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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 19:09:38 GMT -6
Aledo! Great performance and an amazing way to kickoff finals. Visually and musically the band was near flawless (at least on the the high cam). Color guard seemed to be having some timing issues in the opener but other than that they had a an amazing run, too.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 9, 2021 20:45:33 GMT -6
Very happy to have the screen stuck on a Zoom call (rolls eyes)
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Post by trombonium on Oct 9, 2021 20:56:30 GMT -6
If Flower Mound isn't an eagle-worthy band/show combination, then I've never seen one before.
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Post by lostchoirguy on Oct 9, 2021 20:57:49 GMT -6
Yup. That's ANOTHER Texas group that will be contending for the eagle come November. There really is a great group this year.
Let's go Keller!!!
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 9, 2021 20:58:04 GMT -6
Flower Mound can absolutely medal at grand nationals, if not take home the eagle. That was incredible in-person
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 9, 2021 21:07:30 GMT -6
I loved the ending of Keller's show!
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:12:13 GMT -6
A few questions/comments from the last couple of performances:
Was Coppell’s stage the same one used by the Mandarins & Vista Ridge?
Who was the man stuck on the high cam, and why was he there (insert dramatic FloMarching-flashbacks eye roll here)
Flower Mound is the best band I’ve seen this year (& I’ve seen a good number of them, including Carmel & Reagan). Absolutely flawless.
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Post by marchingmaniac on Oct 9, 2021 21:12:56 GMT -6
A few questions/comments from the last couple of performances: Was Coppell’s stage the same one used by the Mandarins & Vista Ridge? Who was the man stuck on the high cam, and why was he there (insert dramatic FloMarching-flashbacks eye roll here) Flower Mound is the best band I’ve seen this year (including Carmel & Reagan). Absolutely flawless. Yes it's the same stage
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 9, 2021 21:14:04 GMT -6
FloMo was amazing! It'll be interesting to see how things shape up for them. I just noticed they aren't going to the SA Super Regional?
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:24:03 GMT -6
Marcus was on fire tonight but I honestly don’t see how they got the medal over Keller in prelims. I didn’t get to see prelims, so maybe Keller had a rocky run but in finals Keller sounded and looked better than Marcus imo.
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Oct 9, 2021 21:25:59 GMT -6
Marcus must have contracted the principle horn player for the New York Philharmonic! What beautiful horn tonality. The bassoon soloist was incredible.
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Post by marchingmaniac on Oct 9, 2021 21:26:06 GMT -6
FloMo was amazing! It'll be interesting to see how things shape up for them. I just noticed they aren't going to the SA Super Regional? You are correct, Grand Nationals is the last BOA event they are attending. They will be attending UIL State though, which will take a few school days out of their schedule on top of the Grand Nationals trip. Though since Marcus and other 6A bands are also doing UIL State, it seems the decision to skip San Antonio was made at the school administration level rather than the district level.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 9, 2021 21:28:16 GMT -6
Marcus was on fire tonight but I honestly don’t see how they got the medal over Keller in prelims. I didn’t get to see prelims, so maybe Keller had a rocky run but in finals Keller sounded and looked better than Marcus imo. I disagree. Marcus was much better musically than Keller in all aspects.
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Post by trumpette123 on Oct 9, 2021 21:30:41 GMT -6
FloMo was amazing! It'll be interesting to see how things shape up for them. I just noticed they aren't going to the SA Super Regional? You are correct, Grand Nationals is the last BOA event they are attending. They will be attending UIL State though, which will take a few school days out of their schedule on top of the Grand Nationals trip. Though since Marcus and other 6A bands are also doing UIL State, it seems the decision to skip San Antonio was made at the school administration level rather than the district level. Interesting, I have no idea how UIL works >.< compared to BOA. I've heard its a bit different.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 9, 2021 21:41:35 GMT -6
Not sure if I'm alone in this opinion, but LD Bell's show was definitely leaving me with wanting a lot more, despite what the Zoom commentators are saying.
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:41:49 GMT -6
I am a fan of Bell’s show design, I just wish the full ensemble was making better sounds. Still, amazing job! Love the use of ladders & that ballad soloist, truly phenomenal.
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Post by marchingmaniac on Oct 9, 2021 21:43:16 GMT -6
You are correct, Grand Nationals is the last BOA event they are attending. They will be attending UIL State though, which will take a few school days out of their schedule on top of the Grand Nationals trip. Though since Marcus and other 6A bands are also doing UIL State, it seems the decision to skip San Antonio was made at the school administration level rather than the district level. Interesting, I have no idea how UIL works >.< compared to BOA. I've heard its a bit different. Yes, it's the governing body for not just band but all extracurricular activities in the state of Texas so it has its own rubrics. Generally the easiest way to explain it is that UIL is a bit more traditional, with all judges in the box and none on the field. They generally judge more on cleanliness and precision and less so on general effect compared to BOA, so from a visual perspective if all the lines are straight in certain forms or if each performer is spaced properly. Though I do believe in recent years they have started to change the judging rubrics to look more similar to BOA rubrics by taking into account for example the difficulty of the drill or music book.
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:43:56 GMT -6
Not sure if I'm alone in this opinion, but LD Bell's show was definitely leaving me with wanting a lot more, despite what the Zoom commentators are saying. I can see this. Maybe I was expecting more considering it’s the second week in Oct. but many shows from tonight feel unfinished, especially for this late in the season. Hopefully most/all of them have the closer on by next Saturday!
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Oct 9, 2021 21:47:07 GMT -6
Holy Intro HEBRON!
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 9, 2021 21:53:11 GMT -6
Oh. My. God. this is a HIGH SCHOOL???
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:53:58 GMT -6
Ahhh I get it. They’re signing their name with the pen prop. Very classy, Hebron.
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Post by ps0010 on Oct 9, 2021 21:55:21 GMT -6
May not be popular but I loved Hebron. Full on in your face.
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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Oct 9, 2021 21:55:50 GMT -6
Hebron is hands down still the most robust music performance ensemble in the country. I sense this show will peak at UIL State in terms of music effect. They now have my vote for 6a State champs!
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Post by marchingmaniac on Oct 9, 2021 21:57:20 GMT -6
For me there is no better sounding band in the state and probably the country than Hebron. The technical abilities and sheer power that each section has is incredible. I'm not sure if this show has the visual design and execution to beat out Flower Mound, but it doesn't even matter with how good they sound.
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 21:58:28 GMT -6
Here’s how I see it:
1. Hebron H.S., TX (M, GE) 2. Flower Mound H.S., TX (V) 3. Keller H.S., TX 4. Marcus H.S., TX 5. Coppell H.S., TX 6. L.D. Bell H.S., TX 7. Timber Creek H.S., TX 8. Lone Star H.S., TX 9. Wakeland H.S., TX 10. Aledo H.S., TX 11. Southlake Carroll H.S., TX 12. Forney H.S., TX
I could honestly see any combination of 1-2, 3-6, 7-9 & 10-12. I think Hebron very narrowly edged out FloMo in GE and with that time slot a win seems closer than usual. Every single band here tonight impressed me in one way or another, and I have a feeling I’m not in this boat alone.
My bold-ish prediction: at least one band will score ABOVE an 85 and NOT medal tonight.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Oct 9, 2021 21:59:04 GMT -6
Here are my Finals predictions while i am still trying to settle myself from Hebron's unreal performance:
1) Hebron 2) Flower Mound 3) Marcus 4) Coppell 5) Keller 6) Timber Creek 7) LD Bell 8) Wakeland 9) Forney 10) Aledo 11) Lone Star 12) Southlake Carroll
Music- Hebron Visual- Flower Mound GE- Hebron
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Post by mk72 on Oct 9, 2021 22:01:17 GMT -6
I'm a bit unsure on Hebron's design, but WOW they started playing at a high note (literally and figuratively) and kept on getting better from then. Not to sound like a broken record, but Hebron is hands down the best band musically in the country. Hats off to them!
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 9, 2021 22:03:24 GMT -6
How I think things will go:
1. Flower Mound (all captions) 2. Hebron (could take music or visual) 3. Marcus 4. Coppell 5. Keller 6. Wakeland 7. LD Bell (I agree with others their prelims perf. was better, although I wasn’t even sure they’d make finals) 8. Lone Star (So clean) 9. Southlake Carroll (somewhat dirty but great potential) 10. Forney 11. Aledo 12. Timber Creek
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Post by verysaxy on Oct 9, 2021 22:04:19 GMT -6
How I think things will go: 1. Flower Mound (all captions) 2. Hebron (could take music or visual) 3. Marcus 4. Coppell 5. Keller 6. Wakeland 7. LD Bell (I agree with others their prelims perf. was better, although I wasn’t even sure they’d make finals) 8. Lone Star (So clean) 9. Southlake Carroll (somewhat dirty but great potential) 10. Forney 11. Aledo 12. Timber Creek Timber Creek in 12th?? With that opening hit?? In what world!
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 9, 2021 22:12:17 GMT -6
How I think things will go: 1. Flower Mound (all captions) 2. Hebron (could take music or visual) 3. Marcus 4. Coppell 5. Keller 6. Wakeland 7. LD Bell (I agree with others their prelims perf. was better, although I wasn’t even sure they’d make finals) 8. Lone Star (So clean) 9. Southlake Carroll (somewhat dirty but great potential) 10. Forney 11. Aledo 12. Timber Creek Timber Creek in 12th?? With that opening hit?? In what world! They had one of the weaker visual packages of the bottom 4 IMO
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