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Post by bandaid on Nov 21, 2019 18:56:19 GMT -6
Regarding Concord, ISSMA usually does not release the School Enrollment numbers and breakdown of each class until May. With the 2020 season, I expect there to be some dramatic shifts in placing. Perhaps Honestead overtaking Avon/Carmel, and some bubble bands being pushed to top 5 placing. I’m curious to see show designs for next season.Also I’ve heard rumors that Concord might be returning to class B? Could anyone confirm this? Anyways here are my top must watch bands after considering the state finals and season rankings for the 2020 season. 1. Homestead, really excited to see their growth and continual grand national finals appearances, curious to see how they will attempt to pull themselves from a 3rd place spot to a potential top 2, maybe even a state championship. 2. Brownsburg, I loved their show this year. It was an incredible year for them, and I can’t wait to watch them get closer to top four placings. I could see them doing very well next season. 3. Penn, They’ve made quite the comeback these part two years, from finishing close to the bottom at regionals to pulling themselves to an 8th place semi’s appearance. Quite curious to see how they’ll do, and what they could accomplish. This is a band that I think is a bit under the radar, but they have an incredible sound, and one of the most unique bands. 4. Fishers, This is a band that has quite the reputation nowdays, and I’m very excited to see them grow even more, perhaps they could take a 4th place finish. They’ve always been unique in their shows, and there’s a lot of buzz about this band. |
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Post by paddy on Nov 21, 2019 21:20:07 GMT -6
Regarding Concord, ISSMA usually does not release the School Enrollment numbers and breakdown of each class until May. Concord projects to be slightly higher in enrollment for next classification process. It will depend on where the cut line falls and who moves around them. Balancing classes will come in to play. |
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Post by thewho on Nov 21, 2019 21:22:31 GMT -6
Regarding Concord, ISSMA usually does not release the School Enrollment numbers and breakdown of each class until May. Concord projects to be slightly higher in enrollment for next classification process. It will depend on where the cut line falls and who moves around them. Balancing classes will come in to play. If one of the Scholastic bands elect to compete in Open next year, we may see Concord knocked down to B. I think Mt. Vernon, Westfield and maybe Portage might be thinking about moving up in the near future. No rumors here, just I think they'd be possible candidates. |
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Post by paddy on Nov 21, 2019 21:41:33 GMT -6
If one of the Scholastic bands elect to compete in Open next year, we may see Concord knocked down to B. I think Mt. Vernon, Westfield and maybe Portage might be thinking about moving up in the near future. No rumors here, just I think they'd be possible candidates. Mt. Vernon would be a B and smaller than Concord so that would keep them up pending Portage and Westfield. I’ve heard Westfield is a few years away from the move. I think it takes 2 bands coming back to A before Concord moves back. ISSMA would probably like there o be more than 11 bands in a regional. |
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Post by rabb2t on Nov 21, 2019 22:57:30 GMT -6
With the 2020 season, I expect there to be some dramatic shifts in placing. Perhaps Honestead overtaking Avon/Carmel, and some bubble bands being pushed to top 5 placing. I’m curious to see show designs for next season.Also I’ve heard rumors that Concord might be returning to class B? Could anyone confirm this? Anyways here are my top must watch bands after considering the state finals and season rankings for the 2020 season. 1. Homestead, really excited to see their growth and continual grand national finals appearances, curious to see how they will attempt to pull themselves from a 3rd place spot to a potential top 2, maybe even a state championship. 2. Brownsburg, I loved their show this year. It was an incredible year for them, and I can’t wait to watch them get closer to top four placings. I could see them doing very well next season. 3. Penn, They’ve made quite the comeback these part two years, from finishing close to the bottom at regionals to pulling themselves to an 8th place semi’s appearance. Quite curious to see how they’ll do, and what they could accomplish. This is a band that I think is a bit under the radar, but they have an incredible sound, and one of the most unique bands. 4. Fishers, This is a band that has quite the reputation nowdays, and I’m very excited to see them grow even more, perhaps they could take a 4th place finish. They’ve always been unique in their shows, and there’s a lot of buzz about this band. My thoughts... Homestead's obviously been a consistent program throughout the years, but I feel that they've stagnated in the past few years. They're still performing at a high level, but I myself haven't really seen them take new strides forward to overtake Carmel or Avon. Unless they have a complete overhaul, I think they'll remain at the same level. I hope that they will strive to go even further than they are at right now, so that we may see another rise of Homestead. Brownsburg definitely had a great year. Their show was fun to watch, and there were plenty of solos to go around. They're on the rise alongside Fishers, although I'd say that Fishers is pulling ahead of them currently. Their placement at ISSMA is nothing to overlook, still. If they can find the right balance between complex and unique, Brownsburg will be a force to be reckoned with. Penn definitely stepped up their game come time for state finals, and that showed in their placement. They still had minor inconsistencies between players and at certain times you could see that the band's still developing and getting to Box 5, but I'm sure that they'll be a good contender in the future. Fishers, IMO, is a bit different from your perspective. They landed 7th this year in ISSMA, but I'd say that most of that was attributed to their start time. If they were to perform later for ISSMA, they would have most definitely contended for 3-5th, with me leaning towards 4th more. They actually already took 4th place in 2018, and they're definitely on track to becoming the next big powerhouse. Their finish at GN definitely shows that they are already the 4th place spot, but since Castle didn't attend, we can never be sure for this year. |
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Nov 22, 2019 6:13:14 GMT -6
With the 2020 season, I expect there to be some dramatic shifts in placing. Perhaps Honestead overtaking Avon/Carmel, and some bubble bands being pushed to top 5 placing. I’m curious to see show designs for next season.Also I’ve heard rumors that Concord might be returning to class B? Could anyone confirm this? Anyways here are my top must watch bands after considering the state finals and season rankings for the 2020 season. 1. Homestead, really excited to see their growth and continual grand national finals appearances, curious to see how they will attempt to pull themselves from a 3rd place spot to a potential top 2, maybe even a state championship. 2. Brownsburg, I loved their show this year. It was an incredible year for them, and I can’t wait to watch them get closer to top four placings. I could see them doing very well next season. 3. Penn, They’ve made quite the comeback these part two years, from finishing close to the bottom at regionals to pulling themselves to an 8th place semi’s appearance. Quite curious to see how they’ll do, and what they could accomplish. This is a band that I think is a bit under the radar, but they have an incredible sound, and one of the most unique bands. 4. Fishers, This is a band that has quite the reputation nowdays, and I’m very excited to see them grow even more, perhaps they could take a 4th place finish. They’ve always been unique in their shows, and there’s a lot of buzz about this band. My thoughts... Homestead's obviously been a consistent program throughout the years, but I feel that they've stagnated in the past few years. They're still performing at a high level, but I myself haven't really seen them take new strides forward to overtake Carmel or Avon. Unless they have a complete overhaul, I think they'll remain at the same level. I hope that they will strive to go even further than they are at right now, so that we may see another rise of Homestead. Brownsburg definitely had a great year. Their show was fun to watch, and there were plenty of solos to go around. They're on the rise alongside Fishers, although I'd say that Fishers is pulling ahead of them currently. Their placement at ISSMA is nothing to overlook, still. If they can find the right balance between complex and unique, Brownsburg will be a force to be reckoned with. Penn definitely stepped up their game come time for state finals, and that showed in their placement. They still had minor inconsistencies between players and at certain times you could see that the band's still developing and getting to Box 5, but I'm sure that they'll be a good contender in the future. Fishers, IMO, is a bit different from your perspective. They landed 7th this year in ISSMA, but I'd say that most of that was attributed to their start time. If they were to perform later for ISSMA, they would have most definitely contended for 3-5th, with me leaning towards 4th more. They actually already took 4th place in 2018, and they're definitely on track to becoming the next big powerhouse. Their finish at GN definitely shows that they are already the 4th place spot, but since Castle didn't attend, we can never be sure for this year. Stagnated may not be the term I'd use. Homestead is a mature program, having played at this level for what...almost 30 years? But you rarely see big upward moves from very mature programs. Like water, groups reach their level. Continuity of directors, designer, staff, ideas leads to consistency. Consistency can be a blessing, or an anchor. Or in Homestead's case, a little of both. Of course this is relative. Homestead is competing...both in Indiana and on the national stage...among the best marching bands in the country. And successfully so. But to make that jump to the very top...I don't think they are willing to make the sort of moves that it would require. And honestly, they wouldn't be the same program if they did. But I'm not an insider. It's bands like Fishers that have the better chance of ultimately ascending to the top. They're still on that upward trajectory. Where their level ultimately is, we don't yet know. |
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Post by indianabandgeek on Nov 22, 2019 8:25:03 GMT -6
If one of the Scholastic bands elect to compete in Open next year, we may see Concord knocked down to B. I think Mt. Vernon, Westfield and maybe Portage might be thinking about moving up in the near future. No rumors here, just I think they'd be possible candidates. Mt. Vernon would be a B and smaller than Concord so that would keep them up pending Portage and Westfield. I’ve heard Westfield is a few years away from the move. I think it takes 2 bands coming back to A before Concord moves back. ISSMA would probably like there o be more than 11 bands in a regional. Mt. Vernon has potential to be a strong Open Class B band if they can gain a few members however, they will definitely be a Scholastic A band next year. They were really strong this season in Class B competitions for being a Scholastic A band. Portage has 1 maybe 2 years before returning to Open Class. Westfield has potential to return to open Class with in the next 5 years. After seeing the Issma b/a enrollment cutoff, I think Concord could be in A next year. Then again anything is possible. |
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Post by paddy on Nov 22, 2019 9:37:06 GMT -6
Mt. Vernon would be a B and smaller than Concord so that would keep them up pending Portage and Westfield. I’ve heard Westfield is a few years away from the move. I think it takes 2 bands coming back to A before Concord moves back. ISSMA would probably like there o be more than 11 bands in a regional. Mt. Vernon has potential to be a strong Open Class B band if they can gain a few members however, they will definitely be a Scholastic A band next year. They were really strong this season in Class B competitions for being a Scholastic A band. Portage has 1 maybe 2 years before returning to Open Class. Westfield has potential to return to open Class with in the next 5 years. After seeing the Issma b/a enrollment cutoff, I think Concord could be in A next year. Then again anything is possible. I agree with all of this, except I can see Mt. Vernon staying in open next year if they have another good invitational season in Open Class. I think Concord stays in due to class balancing more than pure size. |
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Post by thewho on Nov 22, 2019 9:42:51 GMT -6
Mt. Vernon would be a B and smaller than Concord so that would keep them up pending Portage and Westfield. I’ve heard Westfield is a few years away from the move. I think it takes 2 bands coming back to A before Concord moves back. ISSMA would probably like there o be more than 11 bands in a regional. Mt. Vernon has potential to be a strong Open Class B band if they can gain a few members however, they will definitely be a Scholastic A band next year. They were really strong this season in Class B competitions for being a Scholastic A band. Portage has 1 maybe 2 years before returning to Open Class. Westfield has potential to return to open Class with in the next 5 years. After seeing the Issma b/a enrollment cutoff, I think Concord could be in A next year. Then again anything is possible. I also agree. Concord is going to be A for a little while longer. Mt. Vernon really needs to come back to Open- they likely would have a very good shot at state finals this year in B. |
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Post by thewho on Nov 23, 2019 23:47:47 GMT -6
With the Indiana seasons over for the decade, I must ask what was everyones favorite moment(s) from this decade of Indiana marching? Alright, I finally have some downtime to take care of this: 2010There's actually two that take the cake for me: Gibson Southern finishing 6th and Springs Valley winning the state championship. Gibson Southern had gone through very ugly band director changes, starting with Bret Winternheimer leaving around 2009 or so, and then whoever the next director was leaving in 2010 (I think). From what I understand, there was a massive conflict where the band boosters had so much power over the band that they were forcing their voices into the shows. So as one would predict after multiple directors, Gibson Southern dwindled down from the formerly Class C powerhouse to maybe 20-25 members at the most. Although the group was clearly talented, it was still a question mark whether GS would still be able to make state finals. Imagine our joys when many of us heard GS advanced. Imagine the audience's total surprise when GS was not called until 6th. Gibson Southern has since faded away from the band scene for about 7 years now, but they definitely didn't go without a last dying stand. Prior to 2010, Springs Valley was last champions in 1977. That's when Luke Aylsworth's grandpa John Aylsworth was the director. Under Luke, Springs Valley began rising to the top of Class D from 2006-2009, but never really getting the big prize. 2010 was a very close call between Lewis Cass, Forest Park and Springs Valley all the way to the state finals. By far, the best performance of the evening was Springs Valley- their show was just emotionally devastating and caused a lot of tears in the audience that night. For them to finally get the definite state championship win on such an emotional show was just a beautiful moment. Here's a news segment after their win, explains a little more about the family history in Springs Valley. 2011By far, no question at all, it's absolutely 100% Homestead. That was one of the most exhilarating moments I've ever witnessed in my life ever. I can't emphasize how huge it was to see a titan like Avon, well on its way to a possible 4th GN championship, to fall just a little short. Basically.... people willed the upset into real life. The storylines leading into the state championship was perfect- 25th anniversary of Steve Barber, Avon being a titan, Homestead beginning to experience a revival in show design, an absolutely electric Homestead performance. I know people say Phantom Regiment 2008 was the biggest upset ever in the pageantry arts but I will take Homestead instead, all the time. There's also this beautiful moment when Avon (performing 1st) crossed the field to congratulate Homestead (performing last) when exiting. To this date, I believe it's the first time ever that a bands had broken ISSMA etiquette. 2012Two things: Forest Park and Jasper winning their respective classes. Forest Park had an incredible show. The content was screaming to be titled as champions. It only made sense to, especially when Forest Park nearly made finals at Indy Super. Jasper also winning Class B was a huge, huge deal. The last time Jasper won was in 1973! It was a very difficult battle at the top for Class B with Goshen, Greenwood, Concord and Northview all having shows worthy of a title, but Jasper managed to squeak by the entire season and grab the title. It was such a well-deserved one with having one of the more fully-fleshed show designs in B yet. Those 4+more (later on after 2012) all had shows that Class A-finalist worthy. If there was a golden age of Class B, it was this year, so Jasper winning a title during this era was significant. 2013I didn't attend state finals this year, so I don't know too much. However, if there was one, it would have been Concordia Lutheran's win. That was an once-in-a-lifetime generation of band that Concordia had, and they absolutely capitalized on it. Western was on a 5-year streak of Class C champions with no signs of stopping at all at this point, so Concordia knocking off Western in the middle of their primes was a big deal. 2014Top-to-bottom, the 2014 Class A finalists has to be the most celebrated ever. You have your typical powerhouses at the time: Avon, Carmel, Homestead and Lake Central. The middle was made of two bands pushing hard for GN Finals: Center Grove and the newly consolidated Lawrence Township. After that, the accolades of the lower half were just amazing. Castle had won the Louisville regional in a total shocker. Unfortunately, their show had puttered out of momentum by the time the end of the season was rolling around, but considering the shape the band was in before re-introducing Tom Dean in 2014, the band was clearly headed for some big things. Goshen had won the Toledo regional in another shocker, beating out PCEP and Centerville. I knock on Penn on a lot of years recently, but 2014 is the one I refuse to do so- while Penn didn't attend any BOA regionals that year, they were on the level of everyone around them and 100% deserved their spot. Carroll had finished rather highly at the Indy Super with most complete show from the band at that point. I really can't emphasize how amazing that class was overall. There's been several that has came close, but just doesn't really quite match the 2014 class at all. Fun fact: I believe this was the show that Penn had created an interactive app for the audience. At one point during the show, the band would prompt the audience on which buttons to hit in the app, which would blare out an alarm-like signal. It was a very fun little thing to be a part of. 2015I was there for the first ever 11th place award in ISSMA history, just saying. There was a tie at semi-state in Class C, so 11 bands ended up advancing to everyone's surprise. Angola is the recipient of the only 11th place trophy, ever. 20162016 saw the rise of Brownsburg and Fishers in Class A. After many years of being just "mediocre" and building for a bit, both bands finally found the shows that get them in. Brownsburg, in particular, was the Class A darling that year with an incredible dark show "Reign of Darkness". It was cherry on the top that both bands would climb all the way to the top of the bottom 5. It was clear both bands were here to compete. 2016 was close to 2014 in terms of Class A quality. 2017I was not present for the 2017 state finals, so I can't say the biggest moments, but there were a couple I remember over the course of the season: Whitko in D, Lewis Cass and Knox in C, Beech Grove in B, and Concord in A. Whitko, of course, with their tiny band and Knox for making state finals after a long, long absence. Lewis Cass had an all-around terrific show to clinch the win in Class C. Coming in, they were certainly the favorites to win Class C above Western. Indy Super saw the band winning Class A despite being a late addition (performing 1st on Saturday!). One of my favorite things was how modern Lewis Cass was while retaining their energetic style. It may not have been the cleanest music performance ever, but the performers played with such conviction and passion that the performance they need just seemed willed right into experience. Aside from the early Western championship shows, this was my favorite championship show yet in Class C. This was the year that Avon and Carmel left ISSMA for BOA (Avon for San Antonio and Carmel because Carmel). Consequently, ISSMA was left reshuffling all the bands in B and A in an effort to rebalance the number of participating Open Class bands in each. One of the casualties was Beech Grove moving up from C to B. While I don't think Beech Grove was out of their elements completely, it still was a bit of a shock to see Beech Grove being forced to compete in B- I didn't even think they'd have a clear shot at state finals. It was even more shocking to me that Beech Grove came out with a show that almost a 100% state finalist show in my eyes. It must have been so thrilling for the band to hear that just 1 year out of Class C, they were able to score 5th. I fully believe they should have made finals in 2018, but I'm still willing to take this because I believe that 5th over those bands with that show was 100% deserving. In a similar fashion, Concord was bumped up to A. I always believed that Concord could make Class A state finals (especially when Avon and Carmel were gone), but I knew the band had reservations of whether they could actually compete in Class A. And to be honest.... it did seem that way in the early season. Concord was always known to be a very late-season bloomer, but nearly every competition they went to were rained out. Apparently, state finals was 3rd time the band had performed the show on the field completely. Even with the typical top 2 gone, to place 5th over other recent state finalists had to be a huge confidence boost for the program, since then beginning to move towards the BOA standards. I have no doubt it started from this particular year. A wonderful speech after awards from their director: 20182018 has been my favorite year overall for such a strong variety of shows in BOA. On the ISSMA side, it has been Edgewood, Plainfield and Carmel. Edgewood was always constantly trailing Western all season long trying to edge ahead of them. They were always right there literally, like a few tenths behind Western. The one time they were able to jump ahead of them was the one time they needed the most. I was thinking Western had the edge on them, right up until the Western's runner-up announcement when I switched over to Edgewood (trust me, that's the only time I had done that). For Edgewood to finally get that coveted championship after so many "close, but no cigar" years (2009, 2010, 2014, 2016), it must have been an incredible feeling. I will do nothing to hide my adoring love of Carmel's 2018 show. It was an experience live for. I'll talk about it some other time because it's not really quite in the scope of the ISSMA realm, but Carmel was genuinely the best band in the land in that year. Plainfield was the Class A darling that year. I can't believe it sometimes, that Plainfield went from 35th at Indy Super to finals the next. The improvement from 2017 to 2018 was so drastic- I did not believe a single word of it until week 5 at Center Grove. From there, it was abundantly clear (and in my total disbelief) that Plainfield was going to make state finals. Not to mention the show as a whole was just appetite for a band nerd from a show design viewpoint. There were so many things that Plainfield did (so) right that year, but mostly nailing the energy. It was 100000000x foot-on-the-pedal right from the get-go and never let go until the show ended with the phrase on the backs of the props. I really do sit here sometimes and just shake my head at Plainfield 2018. It was always within them to reach this level they're at right now, but to do that in 1 single year? Unreal. 2019I missed a good chunk of state finals due to a personal emergency:(. There were a few highlights, though. Greenfield-Central finally breaking the dumb odd-year curse stemming back to 2013 where they would randomly miss state finals for no good reason at all on odd years. Not to mention winning the class championship! John Glenn and Princeton for making state finals- I wanted to support both, but wasn't able to. I didn't miss John Glenn's trombones, though- I was still in the stadium for them. Lewis Cass for winning a Class D championship in an upset. I wasn't surprised at all- I thought they'd be in very close contention with Springs Valley and Forest Park after their close finish at Center Grove in week 5. Winning without a drumline is impressive. Class A this year was so, so, so close to claiming the most celebrated Class A from the 2014 class, but some of the bands weren't really quite there to do so. However, this one will undoubtedly be talked about for years to come. |
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Post by dhs27 on Nov 24, 2019 15:11:25 GMT -6
2019 was probably the most competitive issma year. Highlights included:
1. Avon winning a well deserted state championship for the first time since 2015.
2. Brownsburg claiming 5th place at state finals.
3. At Grand Nats, despite many Texas bands coming, there was plenty of Indiana representation, with Avon at second, Carmel in fourth, Homestead at 10th, Fishers in 13th.
4. Caroll getting high BOA placements at the Muncie and Ohio Regionals.
5. Penn pulling themselves from 41st at the BOA Indy to 9th place at state beating out some of the arguably best bands in the state.
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Post by indianabandgeek on Nov 25, 2019 7:58:26 GMT -6
Im quoting The Who’s Post. I remember Gibson Southern being the little band that could. I sadly knew when they missed the cut in 2012 that was the last I would see them for a while. I read online that someone asked there director what ever happened to the marching band and he replied that there currently focused on more of a concert band and when they gain some members, there’s a chance they could resurrect the Marching Titans.
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Post by indianabandgeek on Nov 26, 2019 9:52:02 GMT -6
I wanted to say with Thanksgiving coming up means Thanksgiving Day Parades. Indiana's own Ben Davis Marching Giants (Indianapolis), Pride of Portage, and Spirit of Twin Lakes (Monticello) are representing the State of Indiana at the 100th Philidelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, and next year, Indiana's Sound of Brownsburg will represent Indiana at the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Post by bandio on Dec 10, 2019 18:11:44 GMT -6
My thoughts... Homestead's obviously been a consistent program throughout the years, but I feel that they've stagnated in the past few years. They're still performing at a high level, but I myself haven't really seen them take new strides forward to overtake Carmel or Avon. Unless they have a complete overhaul, I think they'll remain at the same level. I hope that they will strive to go even further than they are at right now, so that we may see another rise of Homestead. Brownsburg definitely had a great year. Their show was fun to watch, and there were plenty of solos to go around. They're on the rise alongside Fishers, although I'd say that Fishers is pulling ahead of them currently. Their placement at ISSMA is nothing to overlook, still. If they can find the right balance between complex and unique, Brownsburg will be a force to be reckoned with. Penn definitely stepped up their game come time for state finals, and that showed in their placement. They still had minor inconsistencies between players and at certain times you could see that the band's still developing and getting to Box 5, but I'm sure that they'll be a good contender in the future. Fishers, IMO, is a bit different from your perspective. They landed 7th this year in ISSMA, but I'd say that most of that was attributed to their start time. If they were to perform later for ISSMA, they would have most definitely contended for 3-5th, with me leaning towards 4th more. They actually already took 4th place in 2018, and they're definitely on track to becoming the next big powerhouse. Their finish at GN definitely shows that they are already the 4th place spot, but since Castle didn't attend, we can never be sure for this year. Stagnated may not be the term I'd use. Homestead is a mature program, having played at this level for what...almost 30 years? But you rarely see big upward moves from very mature programs. Like water, groups reach their level. Continuity of directors, designer, staff, ideas leads to consistency. Consistency can be a blessing, or an anchor. Or in Homestead's case, a little of both. Of course this is relative. Homestead is competing...both in Indiana and on the national stage...among the best marching bands in the country. And successfully so. But to make that jump to the very top...I don't think they are willing to make the sort of moves that it would require. And honestly, they wouldn't be the same program if they did. But I'm not an insider. It's bands like Fishers that have the better chance of ultimately ascending to the top. They're still on that upward trajectory. Where their level ultimately is, we don't yet know. |
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Post by bandio on Dec 21, 2019 9:11:09 GMT -6
Changes are a happening at Homestead...
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Post by angelee on Dec 21, 2019 9:39:25 GMT -6
Changes are a happening at Homestead... I was just coming here to check if the word got out yet. My son said the head director is retiring. The visual guy that has been there 30 years is also retiring. I personally think Warfield will do an absolutely wonderful job with the program (as he already has in his 3 years), and I hope he decides to step into that role. As a teacher at Homestead and as an alumni of the program (with kids going through currently), I feel Barber and Wadkins are leaving HHS in capable hands 💛💙 |
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Post by sethb811 on Dec 21, 2019 10:33:13 GMT -6
Wow! Brad isn't that old (50 I think). I wonder if a less stressful opportunity has presented itself. Very interesting development...
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Post by angelee on Dec 21, 2019 10:55:13 GMT -6
Wow! Brad isn't that old (50 I think). I wonder if a less stressful opportunity has presented itself. Very interesting development... He told the kids he’s pursing his next career in financial advising. His whole family is strong with numbers so it sounds like a good opportunity. I’m happy for him. My son said he sounded like this was a good choice for him and his future. It was the buzz around the community and school yesterday. I guess we all assumed he’d be around for a while! |
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Post by bandio on Dec 21, 2019 11:43:46 GMT -6
I hear Warfield is well connected to DCI.
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Post by angelee on Dec 21, 2019 12:37:37 GMT -6
I hear Warfield is well connected to DCI. He is, I believe, a tuba tech for Bluecoats. He’s been integral in encouraging my son to audition for a DCI corps. (Of which he’s at callbacks this weekend so anxious momma here). Barber and Wadkins were thorough in their selection of their successor. |
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Post by bandio on Dec 21, 2019 14:45:49 GMT -6
The Homestead job is a great job if you think about it that fact.
They go to Grand nats every year and appear to be well funded. And, they are always so good.
A lot of other bands don’t have the luxury of going to GN every year. I wonder if an assistant from a major program would entertain an assistant position at Homestead? GN every year? Appealing.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Dec 21, 2019 15:53:31 GMT -6
Wow. This will be interesting. Not sure what to expect. Is it established that Warfield will take over or is this simply conjecture? This is going to be a pivotal time for that program. All that continuity leaving in such a short span.
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Post by bandio on Dec 21, 2019 16:03:15 GMT -6
Just an assumption. I did hear Homestead will be doing a national search. Wow. This will be interesting. Not sure what to expect. Is it established that Warfield will take over or is this simply conjecture? This is going to be a pivotal time for that program. All that continuity leaving in such a short span. |
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Dec 21, 2019 16:09:10 GMT -6
Just an assumption. I did hear Homestead will be doing a national search. Wow. This will be interesting. Not sure what to expect. Is it established that Warfield will take over or is this simply conjecture? This is going to be a pivotal time for that program. All that continuity leaving in such a short span. I mean, nothing against Warfield, but I’d like to seen them take a wide look. This is too good a program to simply hand it to a young guy who has been there a couple of seasons. That’s just my opinion though. |
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Post by angelee on Dec 21, 2019 20:46:15 GMT -6
Just an assumption. I did hear Homestead will be doing a national search. I mean, nothing against Warfield, but I’d like to seen them take a wide look. This is too good a program to simply hand it to a young guy who has been there a couple of seasons. That’s just my opinion though. He’s a young buck for sure 😜 I guess we will all watch this unfold. I’m excited for the opportunities this opens up for them and at the same time nervous for the kids and changes ahead. |
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Post by thewho on Dec 21, 2019 21:08:48 GMT -6
Just an assumption. I did hear Homestead will be doing a national search. I mean, nothing against Warfield, but I’d like to seen them take a wide look. This is too good a program to simply hand it to a young guy who has been there a couple of seasons. That’s just my opinion though. You never know. Joni Perez at The Woodlands was given the reins after 5 years. If you want to know how far he goes back in the activity, he won the 2004 GN championship with Lawrence Central. Has Master's in Conducting from Ohio State. Tech'ed at SCV and Bloo. Combined with the brief Whiteland year, he has already 4 years under his belt as assistant director- and that Whiteland year is significant because the improvement from 2015 was day and night. Warfield is faaar more than qualified for the head director position. |
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Post by principalagent on Dec 21, 2019 21:16:31 GMT -6
Jarrett Lipman effectively opened CTJ straight out of college. Youth can be a great thing with the right vision.
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Post by jeremiah on Dec 22, 2019 0:36:34 GMT -6
Jarrett Lipman effectively opened CTJ straight out of college. Youth can be a great thing with the right vision. lol that one's a bit messy but yeah |
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Post by principalagent on Dec 22, 2019 1:17:31 GMT -6
Jarrett Lipman effectively opened CTJ straight out of college. Youth can be a great thing with the right vision. lol that one's a bit messy but yeah Note the qualifier before the verb. |
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Post by bandio on Dec 22, 2019 6:04:26 GMT -6
I mean, nothing against Warfield, but I’d like to seen them take a wide look. This is too good a program to simply hand it to a young guy who has been there a couple of seasons. That’s just my opinion though. He’s a young buck for sure 😜 I guess we will all watch this unfold. I’m excited for the opportunities this opens up for them and at the same time nervous for the kids and changes ahead. |
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With the 2020 season, I expect there to be some dramatic shifts in placing. Perhaps Honestead overtaking Avon/Carmel, and some bubble bands being pushed to top 5 placing. I’m curious to see show designs for next season.Also I’ve heard rumors that Concord might be returning to class B? Could anyone confirm this? Anyways here are my top must watch bands after considering the state finals and season rankings for the 2020 season.
