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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 7:17:53 GMT -6
Happy state finals day!
Scholastic Class B Exhibition 9:25 AM Eastern (Pekin) Musketeer Brigade
Scholastic Class A Exhibition 9:40 AM Warren Central Gold Brigade Band
Open Class B 10:00 AM North Side Marching Legends 10:15 AM Jasper Marching Wildcats 10:30 AM Northview Marching Knights 10:45 AM Munster Marching Mustangs 11:00 AM Evansville North Green Brigade 11:15 AM Greenfield-Central Cougar Pride 11:30 AM Greenwood Marching Woodmen and Irish Guard 11:45 AM Concord Marching Minutemen 12:00 PM Bloomington North Cougar Band 12:15 PM F.J. Reitz Mighty Marching Panthers 12:30 PM Awards
Open Class C 1:20 PM Beech Grove Marching Hornets 1:35 PM Angola Marching Hornets 1:50 PM Western Marching Panthers 2:05 PM Garrett Railroader Regiment 2:20 PM NorthWood Red Regiment 2:35 PM Fairfield Marching Pride 2:50 PM Edgewood Marching Mustangs 3:05 PM Concordia Lutheran Marching Cadets 3:20 PM Northwestern Tiger Pride 3:35 PM Spirit of Twin Lakes 3:50 PM Awards
Open Class D 4:40 PM Mater Dei Marching Wildcats 4:55 PM Pride of Paoli 5:10 PM Monrovia Bulldog Brigade 5:25 PM Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade 5:40 PM Jimtown Marching Jimmies 5:55 PM Tell City Marching Marksmen 6:10 PM Adams Central Squadron of Sound 6:25 PM Lewis Cass Marching Kings 6:40 PM Forest Park Marching Rangers 6:55 PM South Spencer Marching Rebels 7:10 PM Awards
Open Class A 8:00 PM Fishers Marching Tiger Band 8:15 PM Goshen Crimson Band 8:30 PM Homestead Spartan Alliance Band 8:45 PM Carroll Charger Pride 9:00 PM Center Grove Marching Band 9:15 PM Avon Marching Black & Gold 9:30 PM Carmel Marching Greyhounds 9:45 PM The Pride of Westfield 10:00 PM Sound of Brownsburg Marching Band 10:15 PM Noblesville Marching Millers 10:30 PM Awards
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Post by euphislife on Oct 28, 2023 7:42:38 GMT -6
good luck to all bands today!
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Oct 28, 2023 7:50:57 GMT -6
Is there no High Cam for State Finals on Box5? When I select High Cam I get a multi cam feed, and when I select multi cam I get an error. So no high cam? I hate multicam. :-(
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 28, 2023 8:00:21 GMT -6
Is there no High Cam for State Finals on Box5? When I select High Cam I get a multi cam feed, and when I select multi cam I get an error. So no high cam? I hate multicam. :-( It only gave High Cam option on Roku and does multi cam there as well. Sorry. Good news is though, today is a full day off for me and I will be able to join anyone and everyone in here! Be able to finally participate with y'all in here. 😁 Almost like a little "live blog after dark" since I won't have to nerf myself 😆
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 8:03:51 GMT -6
Is there no High Cam for State Finals on Box5? When I select High Cam I get a multi cam feed, and when I select multi cam I get an error. So no high cam? I hate multicam. :-( BOX5 is apparently aware of the issue and is working on a fix. This is all from the chat, so no guarantees.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Oct 28, 2023 8:06:57 GMT -6
Is there no High Cam for State Finals on Box5? When I select High Cam I get a multi cam feed, and when I select multi cam I get an error. So no high cam? I hate multicam. :-( BOX5 is apparently aware of the issue and is working on a fix. This is all from the chat, so no guarantees. Cool. Thanks. I won't get my hopes up but, maybe. I don't mind multi-cam in DCI where the directors know the show and can get all the right things, but it's terrible in marching band. Big moment? Lets focus on a random pit kid with a triangle. (No offense to random pit kids playing the triangle.)
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Post by euphislife on Oct 28, 2023 8:26:45 GMT -6
here’s my Class B predictions without taking their performances today into account yet.
1. Evansville North 2. Northview 3. Jasper 4. Greenwood 5. Greenfield Central 6. Bloomington North 7. Concord 8. Northside 9. FJ Reitz 10. Munster
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Post by phantomphan on Oct 28, 2023 8:42:30 GMT -6
I will simply be grateful for a feed that does not crash out as it did for BOA GN finals last year.
IMO Box5 has done a great job this year with their feeds - at least the ones I've viewed on the BOA package.
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Post by bflat on Oct 28, 2023 8:55:35 GMT -6
Good luck at State to all the bands! I suck at predictions, but I'll go with this for A: 1) Avon 2) Carmel 3) Brownsburg 4) Carroll 5) Fishers 6) Homestead 7) Center Grove 8) Noblesville 9) Westfield 10) Goshen
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Post by phantomphan on Oct 28, 2023 8:57:55 GMT -6
Good luck at State to all the bands! I suck at predictions, but I'll go with this for A: 1) Avon 2) Carmel 3) Brownsburg 4) Carroll 5) Fishers 6) Homestead 7) Center Grove 8) Noblesville 9) Westfield 10) Goshen
I concur with Avon for the win in Class A. Super impressed with Noblesville and Westfield as well...
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 28, 2023 8:58:39 GMT -6
Lest we also forget that this is the first time that ISSMA is even doing Live Streaming of State Finals too. Plus, since Box5 does a ton with BOA as it is already, they are already familiar with the stadium and already had a 'test' run just last week with the Indy Supers. Yeah, only getting Multi may not be everyone's bag, but far more than we've ever gotten before. Because, you know, *gestures at ISSMA*.... ISSMA...
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Post by contra on Oct 28, 2023 8:59:37 GMT -6
What I think will happen in Class A tonight:
1. Carmel 2. Avon 3. Brownsburg 4. Fishers 5. Carroll 6. Homestead 7. Noblesville 8. Goshen 9. Center Grove 10. Westfield
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 9:00:17 GMT -6
North, I'm ready for you all to Evansville me now.
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Post by ethanv1987 on Oct 28, 2023 9:16:10 GMT -6
yes saxophone and flute soloists!!
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 9:21:31 GMT -6
Wow! No wonder why North won BOA Chattanooga this year!
Literally the only knock on the show was just the fact they stayed in front of the hashes for the whole show practically, but Ev. North really shined in every aspect. Easily the best sounding ensemble, really top-notch feet, and excellent, difficult choreography. All the little colors and nuance in the music and drill content has one thing that I think the other programs in B doesn't have- the make-or-break X-factor where the kids have to do so much heavy lifting. This show could go very wrong or just meander about instead, but the kids really pushed this show to where I think the designers underestimated the group's capabilities this year. I could see the scenario where the leaders kept feeding some harder material over the course of summer camp and were surprised to how well the kids were taking it.
This is an excellent state championship show!
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Post by sheperd135188 on Oct 28, 2023 9:29:54 GMT -6
so what do we think for results so far
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Post by bflat on Oct 28, 2023 9:32:19 GMT -6
Good luck at State to all the bands! I suck at predictions, but I'll go with this for A: 1) Avon 2) Carmel 3) Brownsburg 4) Carroll 5) Fishers 6) Homestead 7) Center Grove 8) Noblesville 9) Westfield 10) Goshen
I concur with Avon for the win in Class A. Super impressed with Noblesville and Westfield as well... I've enjoyed Avon's show, and I think they've been on a good trajectory. I could see Noblesville bumping Center Grove to take 7th, honestly.
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 9:33:14 GMT -6
Major points to GFC for going on after Ev. North too! It is very easy to tell that the band has been in this tough spot and they 100% showed up to play too. I saw no loss in confidence, composure, and poise with this performance.
This is also one of the better GFC shows we've seen in recent years too! Beyond the campy sci-fi '50s material, there's a lot of terrific visual moments that the band paired with the music too. In some ways, I think GFC struggled a bit with tying the music and visual materials together well and they've taken a big step in this show. There's more to do in my eyes, but this is still a great visual program. Great job!
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Post by horndad on Oct 28, 2023 9:41:47 GMT -6
Wow! No wonder why North won BOA Chattanooga this year! Literally the only knock on the show was just the fact they stayed in front of the hashes for the whole show practically, but Ev. North really shined in every aspect. Easily the best sounding ensemble, really top-notch feet, and excellent, difficult choreography. All the little colors and nuance in the music and drill content has one thing that I think the other programs in B doesn't have- the make-or-break X-factor where the kids have to do so much heavy lifting. This show could go very wrong or just meander about instead, but the kids really pushed this show to where I think the designers underestimated the group's capabilities this year. I could see the scenario where the leaders kept feeding some harder material over the course of summer camp and were surprised to how well the kids were taking it. This is an excellent state championship show! The director changed it up this year and it really worked for them. The end of the show is the most difficult by far so they started the summer learning and perfecting the end of the show and worked their way back. It was brilliant! In my eyes they have already won this season no matter where they place today. Kudos to all of the kids, staff, and parents that made this a great and historic year for North and the City of Evansville!
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 10:43:14 GMT -6
Congrats to all B bands! Here's what I got after today:
Ev. North GFC Jasper Greenwood Northview Concord F.J. Reitz North Side Bloomington North Munster
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 28, 2023 10:45:34 GMT -6
Okay so I know I know. I said I would be posting more but I've been working on getting some stuff worked out still on my end but I do have my thoughts I'll still be sharing for all of B. But let me get down the rankings from what I was able see/feel/get a sense of from many of these bands. Most of whom I got to see for the first (and sadly last) time this year. And even without the nerf gloves on, I thought everyone really brought the best they could. Hopefully, new and lasting memories were had by students and audience members alike.
So here are my rankings...as viewed through the stream:
1. Evansville North 2. Jasper 3. Greenfield-Central 4. Northview 5. Greenwood 6. Concord 7. Bloomington North 8. F.J. Reitz 9. North Side 10. Munster
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 28, 2023 11:03:47 GMT -6
Class B State Finals Results:
1. Evansville North (YAAASSSS!!!!!!) 2. Greenwood 3. Northview 4. Jasper (woah....but going on second sure didn't do them favors I'm sure) 5. Concord 6. Bloomington North 7. Greenfield-Central (clearly my first shocker and the one I disagree with the most) 8. North Side 9. F.J Reitz 10. Munster
Well done to everyone again and most especially to our new Class B State Champion, Evansville North! State and BOA Regional Champion. Just a banner year for them!
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 11:35:43 GMT -6
I don't have time for nuanced takes in every band right now (maybe later), but: -I thought Concord could've climbed a tad higher, but I think they fell right around they were supposed to be performance-wise. -Agreed on Jasper. Going on second didn't really do them any favors because that was a super solid performance. -I'm really happy with the direction Northview has been going! It's just going to take the right group and kids, but I think they'll capture lightning in BOA and ISSMA soon. -I love the sappiness of Greenwood this year- Aylesworth has always been at his best when he does those abstract, emotional shows. -GFC should've not been 7th. Really disappointed in the result and judging in regards to that. -I was surprised at Reitz, but I will note they were very quiet on the stream. No volume change on my part, but I could've sworn the volume knob was turned a full 120 degrees.
And there was only one correct result all year long that the judges had, and they did so. Congrats to Ev. North!!! We've seen streaks of this in Flameingo and Zebra from last year, but this was the year the team finally nailed it and we're going to be seeing something special in the next few years. This is only the beginning!
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 12:15:50 GMT -6
Halfway through the show- Garrett wins favorite of the day. What an incredible group of musicians.
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Post by midwamericanarts on Oct 28, 2023 13:07:47 GMT -6
Man, Class C is going to be close between those top 3 groups. I don’t feel confident, but I’d go Northwood, Edgewood, then Western.
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 13:11:42 GMT -6
Man, Class C is going to be close between those top 3 groups. I don’t feel confident, but I’d go Northwood, Edgewood, then Western. Thought it would be an Edgewood horse-cart all season long, now I don't know. Western and Edgewood both had the demand and poise to meet that. However.... I think NorthWood threw their hats into the ring after today. That performance was stunning. On that caveat, I think NorthWood ran out of steam towards the end and got a tad sloppy. So... I don't know.
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Post by midwamericanarts on Oct 28, 2023 13:16:12 GMT -6
Man, Class C is going to be close between those top 3 groups. I don’t feel confident, but I’d go Northwood, Edgewood, then Western. Thought it would be an Edgewood horse-cart all season long, now I don't know. Western and Edgewood both had the demand and poise to meet that. However.... I think NorthWood threw their hats into the ring after today. That performance was stunning. On that caveat, I think NorthWood ran out of steam towards the end and got a tad sloppy. So... I don't know. Yeah, I agree on the end of Northwood, but I felt the same about the second movement of Edgewood. Overall, I think Edgewood had some of the cleanest moments, but also the most unrefined moments. I’m giving my edge to show design, which I felt like Northwood had the best overall package. They filled that stadium well. Now that being said… I don’t feel confident at all. And you can’t write off Western either.
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Post by tigertail on Oct 28, 2023 13:50:20 GMT -6
Western Edgewood NorthWood
In that order. Favorite show though goes to Garrett.
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Post by Marching Observer on Oct 28, 2023 13:59:02 GMT -6
Whelp.... I feel like I always let ya down and come across as a liar when I saw I'll be participating more. But the reason I didn't this time is because I was writing up my thoughts on Class B! While watching the Class C shows. While chatting with the other Nerdz I chat and blog with. But I won't leave you hanging and still give you my Class C rankings. Those thoughts will come shortly after I post my Class B thoughts which, like I said, are nearly finished. But alright, my Class rankings from the stream!
1. Edgewood 2. NorthWood 3. Northwestern 4. Western 5. Fairfield 6. Concordia Lutheran 7. Garrett 8. Angola 9. Beech Grove 10. Twin Lakes
Congrats to all the finalists bands again and good luck during awards!
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Post by thewho on Oct 28, 2023 14:01:21 GMT -6
Here's what I got for C:
Edgewood Western NorthWood (but I would like to see them win) Fairfield Northwestern Garrett Beech Grove Angola Concordia Lutheran Twin Lakes
I'm really impressed with all the shows today. There's so much maturity in these show designs that these bands have been shining in. I think the days of bands being 100+ may be long gone, but I'm really encouraged by the leaps and bounds some of these programs have really improved. There's so much talent in Indiana waiting in the wings and these programs have been embracing the new generation. There's a lot to look forward in the small band category in the next few years in Indiana!
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