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Post by marimba11 on May 8, 2023 22:51:25 GMT -6
I have never been to the gulf coast other than New Orleans but my distance knowledge must be way off. Over here thinking the distance from Tarpon Springs, FL to Troy AL couldn't be more than 3-4 hour, nope closer to 7.
My hunch is that Tarpon does this and Orlando, but skips Johnson City. But that is only a guess.
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Post by hewhowaits on May 9, 2023 5:53:02 GMT -6
I have never been to the gulf coast other than New Orleans but my distance knowledge must be way off. Over here thinking the distance from Tarpon Springs, FL to Troy AL couldn't be more than 3-4 hour, nope closer to 7. My hunch is that Tarpon does this and Orlando, but skips Johnson City. But that is only a guess. Because the indoor facility is one door in AND out, Johnson City is a logistical nightmare for bands that have lots of "stuff" (like Tarpon Springs and Dobyns-Bennett), especially if they happen to perform in close proximity. That may or may not play into Tarpon Spring's choice of competitions.
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Post by philodemus on May 9, 2023 5:53:50 GMT -6
I have never been to the gulf coast other than New Orleans… Off topic tangent: the Gulf Coast is the best coast. California looks pretty but the water’s always cold, the Carolinas are pretty nice, but the water in the Gulf is always perfect, 365 days a year. Plus it’s never that crowded because not very many people know about it and… On second thought, never mind. It’s awful there, don’t go.
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Post by marimba11 on May 9, 2023 10:11:55 GMT -6
I have never been to the gulf coast other than New Orleans… Off topic tangent: the Gulf Coast is the best coast. California looks pretty but the water’s always cold, the Carolinas are pretty nice, but the water in the Gulf is always perfect, 365 days a year. Plus it’s never that crowded because not very many people know about it and… On second thought, never mind. It’s awful there, don’t go. Haha! Even though my entire family is from NJ and PA we all have properties in Surfside Beach SC for going on 20 years now so we just went there. But I’ve heard really good things about places like Dauphin, Seaside, and Destin. The ocean water in SC can get pretty warm but that doesn’t start until 4th of July usually but can last all the way until October.
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Post by Allohak on May 9, 2023 19:06:40 GMT -6
I have never been to the gulf coast other than New Orleans… Off topic tangent: the Gulf Coast is the best coast. California looks pretty but the water’s always cold, the Carolinas are pretty nice, but the water in the Gulf is always perfect, 365 days a year. Plus it’s never that crowded because not very many people know about it and… On second thought, never mind. It’s awful there, don’t go. I found 2 islands. One is super beautiful with hot springs, the other a totally frozen wasteland. I'll call the first Ice Land so no one will want to go and I can have it for myself and my clan, the second Green Land so others are more interested in it.
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Post by marimba11 on May 9, 2023 20:41:47 GMT -6
Off topic tangent: the Gulf Coast is the best coast. California looks pretty but the water’s always cold, the Carolinas are pretty nice, but the water in the Gulf is always perfect, 365 days a year. Plus it’s never that crowded because not very many people know about it and… On second thought, never mind. It’s awful there, don’t go. I found 2 islands. One is super beautiful with hot springs, the other a totally frozen wasteland. I'll call the first Ice Land so no one will want to go and I can have it for myself and my clan, the second Green Land so others are more interested in it. It’s on the list!
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Post by statechamp1239 on May 12, 2023 13:52:04 GMT -6
Drop: Ola H.S., GA - (Competition Day! (Newnan HS) Source: OHS Band Calendar
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Post by statechamp1239 on May 14, 2023 9:13:21 GMT -6
Drop:
Central Lafourche H.S., LA Lafayette H.S., LA Parkway H.S., LA Terrebonne H.S., LA
Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands States Championships is during this day so I don't think we be seeing any Louisiana bands.
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Post by floridaman on May 26, 2023 0:22:03 GMT -6
Potential: Cypress Creek H.S., FL (soft confirm??)
Source: CCHS Band Calendar (Friday Nov. 3rd Depart to Alabama)
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Post by floridaman on May 31, 2023 9:32:13 GMT -6
Confirmed: West Broward H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar (BOA Troy, AL)
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Post by floridaman on May 31, 2023 12:43:21 GMT -6
Don't really know anything about Oak Grove, but 1st could honestly go to any of the other 4. Plus, if Cypress and Broward are making the trip from central/south Florida then their shows are going to be stronger than normal which are already in the Sparkman/Catawba spectrum.
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Post by floridaman on Jun 10, 2023 10:14:39 GMT -6
Not Attending: Leon H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar (no comp this weekend just an early 3pm chicken dinner)
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 10, 2023 16:35:57 GMT -6
Not Attending: Leon H.S., FL Source: Band Calendar (no comp this weekend just an early 3pm chicken dinner) More fun anyways tbh.
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Post by floridaman on Jul 6, 2023 21:30:36 GMT -6
Drop: Lincoln H.S., FL Crestview H.S, FL
Source: Band Calendars
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Post by marimba11 on Jul 13, 2023 13:48:52 GMT -6
This is the one I’m really curious about…
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 13, 2023 13:51:37 GMT -6
This is the one I’m really curious about… me 2 I'm scared.
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Post by marimba11 on Jul 14, 2023 12:55:34 GMT -6
I think Tarpon could potentially go to this show, they are doing Orlando on the 21st, home show on the 28th, but nothing this week. Who knows, but with them not going to Johnson City this one is more possible.
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Post by floridaman on Jul 14, 2023 13:04:30 GMT -6
I think Tarpon could potentially go to this show, they are doing Orlando on the 21st, home show on the 28th, but nothing this week. Who knows, but with them not going to Johnson City this one is more possible. If I'm not mistaken, I believe their MPA is this weekend for their district.
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Post by yayband914 on Jul 17, 2023 22:27:57 GMT -6
Did some last-minute tidying before the hopeful release of the official lineup this week.
Confirmed:
Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL (band calendar)
Drop:
A lot.
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Post by floridaman on Jul 18, 2023 8:55:26 GMT -6
Confirmed: Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL (band calendar) Was hoping too see north Florida show up! You rarely see them come south and with Cypress competing, we can gauge where they stand. Also, I have a feeling as if we'll see attendance in the mid teens for this.
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Post by yayband914 on Jul 20, 2023 22:03:15 GMT -6
In an unorthodox late-night MFA website update, they present the official BOA Troy regional lineup: marching.musicforall.org/event/troy-al-2023/Catawba Ridge H.S., SC Cypress Creek H.S., FL D’Iberville H.S., MS Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL Harrison Central H.S., MS James Clemens H.S., AL Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA Navarre H.S., FL Oak Grove H.S., AL South Jones H.S., MS Sparkman H.S., AL Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
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Post by thewho on Jul 21, 2023 8:11:28 GMT -6
Although low, this is a pretty healthy turnout for what seems to be a last-minute addition to the schedule. If the school looks into possibly moving up earlier next year, I'm sure we'd see a bigger turnout.
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Post by marimba11 on Jul 21, 2023 10:07:54 GMT -6
Kinda thought Tarpon might come but I suppose they’re taking it easy after last year. Would have loved to see a large Cobb county contingent come as well.
Love how aggressive CR is being. Also super nice to have a show after 4A state.
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Post by floridaman on Jul 21, 2023 11:39:32 GMT -6
Booo Broward pulled out
It's also always surprising every year how Alabama has such little presence at their own show
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 21, 2023 12:14:04 GMT -6
Really?! No Pace H.S. or any new AL bands like Oak Mountain with that Indiana Jones show this year, or Daphne LOR show, or Fairhope with a powerful sound, or Saraland who I liked their Celestial bodies show.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 21, 2023 12:18:33 GMT -6
Booo Broward pulled out It's also always surprising every year how Alabama has such little presence at their own show Same as DE they had 6 years and only Cab Calloway (2022) and Middletown (2018) has gone.
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Post by yayband914 on Jul 21, 2023 12:30:10 GMT -6
Booo Broward pulled out It's also always surprising every year how Alabama has such little presence at their own show Same with Wisconsin the last two years BOA has attempted a show there. Not very surprising though, considering the local competition culture there. But still.
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Post by crowncrawler on Jul 21, 2023 12:52:49 GMT -6
Another prediction cuz why not? Top 2 could swap but here's what I got:
1. Catawba Ridge H.S., SC 2. Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA 3. South Jones H.S., MS 4. Sparkman H.S., AL 5. Harrison Central H.S., MS 6. Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL 7. Cypress Creek H.S., FL 8. D'Iberville H.S., MS 9. James Clemens H.S., AL 10. Navarre H.S., FL 11. Tocoi Creek H.S., FL 12. Oak Grove H.S., AL
CLASS A: Oak Grove H.S., AL CLASS AA: Catawba Ridge H.S., SC CLASS AAA: Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA CLASS AAAA: Sparkman H.S., AL
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Post by 1970 on Aug 7, 2023 12:31:35 GMT -6
only because I have seen a couple of the post band camp videos:
1 Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
2 Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
3 South Jones H.S., MS
4 Navarre H.S., FL
5 Sparkman H.S., AL
6 Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
7 Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL
8 Harrison Central H.S., MS
9 Cypress Creek H.S., FL
10 James Clemens H.S., AL
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 7, 2023 14:28:59 GMT -6
only because I have seen a couple of the post band camp videos: 1 Catawba Ridge H.S., SC 2 Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA 3 South Jones H.S., MS 4 Navarre H.S., FL 5 Sparkman H.S., AL 6 Tocoi Creek H.S., FL 7 Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL 8 Harrison Central H.S., MS 9 Cypress Creek H.S., FL 10 James Clemens H.S., AL What's your reason for Navarre in 4th? I think they might play in exhibition, as they play on the festival band side.
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