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Post by 1970 on Aug 7, 2023 17:06:32 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. ..in this thread the band was listed as a competing... so based on that and a couple videos from last year... does that help? |
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 7, 2023 18:15:41 GMT -6
What's your reason for Navarre in 4th? I think they might play in exhibition, as they play on the festival band side. ..in this thread the band was listed as a competing... so based on that and a couple videos from last year... does that help? Ok. I was just asking because last year Bergenfield NJ was listed and went to Rutgers, but they played in Exhibition. So I didn't know if Navarre was in the same situation. |
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 21, 2023 11:24:12 GMT -6
Nevermind
Confirmed: Newcomer Bob Jones H.S., AL - (Bands of America Troy (Troy, AL)) Source: Band ScheduleThey beat Hoover, Sparkman, James Clemens last year to win Alabama 7A States for the first time which was a huge surprise as they were nowhere near Hoover and Sparkman last year. Their show was about the movie "Hocus Pocus" my favorite Halloween movie. They even had huge spell Book prop with an eyeball that moved which was pretty cool. 2021: Placed 4th in States: 94.00 - Hoover, 92.60 - Sparkman, 90.49 - Thompson, 88.76 - Bob Jones.and placed 2nd in USBands Southern States behind Fort Mill (SC) by 0.2 points.2019: Placed 3rd again in States: 93.40 - Hoover, 91.82 - Sparkman, 90.78 - Bob Jones
2018: Alabama Debut State Championships placed 3rd: 95.68 - Sparkman, 93.74 - Hoover, 92.46 - Bob JonesIn 2017: In USBands Southern State Championships placed 4th in final losing to George Walton Academy (3rd place), Munford, TN (2nd place) Seminole, FL (1st place) 95.463: Seminole, FL 95.387: Munford, TN 95.063: George Walton Academy, GA 93.700: Bob Jones, AL93.613: Columbia Central, TN 92.725: Eastern, KY 92.538: Soddy Daisy, TN 92.450: Station Camp, TN 91.875: Brighton, TN 89.675: Harrison Central, MS 89.038: Farragut, TN 88.475: Muscle Shoals, AL 88.363: Sycamore, TN 87.725: Cumberland County, KY 87.275: South-Doyle, TN In 2016 USBands Southern State Championships placed 2nd in final losing to Munford, TN by 1.025 points as well Sparkman, AL who was growing in power at the time. 97.963: Munford, TN 96.938: Bob Jones, AL96.375: George Walton Academy, GA 96.075: Sparkman, AL 95.975: Brentwood, TN 95.913: Cleveland, TN 93.975: Clinton, MS 93.450: Muscle Shoals, AL 91.263: Soddy Daisy, TN 90.863: Sycamore, TN 88.375: Volunteer, TN 88.275: Shoal Christian School, AL 85.625: Boyd-Buchanan, TN 2015 - 6th place in VI Open
2014 - 8th place in VI Open
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 30, 2023 14:24:10 GMT -6
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 31, 2023 22:01:48 GMT -6
West Broward H.S., FL has been added to the list of participants.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 2, 2023 23:10:45 GMT -6
One day early, because, why not? "Final" predictions rolling out starting next week!
(Almost) exactly two months until this contest! It's time for very early predictions. For this smaller show, I'll try and predict placements rather than the tier system.
While I'm of the mind that Kennesaw Mountain will walk away with the gold, I can definitely see a case for Catawba Ridge as well. I feel like 4-6 could go any which way, along with 7-8 and 9-11. Will need to see some videos from this season to get a better idea!
1. Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
2. Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
3. South Jones H.S., MS
4. Sparkman H.S., AL
5. Bob Jones H.S., AL
6. West Broward H.S., FL
7. Harrison Central H.S., MS
8. Cypress Creek H.S., FL
9. Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL
10. Pelham H.S., AL
11. James Clemens H.S., AL
12. D'Iberville H.S., MS
13. Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
14. Navarre H.S., FL
15. Oak Grove H.S., AL
A: Oak Grove H.S., AL
AA: Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
AAA: Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
AAAA: Sparkman H.S., AL
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Post by crowncrawler on Sept 8, 2023 17:51:12 GMT -6
Prelims schedule is out.
11:15 - TBA
11:30 - Bob Jones H.S., AL
11:45 - Pelham H.S., AL
12:00 - West Broward H.S., FL
12:15 - Cypress Creek H.S., FL
12:30 - D'Iberville H.S., MS
12:45 - Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL
1:00 - Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
BREAK
2:15 - South Jones H.S., MS
2:30 - Navarre H.S., FL
2:45 - Sparkman H.S., AL
3:00 - Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
3:15 - James Clemens H.S., AL
3:30 - Oak Grove H.S., AL
3:45 - Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
4:00 - Harrison Central H.S., MS
4:15 - EX. Troy Univ. Sound of the South Marching Band
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 8, 2023 18:11:48 GMT -6
The Daily Schedule implies that only 12 bands will perform in finals here. If I recall correctly, a show with 15 or less bands in prelims typically all would advance to finals, but maybe that changed this year.
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Post by es203 on Sept 11, 2023 0:26:39 GMT -6
I’ve got Catawba Ridge first, Kennesaw Mountain second, and after that no idea. Excited to see some of these southern bands I haven’t heard about before
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Post by abtwitch on Sept 11, 2023 10:42:29 GMT -6
I think the race for 3rd will be a Jones-off between Bob and South, Cypress Creek or West Broward are in that conversation too depending on what kind of seasons they have
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Post by Allohak on Sept 11, 2023 11:45:09 GMT -6
I think the race for 3rd will be a Jones-off between Bob and South, Cypress Creek or West Broward are in that conversation too depending on what kind of seasons they have You could even say the aim for Cypress Creek and West Broward might be...keeping up with the Joneses |
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Post by dbalash on Sept 11, 2023 11:53:45 GMT -6
I think the race for 3rd will be a Jones-off between Bob and South, Cypress Creek or West Broward are in that conversation too depending on what kind of seasons they have You could even say the aim for Cypress Creek and West Broward might be...keeping up with the Joneses  |
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 9, 2023 13:04:06 GMT -6
As of 10/3, Ridgeland H.S., GA has been added to the schedule at 11:30 a.m. and Cypress Creek has dropped.
Bob Jones, Pelham, and West Broward all slide 15 minutes later.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 12, 2023 6:40:05 GMT -6
Mississippi just had their State Evaluation, and everyone, but D'Iberville qualified. Also, Harrison Central placed 3rd behind Ocean Springs and Gautier at their night show.
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Post by dbalash on Oct 24, 2023 13:23:57 GMT -6
10/23 update:
Ridgeland out. First block moves 15 minutes back with a start time of 12:00. Daily schedule looks to have been modified for a 14 band finals.
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Post by facethefoliage on Oct 29, 2023 10:27:44 GMT -6
I’m looking forward to this regional, especially now that it’s “the week of.” Late regionals are always fun, since everyone has had a few weeks to finish and polish their entire show.
Kennesaw and Catawba look to be the favorites going in, but you never know in 2023! I haven’t had a chance to see Kennesaw live yet this year, but the brief clips I’ve seen look very promising. I got to see CR last night at SCBDA state and they were VERY strong. Looked like they had a couple of technical issues, but they have definitely improved since Conway. They are my pick to win.
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Post by cybrunette on Oct 29, 2023 13:08:44 GMT -6
LETS. GO. CATAWBA.
That is all.
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 30, 2023 8:55:29 GMT -6
Adjudication Panel
Music - Mike Back, Jeff Harper, Mark Hoskins, Jay Webb
Visual - John Howell, Tim Hudnall, John Turner
Chief Judge - Mike Rubino
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 30, 2023 17:14:02 GMT -6
Alabama: - Sparkman (94.08) were State runner-up to Hoover (94.60) by 0.52 points, but Sparkman achieved best Visual and General Effect. However, Bob Jones (92.00) the defending State Champion placed 3rd just 1.92 points away from The Senators.
- Bob Jones has beaten Siegel, TN by 0.550 points at local TN comp.
- James Clemens placing 2nd to Central-Carroll (GA) the Grand Champion at the Peach State Festival on Saturday (10.28) with best music.
- Pelham and Oak Grove won their Classes at States: Pelham (92.12) and Oak Grove (89.20)
Mississippi: - Another MS powerhouse, South Jones has won every competition this year beating Central Lafourche (LA), E.D. White (LA), Petal (MS), J.M. Tate (FL), Mandeville (LA), Gautier (MS) as well Harrison Central (MS). They won Class 5A MS State, but losing Music and General Effect to Stone, MS
- Harrison Central (MS) didn't make 7A State Finals due to a 3.4 penalty placing them 10th (77.450), but without the penalty they would have placed 8th (80.850) which would have replaced Petal (MS) (79.650) placement for finals.
- D'Iberville received a Good Rating at the State Evaluation failing to classify for States. They stayed in the lower placement at each competition like placing at 10.07 - 9th/10th overall at the Battle on the Beach
Florida: West Broward History: - In 2019 they won Class 5A FMBC State beating Stoneman Douglas, Oviedo
- In 2021 placing 3rd (91.85) at Class 4A FMBC States behind 2nd place -University (92.10) by 0.25 points and State Champ - Stoneman Douglas (92.20) by 0.45 points.
- In 2022: They won FMBC States Class 4A by 0.35 beating Oakleaf, Fleming Island, Oviedo, University, and overall Windermere (5A).
- 2023: They were Grand Champion (90.100) at the Jupiter Competition on Saturday 10.28 beating Park Vista (83.350) by 6.75 points in Class 4A.
- Tocoi Creek at FFCC Boone Comp - 10.14 placed 4th in Class 4A but overall they beat Duncan U. Fletcher (3A) by 2.775 points, but lost to Timber Creek (5A) and William R. Boone (5A)
I can't find anything on Navarre.
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Post by es203 on Oct 30, 2023 17:32:00 GMT -6
Will be rooting heavily for Catawba Ridge. Two regional championships in their first four years of competing would be amazing. Not to mention all the other awards they’ve racked up.
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 30, 2023 19:46:40 GMT -6
Will be rooting heavily for Catawba Ridge. Two regional championships in their first four years of competing would be amazing. Not to mention all the other awards they’ve racked up. Agreed, if they have good runs they will absolutely deserve it. I assume they’ll be raring to go |
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 31, 2023 13:12:31 GMT -6
Final predictions! Best of skill to all groups.
1. Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
2. South Jones H.S., MS
3. Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
4. Sparkman H.S., AL
5. Bob Jones H.S., AL
6. West Broward H.S., FL
7. Harrison Central H.S., MS
8. Fort Walton Beach H.S., FL
9. Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
10. Pelham H.S., AL
11. James Clemens H.S., AL
12. D’Iberville H.S., MS
13. Oak Grove H.S., AL
14. Navarre H.S., FL
A
1. Oak Grove H.S., AL
AA
1. Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
2. South Jones H.S., MS
3. Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA
AAA
1. Sparkman H.S., AL
2. Bob Jones H.S., AL
3. Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
AAAA
1. West Broward H.S., FL
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Post by bandjunkie on Oct 31, 2023 18:01:58 GMT -6
Will be rooting heavily for Catawba Ridge. Two regional championships in their first four years of competing would be amazing. Not to mention all the other awards they’ve racked up. I will be routing for them as well but my confidence has taken a small hit because of them coming in 2nd at 4A SC State Championship to TL Hanna |
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 31, 2023 22:21:22 GMT -6
Will be rooting heavily for Catawba Ridge. Two regional championships in their first four years of competing would be amazing. Not to mention all the other awards they’ve racked up. I will be routing for them as well but my confidence has taken a small hit because of them coming in 2nd at 4A SC State Championship to TL Hanna I don’t think that has anything to do with CR as it does with TL Hanna and the panel. That panel basically saying TL Hanna is the second best band in South Carolina… does anyone honestly believe that? I know that staff at TL Hanna, and I understand how they won state |
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Post by bandjunkie on Nov 1, 2023 11:57:52 GMT -6
I will be routing for them as well but my confidence has taken a small hit because of them coming in 2nd at 4A SC State Championship to TL Hanna I don’t think that has anything to do with CR as it does with TL Hanna and the panel. That panel basically saying TL Hanna is the second best band in South Carolina… does anyone honestly believe that? I know that staff at TL Hanna, and I understand how they won state Wait a minute, I thought we didnt tear bands down here or question the judges. Are you diminishing the TL Hanna's bands hard work and season they had? Are you saying that the only reason that TL Hanna beat Catawba Ridge has to do with the judging panel and not the performance on the field? For shame.... Did you even watch TL Hanna's performance? |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 1, 2023 14:05:38 GMT -6
I don’t think that has anything to do with CR as it does with TL Hanna and the panel. That panel basically saying TL Hanna is the second best band in South Carolina… does anyone honestly believe that? I know that staff at TL Hanna, and I understand how they won state Wait a minute, I thought we didnt tear bands down here or question the judges. Are you diminishing the TL Hanna's bands hard work and season they had? Are you saying that the only reason that TL Hanna beat Catawba Ridge has to do with the judging panel and not the performance on the field? For shame.... Did you even watch TL Hanna's performance? I have seen it. Nothing to Diminish TL Hanna at all winning 4A at all. They are the rightful winners. But are they the better band/ program than CR? Not at all. No way TL Hanna could defeat all those same bands CR did at Conway. Do you think TL Hanna could? |
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Post by bandjunkie on Nov 1, 2023 14:51:01 GMT -6
Wait a minute, I thought we didnt tear bands down here or question the judges. Are you diminishing the TL Hanna's bands hard work and season they had? Are you saying that the only reason that TL Hanna beat Catawba Ridge has to do with the judging panel and not the performance on the field? For shame.... Did you even watch TL Hanna's performance? I have seen it. Nothing to Diminish TL Hanna at all winning 4A at all. They are the rightful winners. But are they the better band/ program than CR? Not at all. No way TL Hanna could defeat all those same bands CR did at Conway. Do you think TL Hanna could? Wait a minute. First you said that TL Hanna only won it because of judging panel so how can you now say they are the rightful winners when before you qualified their championship and implied the only reason they won was because of off the field matters. How TL Hanna would have fared at Conway is an unknown. TL Hanna bested Nation Ford at 4A Upper State and at 4a State who finished 3rd at Conway. You could make a case that they would have fared just as well as Conway. It was just surprising to see Catawba Ridge place second at SC State and have rank 3rd in Music Ensemble Caption I still think Catawba will win this Region but not as certain than I once was. |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 1, 2023 15:07:14 GMT -6
I have seen it. Nothing to Diminish TL Hanna at all winning 4A at all. They are the rightful winners. But are they the better band/ program than CR? Not at all. No way TL Hanna could defeat all those same bands CR did at Conway. Do you think TL Hanna could? Wait a minute. First you said that TL Hanna only won it because of judging panel so how can you now say they are the rightful winners when before you qualified their championship and implied the only reason they won was because of off the field matters. How TL Hanna would have fared at Conway is an unknown. TL Hanna bested Nation Ford at 4A Upper State and at 4a State who finished 3rd at Conway. You could make a case that they would have fared just as well as Conway. It was just surprising to see Catawba Ridge place second at SC State and have rank 3rd in Music Ensemble Caption I still think Catawba will win this Region but not as certain than I once was. Who won 4A was irrelevant to me. CR cemented their strong position as a top dog at Conway, that’s all I need to be convinced of their stature. I do think the panels SCBDA gets are not as comprehensive as BOA panels. But I think that is somewhat minor than many make it out to be. I do overall think CR is the stronger better program dispite whatever 4A results suggest. But TL is rightful winner no question |
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Post by bandjunkie on Nov 1, 2023 16:54:08 GMT -6
Wait a minute. First you said that TL Hanna only won it because of judging panel so how can you now say they are the rightful winners when before you qualified their championship and implied the only reason they won was because of off the field matters. How TL Hanna would have fared at Conway is an unknown. TL Hanna bested Nation Ford at 4A Upper State and at 4a State who finished 3rd at Conway. You could make a case that they would have fared just as well as Conway. It was just surprising to see Catawba Ridge place second at SC State and have rank 3rd in Music Ensemble Caption I still think Catawba will win this Region but not as certain than I once was. Who won 4A was irrelevant to me. CR cemented their strong position as a top dog at Conway, that’s all I need to be convinced of their stature. I do think the panels SCBDA gets are not as comprehensive as BOA panels. But I think that is somewhat minor than many make it out to be. I do overall think CR is the stronger better program dispite whatever 4A results suggest. But TL is rightful winner no question Thats a quite interesting take. Because on the UT regional thread you were basing Fort Mill's projected placing on them besting River Bluff at an NC Marching contest. Are the NC panels somehow more indicative of BOA success than the SC judging panels? Also, I find interesting you are backing away from your early implying that TL Hanna only bested Catawba because of who is on the TL Hanna staff and the judging panel. Methinks you are trying to have it both ways. Either TL Hanna is the rightful winner OR they won because of The SC judging panel and TL Hanna connection thus they were not the rightful winner. No third choice here Same with Fort Mill, either SC/NC competitions are indicative of BOA success or they are not. |
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 1, 2023 17:26:14 GMT -6
In summary, both Catawba Ridge and TL Hanna are killer programs.
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