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Post by yayband914 on Aug 1, 2023 15:42:03 GMT -6
FINAL PRELIMS SCHEDULE AS OF 09/11/2023 (All times are in Central.)
12:15 - Fort Zumwalt West H.S., MO 12:30 - Wauwatosa West H.S., WI 12:45 - Plainfield North H.S., IL 1:00 - Grand Rapids H.S., MN 1:15 - Columbus H.S., WI
BREAK
2:00 - Irondale H.S., MN 2:15 - Davenport Central H.S., IA 2:30 - Prospect H.S., IL 2:45 - New Berlin West H.S., WI 3:00 - Oakville H.S., MO 3:15 - EXH. University of WI-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band
CLASS A: Columbus H.S., WI New Berlin West H.S., WI
CLASS AA: Davenport Central H.S., IA Grand Rapids H.S., MN Irondale H.S., MN Wauwatosa West H.S., WI
CLASS AAA: Fort Zumwalt West H.S., MO Oakville H.S., MO Plainfield North H.S., IL Prospect H.S., IL
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 1, 2023 15:42:44 GMT -6
A clinic-in-the-morning-and-performance-at-night show this is not.
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Post by dbalash on Aug 1, 2023 16:13:45 GMT -6
A clinic-in-the-morning-and-performance-at-night show this is not. Which is a massive fail.
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Post by bandirectorman on Aug 1, 2023 16:54:32 GMT -6
A clinic-in-the-morning-and-performance-at-night show this is not. Which is a massive fail. Disagree with you there. I think that would scare away more bands, to be honest.
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Post by bandfan2002 on Aug 1, 2023 20:44:56 GMT -6
A Regional with only 9 bands? Ugh
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 1, 2023 20:50:39 GMT -6
A Regional with only 9 bands? Ugh Rather the kids get some sort of experience then the whole show be canned. Wonder if they will try this regional again next year, and if so, maybe later in the season? After mid-October would be ideal schedule-wise in Wisconsin, but definitely not weather-wise.
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Post by Allohak on Aug 1, 2023 21:17:37 GMT -6
A Regional with only 9 bands? Ugh Rather the kids get some sort of experience then the whole show be canned. Wonder if they will try this regional again next year, and if so, maybe later in the season? After mid-October would be ideal schedule-wise in Wisconsin, but definitely not weather-wise. I tend to agree - it could well be that bands who call this area "local" might need to see that this event will absolutely happen before they jump on board as a potential participant. After a couple of unfortunately canceled attempts, who could blame them for being hesitant to sign up?
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Post by dbalash on Aug 15, 2023 8:25:05 GMT -6
8/15 update:
Fort Zumwalt West, MO has been added. They perform at 12:15.
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 15, 2023 10:08:46 GMT -6
Heck yeah! Win-win. Double digits for show attendance and two guaranteed performances for the FZW kids!
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Post by boahistorybuff on Sept 4, 2023 11:52:36 GMT -6
This first and only time prior to this year there was a Whitewater regional was back in 1985. That was not well attended either. It was however notable because Marian Catholic won their first BOA regional at this event. Lincoln SD was actually second.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 5, 2023 11:58:15 GMT -6
Adjudication Panel Music - Bob Chreste, Bryan Crisp, Mike Howard, Clif Walker Visual - Jackie Gilley, John Howell, Michael Tarr Chief Judge - Richard Saucedo
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Post by theangrybavarian on Sept 10, 2023 22:50:24 GMT -6
I don't know a ton about some of the Wisconsin groups, but I'll give it a try.
1. Prospect 2. Davenport Central 3. Plainfield North 4. Irondale 5. Fort Zumwalt West 6. Oakville 7. Grand Rapids 8. Wauwatosa West 9. Columbus 10. New Berlin West
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Post by dbalash on Sept 11, 2023 8:59:29 GMT -6
Here's video of Davenport North Central from the Joust:
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Post by ILFollower on Sept 13, 2023 12:19:01 GMT -6
PREDICTIONS
1. Prospect, IL 2. Davenport Central, IA 3. Plainfield North, IL 4. Oakville, MO 5. Irondale, MN 6. Fort Zumwalt West, MO 7. Grand Rapids, MN 8. Columbus, WI 9. Wauwatosa West, WI 10. New Berlin West, WI
A: Columbus, WI AA: Davenport Central, IA AAA: Prospect, IL
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Post by Allohak on Sept 13, 2023 12:46:17 GMT -6
PREDICTIONS 1. Prospect, IL 2. Davenport Central, IA 3. Plainfield North, IL 4. Oakville, MO 5. Irondale, MN 6. Fort Zumwalt West, MO 7. Grand Rapids, MN 8. Columbus, WI 9. Wauwatosa West, WI 10. New Berlin West, WI A: Columbus, WI AA: Davenport Central, IA AAA: Prospect, IL I came here to say what I think moght happen in Wisconsin this weekend but instead I'll save myself the keystrokes and just say "this ^"
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Post by dbalash on Sept 13, 2023 13:14:58 GMT -6
Fun fact: This would be Prospect's first win in 22 years. Everyone else; their first regional win. First regional finals appearances for I believe everyone except for Irondale, Davenport Central, Prospect and Oakville.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 13, 2023 13:26:50 GMT -6
I do wish more Wisconsin bands would have come here. Greendale and Oak Creek would be in contention for a medal. Sauk Prairie, and the Waukesha schools are all solid and would have probably placed in the top half. River Falls, Cumberland and Baldwin-Woodville from the northwest all would have done well, too.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 13, 2023 13:54:42 GMT -6
Anyone planning to attend this event should pre-pay parking ($10) at uww.aimsparking.com/permits/?cmd=new_eventUse 500 Warhawk Drive as the address in GPS for the closest parking lot to the stadium (Lot 11). I'll be working the warm up area on the ballfields just west of Lot 11. Stop by and say hello.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Sept 13, 2023 14:04:28 GMT -6
My Prediction:
1. Prospect H.S., IL 2. Davenport Central H.S., IA 3. Irondale H.S., MN 4. Plainfield North H.S., IL 5. Oakville H.S., MO 6. Fort Zumwalt West H.S., MO 7. Columbus H.S., WI 8. Wauwatosa West H.S., WI 9. New Berlin West H.S., WI
I think Irondale does really well early season, they usually dominate WI with big margins.
FZW does look good this year so I can see them beating Oakville even though I haven't seen their show.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 13, 2023 14:08:33 GMT -6
Final predictions!
Top three and bottom three I think are pretty set in stone (not necessarily specific placements, though, just their placement zones). Seeing how 4-7 ends up is going to be interesting!
Best of skill to all!
1. Prospect H.S., IL 2. Davenport Central H.S., IA 3. Plainfield North H.S., IL 4. Irondale H.S., MN 5. Oakville H.S., MO 6. Grand Rapids H.S., MN 7. Fort Zumwalt West H.S., MO 8. Columbus H.S., WI 9. Wauwatosa West H.S., WI 10. New Berlin West H.S., WI
A 1. Columbus H.S., WI (Music, Visual, GE) 2. New Berlin West H.S., WI
AA 1. Davenport Central H.S., IA (Music, Visual, GE) 2. Irondale H.S., MN 3. Grand Rapids H.S., MN
AAA 1. Prospect H.S., IL (Music, Visual, GE) 2. Plainfield North H.S., IL 3. Oakville H.S., MO
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Post by dbalash on Sept 13, 2023 14:18:19 GMT -6
I do wish more Wisconsin bands would have come here. Greendale and Oak Creek would be in contention for a medal. Sauk Prairie, and the Waukesha schools are all solid and would have probably placed in the top half. River Falls, Cumberland and Baldwin-Woodville from the northwest all would have done well, too. More Illinois groups as well. $875 for an early season regional is really nothing to sneeze at, especially when you can do a local show for a couple of hundred bucks, and less gas as well. Need to bring back early season regional pricing.
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 14, 2023 8:54:08 GMT -6
Well, if low enrollment isn't going to stop this regional, Mother Nature might. Weather is not looking great for Saturday with a 70% chance of Scattered Thunderstorms during the afternoon.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 14, 2023 8:57:40 GMT -6
Well, if low enrollment isn't going to stop this regional, Mother Nature might. Weather is not looking great for Saturday with a 70% chance of Scattered Thunderstorms during the afternoon. The advantage of a smaller set of bands is that if weather moves things around, there is still plenty of time to allow the performances to happen. If the start of finals is delayed by 90 minutes (6:00 to 7:30), it's still on the same schedule we are accustomed to seeing, with two fewer bands and no possibility of class champion exhibitions.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 14, 2023 9:03:17 GMT -6
Well, if low enrollment isn't going to stop this regional, Mother Nature might. Weather is not looking great for Saturday with a 70% chance of Scattered Thunderstorms during the afternoon. I'll choose to read the AccuWeather forecast for Saturday rather than the Weather Channel forecast. Less likelihood of rain and no thunderstorms included for now.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 14, 2023 14:36:17 GMT -6
Well, if low enrollment isn't going to stop this regional, Mother Nature might. Weather is not looking great for Saturday with a 70% chance of Scattered Thunderstorms during the afternoon. Latest from the National Weather Service is for a high of 72 and 40% chance of showers and a chance of some thunder.
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Post by boahistorybuff on Sept 15, 2023 3:18:38 GMT -6
Fun fact: This would be Prospect's first win in 22 years. Everyone else; their first regional win. First regional finals appearances for I believe everyone except for Irondale, Davenport Central, Prospect and Oakville. If Prospect wins, the 22 year gap will tie Clovis West CA and Lafayette KY for longest gap between regional wins.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 15, 2023 11:27:46 GMT -6
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 15, 2023 11:36:45 GMT -6
“Fly to Paradise” count: 0 ☺️
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 16, 2023 7:00:05 GMT -6
The entire CompetitionSuite system is down so we may not see scores as quickly after today's shows as was the norm last year.
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Post by lostinthebands on Sept 16, 2023 8:45:44 GMT -6
“Fly to Paradise” count: 0 ☺️ It’s been a loooong time since I’ve seen a competition without fly to paradise in it at some point…and I’m so, so okay with it 😅
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