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Post by rabb2t on Nov 16, 2019 21:26:23 GMT -6
Hebron is CLEAN. Visually their forms are consistent and crisp, and musically their chords are balanced and more than enough to get the judge's attention.
It feels so much like a DCI show with these forms, and that's an amazing thing. Honestly forgot that this was BOA for a moment.
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Post by 50fly on Nov 16, 2019 21:27:45 GMT -6
I could listen to Hebron play all night and be happy. Music caption is going to be a fight tonight but Hebron made a case. I take back my earlier comment about best brass, it now belongs to Hebron. Excellent job balancing woodwinds and brass, Amazing ensemble sound. The make it sound so easy. Not entirely sold on the visual performance, might keep them in the back half of the top 6.
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 16, 2019 21:27:53 GMT -6
Hebron That music performance though! WOWOWOWOW 😲
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Post by es203 on Nov 16, 2019 21:28:44 GMT -6
The demand of the music book and the fact that they achieve that is absolutely outstanding. I feel like I was just watching a drum corps.
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Post by marchingmaniac on Nov 16, 2019 21:30:31 GMT -6
In my opinion, Hebron has the best musical performance of any band in the country. Absolutely insane how they manage to nail their music book so incredibly and flawlessly and make it seem so easy.
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Post by oldschoolkazoo on Nov 16, 2019 21:30:56 GMT -6
I can't believe that the 4 groups I just watched were high schoolers
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 21:31:54 GMT -6
Somehow we got a little behind in schedule
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2019 21:34:53 GMT -6
Vandegrift... holy ####### ####.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 21:34:58 GMT -6
I think vandy might have the best brass lol
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 16, 2019 21:36:02 GMT -6
Somehow we got a little behind in schedule 3 straight bands that use their full allotment of time will do that.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 21:37:02 GMT -6
How do you keep time when you’re spread end zone to end zone.... seriously insane that should not be possible
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Post by buckeyesax2014 on Nov 16, 2019 21:37:24 GMT -6
Forgive me if this comes across a little harsh, but how are the judges supposed to fairly judge and compare Vandergrift's "guard" with everyone else? There are no flags/sabers/rifles. Toss timing and drops make or break an auxiliary score, both of which are simple non-issues for Vandergrift.
Edit. Spoke a little too soon. Although my question still stands as there is like 5 minutes of just dance.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 21:39:25 GMT -6
Forgive me if this comes across a little harsh, but how are the judges supposed to fairly judge and compare Vandergrift's "guard" with everyone else? There are no flags/sabers/rifles. Toss timing and drops make or break an auxiliary score, both of which are simple non-issues for Vandergrift. But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Nov 16, 2019 21:41:12 GMT -6
Yeah that should win. Maybe tied with Avon in visual.
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Post by kvgdc on Nov 16, 2019 21:41:45 GMT -6
How do you keep time when you’re spread end zone to end zone.... seriously insane that should not be possible Really good drum majors that know how to manage the timing and sections that know which DM to watch and when.
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Post by frog84 on Nov 16, 2019 21:41:51 GMT -6
Forgive me if this comes across a little harsh, but how are the judges supposed to fairly judge and compare Vandergrift's "guard" with everyone else? There are no flags/sabers/rifles. Toss timing and drops make or break an auxiliary score, both of which are simple non-issues for Vandergrift. But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard And the dance team is consistently dancing the whole show which is kind of hard.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2019 21:42:08 GMT -6
New High Music Score New High Overall Score Your GN champion
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Post by oboe12 on Nov 16, 2019 21:42:14 GMT -6
My band is on the road right now... Vandegrift was incredible this afternoon. Should the trend continue, Texas is getting their fifth championship.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 16, 2019 21:42:16 GMT -6
should’ve heard the parents of Jenks O fallo and Prosper last year haha I have yet to hear a more enthusiastic fanbase than Bixby "GIVE ME AN L! GIVE ME AN INCOLN WAY!" (Cowbells for eternity.)
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Post by buckeyesax2014 on Nov 16, 2019 21:43:05 GMT -6
Forgive me if this comes across a little harsh, but how are the judges supposed to fairly judge and compare Vandergrift's "guard" with everyone else? There are no flags/sabers/rifles. Toss timing and drops make or break an auxiliary score, both of which are simple non-issues for Vandergrift. But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard I didn't say the rest of the band isn't doing amazing. I didn't even say that their guard isn't good. They are doing what they are doing very well. It's just not comparable to what everyone else is doing but they are still supposed to be judged the same?
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Post by jcbandfan on Nov 16, 2019 21:43:26 GMT -6
I think Avon has visual. Vandy was rougher tonight visually than earlier. I also felt more energy in the stadium from Avon. Should be close!
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Post by barbaralhsbandmom on Nov 16, 2019 21:43:48 GMT -6
My kiddo says that the top three are Vandegrift, Avon and Hebron. I guess we will see if she is correct!
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Post by eljefe829 on Nov 16, 2019 21:43:53 GMT -6
OK Vandy dad can breathe now...Just wanted to see the same A++ game as the rest of the bands tonight. I’m floored!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 16, 2019 21:45:06 GMT -6
But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard I didn't say the rest of the band isn't doing amazing. I didn't even say that their guard isn't good. They are doing what they are doing very well. It's just not comparable to what everyone else is doing but they are still supposed to be judged the same? Could be worth reading through a couple sections of the visual sheets on the Music for All site. I actually took a bit of a read earlier today. It doesn't speak to any particular equipment so much as responsibility, performance, and range of what is being asked of the students.
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Post by 50fly on Nov 16, 2019 21:45:48 GMT -6
Vandegrift, pure energy, a GE monster of a show. love the music selection. I’m glad a Texas band finally showed up with a visual package 🙊. Although I just can’t get behind a program with a guard. They make it work, but it’s just not for me. I haven Hebron ahead in music, Avon ahead in visual, so it looks like it will come down to GE
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Post by macwinlin on Nov 16, 2019 21:45:56 GMT -6
Visual is Vandy's weak caption, specifically VI IMO. There were some odd bodies out there lol, but they managed to maintain ensemble.
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Post by nny14 on Nov 16, 2019 21:47:46 GMT -6
But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard I didn't say the rest of the band isn't doing amazing. I didn't even say that their guard isn't good. They are doing what they are doing very well. It's just not comparable to what everyone else is doing but they are still supposed to be judged the same? There's very little in the judging sheets that actually talks about "colorguard" specifically. BOA really doesnt judge individual guards in the way DCI or WGI does, it's more about the overall visual package. So in this case they're comparing what their dance company provides to the visual compared to a regular colorguard.
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Post by kvgdc on Nov 16, 2019 21:55:17 GMT -6
Carmel staging all this stuff backfield is sort of interesting. It pushes the forms (and sound) further upfront of course, but doesn't necessarily sacrifice the attention the staged stuff gets either. They're spreading 10/10 consistently as well.
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 16, 2019 21:55:58 GMT -6
But their band has literally hit every set almost perfectly it’s not all guard I didn't say the rest of the band isn't doing amazing. I didn't even say that their guard isn't good. They are doing what they are doing very well. It's just not comparable to what everyone else is doing but they are still supposed to be judged the same? True. Let’s see what the judges reward tonight
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Post by barbaralhsbandmom on Nov 16, 2019 21:56:43 GMT -6
Love the red flags!
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