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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 30, 2023 9:29:20 GMT -6
Based on the reaction as Eastview entered the field, greater than half the current crowd is from Eastview.
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 9:36:30 GMT -6
WOW Eastview! Setting the tone for today!
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Post by bandsquirrel32 on Sept 30, 2023 9:42:28 GMT -6
Looks like the bands speakers were in front of Box5's, so us with the live stream didn't get to hear Eastview soloists well
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 9:51:03 GMT -6
Eastview's ensemble sound was very strong. Really loved the sound they were putting out.
As alluded to above, and this may be a Box5 issue, but I could barely hear the front mic soloists and I couldn't hear the violin soloist at all until the last bit of the show. The only ones that didn't feel like they were being overpowered by the front ensemble were the sax quartet. Hopefully I'll be able to hear it better tonight.
Overall, I loved this show. Definitely my favorite Eastview show in recent memory. I'm a sucker for western shows and I can't wait to see it again tonight.
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 9:53:24 GMT -6
Soloist mics sound fine here. Shame that it’s not coming through Box5! Eastview’s soloists were all phenomenal
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 30, 2023 9:55:00 GMT -6
Soloist mics sound fine here. Shame that it’s not coming through Box5! Eastview’s soloists were all phenomenal Relieved those issues aren’t happening in person!
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 10:10:11 GMT -6
Great job Independence!!
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Post by coleeich on Sept 30, 2023 10:18:59 GMT -6
Camdenton's uniforms are so fun!
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 10:28:56 GMT -6
A very fun show from Camdenton! Very enjoyable! Seemed to start off a little bit shaky, but once they got settled in they were very good. I do hope the guard member that came off the field prior to the performance is OK. The heat today, with the addition of the humidity, is no joke. Also, and maybe ilikeguard can answer this, but why did Camdenton switch from Sousas to Contras? I know they made the switch last year but I'm curious as to why.
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 10:33:01 GMT -6
Camdenton’s music achievement isn’t matching their content yet. I feel good about what I can tell is there. Visual looks fantastic! I think Eastview is outplaying them right now, but for a band that historically peaks early, I’m happy that there’s room to grow.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 30, 2023 10:33:44 GMT -6
Davenport Central will perform at 2:15.
The dreaded transportation issues arise again.
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 10:35:28 GMT -6
A very fun show from Camdenton! Very enjoyable! Seemed to start off a little bit shaky, but once they got settled in they were very good. I do hope the guard member that came off the field prior to the performance is OK. The heat today, with the addition of the humidity, is no joke. Also, and maybe ilikeguard can answer this, but why did Camdenton switch from Sousas to Contras? I know they made the switch last year but I'm curious as to why. I believe they’re using all System Blue horns now. There’s a lot more drum corps influence from staff and contras make for much nicer visual.
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 10:47:41 GMT -6
My personal ranking post-Block 1:
1. Eastview 2. Camdenton 3. Northwest 4. Dowling Catholic 5. Independence 6. Valley 7. Omaha Burke
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Post by Marching Observer on Sept 30, 2023 11:09:04 GMT -6
Hello and good afternoon everyone! I'm doing the live blog for Prelims here before moving over to another for Finals. I've gotten few surprises today but that's probably because I'm not nearly as familiar with several of these groups as others. Great to see bands for the first time ever! After the first block, my personal rankings are as follows:
1. Eastview (So much fun! The students really bought into it making it super easy for the audience to as well. Not that they had to try hard!) 2. Camdenton (Really good visual program and those colors surprisingly work really well on the field. The musical bones are their. Now to get it clean to put meat on it) 3. Northwest (Immersive, well thought out, and generally spoopy cause tis the season. Well performed and designed. Just solid all around) 4. Independence (I liked the infusion of the clock symbols into the show rather than just being used as framing devices. From working, to broke, to fixed again. Nice!) 5. Dowling Catholic (Any show that deals with mad scientists is going to have quirkiness and I like what each bands idea brings cause it opens up a world of musical possibilities) 6. Valley (What a fun show. Plenty of pop songs to really bop your head to and the kids were clearly enjoying it. I know I did!) 7. Omaha Burke (Going on first is never easy but this group started this Regional strong I thought. Something old and something new in the music, all wrap in some pale blue)
Also, to those watching the stream, yeah, a lot of the bands are setting up their speakers very far behind the BOX5-TV microphones which is, unfortunately, making it difficult to hear some of these soloists or electronic moments. It is good to know that the bands themselves are not having an issue though. Tough situation with a no-win catch 22.
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Post by Allohak on Sept 30, 2023 11:20:42 GMT -6
I’ll be in the front row, most likely near the side 2 45. If I’m not there I’ve been kidnapped. Very excited for a great day of band! I went to side 2 45 but you weren't there. Have you been kidnapped?
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 11:28:46 GMT -6
Time for the battle of 1A Dutch Bands to begin.
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Post by coleeich on Sept 30, 2023 11:31:29 GMT -6
I’ll be in the front row, most likely near the side 2 45. If I’m not there I’ve been kidnapped. Very excited for a great day of band! I went to side 2 45 but you weren't there. Have you been kidnapped? A classic BOA Waukee mystery! The suspense is killing me
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 11:37:55 GMT -6
I’ll be in the front row, most likely near the side 2 45. If I’m not there I’ve been kidnapped. Very excited for a great day of band! I went to side 2 45 but you weren't there. Have you been kidnapped? I’ve been abducted by the concessions stand
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Post by statechamp1239 on Sept 30, 2023 11:42:11 GMT -6
I went to side 2 45 but you weren't there. Have you been kidnapped? I’ve been abducted by the concessions stand OH! Those concession stands are evil, they lure in innocent people only to end up with empty wallets.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 30, 2023 11:44:33 GMT -6
I’ve been abducted by the concessions stand OH! Those concession stands are evil, they lure in innocent people only to end up with empty wallets. And upset tummies.
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 11:54:24 GMT -6
Blue Valley West sounded pretty good! Wish it didn't end so abruptly though.
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Post by coleeich on Sept 30, 2023 12:08:09 GMT -6
Okay Bellevue West, I see you! Loved that show, and now I want my own unicorn horn
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Post by cybrunette on Sept 30, 2023 12:11:28 GMT -6
Bellevue West with such a fun show! It's been a great regional so far
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 12:11:33 GMT -6
That was one of the corniest shows I've seen and I loved every second of it. My only real gripe is that the pacing (to me at least) felt slow to start and it didn't start ramping up until the end. Still a very enjoyable show!
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Post by Allohak on Sept 30, 2023 12:18:54 GMT -6
I went to side 2 45 but you weren't there. Have you been kidnapped? I’ve been abducted by the concessions stand But you weren't there again 😅
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 12:20:38 GMT -6
I’ve been abducted by the concessions stand But you weren't there again 😅 The plot thickens.
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Post by Allohak on Sept 30, 2023 12:26:38 GMT -6
But you weren't there again 😅 The plot thickens. This just in, ilikeguard may no longer have corporeal form?
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 30, 2023 12:33:48 GMT -6
This just in, ilikeguard may no longer have corporeal form? To end the wild goose chase (and maybe start a new one…), we’re heading back to the hotel until finals. I have difficulty regulating my body temp and it’s just too hot! A few kids here have passed out so I’m not the only one. Is this Iowa or Texas???
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 30, 2023 12:38:24 GMT -6
This just in, ilikeguard may no longer have corporeal form? To end the wild goose chase (and maybe start a new one…), we’re heading back to the hotel until finals. I have difficulty regulating my body temp and it’s just too hot! A few kids here have passed out so I’m not the only one. Is this Iowa or Texas??? Temps are unseasonably warm for late September & October for this part of the country. Thankfully (?), at Festival of Bands next week there is going to be about a 35-40 degree temperature swing during the week and the temperatures are going to range in the mid-40's to low-50's by the time finals starts. Believe me, I may be complaining about the heat today, but I guarantee in about a month's time I'm probably going to be complaining about snow. But yeah, it's brutal out today! Stay safe to those out there and stay hydrated!
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Post by coleeich on Sept 30, 2023 12:38:34 GMT -6
This just in, ilikeguard may no longer have corporeal form? To end the wild goose chase (and maybe start a new one…), we’re heading back to the hotel until finals. I have difficulty regulating my body temp and it’s just too hot! A few kids here have passed out so I’m not the only one. Is this Iowa or Texas??? I hope you get to feeling better! Stay safe out there everyone!
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