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Post by marimba11 on Aug 19, 2021 13:12:01 GMT -6
CTJ performs Thursday evening. I guess they’re spreading the Texas bands out this year. As they should! Ya’ll are too good! |
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 19, 2021 13:45:28 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Meade County H.S., KY
"Your money goes toward, music, uniforms, food on competition days, overnight stays at Indianapolis for the Bands of America contest" From their fan page
Drop:
Ada H.S., OH
I have been looking at their calendar for weeks nothing is listed after 10/23, but their Music Feast and Veteran breakfast during GN
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Post by Samuel Culper on Aug 19, 2021 13:54:49 GMT -6
In another positive sign of progress, I know that our band has been given their Prelims performance time for GNats. Friday morning? Affirmative. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2021 14:01:47 GMT -6
Anyone know when Round Rock is performing?
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 19, 2021 14:08:31 GMT -6
CTJ performs Thursday evening. I guess they’re spreading the Texas bands out this year. This means that CTJ did not request a Friday performance slot and was part of the random draw. Adding them to the Thursday evening block that is traditionally filled with local heavy hitters like Carmel and Avon, along with other high-quality groups from nearby states, will just add to the quality of that block. And to the difficulty of achieving a high placing within that judging panel. In 2019, the Thursday evening block included CTJ, Avon, Carmel, and William Mason - 4 of the top 7 in finals. Add in Park Vista, James F. Byrnes, Lawrence Township, North Hardin, and Ben Davis - and you have 9 semifinalists on score among the 13 groups in the evening block along with Center Grove having the highest score by a non-semifinalist. Also of note - by choosing to perform in the random draw, CTJ avoids an early morning wake up call on Friday as well as not being lumped in with all the other Texas bands and other long-distance travelers. The first block on Friday in 2019 included 5 finalists and 1 other semifinalist. |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Aug 19, 2021 14:33:23 GMT -6
CTJ performs Thursday evening. I guess they’re spreading the Texas bands out this year. This means that CTJ did not request a Friday performance slot and was part of the random draw. Adding them to the Thursday evening block that is traditionally filled with local heavy hitters like Carmel and Avon, along with other high-quality groups from nearby states, will just add to the quality of that block. And to the difficulty of achieving a high placing within that judging panel. In 2019, the Thursday evening block included CTJ, Avon, Carmel, and William Mason - 4 of the top 7 in finals. Add in Park Vista, James F. Byrnes, Lawrence Township, North Hardin, and Ben Davis - and you have 9 semifinalists on score among the 13 groups in the evening block along with Center Grove having the highest score by a non-semifinalist. Also of note - by choosing to perform in the random draw, CTJ avoids an early morning wake up call on Friday as well as not being lumped in with all the other Texas bands and other long-distance travelers. The first block on Friday in 2019 included 5 finalists and 1 other semifinalist. I will definitely be in my seat in LOS for the Thursday Night Thrills!!! |
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Post by Marching Observer on Aug 19, 2021 17:01:15 GMT -6
You won't be alone in that! I tell people that GN is my "March Madness" and that it is easily in my top 3 dates of the entire year (Christmas being among the others).
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Post by LeanderMomma on Aug 19, 2021 17:39:25 GMT -6
You won't be alone in that! I tell people that GN is my "March Madness" and that it is easily in my top 3 dates of the entire year (Christmas being among the others). November Neurosis perhaps? 😉 It’s even more so for Texans because it begins with UIL and BOA in the Alamodome and then culminates with GN in Lucas Oil Stadium. 😵💫 |
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Post by marimba11 on Aug 19, 2021 18:28:51 GMT -6
You won't be alone in that! I tell people that GN is my "March Madness" and that it is easily in my top 3 dates of the entire year (Christmas being among the others). Oh 100%. The world stops for it |
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 19, 2021 19:59:29 GMT -6
I will definitely be in my seat in LOS for the Thursday Night Thrills!!! I'll be down at field level helping provide a great experience for the students in those wonderful bands. |
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Post by Allohak on Aug 19, 2021 20:02:52 GMT -6
I will definitely be in my seat in LOS for the Thursday Night Thrills!!! I'll be down at field level helping provide a great experience for the students in those wonderful bands. Samesies |
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Post by hostrauser on Aug 19, 2021 20:21:42 GMT -6
I'll be there on Saturday for my usual Semis/Finals doubleheader.
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Post by dbalash on Aug 19, 2021 20:34:38 GMT -6
I'll be there on Saturday for my usual Semis/Finals doubleheader. I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 |
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Post by hostrauser on Aug 19, 2021 20:56:38 GMT -6
I'll be there on Saturday for my usual Semis/Finals doubleheader. I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 Come on, you don't take a Hawaii trip that early in the Winter. You take it in February or March when you're absolutely sick to death of the snow.  |
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Post by Marching Observer on Aug 19, 2021 22:14:40 GMT -6
You won't be alone in that! I tell people that GN is my "March Madness" and that it is easily in my top 3 dates of the entire year (Christmas being among the others). November Neurosis perhaps? 😉 It’s even more so for Texans because it begins with UIL and BOA in the Alamodome and then culminates with GN in Lucas Oil Stadium. 😵💫 Oh I totally get it! The only reason the Indy Supers, Indiana State Finals, and GN isn't back to back to back is cause Regionals (the contest to determine the state finalists) is always the weekend before State. Still, it's a pretty whirlwind of the end of the season! That said, I'm just glad our state finals is on the weekend rather thank during the week like yours lol. I had a great time though of getting to experience your flurry of shows of SA, State, and finally GN. One of the best times of my life! Especially since I got to witness when Vista Ridge climbed the ladder and placed better and better with each performance all the way to the state title! |
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Post by marimba11 on Aug 19, 2021 22:48:14 GMT -6
I'll be there on Saturday for my usual Semis/Finals doubleheader. I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 So jealous! |
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 20, 2021 6:17:48 GMT -6
I'll be there on Saturday for my usual Semis/Finals doubleheader. I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 Grand Nationals weekend is NOT the time to travel anywhere other than Indianapolis! |
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Post by paddy on Aug 20, 2021 6:27:15 GMT -6
November Neurosis perhaps? 😉 It’s even more so for Texans because it begins with UIL and BOA in the Alamodome and then culminates with GN in Lucas Oil Stadium. 😵💫 Oh I totally get it! The only reason the Indy Supers, Indiana State Finals, and GN isn't back to back to back is cause Regionals (the contest to determine the state finalists) is always the weekend before State. Still, it's a pretty whirlwind of the end of the season! That said, I'm just glad our state finals is on the weekend rather thank during the week like yours lol. I had a great time though of getting to experience your flurry of shows of SA, State, and finally GN. One of the best times of my life! Especially since I got to witness when Vista Ridge climbed the ladder and placed better and better with each performance all the way to the state title! Semi-state is the weekend before state finals, but your overall point stands. I would argue that ISSMA semi-state is part of the madness as that is the weekend multiple crazy things happen. It never fails that the weather semi-state weekend is worse than Indy Super regionals and ISSMA State Finals and all 80 bands are stuck outside in that crap. I would vote to move semi-state to week days if that meant moving inside. |
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Post by marimba11 on Aug 20, 2021 9:00:39 GMT -6
I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 Grand Nationals weekend is NOT the time to travel anywhere other than Indianapolis! That too😂 |
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Post by dbalash on Aug 20, 2021 9:16:31 GMT -6
I'll be in Hawaii (hopefully) sipping a cocktail. Ahhh. 😎 Grand Nationals weekend is NOT the time to travel anywhere other than Indianapolis! Eh, I have a wife that doesn't care about drum corps/marching band, plus it's our anniversary. Not to mention, I'm off that week, the week after, work two days from home and then it's Thanksgiving. |
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Post by Marching Observer on Aug 20, 2021 10:21:11 GMT -6
Yes. Semi-State is what I meant to say. I'm showing my age when it was still regionals hah.
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Post by dbalash on Aug 20, 2021 12:40:24 GMT -6
CONFIRMED:
Marian Catholic, IL
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Post by Marching Observer on Aug 20, 2021 12:41:53 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Marian Catholic, IL About time! 🤣 The tradition continues. 😁 |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Aug 20, 2021 13:46:11 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Marian Catholic, IL hallelujah. (Pun intended). |
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Post by Marching Observer on Aug 20, 2021 14:11:59 GMT -6
Oh! I can now add them to my official Bubble list lol. They've had a few rough years but I've learned you can never count them out.
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Post by paddy on Aug 20, 2021 14:50:04 GMT -6
Yes. Semi-State is what I meant to say. I'm showing my age when it was still regionals hah. I remember (and marched in) those days as well |
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Post by dbalash on Aug 20, 2021 18:42:06 GMT -6
AS OF 08/20/2021 Confirmed (78):Ardrey Kell H.S., NC Look to be a drop. No longer listed on their website. |
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Post by Jake W. on Aug 22, 2021 20:47:12 GMT -6
AS OF 08/20/2021 Confirmed (77):Windermere H.S., FL Looks like just Orlando as the only BOA event on their schedule now, and then ending their season with FMBC championships. |
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Post by marimba11 on Aug 24, 2021 17:37:54 GMT -6
Not sure where to post this… is anyone seeing or hearing anything? I’ve seen no videos at all which is somewhat unusual by the end of August
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 24, 2021 18:12:00 GMT -6
Not sure where to post this… is anyone seeing or hearing anything? I’ve seen no videos at all which is somewhat unusual by the end of August Responding just so your comment doesn’t get unnoticed at the bottom of the last page. 😅 |
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