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Post by marimba11 on Feb 7, 2024 0:09:45 GMT -6
I’d say all the Texas bands are almost locks except for Friendswood, but everything has to be working for those groups. I don’t think Brownsburg and Fishers are giving up their slots without a fight. The bubble is strong already
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Post by idleclasher on Feb 7, 2024 10:45:36 GMT -6
I’d say all the Texas bands are almost locks except for Friendswood, but everything has to be working for those groups. I don’t think Brownsburg and Fishers are giving up their slots without a fight. The bubble is strong already This is definitely shaping up to be a very exciting year to watch!
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Post by crowncrawler on Feb 7, 2024 11:02:40 GMT -6
Confirmed: O'fallon Township H.S., IL - (BOA Grand National) Source: Band meeting/Director Love to see it
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 7, 2024 11:10:11 GMT -6
I’d say all the Texas bands are almost locks except for Friendswood, but everything has to be working for those groups. I don’t think Brownsburg and Fishers are giving up their slots without a fight. The bubble is strong already A great topic for your 3000th post.
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Post by marimba11 on Feb 7, 2024 12:39:12 GMT -6
I’d say all the Texas bands are almost locks except for Friendswood, but everything has to be working for those groups. I don’t think Brownsburg and Fishers are giving up their slots without a fight. The bubble is strong already A great topic for your 3000th post. It very much is!! Almost 5 years in here! I think I need a new profile pic haha
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Post by bandnerd2647 on Feb 10, 2024 9:04:57 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Desoto Central High School, (MS)
Source: DCHS Band Calendar
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Post by LeanderMomma on Feb 10, 2024 15:19:32 GMT -6
A great topic for your 3000th post. It very much is!! Almost 5 years in here! I think I need a new profile pic haha Hey I bet we have a pic together, surely!
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Post by marimba11 on Feb 12, 2024 14:33:00 GMT -6
It very much is!! Almost 5 years in here! I think I need a new profile pic haha Hey I bet we have a pic together, surely! Surely there must be!! If not, we'll get one this fall!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Feb 12, 2024 19:08:47 GMT -6
Hey I bet we have a pic together, surely! Surely there must be!! If not, we'll get one this fall! Deal!
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Post by neop on Feb 13, 2024 19:46:11 GMT -6
Maybe a dumb question. If this event is "Space Limited" with an enrollment capacity of 110 according to BOA, and the status guide say "Space Limited" means 5 or fewer remaining spots, are there really 105-109 bands currently enrolled for Grand Nationals?
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Post by banerd on Feb 13, 2024 20:35:52 GMT -6
Band meeting tonight.. Stated this is on the schedule for BA.
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Post by neop on Feb 13, 2024 21:17:16 GMT -6
Band meeting tonight.. Stated this is on the schedule for BA. Heyyyyyyy sick!
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Post by aiden on Feb 13, 2024 21:26:08 GMT -6
Band meeting tonight.. Stated this is on the schedule for BA. Heyyyyyyy sick! Already can't wait to see what BA has in store for us this year with a new show designer
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Post by marimba11 on Feb 13, 2024 22:32:44 GMT -6
Heck yes… can’t wait to see BA (in any form!)
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 5:37:23 GMT -6
Heck yes… can’t wait to see BA (in any form!) I'll bet you dollars to donuts we see BA in quite a few forms.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 5:43:05 GMT -6
Maybe a dumb question. If this event is "Space Limited" with an enrollment capacity of 110 according to BOA, and the status guide say "Space Limited" means 5 or fewer remaining spots, are there really 105-109 bands currently enrolled for Grand Nationals? I suspect with the website listing "Space available" as 10+ and "Space limited" as 5 or less, GN may fall into that 6-9 spaces range that is undefined. But yes, it is not unlikely that over 100 bands have registered but also not unlikely that a number of those bands who initially register will not actually attend.
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Post by ohioguy2 on Feb 14, 2024 6:11:02 GMT -6
Maybe a dumb question. If this event is "Space Limited" with an enrollment capacity of 110 according to BOA, and the status guide say "Space Limited" means 5 or fewer remaining spots, are there really 105-109 bands currently enrolled for Grand Nationals? I suspect with the website listing "Space available" as 10+ and "Space limited" as 5 or less, GN may fall into that 6-9 spaces range that is undefined. But yes, it is not unlikely that over 100 bands have registered but also not unlikely that a number of those bands who initially register will not actually attend. Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 7:15:30 GMT -6
I suspect with the website listing "Space available" as 10+ and "Space limited" as 5 or less, GN may fall into that 6-9 spaces range that is undefined. But yes, it is not unlikely that over 100 bands have registered but also not unlikely that a number of those bands who initially register will not actually attend. Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. Cam Stasa was really working it last year to increase early enrollment for GN24. At both the Indy SR and GN last season, I saw lots of directors taking the "hey, come check out how this works and bring your group some time in the next couple years" tours.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Feb 14, 2024 9:20:33 GMT -6
Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. Cam Stasa was really working it last year to increase early enrollment for GN24. At both the Indy SR and GN last season, I saw lots of directors taking the "hey, come check out how this works and bring your group some time in the next couple years" tours. I also talked to a couple of directors who were first timers to Indy Super who were now considering coming to Grand Nats this year based on their 2023 Indy Super experience....
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Post by marimba11 on Feb 14, 2024 10:18:12 GMT -6
Heck yes… can’t wait to see BA (in any form!) I'll bet you dollars to donuts we see BA in quite a few forms. Bhahaha
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Post by paddy on Feb 14, 2024 14:12:43 GMT -6
I suspect with the website listing "Space available" as 10+ and "Space limited" as 5 or less, GN may fall into that 6-9 spaces range that is undefined. But yes, it is not unlikely that over 100 bands have registered but also not unlikely that a number of those bands who initially register will not actually attend. Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. It should really say "random" draw.
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Post by paddy on Feb 14, 2024 14:13:33 GMT -6
Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. Cam Stasa was really working it last year to increase early enrollment for GN24. At both the Indy SR and GN last season, I saw lots of directors taking the "hey, come check out how this works and bring your group some time in the next couple years" tours. After screwing over some midsize groups for years they have to do something to backfill when those groups stop attending as regularly.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 15:14:17 GMT -6
Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. It should really say "random" draw. It IS random - within certain pre-defined parameters based on geography. More of an organized chaos/string theory sort of randomness than anything the average band fan on the street would describe as random. Said another way - paddy is correct - "random" draw.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 15:18:26 GMT -6
Cam Stasa was really working it last year to increase early enrollment for GN24. At both the Indy SR and GN last season, I saw lots of directors taking the "hey, come check out how this works and bring your group some time in the next couple years" tours. After screwing over some midsize groups for years they have to do something to backfill when those groups stop attending as regularly. They also lost a number of Class A bands who had attended for 20+ consecutive years coming out of the pandemic. Those groups helped push the number of bands from Ohio even higher than they are, so many here might say that situation may not be a bad thing- (I recuse myself from that discussion because depending on the day, I believe I could successfully argue either side of the debate).
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Post by paddy on Feb 14, 2024 15:35:15 GMT -6
If you pair my last 2 posts in this thread they help explain a ton of the issues some folks find with GN performance schedules.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 14, 2024 15:47:19 GMT -6
If you pair my last 2 posts in this thread they help explain a ton of the issues some folks find with GN performance schedules. Sadly, I can only like this post once.
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Post by lostinthebands on Feb 14, 2024 17:38:39 GMT -6
I suspect with the website listing "Space available" as 10+ and "Space limited" as 5 or less, GN may fall into that 6-9 spaces range that is undefined. But yes, it is not unlikely that over 100 bands have registered but also not unlikely that a number of those bands who initially register will not actually attend. Word on the street from a BOA staffer is that 99 bands had enrolled in time for the random draw at the end of January. WOW!! Huge enrollment. Will it stick until November, probably not, but it would be nice to see more bands attend that don’t always get the chance to perform in Lucas Oil. I mean…. Who doesn’t want to perform in Lucas Oil? 😏
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Post by lostinthebands on Feb 14, 2024 17:40:08 GMT -6
Band meeting tonight.. Stated this is on the schedule for BA. SWEEET!!! I know there will be people concerned about how they will do after a rough 2023 season, but I’m confident BA will pull another BA, even with a new design team. Can’t wait to see them back in Finals!
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Post by lostinthebands on Feb 15, 2024 16:12:49 GMT -6
Some exciting news out of Oklahoma!
Confirmed: Deer Creek, OK Source: Parent/Staff Confirmation
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Post by ohioguy2 on Feb 15, 2024 16:18:38 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Lebanon H.S., OH
Source: Marching Band Google Drive on Band Website
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