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Post by oldbandguy on Oct 19, 2024 5:50:35 GMT -6
It’s so great to see these bands out parking and moving into warmups soon. Wasn’t sure this would even be able to go on a couple of weeks ago. Good luck to everyone today!
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Post by ps0010 on Oct 19, 2024 7:01:41 GMT -6
Up and ready to go at 5:30 this morning. Living on the west coast has its disadvantages at times.  |
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 19, 2024 7:19:38 GMT -6
I will say, as someone who has been watching South Forsyth for the last few years, I will be shocked if they don’t place in finals or really close. They have alot of potential With their last band director, I think 100% they would be in the top half of finals, but after their band director and a few staff changes back in 2022 it's just not the same, but I do think they do have to potential to make finals, they were 3.95 points from Lambert at the BOA affiliate Cass Show, so I could see them in the 7th - 15th range I need to shut up. South Forsyth is making finals, quite impressive show. |
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 19, 2024 7:23:07 GMT -6
Well if South Forsyth doesn’t make finals this year, they will certainly make it in the near future if they choose to keep doing BOA. Very nicely done!
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Post by oldbandguy on Oct 19, 2024 7:24:06 GMT -6
SF should def be a finalist. That was good.
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Post by averageboafan on Oct 19, 2024 7:25:09 GMT -6
Well if South Forsyth doesn’t make finals this year, they will certainly make it in the near future if they make the choice to keep doing BOA. Very nicely done! Agreed. They sounded very solid. Way to start the day off |
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 19, 2024 7:27:16 GMT -6
With their last band director, I think 100% they would be in the top half of finals, but after their band director and a few staff changes back in 2022 it's just not the same, but I do think they do have to potential to make finals, they were 3.95 points from Lambert at the BOA affiliate Cass Show, so I could see them in the 7th - 15th range I need to shut up. South Forsyth is making finals, quite impressive show. Even ignoring the rest of it, I think your 7th-15th take is pretty on the money, if I do say so myself. |
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Post by averageboafan on Oct 19, 2024 8:09:06 GMT -6
👀
Reminder that everyone said JFB couldn’t beat Wando at Conway…
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 19, 2024 8:11:08 GMT -6
I think Byrnes has a better run in them for finals, but wow they are good. I love a show with no gimmicks - just great playing and marching.
But lesson learned with that giant wall in front of them with the mic issues. Gotta pull those speakers back to reduce feedback
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 19, 2024 8:16:25 GMT -6
👀 Reminder that everyone said JFB couldn’t beat Wando at Conway… It needs to be cleaner tonight. |
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Post by jeremy2712 on Oct 19, 2024 8:18:07 GMT -6
I think Byrnes has a better run in them for finals, but wow they are good. I love a show with no gimmicks - just great playing and marching. But lesson learned with that giant wall in front of them with the mic issues. Gotta pull those speakers back to reduce feedback JFB kind of comes across as a great band that's not super awesome at the logistics of this activity. How they came on the field and set up and all the show logistical issues with audio... Honestly, it kind of seems like they don't really focus on the push on---push off and the differences from venue to venue. Hopefully they figure it out before finals because they're fantastic, even if it's uncomfortable to watch and hear the issues they're having. |
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Post by Choctaw Hero on Oct 19, 2024 8:24:40 GMT -6
Top 5 prediction 🤗
DB-86.25
Lakota West-85.5
Lafayette-85.25
JFB-84.75
Elizabeth-83.25
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 19, 2024 8:24:53 GMT -6
I think Byrnes has a better run in them for finals, but wow they are good. I love a show with no gimmicks - just great playing and marching. But lesson learned with that giant wall in front of them with the mic issues. Gotta pull those speakers back to reduce feedback JFB kind of comes across as a great band that's not super awesome at the logistics of this activity. How they came on the field and set up and all the show logistical issues with audio... Honestly, it kind of seems like they don't really focus on the push on---push off and the differences from venue to venue. Hopefully they figure it out before finals because they're fantastic, even if it's uncomfortable to watch and hear the issues they're having. Well, id blame the staff on that one |
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Post by jeremy2712 on Oct 19, 2024 8:32:57 GMT -6
JFB kind of comes across as a great band that's not super awesome at the logistics of this activity. How they came on the field and set up and all the show logistical issues with audio... Honestly, it kind of seems like they don't really focus on the push on---push off and the differences from venue to venue. Hopefully they figure it out before finals because they're fantastic, even if it's uncomfortable to watch and hear the issues they're having. Well, id blame the staff on that one Fo'sho. |
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Post by oldbandguy on Oct 19, 2024 8:41:19 GMT -6
Yeah JFB can definitely clean that up for tonight’s run. They had to get scaffolding in this week to try and account for the wall. I’ve communicated that to one of the staff, but honestly I’m not sure how they can handle it differently other than pulling the equipment out further. The reality is that they were nervous and also probably still tired. I knew coming into this one that they had the potential to play “down” after last week and putting a closer on the field in 2 days. Musically the closer is decent enough for today, but they have a lot of visuals to inject over the next couple of weeks.
As far as the push on, etc…I would imagine that until they are penalized, it’s not a priority.
Tonight’s goal has to be: sort the electronics, clean the feet more, address those little tears musically in a couple of places and just enjoy performing. Medalling is certainly on the table.
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Post by ps0010 on Oct 19, 2024 8:43:49 GMT -6
I’m not a fan of this venue at all.
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Post by lostinthebands on Oct 19, 2024 8:57:41 GMT -6
I’m not a fan of this venue at all. Ive been told it’s one of the worst listening environments BOA offers. Everything is just… LOUD. And that front wall doesn’t help; nothing helps the performers here! |
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Post by fullx2363 on Oct 19, 2024 9:01:14 GMT -6
With their last band director, I think 100% they would be in the top half of finals, but after their band director and a few staff changes back in 2022 it's just not the same, but I do think they do have to potential to make finals, they were 3.95 points from Lambert at the BOA affiliate Cass Show, so I could see them in the 7th - 15th range I need to shut up. South Forsyth is making finals, quite impressive show. Lol I’m telling y’all I would never steer you wrong when it comes to Georgia/South Carolina bands…. The majority of the time 😂🤣 |
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Post by oldbandguy on Oct 19, 2024 9:04:39 GMT -6
I’m not a fan of this venue at all. Ive been told it’s one of the worst listening environments BOA offers. Everything is just… LOUD. And that front wall doesn’t help; nothing helps the performers here! musically, everything is definitely loud. The bands have to work to create any dynamic contrast in every phrase it seems. Loud doesn’t equal good so they have to make that distinction in their playing for sure. Just another challenge. |
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Post by oldbandguy on Oct 19, 2024 9:06:41 GMT -6
Digging this Elizabethton show rn.
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 19, 2024 10:37:49 GMT -6
Great job, River Bluff! Mid-sized hornline coupled with a HUGE guard and beautiful overall sound. We should definitely be seeing that again tonight!
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 19, 2024 10:56:16 GMT -6
Hardin Valley Academy was adorable! Love the dust bunnies concept, so cute and clever. They’re on the bubble for sure — if the ensemble overall just played with a little bit more control and nuance, they’d be a force. Hope to see them again!
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Post by marchingbandfan7121 on Oct 19, 2024 11:21:08 GMT -6
Enjoying this PH show. Rock on 😊
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Post by brass357412 on Oct 19, 2024 12:24:27 GMT -6
Aside from technical difficulties at the start, Green Hope did much much better than their run last week at Conway. We will see what happens…
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Post by ps0010 on Oct 19, 2024 12:42:29 GMT -6
Cass was very good today.
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Post by cornet on Oct 19, 2024 12:55:15 GMT -6
Aside from technical difficulties at the start, Green Hope did much much better than their run last week at Conway. We will see what happens… I saw a post indicating that in addition to hurricanes, they had significant AC issues impacting their summer practices. Sounds like they are handicapped. |
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Post by statechamp1239 on Oct 19, 2024 13:30:55 GMT -6
🌍🔥LAFAYETTE!!!!!!!!!💧💨
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Post by cybrunette on Oct 19, 2024 13:33:27 GMT -6
I've been a little busy today to really post...
but Lafayettes costuming is perfect 😭
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Post by averageboafan on Oct 19, 2024 13:34:19 GMT -6
Lafayette with the best show today
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Post by dbalash on Oct 19, 2024 13:37:05 GMT -6
I’m not a fan of this venue at all. And people want a small school Grand Nationals here.  |
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