10:26:09 GMT -6
The bittersweet feeling of it being the final day.. Hope all you winter guardians are as hyped as I am this morning! And a selfish wish on my end, but I'd love to see an extended 30 min version of AMPs show in exhibition... THANKS! I'm loving both AMP and Fusion show this year. Fusion is quickly turning into something really special. I wish we could have seen their 2020 show "Demographic" in Dayton. They could certainly have challenged top 5 that year, too. |
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Post by cybrunette on Apr 15, 2023 12:33:51 GMT -6
Open Final Scores
Saturday April 15, 2023
Scholastic Open
1. Somerset Academy - Pembroke Pines, FL 97.250
2. Mt. Carmel HS - San Diego, CA 96.950
3. Milford HS (OH) - Milford, OH 94.750
4. Centerville HS - Centerville, OH 94.600
5. Oviedo HS - Oviedo, FL 91.900
6. Brownsburg HS - Brownsburg, IN 91.850
7. Shenendehowa HS - Clifton Park, NY 90.850
8. Northmont HS - Clayton, OH 89.100
9. American Fork HS - American Fork, UT 88.650
10. Westlake HS (TX) - Austin, TX 88.450
11. William R Boone HS - Orlando, FL 87.500
12. Palm Desert Charter MS - Palm Desert, CA 85.600
13. Friendswood HS - Friendswood, TX 83.750
14. Franklin Central HS - Indianapolis, IN 82.850
14. Naperville Central HS - Naperville, IL 82.850
Independent Open
1. Vox Artium - San Diego, CA 96.700
2. Etude Open - Rock Hill, SC 96.350
3. The Pride of Missouri State - Springfield, MO 92.900
4. ORIGINS Open - Austin, TX 92.700
5. Edge Independent Open - Suwanee, GA 92.100
6. La Voute Performance Ensemble - St. Louis, MO 91.200
7. Allegiance - Dundee, IL 89.700
8. Pegasus Winterguard - Orlando, FL 89.100
9. Alta Marea Winterguard - Tuscaloosa, AL 88.450
10. Glory Independent - El Paso, TX 86.250
11. Top Hats - Pittsburgh, PA 85.650
12. Emerald - Anaheim, CA 84.350
13. Main Line Independent - Wayne, PA 83.750
14. 3rd Legend - Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada 83.400
15. i-Squared - Bakersfield, CA 81.750
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Post by srv1084 on Apr 15, 2023 15:25:16 GMT -6
Seven hours left in the season. So far it seems like WGI is alive and well, and fully rebounded from those couple of years off. Ready to see some amazing stuff in World Class finals!
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Post by thewho on Apr 15, 2023 15:42:00 GMT -6
Tuned in and ready!
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Post by Jake W. on Apr 15, 2023 15:44:19 GMT -6
Chino Hills was excellent!! I thought that Bellbrook had the more polished of the two shows in Semis yesterday, but that Chino Hills of course had the energy between the two. I would have taken either group in Finals, and Chino Hills looked right at home for their second SW Finals appearance (and first time needing to make it in on score). It seems to me like Chino Hills has been working hard the last 5+ years to bring up all other aspects of their music program to level up with their indoor percussion, and their guard is rising really nicely. Right at home as an entertaining SW Finalist executing demanding work. Great job, Chino Hills!
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