tresed
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Post by tresed on Nov 16, 2024 20:43:20 GMT -6
HOLY ******* **** BROKEN ARROW!!!!! They really threw down a show and said to the rest of the top 6, "Here's the bar. Try to reach it." What a spectacular performance! Personally, this is my favorite Broken Arrow show ever. I hope it wins, but even if it doesn't, what a way to usher in a new era at Grand Nats! Well done, Pride of Broken Arrow! This is #2 for me (nothing can top 2006 for me personally). |
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Post by coleeich on Nov 16, 2024 20:43:29 GMT -6
BROKEN ARROW!! Live 10 minutes from the school and love them so much I had to follow them to Indy! What a PERFORMANCE!! Saved the best for last. I think that has a fantastic shot at bringing the Eagle back to OK. Either way, what an emotional, beautiful, exposed performance. BRAVO!
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Post by madhatter on Nov 16, 2024 20:43:45 GMT -6
So far, I have my picks:
12. American Fork
11. Bridgeland
10. Prosper
9. Dobyns Bennett
8. Leander
7. Castle
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Post by submediant on Nov 16, 2024 20:44:08 GMT -6
Broken Arrow really dropping a fantastic performance on that field. Just so dang wonderful!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 16, 2024 20:44:29 GMT -6
Broken Arrow, that was an absolute treat. Pure gold. I want to bottle that sound and eat it or wear it or turn it into a candle. They look & sound like a championship band. I think the show takes a read or two to appreciate, but this was my third read of it, and I absolutely loved it! What an amazing, amazing performance.
I also can't help but wonder if doing a show about the first woman to sail unassisted around the world coincides too nicely with Kelli Pence stepping into the role as the first female head director at BA after having been there for a few years. If so, how cool! Either way, I think this weekend has signaled nothing but continued success under her leadership, and maybe even openness to new territories.
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 16, 2024 20:45:19 GMT -6
I’m right in the ‘splash zone’ for getting a good musical read and my dudes (and dudettes), that was SOOOO good! It’s when I hear a run like that played to practical perfection for what they have given doesn’t win Music. But maybe they will tonight!
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Post by thewho on Nov 16, 2024 20:45:59 GMT -6
There's a lot words left unsaid and many tears felled. Incredible, BA.
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Post by ziggie204 on Nov 16, 2024 20:46:54 GMT -6
Perhaps other Cartwright bands will soon realize there may be better ways to achieve success.
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Post by cornet on Nov 16, 2024 20:47:24 GMT -6
Is there any marching and playing in the BA show??? Every year this tiresome garbage gets posted about this great band or that great band. |
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Post by lostinthebands on Nov 16, 2024 20:49:46 GMT -6
Perhaps other Cartwright bands will soon realize there may be better ways to achieve success. As if Avon, Carmel, and other top bands haven’t already demonstrated that…? |
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Post by OHbandfan on Nov 16, 2024 20:50:11 GMT -6
Perhaps other Cartwright bands will soon realize there may be better ways to achieve success. Yes. However I think one of them may become his new muse |
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Post by thatbandmom on Nov 16, 2024 20:50:36 GMT -6
First time BA mom here... I feel like the bar has been set so high... I don't know how we'll ever top that run, but I'm happy to be around for 3 more years to find out!!
Thank you all for the kind words... we don't always get that reception in local competitions.
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Post by tubapop on Nov 16, 2024 20:52:40 GMT -6
I’m not a huge fan of Carmel’s show, but I hope the judges give them huge props for extensive simultaneous playing and marching.
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 16, 2024 20:54:54 GMT -6
Okay Box5, just because I’m watching the multi-cam, it doesn’t mean I want ZERO high cam
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Post by bandfanintn on Nov 16, 2024 20:56:05 GMT -6
First time BA mom here... I feel like the bar has been set so high... I don't know how we'll ever top that run, but I'm happy to be around for 3 more years to find out!! Thank you all for the kind words... we don't always get that reception in local competitions. Savor those next three years. Wonderful horizon to have in front of you and your family. |
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Post by 18Saxes on Nov 16, 2024 20:56:15 GMT -6
Holy S*** Broken Arrow and Carmel....
Are we sure these are high schoolers?
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Post by lostinthebands on Nov 16, 2024 20:56:31 GMT -6
A great show from Carmel. I still feel their music hurts them since it’s very discombobulated and a little all over. Played very well tonight, through! Visually this is definitely more than most years, but still nothing truly out there.
Nonetheless, Carmel had a great show tonight! Box5 I’m sure picked out parts that I wasn’t meant to hear, but I’ve got to give the edge to Broken Arrow. A close race, but show-wise BA takes the cake!
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Post by tarheel36 on Nov 16, 2024 20:57:02 GMT -6
This top 4 is going to be an all-timer
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Post by das88 on Nov 16, 2024 20:57:10 GMT -6
Carmel stepped it up!!
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Post by pitplayer19 on Nov 16, 2024 20:57:31 GMT -6
Carmel bringing it tonight.
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Post by oldbandguy on Nov 16, 2024 20:57:45 GMT -6
Aside from music, the Carmel train might be hitting a BA speed bump this year IMO.
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Post by br0ken.cable on Nov 16, 2024 20:57:46 GMT -6
I haven’t been sold on Carmel’s show this season but their signature “orchestral” sound and simple yet effective drill writing is undeniable and is absolutely keeping them in contention for gold.
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Post by redteam1114 on Nov 16, 2024 20:58:35 GMT -6
I'm always left in awe of how well the kids at Carmel execute such demanding music, and it's no different with Bartok tonight! Spectacular job, Carmel!
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Post by masonmoments on Nov 16, 2024 20:59:35 GMT -6
Carmel is consistent. Solid. Powerful. I just feel when watching BA, you sense they have it everything they had. The energy was amazing. I think Carmel just didn't drop it the same for finals. Slight edge BA.
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Post by coleeich on Nov 16, 2024 21:00:04 GMT -6
Carmel has a wonderful production this year!! Carmel just has such a distinct style that works so well for them. Congrats on a great season!
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Post by es203 on Nov 16, 2024 21:00:46 GMT -6
Caught bits and pieces of BA and most of Carmel. BA sounds incredible, and they are doing Texas Loud better than lots of Texas groups. Carmel is just precision.
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Post by bandfanintn on Nov 16, 2024 21:01:02 GMT -6
Settle down in the Barber chair now.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 16, 2024 21:01:03 GMT -6
I can definitely see Carmel squeaking out Best Music Performance tonight! And here I thought it was impossible to follow BA
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Post by weller22 on Nov 16, 2024 21:02:14 GMT -6
Broken Arrow - there's a lot that has already been said in this thread. Something that still awes me is the level of professionalism and buy in they get from their performers is inspiring. I don't feel like I'm watching high school kids when I watch them perform. The pace of the show is brilliant. They are taking a bit of a different path now, but that show still felt like Broken Arrow.
Carmel - I appreciate that they still show up in their normal uniforms and march and play their tail off. It is not my favorite Carmel show design, but the performance level is incredible. Winds, Guard, Percussion. All phenomenal.
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Post by rickofavon on Nov 16, 2024 21:02:36 GMT -6
The good thing about this gnf is if you’re a fan of symphony 1&2 you can hear it twice. I missed prosper so this is a treat.
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