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Post by LeanderMomma on Sept 9, 2024 13:22:56 GMT -6
I love it when the discussion turns to food. 🤣😋
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 9, 2024 13:24:52 GMT -6
I love it when the discussion turns to food. 🤣😋 Speaking of snickerdoodles...
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Sept 9, 2024 14:41:11 GMT -6
I won't be at this event, but I do hope they're staffing up the concessions to meet the size of the audience this time. Last year, after waiting 15 minutes in line with little progress during the lunch break, I gave up and walked more than half a mile each way from the stadium to a hot dog place at the corner of Dorr and Douglas and returned to note that the person who had been in front of me in line at the stadium still hadn't gotten to the concessions. if you're in Toledo and eating a hotdog, but it isn't Packo's, you're doing it wrong Oh, I was definitely doing it wrong. But that's a two-and-a-half hour walk each way, so it was Netty's or nothing. Still, I imagine it's easier to get Tony Packo's to the Glass Bowl than to Korea.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 9, 2024 16:25:40 GMT -6
This is just making me hungry.
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Post by Allohak on Sept 9, 2024 16:55:21 GMT -6
This is just making me hungry. good thing we're all about to eat this weekend
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Post by dbalash on Sept 9, 2024 16:59:31 GMT -6
Plainfield Central has a very good shot at making finals this women’ weekend. They placed 3rd at Stagg behind Prospect and Lockport, beating Victor J Andrew (who got absolutely tanked in music individual), but still!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 9, 2024 16:59:54 GMT -6
This is just making me hungry. good thing we're all about to eat this weekend I won’t be there, but I’ll definitely be eating food on my couch while watching.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 9, 2024 17:08:00 GMT -6
Plainfield Central has a very good shot at making finals this women’ weekend. They placed 3rd at Stagg behind Prospect and Lockport, beating Victor J Andrew (who got absolutely tanked in music individual), but still! I feel like they do as well, hence why I have them in!
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 10, 2024 16:34:19 GMT -6
BOA Northwest Ohio Regional Analysis & Prediction
Where: Glass Bowl Stadium @ University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Previously in 2023: Jenison won their 2nd straight NW Ohio Regional over Centerville, Rockford, & Norwin.
Weather Forecast (subject to change): Mostly Cloudy, 83 F
States Represented (6): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Ohio
Returning 2023 Finalists (4): Jenison (1st), Rockford (3rd), Lake Orion (7th), Plymouth-Canton (8th)
Pre-Show Analysis:
FINALLY, after 10 months of waiting, the 2024 BOA season officially kicks off this Saturday in Toledo, Ohio! And what an interesting regional to kick this season off. Jenison will be looking to earn their 3rd straight regional title here, but just like last season they will face some stiff competition. Among the bands that will have the best shot of possibly taking the victory is Homestead. 2023 was a transitional season for the Spartan Alliance with a brand new director, but they made a strong first impression this past weekend at the Bluffton competition. An early season victory here could set Homestead up nicely for the remainder of the season. Another band that could potentially take the top spot here is fellow Fort Wayne-area based group Carroll. Carroll had a very strong 2023 season, and in my opinion, are a sleeper pick here. You also can't count out returning 2023 finalist Rockford, a group still looking for their first ever regional title.
Another group I have my eye on here is Goshen. Last season, Goshen finished runner-up at the Obetz Regional and they could very well be a nice surprise here. While I'm not quite sure they'll be able to challenge for the win, I definitely think they could be in medal contention. There are some other groups that should solidly be in finals come Saturday evening including returning 2023 finalists Lake Orion & Plymouth-Canton, as well as fellow Michigan group Reeths-Puffer. Another Michigan group that could make some noise here is L'Anse Creuse. This, I believe, is L'Anse Creuse's first BOA regional and while they are a bit of an unknown, they have had success recently in the Michigan circuit. I was quite impressed with their ensemble sound in videos I saw of their past shows online, and if they can bring that energy on Saturday, there's no doubt in my mind they'll be performing twice. Miamisburg is also a fun group to watch early season. Central Crossing is also a group that could find their way into finals.
Lastly, there are a couple of groups from the Central Plains making the trek to Ohio. Plainfield Central will look to back up a solid outing at the A.A. Stagg Jamboree with a potential finals appearance here. Davenport Central is making the trek from Eastern Iowa for what will be their lone BOA regional this season and is a group that can't be counted out of finals.
All in all, it looks like we have a very fun regional on our hands. An exciting regional to kick off the 2024 season.
Final Prediction:
1. Jenison H.S., MI 2. Homestead H.S., IN 3. Carroll H.S., IN 4. Rockford H.S., MI 5. Goshen H.S., IN 6. Lake Orion H.S., MI 7. Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI 8. Miamisburg H.S., OH 9. Plymouth-Canton E.P., MI 10. L'Anse Creuse H.S., MI 11. Davenport Central H.S., IA 12. Plainfield Central H.S., IL
Class A Champion: Archbishop Alter H.S., OH Class AA Champion: Jenison H.S., MI Class AAA Champion: Homestead H.S., IN Class AAAA Champion: Carroll H.S., IN
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Post by lostinthebands on Sept 11, 2024 9:57:07 GMT -6
Just a few days out!! Should be a fun regional to kick off the season.
1. Homestead 78 2. Jenison 77 3. Carroll 75 4. Goshen 75 5. Rockford 74 6. Lake Orion 72 7. Miamisburg 71 8. Reeths-Puffer 71 9. Plymouth-Canton E.P. 70 10. Davenport Central 70 11. Plainfield Central 69 12. Central Crossing 67
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Post by marimba11 on Sept 11, 2024 19:05:18 GMT -6
Rockford kind of low in people's predictions, any reason why?
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 11, 2024 19:39:05 GMT -6
Rockford kind of low in people's predictions, any reason why? I have them 3rd. Only a guess. I believe the top 3-4 will be very close
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Post by marchingartsfan on Sept 11, 2024 20:08:08 GMT -6
Rockford kind of low in people's predictions, any reason why? Rockford could very well win the regional. I had them 3rd, but I think the top 5 bands have a shot at a win here. Rockford outscores Jenison at in-state competitions often, so they are definitely capable of hanging with the best. The reason I put Homestead and Jenison over them is because I feel like Rockford’s visual program has been lacking some depth and variety for the last few years (compared to the best of the best), while Jenison and Homestead always have so many layers to their program. I don’t mean that as a slight, Rockford is incredible and I hope they have a great performance. I just had to rank them
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Post by coleeich on Sept 12, 2024 10:16:36 GMT -6
Yay BOA season!
1. Jenison H.S., MI 2. Homestead H.S., IN 3. Rockford H.S., MI 4. Carroll H.S., IN 5. Goshen H.S., IN 6. Lake Orion H.S., MI 7. Miamisburg H.S., OH 8. Plymouth-Canton E.P., MI 9. Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI 10. Plainfield Central H.S., IL 11. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH 12. L'Anse Creuse H.S., MI
Music: Jenison H.S., MI Visual: Homestead H.S., IN General Effect: Jenison H.S., MI
A: Archbishop Alter H.S., OH AA: Jenison H.S., MI AAA: Homestead H.S., IN AAAA: Carroll H.S., IN
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Post by Allohak on Sept 12, 2024 10:49:17 GMT -6
Let's have some fun.
1. Goshen 2. Homestead 3. Jenison 4. Carroll 5. Rockford 6. Miamisburg 7. Lake Orion 8. Plymouth-Canton 9. Reeths-Puffer 10. Archbishop Alter 11. Davenport Central 12. L'Anse Creuse
M- Jenison V- Homestead GE - Goshen
A: Archbishop Alter AA: Jenison AAA: Homestead (yes) AAAA: Carroll
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 12, 2024 11:55:08 GMT -6
Let's have some fun. 1. Goshen 2. Homestead 3. Jenison 4. Carroll 5. Rockford 6. Miamisburg 7. Lake Orion 8. Plymouth-Canton 9. Reeths-Puffer 10. Archbishop Alter 11. Davenport Central 12. L'Anse Creuse M- Jenison V- Homestead GE - Goshen A: Archbishop Alter AA: Jenison AAA: Homestead (yes) AAAA: Carroll A tiny bit of spice. I like it.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 13, 2024 6:54:10 GMT -6
In less than 24 hours, the first band trucks and buses are expected to arrive at the lots for this event.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Sept 13, 2024 7:14:48 GMT -6
Schedule as of 8/1: 10:45 Copley H.S., OH 11:00 Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, MI 11:15 Hudsonville H.S., MI 11:30 Lake Orion H.S., MI 11:45 Break 12:30 Miamisburg H.S., OH 12:45 Davenport Central H.S., IA 1:00 Goshen H.S., IN 1:15 Grant H.S., MI 1:30 Central Crossing H.S., OH 1:45 Rockford H.S., MI 2:00 Carroll H.S., IN 2:15 Break 2:30 Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI 2:45 Archbishop Alter H.S., OH 3:00 Webster H.S., NY 3:15 Plainfield Central H.S., IL 3:30 Homestead H.S., IN 3:45 L’Anse Creuse H.S., MI 4:00 Jenison H.S., MI 4:15 University of Toledo Rocket Marching Band any changes to the schedule for tomorrow?
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Post by Allohak on Sept 13, 2024 7:38:39 GMT -6
Schedule as of 8/1: 10:45 Copley H.S., OH 11:00 Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, MI 11:15 Hudsonville H.S., MI 11:30 Lake Orion H.S., MI 11:45 Break 12:30 Miamisburg H.S., OH 12:45 Davenport Central H.S., IA 1:00 Goshen H.S., IN 1:15 Grant H.S., MI 1:30 Central Crossing H.S., OH 1:45 Rockford H.S., MI 2:00 Carroll H.S., IN 2:15 Break 2:30 Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI 2:45 Archbishop Alter H.S., OH 3:00 Webster H.S., NY 3:15 Plainfield Central H.S., IL 3:30 Homestead H.S., IN 3:45 L’Anse Creuse H.S., MI 4:00 Jenison H.S., MI 4:15 University of Toledo Rocket Marching Band any changes to the schedule for tomorrow? no change
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Post by LeanderMomma on Sept 13, 2024 7:47:46 GMT -6
any changes to the schedule for tomorrow? no change awesome. A copy of it is now on both the HornRank Instagram page and on Facebook. Me and bigtrombone will surely keep the people updated with prelim awards and finals results! (And yayband914 of course)!
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Post by boahistorybuff on Sept 13, 2024 8:05:39 GMT -6
Good luck to all bands on the first BOA regional of 2024. Having been around awhile, I can say that often the really early regionals can have some surprises.
I am of course rooting for Michigan, but I know Indiana has some heavy hitters.
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 13, 2024 8:06:42 GMT -6
Official "Fly To Paradise" count for this regional: 0
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 13, 2024 8:24:57 GMT -6
awesome. A copy of it is now on both the HornRank Instagram page and on Facebook. Me and bigtrombone will surely keep the people updated with prelim awards and finals results! (And yayband914 of course)! A rare weekend when I won’t be watching or active on the forums much tomorrow — y’all enjoy!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 13, 2024 8:27:12 GMT -6
24 hours until the beginning of the BOA season!
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Post by statechamp1239 on Sept 13, 2024 14:03:49 GMT -6
My Prelims Results: 1. Jenison H.S., MI - "Notre: Dame de Paris" (2) 2. Goshen H.S., IN - "The Red Umbrella" (4) 3. Homestead H.S., IN - "Sea of Blue" (1) 4. Rockford H.S., MI - "Transparency" (3) 5. Carroll H.S., IN - "Chasing Light" (6) 6. Lake Orion H.S., MI - "Fade to White" (5) 7. Plymouth Canton-Educational Park, MI - "The Line" (9) 8. Miamisburg H.S., OH - "Night Moves" (8) 9. Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI - "SEEN(UN)SEEN" (7) 10. Plainfield Central H.S., IL - "Pathways" (11) 11. L'Anse Creuse H.S., MI - "Wonderland" (10) 12. Central Crossing H.S., OH - "Scars of Gold" (14) --------------------------------------------- 13. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH - "Guitar in Blue" (13) 14. Davenport Central H.S., IA - "Neon City: Cityscape Grove" (12) 15. Copley H.S., OH - "The Space Between" (17) 16. Webster H.S., NY - "Death of A Star" (14) 17. Hudsonville H.S., MI - "Movie Night: Monsterverse" (16) 18. Grant H.S., MI * () = Where I could see them as well.
Class A: 1. Archbishop Alter, OH Music - Archbishop Alter, OH Visual - Archbishop Alter, OH General Effect - Archbishop Alter, OH
Class AA: 1. Jenison, MI Music - Jenison, MI Visual - Jenison, MI General Effect - Jenison, MI
Class AAA: 1. Goshen, IN Music - Goshen, IN Visual - Homestead, IN General Effect - Goshen, IN
Class AAAA: 1. Carroll, IN Music - Carroll, IN Visual - Plymouth Canton-Educational Park, MI General Effect - Carroll, IN
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Post by 4score on Sept 13, 2024 14:50:29 GMT -6
Throwing in on this one! It's early and I've only seen video or 4 of the groups haha
1. Jenison 2. Homestead 3. Goshen 4. Rockford 5. PCEP 7. Miamisburg 8. Reeths-Puffer 9. Lake Orion 10. Archbishop Alter 11. Plainfield Central 12. Central Crossing
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Post by thewho on Sept 13, 2024 14:58:36 GMT -6
It's late, but obviously very excited to check in with you all after tomorrow!
I'm quite curious how much the judges will feel Homestead and Jenison. Homestead has a show that I think places them above their peers and squarely below the GN finalist contingent of Fishers/Brownsburg/Castle. That being said, I instinctively hesitate lumping Homestead in that pool as I don't feel the show doesn't have the package to make a clear statement for GN Finals this year. I wonder how much the judges will push up Homestead up the ranks- if Homestead can easily clear Goshen/Carroll/Rockford while simultaneously sniffing 80, I think that'll be enough to seriously consider their candidacy.
Same thing goes with Jenison. Jenison has been edging right around the teens the last few years. Serious consideration for Finals is going for the relative same amount of clearance.
You all might scoff at Allohak having Goshen winning, but I've actually gone back and forth thinking Goshen was going to be on Homestead's level thus far. After some heavy thought, I just couldn't visualize Goshen anywhere as far as Homestead could go. I am, however, significantly higher than most on their show based on my last viewing of them two weeks ago. I'm curious to see if my instincts match the judges', because I realistically would place Carroll and Rockford not too far behind by a point or so. Carroll has a terrific show, but not really able to match the 2023 magic so far (which, to be fair, it's an GN-off-season and Carroll is experimenting trying to how to work their style of show for them). Last year, you wouldn't catch me putting Rockford in as a definite semis pick. This year, I think the package is better enough to put a decent fight against Carroll and Goshen.
Lake Orion would be one to watch as they continue to try to take steps forward in the competitive field. If Lake Orion can hang off the top 5 by less than 1.5 points or so, I would imagine they'd have a great season in store. Miamisburg also could make a splash here if they really commit. PCEP is also in the thick of it all here- if PCEP can also assert themselves throughly, that'll be a good sign of things to come.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 13, 2024 15:03:09 GMT -6
Throwing in on this one! It's early and I've only seen video or 4 of the groups haha 1. Jenison 2. Homestead 3. Goshen 4. Rockford 5. PCEP 7. Miamisburg 8. Reeths-Puffer 9. Lake Orion 10. Archbishop Alter 11. Plainfield Central 12. Central Crossing Just curious, who have you seen?
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Post by mtnxdrew on Sept 13, 2024 15:07:06 GMT -6
It's late, but obviously very excited to check in with you all after tomorrow! I'm quite curious how much the judges will feel Homestead and Jenison. Homestead has a show that I think places them above their peers and squarely below the GN finalist contingent of Fishers/Brownsburg/Castle. That being said, I instinctively hesitate lumping Homestead in that pool as I don't feel the show doesn't have the package to make a clear statement for GN Finals this year. I wonder how much the judges will push up Homestead up the ranks- if Homestead can easily clear Goshen/Carroll/Rockford while simultaneously sniffing 80, I think that'll be enough to seriously consider their candidacy. Same thing goes with Jenison. Jenison has been edging right around the teens the last few years. Serious consideration for Finals is going the relative same amount of clearance. You all might scoff at Allohak having Goshen winning, but I've actually gone back and forth thinking Goshen was going to be on Homestead's level thus far, but after some heavy thought, I just couldn't visualize Goshen anywhere as far as Homestead could go. I am, however, significantly higher on their show based on my last viewing of them two weeks ago. I'm curious to see if my instincts match the judges', because I realistically would place Carroll and Rockford not too far behind by a point or so. Carroll has a terrific show, but not really being able to match the 2023 magic so far (which, to be fair, it's an GN-off-season and Carroll is experimenting trying to how to work their style of show for them). Last year, you wouldn't catch me putting Rockford in as a definite semis pick. This year, I think the package is better enough to put a decent fight against Carroll and Goshen. Lake Orion would be one to watch as they continue to try to take steps forward in the competitive field. If Lake Orion can hang off the top 5 by less than 1.5 points or so, I would imagine they'd have a great season in store. Miamisburg also could make a splash here if they really commit. PCEP is also in the thick of it all here- if PCEP can also assert themselves throughly, that'll be a good sign of things to come. This is a great take! Love it.
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Sept 13, 2024 23:59:34 GMT -6
Toledo Predictions since we are almost one week away! ... 12. Central Crossing, H.S., OH I’ll throw my hat in. ... 12. Central Crossing H.S., OH I expect to see Central Crossing tomorrow night and will share my thoughts here. I was working on a write-up of the entire Sep. 7 OMEA competition at Licking Heights -- to which I was going to link here -- but I ran out of time, so here are a few quick thoughts on Central Crossing's show, which was grand champion at that event, taking general effect, percussion, and guard, but losing music to Newark and visual to Teays Valley, scoring overall more than a point higher than those two bands with an 81.3 (which would be somewhere in the low 60s in BOA). I also had them in first among the ten competing bands (although with not quite that score), but if the host band had been in competition, I would have Central Crossing in second. Their show, titled "Scars of Gold," features "The Ecstasy of Gold" (Ennio Morricone); "Separate Ways" (the Journey song by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry); "Scars" (the Papa Roach song by Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance & Jacoby Shaddix); "Thing of Gold" (the Snarky Puppy song by Michael League); and original music by Donnie Ross & Alex Yoder. They started in a shallow arc up front and for a moment I feared they weren't ready and were going to perform in standstill, but they got moving pretty quickly. They had no props last week, and that suited me fine. There was a flute solo on "Ecstasy of Gold" (on the left side of the field, but most of the volume was coming from the right speaker, which is always annoying). A woodwind quartet played the Journey tune. One thing in common with their 2023 show was the use of a live singer (on "Scars") -- maybe even the same one that they featured last year. (She plays the synthesizer.) The closer featured both a trumpet solo and a trombone solo. The ending felt a touch abrupt. They were a bit on the small size for their class. I counted 95 members (56 winds, 10 battery (3/3/4), 7 pit, 9 guard, and 3 drum majors). But there appeared to be some holes. It was decent, promising moving and playing all around. In overall quality, it seemed at the same level or slightly ahead of last year, when they played twice at Obetz (8th in Prelims; 11th in Finals) but only once at Toledo (13th in Prelims, one point behind Kings). So predictions of 12th seem fair.
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