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Post by rickyrosay on Oct 2, 2024 14:25:39 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? Go to Kilroy's for lunch/dinner, and get the stuffed breadsticks. Also, Circle Centre Mall sucks. The Garage is a food hall that is a little further of a walk than kilroys and it's better food with less sticky floors! But a tradition of mine has been the slippery noodle on Friday. Pretty good food and specials for lunch there too. |
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 2, 2024 14:30:23 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? Downtown Indy is under construction. No noisemakers, vuvuzuelas or missile-like objects are allowed in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Starbucks at 14th and Capitol opens at 4:30am, if you need good coffee before the first band. Lucas Oil is entirely cashless - there are machines in the west side concession area to turn cash into a card that will work at the stands In what universe does Starbucks being open have anything to do with getting good coffee? |
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 2, 2024 14:30:59 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? find a seat by 6:55a and get comfortable. Enjoy and cheer for every band. Three days in a row. |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Oct 2, 2024 14:40:30 GMT -6
Downtown Indy is under construction. No noisemakers, vuvuzuelas or missile-like objects are allowed in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Starbucks at 14th and Capitol opens at 4:30am, if you need good coffee before the first band. Lucas Oil is entirely cashless - there are machines in the west side concession area to turn cash into a card that will work at the stands In what universe does Starbucks being open have anything to do with getting good coffee? As opposed to the coffee in the lobby of the downtown Tru hotel or the catered swill at Lucas Oil, it is a step up. You try finding better in downtown Indy before 5 am......I am tempted to pack my Nespresso this year.... |
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Post by MadScientist on Oct 2, 2024 17:19:41 GMT -6
They closed down and dug up my favorite secret parking spot, so I don't recommend parking there.
Worlds of Wonder garage is my current go-to place, but there are other places to park.
Don't park under the mall.
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Post by fallenconq on Oct 2, 2024 17:31:56 GMT -6
Really feeling for the Dobyns-Bennett kids who are all still out of school due to flooding from Helene. Hopefully everyone is safe and they'll be able to get back to rehearsing soon! They've been rehearsing. Their school is closed. They still march forth regardless of the weather. They are in tip-top shape! |
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Post by ohbandfan on Oct 2, 2024 17:34:32 GMT -6
Really feeling for the Dobyns-Bennett kids who are all still out of school due to flooding from Helene. Hopefully everyone is safe and they'll be able to get back to rehearsing soon! They've been rehearsing. Their school is closed. They still march forth regardless of the weather. They are in tip-top shape! This is good to hear! Glad they’re pushing forward |
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Post by neop on Oct 2, 2024 18:02:06 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? Only other BOA event I've attended was the 2018 Canton regional. Hotel booked, tickets punched, vacation days spent 🎉 see y’all in Indy |
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Oct 2, 2024 22:38:53 GMT -6
Only other BOA event I've attended was the 2018 Canton regional. Were you at Prelims, Finals, or both at Canton 2018? I went to that show's Prelims and then to the OMEA competition at Copley that evening. It was an unpleasantly cold day! |
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Post by neop on Oct 2, 2024 23:30:12 GMT -6
Only other BOA event I've attended was the 2018 Canton regional. Were you at Prelims, Finals, or both at Canton 2018? I went to that show's Prelims and then to the OMEA competition at Copley that evening. It was an unpleasantly cold day! Both. I spent that entire day under a blanket. |
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Post by es203 on Oct 3, 2024 8:11:07 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? Only other BOA event I've attended was the 2018 Canton regional. Hotel booked, tickets punched, vacation days spent 🎉 see y’all in Indy Take me with you |
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Post by rickyrosay on Oct 3, 2024 9:59:38 GMT -6
Though there seem to be some.. we'll say "questionable" panel balancing? I will say. The Powers that be really cooked with some of these blocks. From like 5:45PM on Thursday to 1:45PM on Friday, just some non stop fire! And really you can make an argument it starts from like noon on Thursday. Worth the flobox5marching ticket for sure.
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Post by Allohak on Oct 3, 2024 10:30:05 GMT -6
Though there seem to be some.. we'll say "questionable" panel balancing? I will say. The Powers that be really cooked with some of these blocks. From like 7:00AM on Thursday to 9:00PM on Friday, just some non stop fire! Worth the flobox5marching ticket for sure. FYP |
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 3, 2024 10:33:53 GMT -6
Though there seem to be some.. we'll say "questionable" panel balancing? I will say. The Powers that be really cooked with some of these blocks. From like 7:00AM on Thursday to 9:00PM on Friday, just some non stop fire! Worth the price of admission for sure. FYP FYF |
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Post by Woodwinds on Oct 6, 2024 16:36:17 GMT -6
Does Evansville North not participate in GN?
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Post by crowncrawler on Oct 6, 2024 18:29:23 GMT -6
Does Evansville North not participate in GN? Not yet. It's about time they do. |
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Post by drumdawg on Oct 6, 2024 18:57:55 GMT -6
I think I'm going to be making the trek to Indy this year. Anything a first-time attendee should know? Only other BOA event I've attended was the 2018 Canton regional. Hotel booked, tickets punched, vacation days spent 🎉 see y’all in Indy Don’t take missile-like objects to Lucas Oil. |
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Post by gavintheeuph on Oct 6, 2024 20:05:19 GMT -6
I'm ready to see how many predictions will change this week, especially BOA Prosper
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Post by brian4349 on Oct 6, 2024 20:55:10 GMT -6
Alright let’s have fun. Finalists predictions.
In no particular order:
Avon**
Mason**
Tarpon**
Broken Arrow**
Cedar Park**
Carmel**
Dobyns Bennett**
Leander
Brownsburg
Castle
O’Fallon
Bridgeland**
**= Finalist lock (in my opinion)
Ultimately, this seems to be one of the most competitive grand nationals in recent years. Other bands I could see potentially squeezing in are Prosper, Jenks, and Fishers. American Fork could make it but it’s such a tight year. I would love to see Mustang make it but perhaps in a less stacked year.
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Post by gavintheeuph on Oct 6, 2024 21:01:41 GMT -6
Renewed some rankings
Panel 1 Top 11:
1st. Cedar Park
2nd. Avon
3rd. William Mason
4th. O'Fallon
5th. Prosper
6th. Jenks
7th. Union
8th. Rockford
9th. Bartlett
10th. Lincoln Way Community
11th. Goshen
Panel 2 Top 11:
1st. Carmel
2nd. Broken Arrow
3rd. Tarpon
4th. Dobyns Bennett
5th. Leander
6th. Fishers
7th. Castle
8th. Bridgeland
9th. Brownsburg
10th. American Fork
11th. Jenison
Next 8 in no order:
Mustang
Homestead
Friendswood
Stoneman Douglas
Rosemount
Norwin
Argyle
Centerville
Class A Reps:
Panel 1:
Bourbon County
Marion Catholic
Panel 2:
Alter
Murray
AA Panel 1 Rep:
Catawba Ridge
This was a joke btw so
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Post by that1clarinet on Oct 7, 2024 10:55:22 GMT -6
They've been rehearsing. Their school is closed. They still march forth regardless of the weather. They are in tip-top shape! This is good to hear! Glad they’re pushing forward Its such a shame that Florida is getting hit again, but in my head, I imagine Florida bands practicing in knee deep water lol |
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 7, 2024 11:11:43 GMT -6
As long as the eye of the storm stays south of Tampa bay I think Tarpon will be okay. There is also an extra week in Nov this year which will help Tarpon in the nice Florida weather vs the midwest which could freeze over
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 9, 2024 22:54:58 GMT -6
I think American Fork is def cleaning up nicely to possible clench a finals spot, but boy that singer in the ballad… l do not think is doing them any favors.
I really don’t mean to sneer at one particular performer I’m sure she is working her tail off - but every point will matter to make this finals appearance with such a large presence she has in the show.
It is just so hard also to blend and balance with large band which is why Avon was smart to mostly have her sing on her own in 2013, but that’s a different conversation.
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Post by Allohak on Oct 10, 2024 5:35:13 GMT -6
I think American Fork is def cleaning up nicely to possible clench a finals spot, but boy that singer in the ballad… l do not think is doing them any favors. I really don’t mean to sneer at one particular performer I’m sure she is working her tail off - but every point will matter to make this finals appearance with such a large presence she has in the show. It is just so hard also to blend and balance with large band which is why Avon was smart to mostly have her sing on her own in 2013, but that’s a different conversation. the first half of what she's doing in the ballad, and only the first line call-back in the closer. Done |
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 10, 2024 8:13:04 GMT -6
Yes, take her out of those and that would be much better
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Post by thewho on Oct 12, 2024 18:32:03 GMT -6
Hi Homestead
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Post by bandmom2 on Oct 12, 2024 20:55:43 GMT -6
They put up quite the show tonight. Next weekend will be interesting. |
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Post by cybrunette on Oct 13, 2024 0:00:59 GMT -6
Seeing Cheney right in the middle of that block especially after Tarpon... if they end up making semis, there'll be no doubts lol
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Post by mtnxdrew on Oct 13, 2024 6:33:13 GMT -6
Checked out the Indiana thread and didn’t see scores. Did they end up finishing ahead of Fishers (or within a point at least)? |
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Post by bandmom2 on Oct 13, 2024 6:36:24 GMT -6
Checked out the Indiana thread and didn’t see scores. Did they end up finishing ahead of Fishers (or within a point at least)? Less than a point between the two, and Homestead nearly 4 points ahead of Carroll. |
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