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Post by coleeich on May 27, 2024 21:57:57 GMT -6
Deer Creek Invitational Marching Festival 2024
Confirmed (16): Blanchard H.S., OK Holdenville H.S., OK Newcastle H.S., OK Okeene H.S., OK Perkins-Tryon H.S., OK Ponca City H.S., OK Putnam City H.S., OK Shawnee H.S., OK Southmoore H.S., OK Stillwater H.S., OK Tonkawa H.S., OK Tuttle H.S., OK Weatherford H.S., OK Woodward H.S., OK Yukon H.S., OK Deer Creek H.S., OK (exhibition)
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Post by coleeich on May 30, 2024 15:30:02 GMT -6
Super random side quest, but here are some guard size numbers that I could find for this upcoming season. Gonna be lots of flags on Oklahoma fields this fall! If anyone has info on other programs, please feel free to share and I will update!
Broken Arrow - 60 Bixby - 34 Edmond Santa Fe - 44 Jenks - 41 Mustang - 59 Owasso - 39 Piedmont - 29 Southmoore - 38 Yukon - 50
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Post by cybrunette on May 30, 2024 15:46:48 GMT -6
Super random side quest, but here are some guard size numbers that I could find for this upcoming season. Gonna be lots of flags on Oklahoma fields this fall! If anyone has info on other programs, please feel free to share and I will update! Broken Arrow - 60 Edmond Santa Fe - 44 Jenks - 41 Mustang - 59 Owasso - 39 Yukon - 50 Do you have numbers from last year to compare? Or is that too much of an ask? lol
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Post by coleeich on May 30, 2024 16:32:17 GMT -6
Super random side quest, but here are some guard size numbers that I could find for this upcoming season. Gonna be lots of flags on Oklahoma fields this fall! If anyone has info on other programs, please feel free to share and I will update! Broken Arrow - 60 Edmond Santa Fe - 44 Jenks - 41 Mustang - 59 Owasso - 39 Yukon - 50 Do you have numbers from last year to compare? Or is that too much of an ask? lol Of those listed above, here's what I could find: Broken Arrow - 38 in 2023; 60 in 2024 Edmond Santa Fe - 29 in 2023; 44 in 2024 Jenks - couldn't find a definite roster, but counted ~38 in a video from 2023; 41 in 2024 Mustang - 48 in 2023; 59 in 2024 Owasso - same story as Jenks, but counted ~36 in a video from 2023; 39 in 2024 Yukon - 43 in 2023; 50 in 2024 So, pretty consistent growth this year! I am especially excited to see BA's guard numbers back up. The last few years had me a little concerned, but this is encouraging to see.
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Post by cybrunette on May 30, 2024 17:09:12 GMT -6
Do you have numbers from last year to compare? Or is that too much of an ask? lol Of those listed above, here's what I could find: Broken Arrow - 38 in 2023; 60 in 2024 Edmond Santa Fe - 29 in 2023; 44 in 2024 Jenks - couldn't find a definite roster, but counted ~38 in a video from 2023; 41 in 2024 Mustang - 48 in 2023; 59 in 2024 Owasso - same story as Jenks, but counted ~36 in a video from 2023; 39 in 2024 Yukon - 43 in 2023; 50 in 2024 So, pretty consistent growth this year! I am especially excited to see BA's guard numbers back up. The last few years had me a little concerned, but this is encouraging to see. Big big numbers! Pretty excited to see how BA transitions with their new direction for guard! I know it'll be a couple years before that really settles in, but I'm also hoping to see them stick with a portion of what their guard has always been known for & maybe have something similar to what Round Rock is doing but in a BA fashion. Either way I'm ready! Thanks for putting that together!
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Post by realjsnacks on May 30, 2024 22:33:25 GMT -6
Super random side quest, but here are some guard size numbers that I could find for this upcoming season. Gonna be lots of flags on Oklahoma fields this fall! If anyone has info on other programs, please feel free to share and I will update! Broken Arrow - 60 Edmond Santa Fe - 44 Jenks - 41 Mustang - 59 Owasso - 39 Southmoore - 38 Yukon - 50 Piedmont clocking in at 29 this year.
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Post by coleeich on Jun 12, 2024 10:40:27 GMT -6
2024 Oklahoma BOA Attendance (as of 6.12.24)
Flagstaff, AZ Regional - October 5, 2024 Edmond Santa Fe H.S., OK
Prosper, TX Regional - October 12, 2024 Coweta H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Mustang H.S., OK
Indianapolis, IN Super Regional - October 18-19, 2024 Bixby H.S., OK Choctaw H.S., OK Owasso H.S., OK
St. Louis, MO Super Regional - October 25-26, 2024 Berryhill H.S., OK Broken Arrow H.S., OK Edmond Memorial H.S., OK Muskogee H.S., OK Union H.S., OK Westmoore H.S., OK
Grand Nationals - November 14-16, 2024 Broken Arrow H.S., OK Deer Creek H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Mustang H.S., OK Union H.S., OK
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Post by coleeich on Jun 12, 2024 10:42:24 GMT -6
14 bands confirmed for BOA this year! That's more than last year, which is very exciting to see! Especially excited to see Berryhill and Westmoore back! Muskogee is also definitely a band to keep our eyes on in the next few years as they have some very motivated directors.
A little bummed not to see Sapulpa and Yukon, although I haven't completely ruled them out since I haven't seen a band calendar from either group.
Going to be yet another exciting year!
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Post by coleeich on Jul 31, 2024 18:37:28 GMT -6
Deer Creek Invitational Marching Festival 2024Confirmed (14):
Blanchard H.S., OK Holdenville H.S., OK Newcastle H.S., OK Perkins-Tryon H.S., OK Ponca City H.S., OK Putnam City H.S., OK Shawnee H.S., OK Southmoore H.S., OK Stillwater H.S., OK Tuttle H.S., OK Weatherford H.S., OK Woodward H.S., OK Yukon H.S., OK Deer Creek H.S., OK (exhibition) Updated per the Deer Creek Invitational website as of 7/31/24. Looks like it'll be a fun early season match-up between Southmoore and Yukon
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Post by deltadiamond on Aug 15, 2024 12:43:20 GMT -6
It's gearing up to be a potentially BIG year for Oklahoma in the BOA world! Schools already confirmed to be attending at least one BOA event include:Berryhill H.S., OK Bixby H.S., OK Broken Arrow H.S., OK Choctaw H.S., OK Coweta H.S., OK Deer Creek H.S., OK Edmond Memorial H.S., OK Edmond Santa Fe H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Muskogee H.S., OK Mustang H.S., OK Owasso H.S., OK Westmoore H.S., OK Union H.S., OK There are also some bands rumored to be attending:Sapulpa H.S., OK Bands I wouldn't be surprised to see announce BOA participation:Yukon H.S., OK And bands that I hope announce a BOA trip (but let's not get our hopes up):Bartlesville H.S., OK Carl Albert H.S., OK Collinsville H.S., OK Edmond North H.S., OK Fort Gibson H.S., OK McAlester H.S., OK Perkins-Tryon H.S., OK Piedmont H.S., OK Sallisaw H.S., OK Southmoore H.S., OK Stillwater H.S., OK I plan to update this as info becomes available! If anyone has any insight, please feel free to share as you are able! Bartlesville will not be attending BOA. Neither will Sapulpa.
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Post by coolestclarinet on Aug 22, 2024 19:12:53 GMT -6
Super random side quest, but here are some guard size numbers that I could find for this upcoming season. Gonna be lots of flags on Oklahoma fields this fall! If anyone has info on other programs, please feel free to share and I will update! Broken Arrow - 60 Edmond Santa Fe - 44 Jenks - 41 Mustang - 59 Owasso - 39 Piedmont - 29 Southmoore - 38 Yukon - 50 Bixby has 34 this season.
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Post by coleeich on Aug 23, 2024 19:16:28 GMT -6
Y'ALL! We are quickly approaching the first OSSAA football games, which means marching season is HERE! I am beyond excited for yet another amazing year of band (both in Oklahoma and beyond). Like in the past, I wanted to make super extra breakdown of all things Oklahoma marching band to build up some hype!
As I have said in the past, I'm a big believer in the power of positive reinforcement. I do my best to make my comments as positive/productive as possible while also giving my honest opinions on things. I am not afraid to call out mistakes, but I think it is more important to emphasize the good, because ultimately these students are putting in SO much time and working SO hard to put on a good show. I am impressed by every band, small and large, because I know there is so much that goes into that short performance. Hopefully these forums can be a place of joy and positivity this season to build the students up rather than tear them down. Now, back to the good stuff.
Each and every year, the Oklahoma marching band scene continues to ramp up in competitiveness, and this year will be no different. Some of the major competition dates can be seen below. Fierce competition, some inevitable upsets, and so many incredible shows are all part of what we can expect to see at these crazy fun celebrations of marching band. A new challenger approaches 6A OBA with Piedmont joining the field. It is going to be an even more intense year for these high-caliber bands to snag a spot in finals than ever before.
Major Oklahoma Marching Band Competitions - 2024
9/21 – Moore Outdoor Music Festival – Moore HS 9/21 – Deer Creek Invitational Marching Festival – Deer Creek HS 9/28 – Owasso Invitational Marching Festival – Owasso HS 9/28 – Yukon Invitational Marching Festival – Yukon HS 10/5 – Bixby Tournament of Bands – Bixby HS 10/5 – Broken Arrow Invitational Marching Festival – Broken Arrow HS 10/5 – Mustang Invitational Marching Festival – Mustang HS 10/12 – Renegade Review Marching Championship – Union HS
On a national scale, our bands are not holding back this year! Attendance at a BOA competition continues to become more and more commonplace, and I couldn't be more excited. For the first time, Edmond Santa Fe and Muskogee are making the trek to compete in a Bands of America Regional, and many groups are reentering the competition for the first time in many years. 14 bands confirmed between 5 events which means we will have OK bands to root for all throughout the season. See below for the confirmed Oklahoma attendance at BOA competitions this fall.
Oklahoma BOA Attendance - 2024
10/5 - Flagstaff, AZ Regional Edmond Santa Fe H.S., OK
10/12 - Prosper, TX Regional - October 12, 2024 Coweta H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Mustang H.S., OK
10/18-10/19 - Indianapolis, IN Super Regional Bixby H.S., OK Choctaw H.S., OK Owasso H.S., OK
10/25-10/26 - St. Louis, MO Super Regional Berryhill H.S., OK Broken Arrow H.S., OK Edmond Memorial H.S., OK Muskogee H.S., OK Union H.S., OK Westmoore H.S., OK
11/14-11/16 - Grand Nationals Broken Arrow H.S., OK Deer Creek H.S., OK Jenks H.S., OK Mustang H.S., OK Union H.S., OK
Unlike last year, we have a massive presence at Grand Nationals (so much that I've already committed to attending my first GN ever!!), which will be so exciting to see. It is going to be an extremely competitive year, but I expect the OK groups will hold their own. Semifinals is going to be an amazing show, and I wouldn't be surprised to see 4-5 Oklahoma groups representing.
If you've made it this far, I commend you! Very demure and respectful. Now, I am going to break down some of the top groups one by one before wrapping this manuscript up.
Broken Arrow - They are back, back, back again in their usual BOA appearance lineup. So many questions surround BA this year regarding their design team, leadership changes, and how this might affect their placements. I personally expect we will see, as usual, an incredibly refined group eager to prove themselves after last year's defeat in Orlando. Could this be another Eagle year for them? Will they be able to maintain the OBA win streak? Only time will tell.
Jenks - With a show name as cool as "Pixelated," Jenks is sure to be bringing the heat to their competitions this season. We will see them at Owasso, BOA Prosper, OBA, and they will be making their long-awaited return to Grand Nats! Last time they attended was their first time achieving finalist status, and I hope we can see it happen again.
Mustang - I have a soft spot in my heart for this group. Inching their way to a coveted finals spot at Grand Nationals, will this finally be their year? It'll be an uphill battle, but anything is possible, and they are absolutely my dark horse finalist pick for 2024. With another clearly Cartwright production in "Surely, You Jest!," it'll be really fun to see how they stack up with another classic, campy, Mustang show.
Owasso - They really showed up and showed out at the Orlando competition last year, trailing not too far behind BA themselves. After a bit of a bummer conclusion to the season secondary to a very rainy 6A OBA, Owasso is sure to be back and better than ever. It will be interesting to see how some upcoming staff changes affect their placements this year.
Bixby - Bixby had a tough go last year, despite having a very entertaining show. In a huge step of regrowth, they have hired some big names to be a part of their design team for their show "The Edge of Reality." I am beyond pumped to see what magic they create this year.
Edmond Santa Fe - What can I say? Each and every year, they push their accomplishments just a little further. Now, they are stepping onto the national stage with their production "The First Circle." I have seen some videos of this one, and they look and sound FANTASTIC for August. The sky is the limit.
Southmoore - Another amazing on-the-rise Oklahoma group. Sad to not see them attending a BOA competition this year, but it appears they have many in their future. All eyes will be on them to see if they can retain their impressive spot in OBA (or even improve on it) with the ever more competitive field.
Union - UNION IS BACK!! After some difficult seasons, last year really proved that Union is not done yet. We've got custom uniforms, a massive sound, and CONTRAS to look forward to as they make the trip back to Indy this year.
Yukon - 4th place at OBA is nothing to scoff at (even with some of the competition dropping out). From the little I've seen, we have no reason to thing they aren't bringing their A game yet again.
Deer Creek - Now I am EXCITED about Deer Creek. I am good friends with one of the directors, so I am well fed with rehearsal footage. They are looking and sounding really top notch. Making semis at GN will be tough, but if any Deer Creek group can pull it off, it's this one.
Choctaw - All I've been able to find from Choctaw is some very aesthetic looking drill and some cool music. I am excited to see if another finals appears at the Indy SR is in the cards for Choctaw this year. Definitely pumped.
Coweta - I am really excited to see what Coweta has been up to! I stand by my previous statement that it's only a matter of time before they become essentially a mini BA. I think all the pieces are there, maybe this will be the year it all falls into place!
Edmond Memorial - Very happy to see them back at a BOA competition this fall. This is the 2nd season with their new director, so it'll be fun to see how he has settled into the program.
Sapulpa - I *think* Sapulpa is moving back into 6A OBA this year, but I expect they will still hold their own. They impressed last year at the Arizona BOA competition, and this year will be sure to bring continued high achievement for the group.
Piedmont - The question of the year: will Piedmont make 6A OBA finals? Honestly, I think they most likely will. We have no reason to believe coming off a 5A championship that this group can't make it happen. Continued growth, a cool show theme ("Beyond Infinity"), and amazing marching can all be expected from Piedmont this year!
Westmoore - Another group back in the BOA world this year. Based on placement, Westmoore would have been in OBA finals last year, which is a testament to their improvement. I think Westmoore could be a dark horse for the St. Louis SR and OBA finals alike.
Collinsville - Will Collinsville reclaim the 5A OBA title with Piedmont and Sapulpa out of the way? Or will Coweta take the crown? Going to be fun to see the battle between these two (and who knows who else) this year.
Bartlesville - Still seeing numbers going up in this band. I think we can expect to see elevated placements as Bartlesville starts making a name for themselves.
Edmond North - I always appreciate how easy it is to find Edmond North performance videos. As with years prior, they are looking great! Definitely in the bubble for OBA finals this year as well.
Berryhill - Berryhill has a long history of being a very high caliber small school band. I am glad they are back in the BOA scene this year, and I am ready to see how they stack up in Class A at St. Louis.
Muskogee - I saw a video of Muskogee the other day, and they aren't playing around either! They have definitely grown since last year, and it's always a big deal when an Oklahoma band decides to check out BOA. Really happy to see them on the list and excited to see what they create this year.
Stillwater - Another pretty consistent group well in the conversation for OBA finals. It is going to be interesting to see where they land at some of these early competitions.
Well, that's enough typing for one day! If it isn't clear, I am so ready to get marching season kicked off. To any students who might be reading, give it your all this season, and know that I am rooting for you! And to any parents/spectators/crazy fans like me, let's do what we can to make this a season to remember! I love seeing everyone's thoughts and opinions, so tell your friends to come join the party, and let's get this forum popping! Happy marching!
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Post by bluemantis on Aug 24, 2024 14:28:51 GMT -6
Honestly imo: Yeah. I don’t think it was fair how last year the BA kids got to chill in their nice warm facilities while the rest of us were outside in the cold rain. It’s just not fair to me. Imo it should be hosted at a college field or a different school not in 6a bring back OBA at OU! tons of rehersal space and great facilities
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Post by coleeich on Aug 30, 2024 15:56:04 GMT -6
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Post by boaman on Sept 1, 2024 14:30:54 GMT -6
Owasso invitational predictions? How high are the scores going to be this year?
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Post by realjsnacks on Sept 1, 2024 23:33:45 GMT -6
Wow, Jenks is already looking and sounding great! Love me some double swing flag.
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Post by coleeich on Sept 6, 2024 15:08:00 GMT -6
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Post by realjsnacks on Sept 6, 2024 23:38:35 GMT -6
This is my first time viewing most of the bands this year on these streams, so I'll give my thoughts on what I saw:
Bixby- I can already tell the new designers have impacted their style. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I think the new Bixby is going to take some time to get used to. Hopefully this new design helps them fare better than the robbery of last season.
Edmond Memorial- They look like they're doing really well under their director's second year! He seems like a guy that has a lot of ambitions for his band. Glad to see they got some of their size back too.
Edmond Santa Fe- Santa Fe!!! I firmly believe they have cemented themselves as Oklahoma's biggest rising star of the decade thus far. They look like they are on FIRE!! Very very excited to see what they do at Flagstaff later this season. I can tell I'm going to like this one way better than last year!
Edmond North- It's going to be hard to top last year's talent, but I'm excited to see how this one develops!
Westmoore- Westmoore resurgence incoming??? They look primed to have another good year. Winds and battery were good. And they have by far the most show on the field out of everyone I've seen.
Was hoping to see Yukon and Stillwater, but it looks like Yukon performed something with Mustang during halftime, and Stillwater zoomed in on a coach interview the whole time and we only see some kids performing backfield. Hope to see those two soon!
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Post by Momof20613 on Sept 7, 2024 15:07:21 GMT -6
This is my first time viewing most of the bands this year on these streams, so I'll give my thoughts on what I saw: Bixby- I can already tell the new designers have impacted their style. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I think the new Bixby is going to take some time to get used to. Hopefully this new design helps them fare better than the robbery of last season. Edmond Memorial- They look like they're doing really well under their director's second year! He seems like a guy that has a lot of ambitions for his band. Glad to see they got some of their size back too. Edmond Santa Fe- Santa Fe!!! I firmly believe they have cemented themselves as Oklahoma's biggest rising star of the decade thus far. They look like they are on FIRE!! Very very excited to see what they do at Flagstaff later this season. I can tell I'm going to like this one way better than last year! Edmond North- It's going to be hard to top last year's talent, but I'm excited to see how this one develops! Westmoore- Westmoore resurgence incoming??? They look primed to have another good year. Winds and battery were good. And they have by far the most show on the field out of everyone I've seen. Was hoping to see Yukon and Stillwater, but it looks like Yukon performed something with Mustang during halftime, and Stillwater zoomed in on a coach interview the whole time and we only see some kids performing backfield. Hope to see those two soon! Yukon performed a halftime presentation with Mustang’s band and then performed their show after the game, unfortunately.
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