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Post by yayband914 on Mar 5, 2024 9:25:29 GMT -6
The semis bubble is once again MASSIVE this year. Going to be a lot of broken hearts on Friday night.
When is the last time we’ve seen AA this competitive? Have we ever?
Also, I think this is BY FAR the most AAA bands that have ever attended Grand Nationals since they adopted AAAA — there have been many years where not even ten attend — and I’m loving the more even representation of all classes.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 5, 2024 9:42:24 GMT -6
Cass H.S., GA has a possible contest listed on 11/16. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Georgia's marching season goes through mid-November. Regardless, might be one to keep an eye on. So...., I just checked Cass's calendar again today. This contest is now being listed as "competition" and now spans the full 3 days of Grand Nationals from the 14th-16th. Not officially confirmed, but it is looking extremely likely we're going to be seeing Cass at Grand Nationals this Fall. Eh… I’m calling this confirmed.
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Post by floridaman on Mar 5, 2024 9:52:14 GMT -6
I guess I can point this one out too. Oakleaf H.S., FL has the 16th of November highlighted for a comp as well. A couple other FL bands have the 9th listed as states, so you guys can take that as you will.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 5, 2024 9:54:02 GMT -6
I guess I can point this one out too. Oakleaf H.S., FL has the 16th of November highlighted for a comp as well. A couple other FL bands have the 9th listed as states, so you guys can take that as you will. That does seem like a very left-field choice and my gut says that date isn’t for GN, but then again, there have been many left-field and unexpected bands that came up from Florida!
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Post by clarinetistkai05 on Mar 5, 2024 21:23:40 GMT -6
A pair of Texas rumors I saw on the TXBands forums. Again these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. - Pearland is planning on coming back again next year. A little bit skeptical on this one since they just went, but could be plausible considering UIL 6A should be the week before Grand Nationals. - Forney is planning on attending Grand Nationals soon. Maybe not next year, but within the next couple years. It would be great to see Forney attend after their strong 18th place finish at the SASR and 4th place at UIL 5A finals. Definitely a program on the rise! I can confirm the possibility of Forney attending Grand Nationals! It’s not going to be this upcoming one, but give them a few years! (I am a current student, but I am graduating this year so 2024 season I have no knowledge of). Our director did talk to us about the possibility, but I have a rough estimate as to when we are attending (I want this to be a surprise so I am not sharing).
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Post by dbalash on Mar 6, 2024 10:41:06 GMT -6
Confirmed:
O'Fallon Township, IL
Source: Charms
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 6, 2024 10:59:46 GMT -6
Confirmed: O'Fallon Township, IL Source: Charms Already confirmed.
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Post by dbalash on Mar 6, 2024 11:28:55 GMT -6
Confirmed: O'Fallon Township, IL Source: Charms Already confirmed. Well, that's what I get for not paying attention!
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Post by statechamp1239 on Mar 6, 2024 14:42:28 GMT -6
Confirmed: O'Fallon Township, IL Source: Charms Already confirmed. This is actually O'Fallon Township II the JV team
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Post by neop on Mar 6, 2024 15:10:47 GMT -6
This is actually O'Fallon Township II the JV team Lassiter is calling, they want their idea back
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Post by dbalash on Mar 6, 2024 18:26:06 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Noblesville, IN
Source: Marching Calendar PDF (BOA Grand Nationals TBA)
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 7, 2024 8:46:13 GMT -6
Confirmed (?): Vista Ridge H.S., TX (Calendar - BOA Grand Nationals) I know there was some discourse a few weeks ago about them attending, but it's on their calendar. It might be that yayband914's source was correct, or it might be a 2018 situation where Grand Nationals was listed on their calendar early on, but they didn't attend.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 8:49:20 GMT -6
Confirmed (?): Vista Ridge H.S., TX (Calendar - BOA Grand Nationals) I know there was some discourse a few weeks ago about them attending, but it's on their calendar. It might be that yayband914 's source was correct, or it might be a 2018 situation where Grand Nationals was listed on their calendar early on, but they didn't attend. I wouldn’t lie to y’all! Just another broken heart on Friday night if they do end up going!
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 9:13:31 GMT -6
Potential/Rumored:Anderson County H.S., KY Beechwood H.S., KY Cleveland H.S., NC Franklin H.S., TN Hardin Valley Academy, TN Kiski Area H.S., PA Lincoln-Way H.S., IL Madison Central H.S., KY Murray H.S., KY Mustang H.S., OK Nixa H.S., MO Panther Creek H.S., NC Talawanda H.S., OH Tarpon Springs H.S., FL Wando H.S., SC The confirmed attendance list is already so stacked, only three (maybe four) of these incredible bands would be guaranteed more than one performance on score alone.
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Post by cybrunette on Mar 7, 2024 10:27:12 GMT -6
Realizing March just started & there are less than 30 groups to find to complete the list lol I don't think the list even broke 50 at this time last year
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Post by lostinthebands on Mar 7, 2024 11:08:25 GMT -6
Realizing March just started & there are less than 30 groups to find to complete the list lol I don't think the list even broke 50 at this time last year Enrollment has been through the roof… somehow it might not be far fetched to start making predictions 🤭
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Post by thewho on Mar 7, 2024 11:42:46 GMT -6
I don't even think we've ever seen at least 100 bands this early on before. This is a pretty unusual amount of bands this year.
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Post by crowncrawler on Mar 7, 2024 11:49:16 GMT -6
This is just a hell of a roster.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 11:50:58 GMT -6
Realizing March just started & there are less than 30 groups to find to complete the list lol I don't think the list even broke 50 at this time last year Keep in mind the list started with over 50. Many of those bands weren’t (and still aren’t) technically confirmed, but are bands that have gone every year for many years without fail, making them pretty safe bets! Who knows, maybe we’ll uncover all 110 before the attendance lists are released!
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Post by ohioguy2 on Mar 7, 2024 12:22:31 GMT -6
I don't even think we've ever seen at least 100 bands this early on before. This is a pretty unusual amount of bands this year. Maybe I'm just a softie at heart, but I wish there was a way for the amount of bands that advance to be adjusted by the amount of bands that attend. If there are 20 more bands attending, it seems like a few more should make the semifinals round. I know it's not really practical or you'd have bands performing for an empty stadium at 5:00am, but I'd love for there to be a way for more A and AA groups especially to perform twice.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 12:42:12 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this.
Not sure why they put it on their calendar, but Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year.
That is my final answer, Regis.
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Post by principalagent on Mar 7, 2024 12:44:59 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this. Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year. That is my final answer, Regis. 😂
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Post by ilikeguard on Mar 7, 2024 12:55:22 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this. Not sure why they put it on their calendar, but Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year. That is my final answer, Regis. I’m pretty sure they usually put it on there regardless. It wouldn’t surprise me if there are several instances of bands marking GN weekend on their calendars for a number of reasons besides attending.
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Post by ilikeguard on Mar 7, 2024 12:58:26 GMT -6
I don't even think we've ever seen at least 100 bands this early on before. This is a pretty unusual amount of bands this year. Maybe I'm just a softie at heart, but I wish there was a way for the amount of bands that advance to be adjusted by the amount of bands that attend. If there are 20 more bands attending, it seems like a few more should make the semifinals round. I know it's not really practical or you'd have bands performing for an empty stadium at 5:00am, but I'd love for there to be a way for more A and AA groups especially to perform twice. Like WGI! (I would be there at 5 AM 😁)
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 7, 2024 13:02:36 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this. Not sure why they put it on their calendar, but Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year. That is my final answer, Regis. Though to be quite honest, when I saw Grand Nationals on their calendar this morning, I had a feeling it might have just been a placeholder like it was back in 2018, hence why I put the (?) on confirmed.
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Post by Allohak on Mar 7, 2024 13:17:58 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this. Not sure why they put it on their calendar, but Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year. That is my final answer, Regis. I’m pretty sure they usually put it on there regardless. It wouldn’t surprise me if there are several instances of bands marking GN weekend on their calendars for a number of reasons besides attending. This Many groups of varied competitive level have their students gather to watch the streams
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Post by hewhowaits on Mar 7, 2024 14:01:37 GMT -6
Confirmed (?): Vista Ridge H.S., TX (Calendar - BOA Grand Nationals) I know there was some discourse a few weeks ago about them attending, but it's on their calendar. It might be that yayband914 's source was correct, or it might be a 2018 situation where Grand Nationals was listed on their calendar early on, but they didn't attend. I wouldn’t lie to y’all! Just another broken heart on Friday night if they do end up going! Plus another one late Saturday afternoon.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2024 14:21:09 GMT -6
From a staple staff member at Morton:
"We are almost certainly not going to be there."
Moving out of Confirmed and into Potential/Rumored.
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Post by aiden on Mar 7, 2024 19:41:41 GMT -6
Realizing March just started & there are less than 30 groups to find to complete the list lol I don't think the list even broke 50 at this time last year Enrollment has been through the roof… somehow it might not be far fetched to start making predictions 🤭 time to start making my list of possible top 20 bands I guess lol
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Post by es203 on Mar 8, 2024 14:00:42 GMT -6
Alright. Final word on this. Not sure why they put it on their calendar, but Vista Ridge is NOT attending Grand Nationals this year. That is my final answer, Regis. Though to be quite honest, when I saw Grand Nationals on their calendar this morning, I had a feeling it might have just been a placeholder like it was back in 2018, hence why I put the (?) on confirmed. High school me would've had his mind blown by Vista Ridge 2018 in GN finals
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