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Post by marimba11 on Jan 12, 2023 18:44:57 GMT -6
Keller was not anticipated by mešš one of the most consistent groups in the state, best of luck to them! Based on what the directors said and the message they sent to the students, it seems like UILās decision of how they will hold state every year is what led to Keller finally making the trip again. Just too bad they wonāt be going to San Antonio this fall. See you soon LOS! I feel like that makes sense. I think many TX bands will have to really pick 3 of 2. Doing SA Super, State, and GN is a lot even every other year
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Post by hewhowaits on Jan 12, 2023 20:48:22 GMT -6
depending on a few factors now I might buy a ticket... I am thinking the same thing. I don't care what bands are coming. I will not be purchasing any tickets. I'll be there, but I won't be paying for admission.
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Post by lostchoirguy on Jan 12, 2023 20:56:04 GMT -6
With several bands opting out of San Antonio and what looks like is going to be a big group of Texas bands here, I think we may actually see a tougher contest here for the first time in several years.
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Post by vidal28rdg on Jan 12, 2023 21:25:50 GMT -6
With several bands opting out of San Antonio and what looks like is going to be a big group of Texas bands here, I think we may actually see a tougher contest here for the first time in several years. I said something in another thread of it being plausible to have 8-10 TX groups in a year taking the plunge into the GN waters, Iām not a fan of the UIL state alternating disruption being the reason for it, but it does allow for the bands electing to go to grand Nats this year(mainly being 6A groups) they have a solid week and change of uninterrupted rehearsal after their state contest to prepare their show for the BOA track. Some 6A groups this year, most definitely the bands more local to SA and Alamodome will still go to BOA SA, State, and Grand Nats(I wonder if CTJ is electing to do this for example) with two of those contests being their backyard it wonāt be nearly as disruptive as it would be to the Houston and DFW groups that Skip BOASA, have qualified for state, and wanna go to Grand Nats. I donāt have much of a clue what schools are gonna do, I find out when itās posted on forums like these, and itās still a developing situation that bands are going to navigate with the alternating State schedule beginning this year, weāll just have to wait and seeš®
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Post by marimba11 on Jan 12, 2023 23:11:18 GMT -6
With several bands opting out of San Antonio and what looks like is going to be a big group of Texas bands here, I think we may actually see a tougher contest here for the first time in several years. I said something in another thread of it being plausible to have 8-10 TX groups in a year taking the plunge into the GN waters, Iām not a fan of the UIL state alternating disruption being the reason for it, but it does allow for the bands electing to go to grand Nats this year(mainly being 6A groups) they have a solid week and change of uninterrupted rehearsal after their state contest to prepare their show for the BOA track. Some 6A groups this year, most definitely the bands more local to SA and Alamodome will still go to BOA SA, State, and Grand Nats(I wonder if CTJ is electing to do this for example) with two of those contests being their backyard it wonāt be nearly as disruptive as it would be to the Houston and DFW groups that Skip BOASA, have qualified for state, and wanna go to Grand Nats. I donāt have much of a clue what schools are gonna do, I find out when itās posted on forums like these, and itās still a developing situation that bands are going to navigate with the alternating State schedule beginning this year, weāll just have to wait and seeš® When you say āalternating state schedule,ā are TX bands electing to skip state or boa SA? Because now state will be every year? In lieu of GN?
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Post by lostchoirguy on Jan 13, 2023 0:31:13 GMT -6
I said something in another thread of it being plausible to have 8-10 TX groups in a year taking the plunge into the GN waters, Iām not a fan of the UIL state alternating disruption being the reason for it, but it does allow for the bands electing to go to grand Nats this year(mainly being 6A groups) they have a solid week and change of uninterrupted rehearsal after their state contest to prepare their show for the BOA track. Some 6A groups this year, most definitely the bands more local to SA and Alamodome will still go to BOA SA, State, and Grand Nats(I wonder if CTJ is electing to do this for example) with two of those contests being their backyard it wonāt be nearly as disruptive as it would be to the Houston and DFW groups that Skip BOASA, have qualified for state, and wanna go to Grand Nats. I donāt have much of a clue what schools are gonna do, I find out when itās posted on forums like these, and itās still a developing situation that bands are going to navigate with the alternating State schedule beginning this year, weāll just have to wait and seeš® When you say āalternating state schedule,ā are TX bands electing to skip state or boa SA? Because now state will be every year? In lieu of GN? It seems that it is going to be difficult for a lot of the schools that are further from San Antonio to do both UIL State and BOASA every other year due to the new schedule.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Jan 13, 2023 7:51:32 GMT -6
I am thinking the same thing. I don't care what bands are coming. I will not be purchasing any tickets. I'll be there, but I won't be paying for admission. Lucky guy!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Jan 13, 2023 7:52:32 GMT -6
When you say āalternating state schedule,ā are TX bands electing to skip state or boa SA? Because now state will be every year? In lieu of GN? It seems that it is going to be difficult for a lot of the schools that are further from San Antonio to do both UIL State and BOASA every other year due to the new schedule. Yeah Iām definitely not thrilled about it. The old system of alternating years was perfect IMO.
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Post by hewhowaits on Jan 13, 2023 9:18:56 GMT -6
I don't care what bands are coming. I will not be purchasing any tickets. I'll be there, but I won't be paying for admission. Lucky guy! Lucky indeed! I have the privilege of helping thousands of band students have a positive experience over the course of the three days. As a bonus, I get to watch a few shows as well.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jan 13, 2023 14:26:28 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Bentonville H.S., AR - (Bands of America - Grand Nationals - 11.9-11.23)
Source: BHS Band Calendar
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Post by LeanderMomma on Jan 14, 2023 7:32:57 GMT -6
Confirmed: Bentonville H.S., AR - ( Bands of America - Grand Nationals - 11.9-11.23) Source: BHS Band Calendar Yessss!
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Post by hawknate14 on Jan 18, 2023 7:04:18 GMT -6
Not attending: Lakota East HS OH
THey are apparently going to Hawaii over Thanksgiving, so they will not be at Grand Nats
Source: Fellow Discord member is in their band and told me
Feel free to correct me if this is wrong.
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Post by dbalash on Jan 19, 2023 6:53:50 GMT -6
I had a dream that the lists were released via Livestream and Avon/Carmel/Marian were wait listed.
I obviously need a life. Anyone have any good book recommendations? š¤£š¤£
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Post by hawknate14 on Jan 19, 2023 6:57:31 GMT -6
Yeah thats about as realistic as the dream I had about my Band (which has never gone to a BOA event as far as I know) going to grand nats, that was a weird one
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Post by boahistorybuff on Jan 19, 2023 9:45:26 GMT -6
AS OF 01/18/2023 I'll update this list with likely/potential/rumored bands when I have the chance. Confirmed* (25):Avon H.S., IN Ben Davis H.S., IN Bentonville H.S., AR Brownsburg H.S., IN Carmel H.S., IN Centerville H.S., OH Central Hardin H.S., KY Coppell H.S., TX East Clinton H.S., OH Fishers H.S., IN Greenfield-Central H.S., IN Hebron H.S., TX Homestead H.S., IN Huron Valley, MI Keller H.S., TX Lawrence Township, IN Marian Catholic H.S., IL Miamisburg H.S., OH Morton H.S., IL Neosho H.S., MO Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, NV Round Rock H.S., TX William Mason H.S., OH Worthington Kilbourne H.S., OH Likely:Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN Potential/Rumored:Bartlett H.S., TN Blue Springs H.S., MO Broken Arrow H.S., OK Camdenton H.S., MO Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX Clover H.S., SC Dartmouth H.S., MA Franklin H.S., TN Green Level H.S., NC Harrison H.S., GA Jenks H.S., OK Klein Oak H.S., TX Mustang H.S., OK Pearland H.S., TX The Woodlands H.S., TX Wando H.S., SC Not Attending:Castle H.S., IN Jenison H.S., MI Lakota East H.S., OH Given what we all saw last season at BOA San Antonio, with Hebron attending and The Woodlands likely to attend (not to mention a few other notable Texas bands), 2023 Grand Nats is going to be really good and really competitive.
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Post by dbalash on Jan 23, 2023 14:18:03 GMT -6
Drop: Ben Davis, IN
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Post by yayband914 on Jan 23, 2023 14:21:55 GMT -6
Dang it! Idk why, but I have a soft spot for this group. Always enjoyed their shows when I was in high school and they came to Grand Nats. Was excited to see them finally return!
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Post by dbalash on Jan 23, 2023 15:01:35 GMT -6
Confirmed: Plainfield, IN
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Post by ilikeguard on Jan 23, 2023 21:49:17 GMT -6
Dang it! Idk why, but I have a soft spot for this group. Always enjoyed their shows when I was in high school and they came to Grand Nats. Was excited to see them finally return! I'm starting to feel the hype! I really enjoyed this past year's show. I had them way high up on my "in terms of shows i liked" ranking at Indy Super.
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Post by yayband914 on Jan 24, 2023 0:04:16 GMT -6
Miamisburg is also confirmed for Grand Nationals as per their band calendar.
ā¦in 2024.
And 2025.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jan 25, 2023 16:13:28 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Center Grove H.S., IN - (Marching Band (All) Rehearse & BOA Grand Nationals Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium)
Source: CGHS Band Calendar
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Post by bigtrombone on Jan 26, 2023 7:49:42 GMT -6
Officially Confirmed:
William Mason H.S., OH (Band Calendar)
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Post by bigtrombone on Jan 26, 2023 8:16:57 GMT -6
Tentative:
Bartlett H.S., TN (Band Calendar - will either do this or St. Louis)
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Feb 3, 2023 11:18:46 GMT -6
The Woodlands has officially announced to Parents that they will be going to Indy for Nationals next year.
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 3, 2023 13:10:09 GMT -6
The Woodlands has officially announced to Parents that they will be going to Indy for Nationals next year. Next SCHOOL year (2023 season) or next CALENDAR year (2024)?
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Feb 3, 2023 15:21:01 GMT -6
Next school yearā¦. so this nov ā23.
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Post by ohioguy2 on Feb 3, 2023 15:45:49 GMT -6
NOT ATTENDING: Lakota West H.S., OH (band calendar)
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Post by yayband914 on Feb 4, 2023 22:05:11 GMT -6
Confirmed:
James Bowie H.S., TX (band calendar)
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Post by coleeich on Feb 4, 2023 22:40:07 GMT -6
Gosh, some big names already slated for attendance! It is going to be SUCH a competitive year. I am so excited!!
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Post by coleeich on Feb 4, 2023 22:51:01 GMT -6
NOT ATTENDING: Jenks H.S., OK (band website)
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