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Post by neop on Nov 15, 2024 20:38:23 GMT -6
My predictions as a person who saw everyone (yes, all of them) in person: 9. Camdenton, MO You are so kind and have a beautiful soul I saw what I saw |
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 15, 2024 20:40:20 GMT -6
Alright everyone, here are my last quick thoughts for Prelims. As for tomorrow, I’ll see what I can do but I’m not as young as I used to be and sitting through a majority of Prelims is just rough. Not to mention the emotional drain Homestead put on me earlier lol. Also, here are the final Panel 2 rankings from me. I may try to put a combined ranking together tonight but we’ll see how I’m feeling later lol. They are just my opinion and for fun! So try not to take them as gospel or too seriously please. Anyway, until next time, stay happy, healthy, and your beautifully nerdy self!
Worthington Kilbourne - I can safely say now that it is a treat to see you each year. You play wonderfully and your visual game continues to improve. You’re definitely really starting to creep up there. Keep on cookin’!
Homestead - Please refer to my Homestead specific post from a bit earlier. Big Big feelings to be had in that from me to say the least.
Jenison - I love that you built up your props instead of keeping just the framework you had in Toledo. That extra bit of detail may be a small thing but feels like at the same time adds so much. It is certainly appreciated by me. Your show was awesome then. It is spectacular now! Just love your music and the musicality you played it with. I’m not a particularly religious person, but that show moved me. It’s a very emotional show and the passion you played it tonight was top notch! Great job!
Reminder. Like I said for Panel 1, any band I missed seeing and thought they would place in a certain group, I placed in parentheses. Where I put them in within a group is not indicative of where I think they placed within that group. I also included the “first band out” of my top 20 just like Panel 1. Also, Onward to those rankings!
Panel 2:
Broken Arrow
Carmel
Tarpon Springs
Castle
Bridgeland
American Fork
(Leander)
Brownsburg
Dobyns-Bennett
Homestead (Don’t accuse me of homer-ism when I wanted to put them a little bit higher! LOL)
Fishers
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12. Jenison
Stoneman Douglas
Norwin
Worthington Kilbourne
(Rosemount)
Walled Lake
Noblesville
Argyle
Mustang
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21. Centerville
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Bands missed (Nixa, Newberry, Leander, Rosemount, DeSoto Central)
We all know a lot of truly amazing performances will not move onto Semi-Finals, but they all deserve to be applauded on a season of hard work and putting it out there for band nerdz just like us. Yeah, that’s the standard ‘who-rah-rah’ spiel we hear so many times, but there are certain circumstances where it truly applies. I hope you all took away some amazing memories and has amazing experiences. Thank you all for a great season!
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Post by pitplayer19 on Nov 15, 2024 20:40:30 GMT -6
That Deer Creek crowd reaction lol
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Post by coleeich on Nov 15, 2024 20:43:14 GMT -6
That Deer Creek crowd reaction lol I missed it. What happened? |
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Post by neop on Nov 15, 2024 20:44:13 GMT -6
That Deer Creek crowd reaction lol I missed it. What happened? They pulled out a rose and the crowd said “Awwwwww” |
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Post by okcmatt on Nov 15, 2024 20:45:43 GMT -6
That Deer Creek crowd reaction lol I missed it. What happened? They pullled flowers out of the back of their uniforms. |
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Post by OHbandfan on Nov 15, 2024 20:48:39 GMT -6
Here we go folks
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 15, 2024 20:54:49 GMT -6
The 2024 BOA Grand National Semifinalists
Avon H.S., IN
Deer Creek H.S., OK
Franklin H.S., TN
Homestead H.S., IN
Norwin H.S., PA
Cass H.S., GA
Archbishop Alter H.S., OH
Fishers H.S., IN
Leander H.S., TX
Jension H.S., MI
Carmel H.S., IN
Cedar Park H.S., TX
Bridgeland H.S., TX
Murray H.S., KY
William Mason H.S., OH
Friendswood H.S., TX
Broken Arrow H.S., OK
Tarpon Springs H.S., FL
Bourbon County H.S., KY
American Fork H.S., UT
Jenks H.S., OK
Rosemount H.S., MN
Lincoln-Way Community H.S., IL
Argyle H.S., TX
Bartlett H.S., TN
Brownsburg H.S., IN
O'Fallon Township H.S., IL
Walled Lake H.S., MI
Rockford H.S., MI
Catawba Ridge H.S., SC
Union H.S., OK
Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
Castle H.S., IN
Prosper H.S., TX
Marian Catholic H.S., IL
35 in total, congratulations to all of the semifinalists!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 15, 2024 20:55:21 GMT -6
Stoneman Douglas and Mustang are the big ones, IMO.
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 15, 2024 20:55:31 GMT -6
Gutted for Mustang & Stoneman Douglas.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Nov 15, 2024 20:55:34 GMT -6
Wow, no Mustang?
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Post by dbalash on Nov 15, 2024 20:56:36 GMT -6
My damn heart when they announced Marian last.
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Post by OHbandfan on Nov 15, 2024 20:56:37 GMT -6
I correctly guessed 28/32 not accounting for the extra 3 bands I didn’t predict
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Post by neop on Nov 15, 2024 20:56:46 GMT -6
My predictions as a person who saw everyone (yes, all of them) in person: Panel 1: 1. Avon, IN 2. Cedar Park, TX 3. William Mason, OH 4. Prosper, TX 5. O’Fallon Township, IL 6. Catawba Ridge, SC 7. Jenks, OK 8. Lincoln-Way Community, IL 9. Camdenton, MO 10. Deer Creek, OK 11. Marian Catholic, IL Panel 2: 1. Tarpon Springs, FL 2. Broken Arrow, OK 3. Carmel, IN 4. Dobyns-Bennett, TN 5. Leander, TX 6. Castle, IN 7. Brownsburg, IN 8. Bridgeland, TX 9. Jenison, MI 10. American Fork, UT 11. Fishers, IN Next 8: 1. Argyle, TX - 2 2. Homestead, IN - 2 3. Rosemount, MN - 2 4. Friendswood, TX - 2 5. Stoneman Douglas, FL - 2 6. Union, OK - 1 7. Walled Lake Schools, MI - 2 8. Norwin, PA - 2 Class Reps: Panel 1, 1A1 - Bourbon County, KY Panel 2, 1A1 - Murray, KY Panel 2, 1A2 - Archbishop Alter, OH I had a total of 61 bands I considered worthy of a semifinals spot. And yes, I did make a ranking of all 113, but I’m on my phone in the stadium, so I don’t feel like typing that now lol 31 out of 35!!! |
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 15, 2024 20:56:46 GMT -6
No Stoneman Douglas, Centerville, or Mustang…
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 15, 2024 20:57:08 GMT -6
My damn heart when they announced Marian last. What kind of band nerd are you that you weren't paying attention to the number of class reps?  |
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 15, 2024 20:57:16 GMT -6
First band performs at 6:45 a.m. Good night all.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 15, 2024 20:57:45 GMT -6
My damn heart when they announced Marian last. What kind of band nerd are you that you weren't paying attention to the number of class reps? Well hell, I was thinking they were going to pull a stunner and announce a Monrovia or someone else! |
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 15, 2024 20:57:55 GMT -6
6:45 am is CRIMINAL.
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Post by band05 on Nov 15, 2024 20:58:23 GMT -6
Union, Jenks, Deer Creek, and BA… but no Mustang. Maybe the design didn’t hit.
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Team Texas ⭐️ 🌵
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Post by drumdawg on Nov 15, 2024 20:58:27 GMT -6
GO TEXAS! 6/6!
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Post by neop on Nov 15, 2024 20:58:31 GMT -6
And with that, my season ends. My goal to see every band is completed and I will be heading home. Thanks Indy for your hospitality and fog and mist!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 15, 2024 20:59:02 GMT -6
No Stoneman Douglas is probably my personal biggest surprise. No Mustang, Goshen, Centerville, Lawrence Township, Plymouth-Canton, Westlake, Lakota East, Center Grove, Floyd Central, Clover, Campbell County, or Miamisburg.
I can't say I don't understand or am mad about a single band who got in. Every name called was incredible. MASSIVE congrats to Deer Creek, Argyle, Cass, Catawba Ridge, Bridgeland, & Friendswood as first time Semifinalists!!!!! Huge congrats to to Rockford making their way back in, and Bartlett, Marian, & Walled Lake maintaining their Semifinalist status!!!! I'm so thrilled for these groups!!
Now time to decompress from two days of band before a giant day of band tomorrow!!!!
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 15, 2024 20:59:56 GMT -6
BROWNSBURG IN THE NEXT 8. HOMESTEAD AND FISHERS IN TOP 22!!!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 15, 2024 21:00:27 GMT -6
Panel split for the "next 8" was two from panel one and six from panel two.
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 15, 2024 21:00:53 GMT -6
And with that, my season ends. My goal to see every band is completed and I will be heading home. Thanks Indy for your hospitality and fog and mist! Neop, you have had a crazy season, I think you deserve plenty of rest 😂 |
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Post by lostinthebands on Nov 15, 2024 21:01:05 GMT -6
I’m so sorry Mustang and Stoneman Douglas. I really thought you’d be in there.
This was no easy Grand Nationals. One of the toughest Grand Nats ever.
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Post by okcmatt on Nov 15, 2024 21:01:41 GMT -6
Union, Jenks, Deer Creek, and BA… but no Mustang. Maybe the design didn’t hit. Union. Deer creek, and union were in panel 1. Mustang was in panel 2 and way stronger. |
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Post by coleeich on Nov 15, 2024 21:02:13 GMT -6
So so so excited for Deer Creek!! Broken hearted for Mustang. Panel got em! Still, a very successful year for them and I’m excited for their future! Going on airplane mode now, byeeeee
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 15, 2024 21:02:40 GMT -6
Thank you to Music for All for having the 2023 semi-finalists on the website
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