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Post by musicman12489 on Nov 12, 2022 7:40:43 GMT -6
Something tells me the 9-22 and 23-30 score spreads were insanely close! Great day for band!
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 12, 2022 7:42:21 GMT -6
PCEP was the only group that made it in that I thought there were more worthy groups I'd rather have seen, but I knew anyone that made it in truly earned it, and PCEP legit laid down a great performance just now. Didn't look out of place in the slightest. They've got a ton of built-in GE in that show, and they do play and move very well together. Strong performance from them this morning. Congrats on earning the second performance, PCEP!! They have a lot of growth to be proud of this season.
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Post by Allohak on Nov 12, 2022 7:42:48 GMT -6
Let's go East!
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Post by musicman12489 on Nov 12, 2022 7:43:26 GMT -6
PCEP was the only group that made it in that I thought there were more worthy groups I'd rather have seen, but I knew anyone that made it in truly earned it, and PCEP legit laid down a great performance just now. Didn't look out of place in the slightest. They've got a ton of built-in GE in that show, and they do play and move very well together. Strong performance from them this morning. Congrats on earning the second performance, PCEP!! They have a lot of growth to be proud of this season. I hope they continue to grow. I really do think this year was an improvement over last!
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Post by Allohak on Nov 12, 2022 7:55:28 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)!
Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee
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Post by thewho on Nov 12, 2022 7:55:57 GMT -6
Taking in account 2021 (which was definitive semi show) and this year, I am absolutely in love with the dreamy style they've been exploring. What an absolutely beautifully written show all the way through- 8 minutes passed by so quickly. Hoping to here's to more shows like this in Lakota East's near future!
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 12, 2022 7:55:58 GMT -6
Unless the early bands are significantly underscored, there will be some huge numbers on the semifinals recaps.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 12, 2022 7:56:59 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee In their awards listed after the performance, I thought I heard GN Semifinalist in 2018. I could be wrong though
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Post by thewho on Nov 12, 2022 7:57:44 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee They actually made it in 2018!
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Post by Allohak on Nov 12, 2022 7:59:52 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee They actually made it in 2018! OPE I suck
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 12, 2022 7:59:56 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee I think they made in 2017 or 2018 with Leander's Color Study show! They were huge that year. I remember really enjoying them.
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Post by TeamIndiana on Nov 12, 2022 8:00:28 GMT -6
Unrelated to the awesome performances we have seen this morning so far, I officially want to welcome our southern bands to Indiana! For those inside the LOS or watching out of state, Indianapolis is getting their first measurable snowfall today! Over 2 inches!
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Post by Allohak on Nov 12, 2022 8:00:37 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee In their awards listed after the performance, I thought I heard GN Semifinalist in 2018. I could be wrong though Well yep, apparently my memory ain't what it used to be ☺️
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Post by Allohak on Nov 12, 2022 8:02:00 GMT -6
Alright East! Congrats on a wonderful first semifinals appearance (with hopefully many more to come)! Our only group today who is a new semifinalist but not as a first-time attendee I think they made in 2017 or 2018 with Leander's Color Study show! They were huge that year. I remember really enjoying them. Indeed. One big L to Allohak. I should have remembered better. As a Mason alum very much rooting for his old neighbors, my apologies to East!
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Post by musicman12489 on Nov 12, 2022 8:02:28 GMT -6
Are GV’s mellos as muddy/ out of tune in person?
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 12, 2022 8:02:37 GMT -6
I will never not enjoy hearing Oliver Davis on the field. Really wonderful performance by Lakota East.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 12, 2022 8:03:28 GMT -6
Settle in, GV brass!
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 12, 2022 8:03:31 GMT -6
They actually made it in 2018! OPE I suck I, too, had that wrong.
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Post by abtwitch on Nov 12, 2022 8:08:53 GMT -6
Block 1 rankings:
Kiski Area ----------------- Grain Valley Lakota East Beechwood Murray Archbishop Alter Bourbon County Plymouth-Canton
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Post by wilburf on Nov 12, 2022 8:11:30 GMT -6
So Kiski has my high score for this first block.
Lakota East plays wonderfully! Also what a cool mascot name “Thunderhawks”!
Grain Valley did a fabulous job! Musically a bit wonky at times for me; definitely give Kiski the musical edge and probably visually too, especially achievement.
Definitely feeling like this semifinals assortment is one of the strongest we’ve had in a good chunk of time.
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Post by wilburf on Nov 12, 2022 8:11:50 GMT -6
Block 1 rankings: Kiski Area ----------------- Grain Valley Lakota East Beechwood Murray Archbishop Alter Bourbon County Plymouth-Canton Agree!! 😍👯♀️
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Post by mtnxdrew on Nov 12, 2022 8:17:20 GMT -6
I don’t remember the last time I was this impressed with the first semis block. 8 great performances!
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Post by 0000 on Nov 12, 2022 8:19:05 GMT -6
I’m curious how Grain Valley’s visual scores will be. Everything was nice and clean but they didn’t move very much
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Post by philodemus on Nov 12, 2022 8:21:24 GMT -6
Man… Class A this year… I have my sentimental fave, and if not them I prefer my KY peeps… but if I’m being honest I can make a case for literally any of the 4.
Also, as an aside, I’m not sure the first 4 non-Class A groups were clearly better than the Class A groups. A little surprised (just based on this morning so far) that none of the Class A groups were in on score.
But, I have a small school bias.
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Nov 12, 2022 8:23:12 GMT -6
Lakota East plays wonderfully! Also what a cool mascot name “Thunderhawks”! Before the school split in 1997, Lakota's mascot was the Thunderbird. Lakota West got the bird and Lakota East got the thunder.
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Post by doublegeez on Nov 12, 2022 8:27:37 GMT -6
Unrelated to the awesome performances we have seen this morning so far, I officially want to welcome our southern bands to Indiana! For those inside the LOS or watching out of state, Indianapolis is getting their first measurable snowfall today! Over 2 inches! Rosemount snow advantage lol, I will say it’s gotta quite the beautiful atmosphere out here with the snow and Lucas oil.
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Post by mtnxdrew on Nov 12, 2022 8:32:17 GMT -6
Man… Class A this year… I have my sentimental fave, and if not them I prefer my KY peeps… but if I’m being honest I can make a case for literally any of the 4. Also, as an aside, I’m not sure the first 4 non-Class A groups were clearly better than the Class A groups. A little surprised (just based on this morning so far) that none of the Class A groups were in on score. But, I have a small school bias. IMo, Kiski really stood out as the leader.
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Post by flyer14 on Nov 12, 2022 8:34:12 GMT -6
Longe time lurker here, finally decided to make an account! Enjoying semis live and have to agree with the sentiment that has been shared by many, a fantastic first 8 shows to start the day!
Standouts to me were Kiski, Lakota East, Alter, and Beechwood. I cannot wait to see what Kiski’s guard brings this winter, just tremendous and so well trained. Shocked they weren’t top 22 and fully expect them to break into that group today.
Alter was just pure fun, obsessed with what this program had done throughout the last decade. Could easily see them placing in the top 3 in A. I was also pleasantly surprised by Beechwood (first viewing of them this year). Have them slightly ahead of Bourbon and Murray today. I’m excited to see how class A shakes out!
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Post by mtnxdrew on Nov 12, 2022 8:39:30 GMT -6
Let’s go Jenison!!
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Post by Marching Observer on Nov 12, 2022 8:49:19 GMT -6
With Block 1 complete, it has been such a great start to the morning! Sometimes it can be a drag, but not this year at all. But here are my current rankings!
1. Kiski Area 2. Grain Valley 3. Lakota East 4. Beechwood 5. Murray 6. PCEP 7. Bourbon Co. 8. Archbishop Alter
Here we go to start Block 2. Also, travel safe to the stadium if you're coming later! Snow is slippery when wet lol
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