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Post by bigblue2019 on Nov 14, 2024 8:54:31 GMT -6
Well Murray HS just woke me up! What a great performance!!
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Post by das88 on Nov 14, 2024 8:54:52 GMT -6
Great job Murray!!!!
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 8:55:06 GMT -6
INCREDIBLE work, Murray!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 8:58:47 GMT -6
What a show, Murray!!!! Hard to believe there's less than 600 kids 9-12 in the school. They're easily marching what, a quarter of their high school?? And seemingly with mature buy-in from everyone. The race for top 30 is thick, so who knows if they'll get in on score, but they sure laid the gauntlet for any Panel 2 Semis-hopeful group. Can't wait to see where Bourbon & Marian line up with that, but what a performance. Tight, mature show design and clear buy-in from each performer. I'm all on board!
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Post by bigblue2019 on Nov 14, 2024 9:00:47 GMT -6
What a show, Murray!!!! Hard to believe there's less than 600 kids 9-12 in the school. They're easily marching what, a quarter of their high school?? And seemingly with mature buy-in from everyone. The race for top 30 is thick, so who knows if they'll get in on score, but they sure laid the gauntlet for any Panel 2 Semis-hopeful group. Can't wait to see where Bourbon & Marian line up with that, but what a performance. Tight, mature show design and clear buy-in from each performer. I'm all on board! Murray HS, KY has 136 kids on the field! #gokentucky yes I'm originally from Kentucky and love small bands! |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 14, 2024 9:05:01 GMT -6
I think Argyle could also make Finals. the thought also crossed my mind |
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 9:10:15 GMT -6
Directors, PLEASE teach your students not to walk through the seating area during performances! Not what I would’ve expected from students in a finalist group
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 9:11:08 GMT -6
What a show, Murray!!!! Hard to believe there's less than 600 kids 9-12 in the school. They're easily marching what, a quarter of their high school?? And seemingly with mature buy-in from everyone. The race for top 30 is thick, so who knows if they'll get in on score, but they sure laid the gauntlet for any Panel 2 Semis-hopeful group. Can't wait to see where Bourbon & Marian line up with that, but what a performance. Tight, mature show design and clear buy-in from each performer. I'm all on board! Murray HS, KY has 136 kids on the field! #gokentucky yes I'm originally from Kentucky and love small bands! Then I was close - they're marching 24% of their school's population! That would scale up to Carmel marching 1,246 kids. I'm sure they're marching some middle school kids too, as all small schools do - but I can't imagine it's that many, mostly because the group performs in such a sophisticated, adult way. Even if they are marching a number of 7th & 8th graders, the entire group performs like 136 juniors & seniors! So cool that they're able to get that level of participation. |
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 9:21:36 GMT -6
Ben Davis's ballad was super meaty! Tons of exposure, asking a lot of the winds. Some intonation issues but they handled it well. Nice to see Ben Davis regaining their stride! I'm glad they're back at GN.
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Post by rickofavon on Nov 14, 2024 9:22:30 GMT -6
Ben Davis! Wow. Such a leap from last year in terms of musical quality. In my time, a state finalist, regular semi finalist and sometimes GN finalist. I think your program is on the right direction.
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 9:31:27 GMT -6
Ben Davis! Wow. Such a leap from last year in terms of musical quality. In my time, a state finalist, regular semi finalist and sometimes GN finalist. I think your program is on the right direction. That's how I knew them as well! The 2010s weren't great to the program; a number of director changes and obviously changing demographics in terms of the socioeconomic classes that make up Wayne Township. Ben Davis had really regained their footing in 2019, finally making GN Semis again, and their winter guard was consistently at the top of Open Class nationally. Covid decimated the program. This seems to be the first year since then where they remained competitive at invitationals and held their own at ISSMA Semi-State. Glad to see them back at GN! I would imagine they'll land in the 75-76 point range; totally respectable. |
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Post by 18Saxes on Nov 14, 2024 9:47:02 GMT -6
That first Psychopomp hit from Murray had some super dense wind writing! I'm loving this so far. Hearing a high school band using Thank you Scientist as source music might be my highlight of the weekend. |
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 9:54:08 GMT -6
That was really fun, Hardin Valley! Cool idea
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Post by schitzophrenicsax07 on Nov 14, 2024 9:55:56 GMT -6
I <3 you Hardin Valley.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Nov 14, 2024 10:02:56 GMT -6
Note, add Garrard County to the 10 million water/ocean theme this year.
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 10:07:48 GMT -6
Note, add Garrard County to the 10 million water/ocean theme. Get ready to add another |
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Post by rickofavon on Nov 14, 2024 10:08:04 GMT -6
Garrard County with Orawa!
Lovely piece. Had a chance to use it in indoor season with Danville nearly a decade ago.
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Post by bandisgreat2325 on Nov 14, 2024 10:09:12 GMT -6
🌊🌊🌊
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Post by bandenjoyer456 on Nov 14, 2024 10:09:27 GMT -6
Note, add Garrard County to the 10 million water/ocean theme this year. Loved the Carolina crown 2013! |
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 10:10:12 GMT -6
philodemus, or any of our other resident KY experts - wasn't Garrard County a rising small band star maybe a decade ago? Did that trajectory not continue? I seem to remember them being the new breakout "it" band, hanging on top of most groups other than Bourbon & Adair at the time...unless I am misremembering. They were good just now, but I suppose I was expecting more, maybe a challenge for an A rep spot. Hard to keep the small school KY bands straight!
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Post by coleeich on Nov 14, 2024 10:15:08 GMT -6
These Kentucky schools don’t play around!! Another really fun, well performed show!
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 10:27:58 GMT -6
Best year Avon OH has ever had in my opinion
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Post by OHbandfan on Nov 14, 2024 10:30:30 GMT -6
Go little band, go!
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Post by neop on Nov 14, 2024 10:39:36 GMT -6
My rankings for the second block:
1. Murray, KY
2. Archbishop Alter, OH
3. Hardin Valley Academy, TN
4. Boyle County, KY
5. Ben Davis, IN
6. Garrard County, KY
7. Simon Kenton, KY
8. Avon, OH
9. Clinton-Massie, OH
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Post by tateloveslily on Nov 14, 2024 10:40:00 GMT -6
I love Archbishop Altar! You’d never know they’re a tiny band. Played well and loved the design/props. Great show!!
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Post by coleeich on Nov 14, 2024 10:41:09 GMT -6
As someone who was in a small band, it always makes me happy seeing tjen thrive! Great job Archbishop Alter! Always entertaining!
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Post by OHbandfan on Nov 14, 2024 11:06:10 GMT -6
Very excited to see how much OFallon has grown since STL
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 11:17:11 GMT -6
What a gorgeous, balanced opening statement from O'Fallon!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 14, 2024 11:22:15 GMT -6
This is a really, really nice offering OFT brought to GN this year. Great design that is well-matched with the group. I am really enjoying this.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 14, 2024 11:23:36 GMT -6
O'Fallon has the show to make finals. Just not quite sure the cleanliness is there.
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