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Post by bigtrombone on Nov 16, 2019 16:56:11 GMT -6
This is it. The grand finale of the 2019 BOA season.
Finals Performance Order:
7:45 Bourbon County H.S., KY (Class A Exhibition) 8:00 William Mason H.S., OH 8:15 The Woodlands H.S., TX 8:30 Ayala H.S., CA 8:45 Homestead H.S., IN 9:00 Union H.S., OK 9:15 Round Rock H.S., TX 9:30 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 9:45 Avon H.S., IN 10:00 Leander H.S., TX 10:15 Hebron H.S., TX 10:30 Vandegrift H.S., TX 10:45 Carmel H.S., IN 11:00 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Class AA Exhibition)
11:15 Univeristy of North Alabama (Exhibition) 11:30 Grand Finale Awards Ceremony
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Post by Allohak on Nov 16, 2019 16:57:23 GMT -6
Well, with slots 1 & 2, not much chance of Mason and/or TWHS jumping over amyone into the top 6
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Post by oldschoolsaxophone on Nov 16, 2019 17:06:35 GMT -6
Well, OldSchoolTrumpet, your tactic worked. Homestead was saved thanks to your grace.
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Post by indianabandgeek on Nov 16, 2019 17:09:41 GMT -6
Congrats to all of the finalist. Well, this is it. Last time we see the shows. Sad to not see Marian Cathloic not in finals. Looking at the schedule, Vandegrift has a strong shot at bringing the title back to Texas. How ever, Carmel is the last one to preform so they have a shot. To me, it's Vandegrift or Avon's year. Who's everyone's pick?
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Post by Allohak on Nov 16, 2019 17:11:31 GMT -6
Congrats to all of the finalist. Well, this is it. Last time we see the shows. Sad to not see Marian Cathloic not in finals. Looking at the schedule, Vandegrift has a strong shot at bringing the title back to Texas. How ever, Carmel is the last one to preform so they have a shot. To me, it's Vandegrift or Avon's year. Who's everyone's pick? Leander
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Post by Samuel Culper on Nov 16, 2019 17:13:51 GMT -6
Leander, Avon and Vandy, in any order.
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Nov 16, 2019 17:14:41 GMT -6
Congrats to all of the finalist. Well, this is it. Last time we see the shows. Sad to not see Marian Cathloic not in finals. Looking at the schedule, Vandegrift has a strong shot at bringing the title back to Texas. How ever, Carmel is the last one to preform so they have a shot. To me, it's Vandegrift or Avon's year. Who's everyone's pick? Ronald Reagan ;-)
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Post by 18Saxes on Nov 16, 2019 17:15:04 GMT -6
It’s either Avon or Vandy for me.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Nov 16, 2019 17:18:08 GMT -6
Congrats to all of the finalist. Well, this is it. Last time we see the shows. Sad to not see Marian Cathloic not in finals. Looking at the schedule, Vandegrift has a strong shot at bringing the title back to Texas. How ever, Carmel is the last one to preform so they have a shot. To me, it's Vandegrift or Avon's year. Who's everyone's pick? Leander There are Leander people in the slippery noodle. Probably Leandermom judging from the size of that drink.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Nov 16, 2019 17:24:04 GMT -6
Leander, Avon and Vandy, in any order. Same. Advantage Vandy. It’s hard to pick against vandergrift after a caption sweep, but I’m going with Team Indiana and Avon.
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Nov 16, 2019 17:46:02 GMT -6
Two weeks ago, Vandegrift finished second in San Antonio behind Ronald Reagan by nine tenths of a point. Has Vandegrift improved by at least that much since then? In other words, is Vandegrift a better band now than Reagan was two weeks ago?
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Post by Allohak on Nov 16, 2019 17:47:37 GMT -6
Two weeks ago, Vandegrift finished second in San Antonio behind Ronald Reagan by nine tenths of a point. Has Vandegrift improved by at least that much since then? In other words, is Vandegrift a better band now than Reagan was two weeks ago? Maybe. But if Reagan were here they'd run away with this
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2019 17:54:41 GMT -6
Well, OldSchoolTrumpet, your tactic worked. Homestead was saved thanks to your grace. Thank you OldSchoolTrumpet!!! Your sandbagging worked. I will still buy you drinks for your trouble!
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Nov 16, 2019 17:58:17 GMT -6
Well, OldSchoolTrumpet, your tactic worked. Homestead was saved thanks to your grace. Thank you OldSchoolTrumpet!!! Your sandbagging worked. I will still buy you drinks for your trouble! Thanks. People have no idea how hard I work at this. Oh sure, the kids march in the snow... but I’m working 24/7 at it.
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Post by rabb2t on Nov 16, 2019 17:59:28 GMT -6
This is it. The grand finale of the 2019 BOA season. Finals Performance Order: 7:45 Bourbon County H.S., KY (Class A Exhibition) 8:00 William Mason H.S., OH 8:15 The Woodlands H.S., TX 8:30 Ayala H.S., CA 8:45 Homestead H.S., IN 9:00 Union H.S., OK 9:15 Round Rock H.S., TX 9:30 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 9:45 Avon H.S., IN 10:00 Leander H.S., TX 10:15 Hebron H.S., TX 10:30 Vandegrift H.S., TX 10:45 Carmel H.S., IN 11:00 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Class AA Exhibition) 11:15 Univeristy of North Alabama (Exhibition) 11:30 Grand Finale Awards Ceremony I'm sure that Vandy will win tonight, but if Avon takes a caption I wouldn't be too surprised.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 18:02:19 GMT -6
Thank you OldSchoolTrumpet!!! Your sandbagging worked. I will still buy you drinks for your trouble! Thanks. People have no idea how hard I work at this. Oh sure, the kids march in the snow... but I’m working 24/7 at it. Hahaha! you’re too funny I’m sure the kids appreciate it
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2019 18:05:09 GMT -6
I’m definitely pulling for team Indiana! As much as I would like to see Carmel walk away with the title again this year, Avon is our best shot. Lets go marching Black and Gold!
Avon, Carmel and Homestead make us proud. Indiana pride!!!
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Post by kvgdc on Nov 16, 2019 18:08:01 GMT -6
I have a feeling it'll be a super tight top 6 this year. The Texas bands did not come to mess around. Avon showed us last year how focused they can be on finals night. Carmel has the last impression on the field.
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Post by barbaralhsbandmom on Nov 16, 2019 18:12:48 GMT -6
Well I am from Texas and my kiddo goes to Leander HS in Leander independent school district (LISD) and Vandegrift is in LISD I am going to have to cheer for them on. It seems that Vandy has a very good shot at it though. Round Rock is our neighboring school district so I have to cheer them on too. I will also have to cheer on the other Texas bands. OH MY so many bands! May all of the bands show their best tonight!
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2019 18:20:51 GMT -6
Well I am from Texas and my kiddo goes to Leander HS in Leander independent school district (LISD) and Vandegrift is in LISD I am going to have to cheer for them on. It seems that Vandy has a very good shot at it though. Round Rock is our neighboring school district so I have to cheer them on too. I will also have to cheer on the other Texas bands. OH MY so many bands! May all of the bands show their best tonight! Leander has one of my favorite shows of the year! I hope they medal tonight. Good luck to them!
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Post by ... with a score of 0.00 on Nov 16, 2019 18:30:28 GMT -6
What I want to happen:
1st. Leander 2nd. William Mason 3rd. Avon 4th. Vandegrift 5th. CTJ 6th. Carmel
What will probably happen:
1st. Avon 2nd. Vandegrift 3rd. Leander 4th. Carmel 5th. Hebron 6th. CTJ
Also, I was really hoping Rockford or Fishers would slip into finals. No doubt that a finals performance is in the near future for these two groups!
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 16, 2019 18:36:28 GMT -6
I'm always going to be pro Indiana, but things look grim. But Avon ALWAYS seems to find it in them to dig deep and explode to perfection on finals. I will not be disappointed if Kevin has a warm and sunny home this winter though because these shows that Texas has graciously given us this year, are phenomenal. Each of those bands deserve to be in Finals. I've seen Texas grow and evolve over the years to become an absolute juggernaut in the field. This doesn't make me sad because as a spectator now, I win with these amazing shows. So to all the bands tonight. Good luck. Have fun. Make memories. And go Indiana!
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Post by rememberthealamo on Nov 16, 2019 18:38:41 GMT -6
1-2 Vandy & Leander 3. Avon 4. Hebron 5. CT Johnson 6. Carmel
Leander takes GE
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Post by supersound on Nov 16, 2019 18:41:52 GMT -6
Looking forward to FINALLY being able to see Avon,Carmel,William Mason, Ayala and Homestead for the first time!
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Post by bflat on Nov 16, 2019 18:53:03 GMT -6
I'm split on Avon and Vandegrift. I think Vandy could edge out Avon, but Avon isn't going down without a fight. Then there's Leander--wow! Heck of a finals....
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Post by verysaxy on Nov 16, 2019 18:54:26 GMT -6
Predictions:
1. Vandegrift 2. Avon 3. Leander 4. Hebron 5. William Mason 6. Carmel 7. Claudia Taylor Johnson 8. The Woodlands 9. Round Rock 10. Homestead 11. Ayala 12. Union
Music - Vandegrift Visual - Vandegrift GE - Leander / Vandegrift
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Post by supersound on Nov 16, 2019 18:54:53 GMT -6
I only caught the end of Bourbon! But from what I heard great playing, and a strange concept that was alluding to the Illuminati...I think?
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 16, 2019 18:56:16 GMT -6
Wow Bourbon!!!! Excellent job setting up Finals. Absolutely insane what they get those kids to do.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 19:01:48 GMT -6
I kinda figured mason would end up in the bottom half. It’s good but not champion worthy
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 16, 2019 19:05:33 GMT -6
Mason's individual musicianship levels are through the roof. Every single soloist & small ensemble highlighted (and there's a TON) sounds perfect.
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