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Post by bigtrombone on Dec 15, 2021 15:02:33 GMT -6
Will be held Saturday September 10th, 2022 at Perkins Stadium on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI.
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Post by dbalash on Dec 15, 2021 21:15:01 GMT -6
I'm kind of intrigued by this show. It kind of reminds me of the Fall Preview Experiences that BOA used to do in Oklahoma, South Carolina, etc. where it was early season, exhibition, and more relaxed, with clinics, leadership and the like. This is what I've said BOA should do for regionals with piddly-ass enrollments: let the bands all perform for each other in the morning, have on-field clinics immediately after each performances; kind of a camaraderie building experience in the morning/early afternoon, with one performance for everyone under the lights in the evening.
Also, could we see Marian Catholic here? This is where their BOA experience started as the demonstration band at Summer Nationals, then winning Summer Nationals five times.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Dec 15, 2021 21:21:06 GMT -6
Curious myself!
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Post by dbalash on Jan 19, 2022 19:14:33 GMT -6
Add:
Plainfield North, IL
(Band calendar)
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Post by yayband914 on Jan 19, 2022 19:18:00 GMT -6
AS OF 05/16/2022
Confirmed (6): Davenport Central H.S., IA (AA) Greendale H.S., WI (AA) Mukwonago H.S., WI (AA) Normal H.S., IL (AAAA) Oakville H.S., MO (AA) Plainfield North H.S., IL (AAA)
Likely/Rumored (15): Columbus H.S., WI (A) Fond du Lac H.S., WI (AAA) Franklin H.S., WI (AA) Germantown H.S., WI (AA) Greenfield H.S., WI (AA) Hamilton-Sussex H.S., WI (AA) Lincoln-Way H.S., IL (AAAA) Middleton H.S., WI (AAA) Milton H.S., WI (AA) New Berlin Eisenhower H.S., WI (A) New Berlin West H.S., WI (A) Oak Creek H.S., WI (AAA) Portage H.S., WI (A) Waukesha North H.S., WI (AA) Waukesha West H.S., WI (AA)
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Post by neop on Jan 21, 2022 11:57:49 GMT -6
So... is this a SHOW show? Will there be scores, or is this sort of just an early-season exhibition? Does anyone know?
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Post by yayband914 on Jan 21, 2022 12:03:11 GMT -6
So... is this a SHOW show? Will there be scores, or is this sort of just an early-season exhibition? Does anyone know? I would bet it’s early-season exhibition. Based on MFA’s website, it seems like more of an opportunity for clinics and leadership workshops. Typically, marching band competitions in Wisconsin start the second weekend of September, which this falls under, but it’s still obviously incredibly early in the season and a lot of shows are very rough at that stage, particularly for Wisconsin bands (no offense to my home state). They also might be testing the waters for an eventual Whitewater regional, which I would absolutely LOVE to see. I do have a feeling though that it won’t be very well-attended, and will be mostly Wisconsin groups within a 100-mile radius of Perkins Stadium and a few Illinois/Iowa bands. I just don’t think an extremely early-season show/clinic is worth the long trip for most bands. I do hope I am wrong though.
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Post by dbalash on Jan 21, 2022 12:29:20 GMT -6
So... is this a SHOW show? Will there be scores, or is this sort of just an early-season exhibition? Does anyone know? I would bet it’s early-season exhibition. Based on MFA’s website, it seems like more of an opportunity for clinics and leadership workshops. Typically, marching band competitions in Wisconsin start the second weekend of September, which this falls under, but it’s still obviously incredibly early in the season and a lot of shows are very rough at that stage, particularly for Wisconsin bands (no offense to my home state). They also might be testing the waters for an eventual Whitewater regional, which I would absolutely LOVE to see. I do have a feeling though that it won’t be very well-attended, and will be mostly Wisconsin groups within a 100-mile radius of Perkins Stadium and a few Illinois/Iowa bands. I just don’t think an extremely early-season show/clinic is worth the long trip for most bands. I do hope I am wrong though. From the pre-registration form: I would hope this show is not $875.... Side note: What happened to cheaper early season regional fees? Or, am I getting so old that I think this was a thing when it really wasn't?
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Post by marimba11 on Jan 21, 2022 12:41:40 GMT -6
I'm kind of intrigued by this show. It kind of reminds me of the Fall Preview Experiences that BOA used to do in Oklahoma, South Carolina, etc. where it was early season, exhibition, and more relaxed, with clinics, leadership and the like. This is what I've said BOA should do for regionals with piddly-ass enrollments: let the bands all perform for each other in the morning, have on-field clinics immediately after each performances; kind of a camaraderie building experience in the morning/early afternoon, with one performance for everyone under the lights in the evening. Also, could we see Marian Catholic here? This is where their BOA experience started as the demonstration band at Summer Nationals, then winning Summer Nationals five times. I agree! The last one in SC was at Fort Mill in 2006 I think. Nation Ford or Catawba Ridge could definitely host it now. Gaffney even would work.
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Post by neop on Feb 9, 2022 14:59:30 GMT -6
Lincoln-Way has a TBD listed on this date. Wonder if they'd go?
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Post by dbalash on Feb 9, 2022 16:27:20 GMT -6
Lincoln-Way has a TBD listed on this date. Wonder if they'd go? Doubtful. They'll probably go the 15 miles to Stagg, especially since we don't even know if this is a show show or what.
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Post by hostrauser on Feb 11, 2022 20:55:33 GMT -6
Depending on the format of this show, I'll be interested to see which Wisconsin bands show up.
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Post by supersound on Feb 12, 2022 10:47:38 GMT -6
Depending on the format of this show, I'll be interested to see which Wisconsin bands show up. From my understanding it’s just clinics and activities throughout the day with each attendee getting a performance at night under the lights.
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Post by neop on Mar 6, 2022 1:36:25 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Oakville H.S., MO (band calendar)
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 7, 2022 16:34:49 GMT -6
Added a bunch of Wisconsin bands to the likely/rumored list that are either within a reasonable driving distance (within 90 minutes), or probably will not attend in lieu of the Cumberland Marching Invitational that is normally the second weekend of September, which many northwestern Wisconsin groups attend. Classes probably won’t matter here, but I’m posting them anyways.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Mar 10, 2022 20:52:22 GMT -6
Drop:
Franklin H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational) Sauk Prairie H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational)
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Post by suburbanbandfan on Mar 17, 2022 21:09:34 GMT -6
Add: Normal MB, IL (Band Calendar)
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Post by hostrauser on Mar 26, 2022 15:00:08 GMT -6
Drop: Franklin H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational) Sauk Prairie H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational) As far as I know, Franklin's show is the 17th, the week after this.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Mar 26, 2022 15:22:44 GMT -6
As far as I know, Franklin's show is the 17th, the week after this. Yea I already knew week ago. I just forgot to report that I switched up 10th with 17th. Sorry again. 🤦♂️
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 27, 2022 14:28:26 GMT -6
Drop: Franklin H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational) Sauk Prairie H.S., WI - (Franklin Saber Invitational) Kept Franklin, but just confirmed that Sauk Prairie has no competition scheduled for this weekend on their calendar.
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 27, 2022 14:31:32 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Mukwonago H.S., WI
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Post by hewhowaits on Apr 3, 2022 18:28:32 GMT -6
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Post by dbalash on May 12, 2022 21:46:15 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Davenport Central, IA
Source: Band calendar linked to registration
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Post by yayband914 on May 16, 2022 18:26:25 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Greendale H.S., WI (reliable source)
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Post by dbalash on May 23, 2022 13:47:48 GMT -6
As of right now, this show is not listed on the schedule or the events page.
Cancelled?
Balash edit: There is now a football game scheduled for this date at UW Whitewater.
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Post by principalagent on May 23, 2022 14:08:21 GMT -6
As of right now, this show is not listed on the schedule or the events page. Cancelled? Balash edit: There is now a football game scheduled for this date at UW Whitewater. Does DIII schedule this late into the year?
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Post by dbalash on May 23, 2022 14:11:46 GMT -6
As of right now, this show is not listed on the schedule or the events page. Cancelled? Balash edit: There is now a football game scheduled for this date at UW Whitewater. Does DIII schedule this late into the year? Their schedule was unveiled on their website April 21.
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Post by thewho on May 25, 2022 10:12:27 GMT -6
As far as volunteers are aware, there are no plans to host the Kick-Off this year. Shame to see this go.
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Post by yayband914 on May 25, 2022 10:20:25 GMT -6
As far as volunteers are aware, there are no plans to host the Kick-Off this year. Shame to see this go. Huge shame. I sure hope they give this another try, perhaps as a legitimate regional later in the season as opposed to a kick-off clinic in the extreme early season. Perkins Stadium is such an historic stadium, I would love to see a BOA show happen there.
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Post by marimba11 on May 25, 2022 10:43:06 GMT -6
As far as volunteers are aware, there are no plans to host the Kick-Off this year. Shame to see this go. Huge shame. I sure hope they give this another try, perhaps as a legitimate regional later in the season as opposed to a kick-off clinic in the extreme early season. Perkins Stadium is such an historic stadium, I would love to see a BOA show happen there. It is so historic! Performed there in DCI, LOVED IT
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