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Post by principalagent on Jul 15, 2022 17:48:36 GMT -6
What if they make finals? Will they skip finals for USBANDS It’s not happened before. The closest a band has gotten was Clear Brook a few years ago, who placed in their class and landed in the mid-20s. They weren’t at prelims retreat to pick up their class placement accolade, so no way they would have made it from Houston to perform again. BOA would likely just take number 15 into finals. I think band directors that schedule a second event generally know how tough it is to make finals here and want to give their kids a good season ending event. I think if one of those bands medaled unexpectedly at one of the big Triangle regionals early on, they might change their mind, drop USBands, and roll the dice.
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Post by elsie on Jul 16, 2022 23:56:08 GMT -6
What if they make finals? Will they skip finals for USBANDS It’s not happened before. The closest a band has gotten was Clear Brook a few years ago, who placed in their class and landed in the mid-20s. They weren’t at prelims retreat to pick up their class placement accolade, so no way they would have made it from Houston to perform again. BOA would likely just take number 15 into finals. I think band directors that schedule a second event generally know how tough it is to make finals here and want to give their kids a good season ending event. I think if one of those bands medaled unexpectedly at one of the big Triangle regionals early on, they might change their mind, drop USBands, and roll the dice. Makes sense! I only brought it up because I believe there’s an off chance Dripping Springs makes it in!
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Post by lostchoirguy on Jul 23, 2022 0:41:05 GMT -6
I'm highly considering taking a trip out to San Antonio to see this contest for the first time. Can anyone share with me details about when tickets go on sale, costs, and recommendations?
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Post by Marching Observer on Jul 23, 2022 17:08:41 GMT -6
I'm highly considering taking a trip out to San Antonio to see this contest for the first time. Can anyone share with me details about when tickets go on sale, costs, and recommendations? It is absolutely worth it. Was able to go in 17 and 18. Can't wait to be able to go again. I'd suggest trying to find an Airbnb because there are a few close to the stadium that you could just walk there.
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Post by elsie on Jul 23, 2022 21:07:52 GMT -6
There’s always one block in the middle of the day that’s super random but it has a bunch of finalists in…try to figure out what block that is and be there
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Post by thewho on Jul 23, 2022 23:40:59 GMT -6
There’s always one block in the middle of the day that’s super random but it has a bunch of finalists in…try to figure out what block that is and be there In my experience, this typically has been the second-to-last or last block on Friday due to multiple regional champions and previous SA finalists preference. However, it is really hard to just recommend that particular block because the days tend to be filled with high-quality bands throughout the day. Not sprinkled. You'd be not remissed to find a block of at least 3 finalist-worthy bands.
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Post by hewhowaits on Jul 24, 2022 5:30:34 GMT -6
Just be there for EVERY band. THAT'S the right way to attend ANY band competition.
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Jul 24, 2022 12:04:39 GMT -6
Definitely try to make it if you can!! If you get something within a mile or two it’s all easily walkable- and the weather is usually very comfortable to walk around in that time of year in SA. I’ve never done the vrbo there but have friends that have.
It’s hard to be there the whole time- but I truly try and make as many of the blocks as I can once I get there. Every block has someone in it I don’t want to miss!
We usually buy the prelims tickets at the door, but the finals tickets ahead of time.
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Post by jmike16 on Jul 24, 2022 12:24:28 GMT -6
I would say that of course watch those who we all know that will be performing that Saturday night, but also watch the bands that may or may not be in the running to get into finals. There are so so many bands that are very good but may not place as high. Gotta give love to those bands as well.
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Jul 24, 2022 12:28:54 GMT -6
I would say that of course watch those who we all know that will be performing that Saturday night, but also watch the bands that may or may not be in the running to get into finals. There are so so many bands that are very good but may not place as high. Gotta give love to those bands as well. I think this contest has a lot of bands that would definitely be semi finalist bands- the competition to get that slot would be fierce if they ever expanded and made a semifinals here. I actually don’t have a problem not watching a finalist band in prelims and waiting to watch in finals if I have to figure out which band to miss for a concession break. There are so many that you only get to see the once that I’d love to see multiple runs from.
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Post by lostchoirguy on Jul 24, 2022 14:41:23 GMT -6
One of the reasons adding semifinals would be so great here is that it would likely lead to more out of state groups making the trip. As it is, it is hard for a group that is used to making finals in local contests to justify making a trip here and only doing one performance. With semifinals, we might get more groups willing to make the trip with a better chance of multiple performances.
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Post by ilikeguard on Jul 24, 2022 15:12:03 GMT -6
One of the reasons adding semifinals would be so great here is that it would likely lead to more out of state groups making the trip. As it is, it is hard for a group that is used to making finals in local contests to justify making a trip here and only doing one performance. With semifinals, we might get more groups willing to make the trip with a better chance of multiple performances. But then it would basically just be Grand Nationals South! …Not that that would even be a bad thing. I’m sure there’s a reason why it doesn’t exist yet, but I can only see positives for adding a semifinals round with how many groups attend that are semifinals caliber, but aren’t quite there yet to challenge the finals locks.
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Post by supersound on Jul 24, 2022 15:32:55 GMT -6
I feel like we’ve had the “add semifinals” discussion a million times before and the conclusion is always that it’s a great idea on paper but not feasible in reality
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Post by lostchoirguy on Jul 24, 2022 16:58:07 GMT -6
I feel like we’ve had the “add semifinals” discussion a million times before and the conclusion is always that it’s a great idea on paper but not feasible in reality Yes this is true.
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Post by elsie on Aug 26, 2022 0:51:24 GMT -6
Pre-Season Predictions:
1. Marcus 2. Claudia Taylor Johnson 3. Cedar Park 4. Vandegrift 5. Hebron 6. Westlake 7. Leander 8. Flower Mound 9. Vista Ridge 10. Ronald Reagan 11. The Woodlands 12 . Keller 13. Cedar Ridge 14. Rouse
Music: Vandegrift Visual: Marcus General Effect: Marcus
Class AAAA: Claudia Taylor Johnson [1st in prelims]
Music: Claudia Taylor Johnson Visual: Marcus General Effect: Marcus
Class AAA: Cedar Park
Music: Cedar Park Visual: Leander General Effect: Cedar Park
Class AA: Burleson
Music: Liberal Arts and Science Academy Visual: Argyle General Effect: Burleson
Class A: Pecos Music: Whitesboro Visual: Whitesboro General Effect: Pecos
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Post by boahistorybuff on Aug 26, 2022 6:38:33 GMT -6
Anyone who accurately predicts the placement of the top 14 at this regional one week out, let alone pre-season, should seriously consider playing the lottery.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Aug 26, 2022 7:55:38 GMT -6
Pre-Season Predictions: 1. Marcus 2. Claudia Taylor Johnson 3. Cedar Park 4. Vandegrift 5. Hebron 6. Westlake 7. Leander 8. Flower Mound 9. Vista Ridge 10. Ronald Reagan 11. The Woodlands 12 . Keller 13. Cedar Ridge 14. Rouse Music: Vandegrift Visual: Marcus General Effect: Marcus Class AAAA: Claudia Taylor Johnson [1st in prelims] Music: Claudia Taylor Johnson Visual: Marcus General Effect: Marcus Class AAA: Cedar Park Music: Cedar Park Visual: Leander General Effect: Cedar Park Class AA: Burleson Music: Liberal Arts and Science Academy Visual: Argyle General Effect: Burleson Class A: Pecos Music: Whitesboro Visual: Whitesboro General Effect: Pecos these are very interesting predictions for sure! No Hebron, FloMo, Vandegrift or Woodlands at the top? Very interesting indeed! This one is way more difficult to predict than GN. And I like that!
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 26, 2022 8:58:15 GMT -6
Anyone who accurately predicts the placement of the top 14 at this regional one week out, let alone pre-season, should seriously consider playing the lottery. Anyone who accurately predicts the finals placement of the top 14 following prelims should, at the very least, go buy some scratchers.
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 5, 2022 19:50:04 GMT -6
Feeling brave tonight:
1. Vandegrift (M) 2. Cedar Ridge (GE) 3. Flower Mound (Visual) 4. CTJ 5. Hebron 6. Marcus 7. Reagan 8. Coppell 9. TWHS 10. Cedar Park 11. Vista Ridge 12. Round Rock 13. Keller 14. Westlake
First out: Leander
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 5, 2022 19:56:56 GMT -6
Feeling brave tonight: 1. Vandegrift (M) 2. Cedar Ridge (GE) 3. Flower Mound (Visual) 4. CTJ 5. Marcus 6. Reagan 7. Coppell 8. The Woodlands 9. Cedar Park 10. Vista Ridge 11. Round Rock 12. Keller 13. Westlake 14. Leander First out: L.D. Bell No Hebron? You ARE brave!
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 5, 2022 20:44:20 GMT -6
Feeling brave tonight: 1. Vandegrift (M) 2. Cedar Ridge (GE) 3. Flower Mound (Visual) 4. CTJ 5. Marcus 6. Reagan 7. Coppell 8. The Woodlands 9. Cedar Park 10. Vista Ridge 11. Round Rock 12. Keller 13. Westlake 14. Leander First out: L.D. Bell No Hebron? You ARE brave! Oh whoops you so right my bad sorry leander . This one is so stacked!
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Post by Allohak on Oct 11, 2022 20:42:23 GMT -6
FRIDAY
Panel 1 9:00a - Medina Valley 9:15a - Georgetown 9:30a - W. Charles Akins 9:45a - Mission Veterans Memorial 10:00a - Glenn 10:15a - Pflugerville 10:30a - James Bowie
Panel 2 11:00a - United 11:15a - Troy 11:30a - Smithson Valley 11:45a - New Braunfels 12:00p - Cedar Ridge 12:15p - Dripping Springs 12:30p - James E. Taylor 12:45p - John B. Alexander 1:00p - Byron P. Steele II 1:15p - Rio Grande City 1:30p - Vista Ridge 1:45p - Westlake
Panel 1 2:15p - Waller 2:30p - Anderson 2:45p - Jack C. Hays 3:00p - Round Rock 3:15p - Lake Travis 3:30p - Foster 3:45p - Douglas MacArthur 4:00p - LASA 4:15p - LEE 4:30p - Sandra Day O'Connor 4:45p - Churchill Fulshear 5:00p - Robert E. Hendrickson
Panel 2 5:30p - Veterans Memorial 5:45p - Cedar Park 6:00p - Westwood 6:15p - Louis D. Brandeis 6:30p - Rouse 6:45p - Jourdanton 7:00p - McNeil 7:15p - Winston Churchill 7:30p - Vandegrift 7:45p - Hidalgo Early College
Panel 1 8:15p - Leander 8:30p - Keller Central 8:45p - Ronald Reagan 9:00p - Odem 9:15p - Timber Creek 9:30p - Magnolia 9:45p - Claudia Taylor Johnson 10:00p - A&M Consolidated 10:15p - Keller 10:30p - Flower Mound
SATURDAY
Panel 2 7:00a - Pecos 7:15a - Oak Ridge 7:30a - McCallum 7:45a - L.D. Bell 8:00a - Clear Creek 8:15a - Seven Lakes 8:30a - College Station 8:45a - Lubbock-Cooper 9:00a - Dawson 9:15a - Whitesboro 9:30a - Coppell
Panel 1 10:00a - Clear Springs 10:15a - Del Rio 10:30a - Pearland 10:45a - Cypress Woods 11:00a - Argyle 11:15a - Cy-Fair 11:30a - Friendswood 11:45a - Forney 12:00p - Sachse 12:15p - Burleson 12:30p - Marcus 12:45p - College Park
Panel 2 1:15p - Hebron 1:30p - Rock Hill 1:45p - Klein Oak 2:00p - Wylie 2:15p - Azle 2:30p - The Woodlands 2:45p - Highland Park 3:00p - Wylie East 3:15p - Waxahachie
3:30p - Exhibition - UT Austin
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 11, 2022 21:27:57 GMT -6
Medina Valley and Oak Ridge were added, Sharyland dropped.
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Post by lostchoirguy on Oct 12, 2022 0:14:28 GMT -6
Ooh going to have to do some panel analyzing
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 12, 2022 6:44:45 GMT -6
Ooh going to have to do some panel analyzing Evidently panel 2 is far more stacked.
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Post by Samuel Culper on Oct 12, 2022 7:50:24 GMT -6
Ooh going to have to do some panel analyzing Evidently panel 2 is far more stacked. Panel 1 Round Rock Leander Ronald Reagan CTJ Flower Mound Marcus Panel 2Cedar Ridge Vista Ridge Westlake Cedar Park Rouse Vandergrift Coppell Hebron The Woodlands
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Post by principalagent on Oct 12, 2022 8:46:22 GMT -6
Evidently panel 2 is far more stacked. Panel 1 Round Rock Leander Ronald Reagan CTJ Flower Mound Marcus Panel 2Cedar Ridge Vista Ridge Westlake Cedar Park Rouse Vandergrift Coppell Hebron The Woodlands Keller, James Bowie, Pearland and (maybe this year Cy-Fair) are on panel 1. Panel 2 is a bit stronger still, but not horribly so. Probably a 6/8 split, but I could see a 5/9 or 7/7.
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Post by Samuel Culper on Oct 12, 2022 9:18:46 GMT -6
Panel 1 Round Rock Leander Ronald Reagan CTJ Flower Mound Marcus Panel 2Cedar Ridge Vista Ridge Westlake Cedar Park Rouse Vandergrift Coppell Hebron The Woodlands Keller, James Bowie, Pearland and (maybe this year Cy-Fair) are on panel 1. Panel 2 is a bit stronger still, but not horribly so. Probably a 6/8 split, but I could see a 5/9 or 7/7. I would put all of those a step below, along with LD Bell from Panel 2. I do think it's noticeably unbalanced at the top.
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Post by bandfannate on Oct 12, 2022 9:48:10 GMT -6
Keller, James Bowie, Pearland and (maybe this year Cy-Fair) are on panel 1. Panel 2 is a bit stronger still, but not horribly so. Probably a 6/8 split, but I could see a 5/9 or 7/7. I would put all of those a step below, along with LD Bell from Panel 2. I do think it's noticeably unbalanced at the top. I would have Cy-Fair in on panel one given their performance at Katy. I have them fairly close to Round Rock.
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Post by marimba11 on Oct 12, 2022 11:32:43 GMT -6
Ugh why does cedar ridge have to go on so early!!!?
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