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Post by yayband914 on Nov 18, 2024 9:23:36 GMT -6
I think I remember someone posting awhile back that CTJ was confirmed for 2025. I remember that too but in my notes their name had an asterisk next to them, so I don’t think they were 100% confirmed yet. |
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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 18, 2024 9:47:39 GMT -6
I think I remember someone posting awhile back that CTJ was confirmed for 2025. I remember that too but in my notes their name had an asterisk next to them, so I don’t think they were 100% confirmed yet. I don't think we really know how CTJ will or won't attend in a post-Lipman world. I do wonder if their recent struggles in the Texas scene might make them consider a pause on going to Nats every other year. |
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Post by trumpette123 on Nov 18, 2024 12:46:34 GMT -6
I don’t know who is going. But im posting it now. Kevin will finally be staying in the not so great state of Missouri next year and the music caption will go to a 4th place Texas band like a previous year.
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 18, 2024 13:10:07 GMT -6
I don’t know who is going. But im posting it now. Kevin will finally be staying in the not so great state of Missouri next year and the music caption will go to a 4th place Texas band like a previous year. What's not so great about Missouri? Asking for a friend. |
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Post by dbalash on Nov 18, 2024 13:34:39 GMT -6
I don’t know who is going. But im posting it now. Kevin will finally be staying in the not so great state of Missouri next year and the music caption will go to a 4th place Texas band like a previous year. What's not so great about Missouri? Asking for a friend.  |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 19, 2024 17:13:48 GMT -6
Vandegrift is very overdue for a return, I still remember all the hype for the Vandy/Avon showdown in 2019 they are going to Hawaii for Spring Break. I don’t know if they would do another expensive trip so soon after but who knows. |
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Post by breg on Nov 20, 2024 12:33:14 GMT -6
it was announced at coppell’s 25th anniversary celebration to winning the 4a state championship in 1999 that they are planning to make the trip to grand nats for the first time ever in 2025
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 20, 2024 12:34:24 GMT -6
it was announced at coppell’s 25th anniversary celebration to winning the 4a state championship in 1999 that they are planning to make the trip to grand nats for the first time ever in 2025 First time ever?! Wow, if I hadn’t have just found that out, I would’ve thought they’d attended in the past. Very cool! |
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Post by supersound on Nov 20, 2024 14:17:42 GMT -6
I think I remember someone posting awhile back that CTJ was confirmed for 2025. I wish they’d take a break. The program is clearly struggling and piling a nationals trip where they will miss finals doesn’t do much to build morale. |
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Post by lostinthebands on Nov 20, 2024 14:21:37 GMT -6
I think I remember someone posting awhile back that CTJ was confirmed for 2025. I wish they’d take a break. The program is clearly struggling and piling a nationals trip where they will miss finals doesn’t do much to build morale. A bit of a pessimistic look on things. I agree they are in a tough few years of marching band, but I’m sure they will reassess and get things together. It’s Claudia Taylor Johnson after all! |
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Post by marchingmaniac on Nov 20, 2024 20:12:57 GMT -6
I think I remember someone posting awhile back that CTJ was confirmed for 2025. I wish they’d take a break. The program is clearly struggling and piling a nationals trip where they will miss finals doesn’t do much to build morale. They're definitely still trying to find a new identity since Lipman departed, but I think they'll be alright, even if they aren't at the same level we've seen them achieve in the past. |
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Post by idleclasher on Nov 20, 2024 21:47:56 GMT -6
it was announced at coppell’s 25th anniversary celebration to winning the 4a state championship in 1999 that they are planning to make the trip to grand nats for the first time ever in 2025 Its about time! |
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Post by aiden on Nov 22, 2024 21:36:18 GMT -6
Vandegrift is very overdue for a return, I still remember all the hype for the Vandy/Avon showdown in 2019 I'd love to see them attend with Vista Ridge |
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Post by weller22 on Nov 22, 2024 21:42:28 GMT -6
I wish they’d take a break. The program is clearly struggling and piling a nationals trip where they will miss finals doesn’t do much to build morale. A bit of a pessimistic look on things. I agree they are in a tough few years of marching band, but I’m sure they will reassess and get things together. It’s Claudia Taylor Johnson after all! There's a band that made a few GN Finals. Went through a transition. Finished well out of finals one year. Came back and won GN 3 years later. |
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Post by tubapop on Nov 23, 2024 11:32:53 GMT -6
A bit of a pessimistic look on things. I agree they are in a tough few years of marching band, but I’m sure they will reassess and get things together. It’s Claudia Taylor Johnson after all! There's a band that made a few GN Finals. Went through a transition. Finished well out of finals one year. Came back and won GN 3 years later. I haven’t had my coffee. Of whom do you speak? |
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Post by weller22 on Nov 23, 2024 13:34:41 GMT -6
There's a band that made a few GN Finals. Went through a transition. Finished well out of finals one year. won GN 3 years later. I haven’t had my coffee. Of whom do you speak? BA. Had to look it up to make sure I remembered it right. 18th in 2003. Didn't attend in 2004. 14th in 2005. 1st in 2006. |
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Post by †håñð§ on Nov 23, 2024 16:04:10 GMT -6
Off year for Tarpon Springs, plus they have a potential trip overseas. Where are they going? |
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Post by †håñð§ on Nov 23, 2024 16:05:16 GMT -6
Vandegrift is very overdue for a return, I still remember all the hype for the Vandy/Avon showdown in 2019 they are going to Hawaii for Spring Break. I don’t know if they would do another expensive trip so soon after but who knows. What are they doing in Hawaii? That sounds amazing that they are going. Hope they have fun  |
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Post by aiden on Nov 24, 2024 8:18:47 GMT -6
How often do you think we'll see Vista Ridge at nats?
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Post by wilburf on Nov 24, 2024 13:00:12 GMT -6
Would be great to see more than one California school make the trip! So many stellar groups out west - James Logan, Arcadia, Chino H.S., Vista Murrieta, Homestead….to name only a few.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 24, 2024 15:49:40 GMT -6
Chino Hills needs to make the trip and go to more regionals - idk what is stopping them.
James Logan I think just hates BOA.
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Post by cataloniaa on Nov 24, 2024 16:40:27 GMT -6
Chino Hills needs to make the trip and go to more regionals - idk what is stopping them. James Logan I think just hates BOA. Yea, Chino Hills has not been to a BOA regional since 2016, which is a shame, because I am sure they would do great, especially since their growth in 2019.
Similar to what has been said on these forums before, there is bad blood between the west (mainly California) and BOA. The books in California are usually very drum line oriented, and do not often score as well in BOA's system. I think that because of this, most groups don't feel it is worth it to go to a show where their efforts are not going to be reflected in their score. In addition, there is bad blood because of how BOA has handled shows out west, with cancellations and such. I also think it has something to do with the distance from the end goal in BOA. For many Cali groups, getting to Grand Nationals is a HUGE undertaking, and puts a lot of financial stress on families to pay the increased dues.
I am not an expert on all of this, and some of the better historians here can probably add to this/correct me, but that is what I have picked up.
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Post by kyle on Nov 24, 2024 18:13:18 GMT -6
For many Cali groups, getting to Grand Nationals is a HUGE undertaking, and puts a lot of financial stress on families to pay the increased dues. I am not an expert on all of this, and some of the better historians here can probably add to this/correct me, but that is what I have picked up. |
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Post by bigblue2019 on Nov 24, 2024 18:58:43 GMT -6
Chino Hills needs to make the trip and go to more regionals - idk what is stopping them. James Logan I think just hates BOA. James Logan won't like the fact they won't score a 97... Lol lol |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 24, 2024 19:30:05 GMT -6
Chino Hills needs to make the trip and go to more regionals - idk what is stopping them. James Logan I think just hates BOA. James Logan won't like the fact they won't score a 97... Lol lol I guess so! I haven't heard a better argument tbh |
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Post by bigblue2019 on Nov 24, 2024 19:41:58 GMT -6
For many Cali groups, getting to Grand Nationals is a HUGE undertaking, and puts a lot of financial stress on families to pay the increased dues. I am not an expert on all of this, and some of the better historians here can probably add to this/correct me, but that is what I have picked up. In talking to a couple of friends out there, it depends on the districts ect. But yes there are some that absolutely cannot, but there are loop holes. So it depends on where you're at |
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