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Post by MelloMom on Oct 21, 2023 23:27:26 GMT -6
need a regional in Arkansas ASAP That’s what Memphis is for! Eh - it takes us 5 hours to get to Memphis. That’s the same amount of time as getting to the St Louis Super Regional. Wish there was one in OK or closer to Northwest AR.
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Post by yayband914 on Oct 21, 2023 23:40:13 GMT -6
That’s what Memphis is for! Eh - it takes us 5 hours to get to Memphis. That’s the same amount of time as getting to the St Louis Super Regional. Wish there was one in OK or closer to Northwest AR. True, Bentonville is on the other side of the state. Extremes and whatnot.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 22, 2023 6:04:07 GMT -6
need a regional in Arkansas ASAP That’s what Memphis is for! no, what we really need up here is either a BOA NWA or a BOA Tulsa. Memphis was great but we still need something up here for all of the Oklahoma and Arkansas bands to showcase themselves at! Come on MFA, make it happen!
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 22, 2023 6:05:12 GMT -6
Eh - it takes us 5 hours to get to Memphis. That’s the same amount of time as getting to the St Louis Super Regional. Wish there was one in OK or closer to Northwest AR. True, Bentonville is on the other side of the state. Extremes and whatnot. I really don’t think folks really understand how huge of a competition it would be up here!
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Post by boaenjoyer on Oct 22, 2023 7:58:16 GMT -6
it would be an awesome competition to have, so you think it’d be better early season or late?
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Post by MelloMom on Oct 22, 2023 8:19:09 GMT -6
Early season would be my preference.
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Post by coleeich on Oct 22, 2023 20:31:28 GMT -6
Is there a place where we can make our thoughts known? Like a way to contact MFA? Maybe if enough people do, they may seriously consider it
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Post by bandirectorman on Oct 22, 2023 21:32:10 GMT -6
That’s what Memphis is for! no, what we really need up here is either a BOA NWA or a BOA Tulsa. Memphis was great but we still need something up here for all of the Oklahoma and Arkansas bands to showcase themselves at! Come on MFA, make it happen! Your best bet is an 'affiliate event'. Logistically, it doesn't make much sense for many programs and I think enrollment/quality would be an issue. Too expensive to fly into Ft. Smith or similar. Think about judges. Losing proposition.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 22, 2023 22:13:40 GMT -6
no, what we really need up here is either a BOA NWA or a BOA Tulsa. Memphis was great but we still need something up here for all of the Oklahoma and Arkansas bands to showcase themselves at! Come on MFA, make it happen! Your best bet is an 'affiliate event'. Logistically, it doesn't make much sense for many programs and I think enrollment/quality would be an issue. Too expensive to fly into Ft. Smith or similar. Think about judges. Losing proposition. So have it in Tulsa like I said. There’s plenty of affiliate events already. It’s time for an actual Bands of America in Oklahoma. And it’s barely a two hour drive for Bentonville HS and other NWA area bands, not to mention all of the amazing Tulsa area bands. Oklahoma City has several great bands as well. This is far from a “losing proposition.”
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Post by 4score on Oct 22, 2023 22:45:53 GMT -6
AND BOA OKLAHOMA HAD BETTER BE INCLUDED IMMA RIOT IF NOT. periodt AND DENVER AND PNW BUT I WILL RIOT WITH YOU EITHER WAY. Seriously something that the CO bands don’t have to spend 14 hours on a bus to do.
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 23, 2023 7:16:39 GMT -6
Your best bet is an 'affiliate event'. Logistically, it doesn't make much sense for many programs and I think enrollment/quality would be an issue. Too expensive to fly into Ft. Smith or similar. Think about judges. Losing proposition. So have it in Tulsa like I said. There’s plenty of affiliate events already. It’s time for an actual Bands of America in Oklahoma. And it’s barely a two hour drive for Bentonville HS and other NWA area bands, not to mention all of the amazing Tulsa area bands. Oklahoma City has several great bands as well. This is far from a “losing proposition.” Bentonville would be an option. There are plenty of places with direct flights to NWA since it's the Wal-Mart HQ airport. Similarly easy access there for the Oklahoma bands.
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Post by boaenjoyer on Oct 23, 2023 7:27:59 GMT -6
So have it in Tulsa like I said. There’s plenty of affiliate events already. It’s time for an actual Bands of America in Oklahoma. And it’s barely a two hour drive for Bentonville HS and other NWA area bands, not to mention all of the amazing Tulsa area bands. Oklahoma City has several great bands as well. This is far from a “losing proposition.” Bentonville would be an option. There are plenty of places with direct flights to NWA since it's the Wal-Mart HQ airport. Similarly easy access there for the Oklahoma bands. If there is a Regional at the stadium by the school in bentonville do you think it'd be fair for bentonville to participate or no?
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Post by hewhowaits on Oct 23, 2023 7:40:21 GMT -6
Bentonville would be an option. There are plenty of places with direct flights to NWA since it's the Wal-Mart HQ airport. Similarly easy access there for the Oklahoma bands. If there is a Regional at the stadium by the school in bentonville do you think it'd be fair for bentonville to participate or no? The location is only a "host" in terms of location and providing volunteers. There is no concern with that school participating. Several Texas regionals are held in the home stadia of one or more bands (Texas school districts often share a single stadium) and the Iowa regional was held at a local high school who also competed.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Oct 23, 2023 9:21:05 GMT -6
So have it in Tulsa like I said. There’s plenty of affiliate events already. It’s time for an actual Bands of America in Oklahoma. And it’s barely a two hour drive for Bentonville HS and other NWA area bands, not to mention all of the amazing Tulsa area bands. Oklahoma City has several great bands as well. This is far from a “losing proposition.” Bentonville would be an option. There are plenty of places with direct flights to NWA since it's the Wal-Mart HQ airport. Similarly easy access there for the Oklahoma bands. Bentonville has a great stadium for hosting a marching contest, with plenty of parking around it. Rogers HS does as well (and that is where they normally have the ASBOA region assessment for this area so obviously they know how to stage for such a thing). And I’m pretty sure both have indoor practice fields nearby! Not that that is important but it COULD be. As far as flying to XNA goes, yes it is a nice airport but it can be a little more expensive than flying to Tulsa. Mainly because Southwest Airlines will fly in to Tulsa, but so far hasn’t taken XNA up on their offer to fly into NW Arkansas. I usually drive the 90 minutes to Tulsa if I’m flying to California or Washington DC to see either of my older daughters because it’s so much easier to grab affordable flights there. But XNA is a great airport and it’s growing so judges could easily be flown in to the area!
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Post by boaenjoyer on Oct 23, 2023 9:29:47 GMT -6
bentonville also already hosts a competition at their stadium so we already know a competition can be held there and be run smoothly
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Post by coleeich on Oct 23, 2023 9:55:46 GMT -6
Yes I think Bentonville or Tulsa would make great host cities! OKC would also be alright, but it might make it a bit harder to draw in some of the NWA/MO bands. On the contrary, it might draw in some DFW powerhouses. Either way, it seems like a great opportunity for SOMETHING SOMEWHERE either way. I know in the past selecting a date has been something that has been brought up (so as to not conflict with Owasso, Renegade Review, BA Invitational, OBA, Mustang Invitational, etc. I think if there's a will, there's a way. Obviously it is going to conflict with SOMETHING, but there are weeks that would work, especially in the early season. Looking at this year for example, Sept. 16th and 23rd would have been good options. Could also replace BA Invitational on Oct 7, but then it also conflicts with Bentonville's contest and Mustang's contest (which is OKC's most competitive contest).
BA, Union, Owasso, and Jenks would all make great hosts. University of Tulsa also has a nice stadium. In OKC, the Edmond schools, UCO, Mustang, Yukon, and OU's stadiums are all good possibilities.
Come on BOA!
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Post by ilikeguard on Oct 23, 2023 21:18:32 GMT -6
Yes I think Bentonville or Tulsa would make great host cities! OKC would also be alright, but it might make it a bit harder to draw in some of the NWA/MO bands. On the contrary, it might draw in some DFW powerhouses. Either way, it seems like a great opportunity for SOMETHING SOMEWHERE either way. I know in the past selecting a date has been something that has been brought up (so as to not conflict with Owasso, Renegade Review, BA Invitational, OBA, Mustang Invitational, etc. I think if there's a will, there's a way. Obviously it is going to conflict with SOMETHING, but there are weeks that would work, especially in the early season. Looking at this year for example, Sept. 16th and 23rd would have been good options. Could also replace BA Invitational on Oct 7, but then it also conflicts with Bentonville's contest and Mustang's contest (which is OKC's most competitive contest). BA, Union, Owasso, and Jenks would all make great hosts. University of Tulsa also has a nice stadium. In OKC, the Edmond schools, UCO, Mustang, Yukon, and OU's stadiums are all good possibilities. Come on BOA! Would LOVE to see a regional in Bentonville that helps grow the Springfield area bands the way St. Louis has cultivated the STL bands. I truly think there are a number of Springfield and NWA bands that have the potential to be on the level of a band like, say, Castle or Union. Bentonville is arguably there, and I can easily see Kickapoo, Nixa, Bentonville West and Fayetteville gaining the same amount of ground with the right variables.
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 11, 2023 7:11:45 GMT -6
Not sure where else to post this, but I received word from a reliable source that BOA is looking into a show at the Kibbie Dome in Idaho for next season.
Nothing is guaranteed, of course, but it is very possible we could see BOA in the PNW again sooner than expected.
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Post by Allohak on Nov 13, 2023 7:18:15 GMT -6
...something something Wyoming because Colorado still isn't an option
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Post by yayband914 on Nov 13, 2023 8:35:20 GMT -6
...something something Wyoming because Colorado still isn't an option BOA Wyoming sounds like a fever dream. 😂
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2023 10:10:58 GMT -6
...something something Wyoming because Colorado still isn't an option I'm up for a September weekend in Cheyenne.
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 13, 2023 10:28:35 GMT -6
...something something Wyoming because Colorado still isn't an option I'm up for a September weekend in Cheyenne. SAME!
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Post by baritonedad on Nov 13, 2023 10:48:22 GMT -6
That’s what Memphis is for! no, what we really need up here is either a BOA NWA or a BOA Tulsa. Memphis was great but we still need something up here for all of the Oklahoma and Arkansas bands to showcase themselves at! Come on MFA, make it happen! My fear would be how this affects local competitions and the fundraising needs dependent on these events. I’m not privy to Bentonville’s financials, but I’m sure they depend on the Bentonville Marching Invitational to support the program and subsidize student fees. If a BOA regional is added, schools like Bentonville, Bentonville West, Owasso, and Union might lose a lot of participants in their invitationals due to schools only being able to attend so many events and choosing a more prestigious BOA event instead. I wonder how it has affected other areas where Regionals were added?
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 13, 2023 11:07:33 GMT -6
no, what we really need up here is either a BOA NWA or a BOA Tulsa. Memphis was great but we still need something up here for all of the Oklahoma and Arkansas bands to showcase themselves at! Come on MFA, make it happen! My fear would be how this affects local competitions and the fundraising needs dependent on these events. I’m not privy to Bentonville’s financials, but I’m sure they depend on the Bentonville Marching Invitational to support the program and subsidize student fees. If a BOA regional is added, schools like Bentonville, Bentonville West, Owasso, and Union might lose a lot of participants in their invitationals due to schools only being able to attend so many events and choosing a more prestigious BOA event instead. I wonder how it has affected other areas where Regionals were added? In Austin the McNeil HS actually hosts BOA Austin and makes some money off of it. I do know this year that BW West ended up canceling their competition, and the Broken Arrow competition has been very poorly attended in recent years.
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