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Post by nategriffin on May 1, 2023 12:52:14 GMT -6
Confirmed: Keller HS (band calendar) Well thats gonna be interesting Also, Confirmed: L.D. Bell HS (band calendar) This is looking more like Bedford every day lol
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Post by lostchoirguy on May 1, 2023 12:58:51 GMT -6
I'm officially very excited for this contest. There are going to be some really good groups left out of finals.
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Post by tubalord11 on May 1, 2023 14:00:24 GMT -6
I'm officially very excited for this contest. There are going to be some really good groups left out of finals. Same here! I was super upset I wasn’t able to attend the Bedford regional, but this is looking to be almost at the same level if it’s not there already! Will definitely be there for all of prelims
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Post by vidal28rdg on May 1, 2023 15:16:11 GMT -6
I'm officially very excited for this contest. There are going to be some really good groups left out of finals. Same here! I was super upset I wasn’t able to attend the Bedford regional, but this is looking to be almost at the same level if it’s not there already! Will definitely be there for all of prelims it’s on the level now, there was already a bit of overlap from some of the DFW attendees and that there would be more coming, but honestly wouldn’t have expected Keller or L.D. Bell on the list. Love to see it!!
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Post by lostchoirguy on May 1, 2023 16:17:28 GMT -6
I wonder if we will see any of the LISD groups. Especially since the rumor is that none of them are going to San Antonio.
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Post by nategriffin on May 1, 2023 16:29:33 GMT -6
I wonder if we will see any of the LISD groups. Especially since the rumor is that none of them are going to San Antonio. Probably Marcus or Flowermound, with Hebron going to grand nats they are likely not going to go especially with UIL the same day and they dont want to wear out the kids before nats even happens, so if there were to be any I would say Marcus or Flowermound, but I wouldnt hold my breath for them.
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Post by vidal28rdg on May 1, 2023 16:44:18 GMT -6
I wonder if we will see any of the LISD groups. Especially since the rumor is that none of them are going to San Antonio. the LISD groups are right in the middle, travel time wise, between Bedford and Prosper, I would figure they have the opportunity to try and do both? I’m also waiting to see if more Frisco groups, considering their proximity to Prosper, put the event on their calendar. I figure at this point, the confirmed rosters on MFA will show what decisions all of the holdouts that are left decided to make. I wonder when those come out
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Post by bandirectorman on May 1, 2023 16:46:18 GMT -6
I wonder if we will see any of the LISD groups. Especially since the rumor is that none of them are going to San Antonio. the LISD groups are right in the middle, travel time wise, between Bedford and Prosper, I would figure they have the opportunity to try and do both? I’m also waiting to see if more Frisco groups, considering their proximity to Prosper, put the event on their calendar. I figure at this point, the confirmed rosters on MFA will show what decisions all of the holdouts that are left decided to make. I wonder when those come out Better than 50% chance.
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Post by tubalord11 on May 1, 2023 16:55:19 GMT -6
I wonder if we will see any of the LISD groups. Especially since the rumor is that none of them are going to San Antonio. the LISD groups are right in the middle, travel time wise, between Bedford and Prosper, I would figure they have the opportunity to try and do both? I’m also waiting to see if more Frisco groups, considering their proximity to Prosper, put the event on their calendar. I figure at this point, the confirmed rosters on MFA will show what decisions all of the holdouts that are left decided to make. I wonder when those come out Unfortunately Frisco ISD has region this day as well, so I’d be pretty surprised to see if we see them here. Of course Wakeland will be back and that region was the same day as the comp last year, but I’d guess considering how stacked it’s getting, Lonestar would be the only other one, as Lebanon trial is doing the Bedford regional.
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Post by vidal28rdg on May 1, 2023 16:56:21 GMT -6
the LISD groups are right in the middle, travel time wise, between Bedford and Prosper, I would figure they have the opportunity to try and do both? I’m also waiting to see if more Frisco groups, considering their proximity to Prosper, put the event on their calendar. I figure at this point, the confirmed rosters on MFA will show what decisions all of the holdouts that are left decided to make. I wonder when those come out Better than 50% chance. Everyone’s predictions just from the previous few weeks will definitely be thrown into the fire if that happens😂 Anyone trying to predict how this one’ll go, good luck to ya! Seeing the roster too and the potential additions still coming, this is literally a combined 6A Area B and C regional, with a few notable groups missing(hard to fit them all haha), and several great out-of-region additions it’s looking more stacked by the day👀
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Post by tubalord11 on May 2, 2023 21:49:09 GMT -6
Fossil Ridge will be attending this one…All 4 Keller schools will be here, making predictions for this comp is going to be IMPOSSIBLE!!!
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Post by nategriffin on May 3, 2023 20:42:36 GMT -6
I'm also wondering who's gonna take the last few spots, since I believe this competition has a max participant number in the low 30s, regardless this feels like a more balanced Bedford, because besides Keller and Wakeland the finalists are not really clear, and the difference between I believe 3-12 isn't really that big. This competition I could argue is one of if not the most competitive of the regional BOAs, while not having as many heavy hitters as Bedford or the Austin/SA area, the skill range is super narrow besides really Keller and Wakeland, which even then this early anything could happen.
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Post by vidal28rdg on May 3, 2023 20:57:17 GMT -6
I'm also wondering who's gonna take the last few spots, since I believe this competition has a max participant number in the low 30s, regardless this feels like a more balanced Bedford, because besides Keller and Wakeland the finalists are not really clear, and the difference between I believe 3-12 isn't really that big. This competition I could argue is one of if not the most competitive of the regional BOAs, while not having as many heavy hitters as Bedford or the Austin/SA area, the skill range is super narrow besides really Keller and Wakeland, which even then this early anything could happen. I don’t even think the comp is necessarily “early on” in the competitive season either. The Austin regional is already three weeks removed by the time this contests kicks off smack dab in the middle of October. Many bands will at least be nearing completion of their shows at this point. This contest is no doubt one of the more competitive regionals when you look at the roster and see you have loads of BOA Grand Nats/SR/Regional finalists, and UIL Area and State finalists(in 5A/6A classifications combined) in this contest. It is deep, and it’s going to be quite tough to make finals, top half of finals here! So many of these bands here can play so so well!! The regional is probably 2nd/3rd for me of the Texas regionals in terms of difficulty to make finals in, with all the new additions adding to that. Ranked even/slightly behind DFW, and behind Austin as well(so many established top bands they have that make it so hard to crack into finals down there😰😰). In regards to depth, they’re ranked probably at 1 or 2 currently
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Post by nategriffin on May 7, 2023 11:06:43 GMT -6
So 2 things
1. If we had even 2 people in the Hebron Marcus FloMo and Coppell I would say this is better than Bedford with what we know and with Keller dropping DFW 1 which is crazy to think about.
2. It would be funny if the LISD group went to BOA Prosper since competition is currently higher lol, not gonna happen but would be a little silly
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Post by nategriffin on May 7, 2023 12:04:03 GMT -6
Im also thinking the McKinney schools are gonna surprise everyone this year, Boyd is gonna be a COMPLETELY different beast next year, leadership is much better, motivation is higher, players are just flat out better despite really big senior class leaving, as freshman coming in are the highest quality class across the entire district being worthy replacements for seniors if not a little better then some, and their only issue is that they are young, which will only effect marching truly, if they can be cleaner then Boyd is not on the same level as this year at all.
Norths show sounds like it's gonna be a crowd favorite with Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald being main music picks in a full on jazz show, so if pulled off well will be a very entertaining show and could see the same success or higher compared to last year.
McKinney High will likely be the lowest ranked just due to bad luck with freshmen from the past 2 years and director drama/changes which is not the bands fault at ALL, but they are working extremely hard and their show design sounds very interesting with both Blue Shades and Rhapsody in Blue being confirmed selections, along with their amazing color guard if they can get the winds to step up than I wouldn't count them out of finals for this or area.
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Post by tubalord11 on May 7, 2023 13:15:49 GMT -6
Here's what I'm currently thinking:
Top 5: Keller, LD Bell, Timber Creek, Waxahachie, Wakeland
Next 5: Keller Central, Mustang, Prosper, Hendrixson, SLC
Fighting for last two spots: Aledo, Duncanville, Mckinney Boyd/North, Forney, Clear Brook, Rock Hill
Finalist Potential: Highland Park, Berkner, Lake Highlands, Rockwall, Sachse, Tom Glen, Fossil Ridge, Walnut Grove
Possible but pretty unlikely: Creekview, Grapevine, Mckinney
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Post by allthingschaotic on May 7, 2023 14:43:56 GMT -6
Drop:
Tom Glenn H.S., TX (going to Texas Marching Classic instead)
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Post by tubalord11 on May 7, 2023 14:45:49 GMT -6
Drop: Tom Glenn H.S., TX (going to Texas Marching Classic instead) dang it! Really wanted to see them live but of course makes sense with this one being a pretty decent drive.
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Post by statechamp1239 on May 15, 2023 14:35:42 GMT -6
Drop:
Burleson Centennial H.S., TX - (Birdville Marching Festival)
Source: BCHS Band Calendar
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Post by dfwfan on Jun 16, 2023 11:46:31 GMT -6
Poteet has this on their band calendar. Interesting.
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 16, 2023 11:49:42 GMT -6
Poteet has this on their band calendar. Interesting. It does say “potential,” to be sure. They are probably on the waitlist as this regional is more than full.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 16, 2023 12:23:29 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Whitesboro H.S., TX - (BOA Prosper)
Source: WHS Band Calendar
Drop:
Hebron H.S., TX - (UIL Region Contest) J.J. Pearce H.S., TX - (Birdville Marching Invitational) Princeton H.S., TX - (UIL Region Contest) Lone Star H.S., TX- (UIL Region Contest) Cypress Falls H.S., TX - (UIL Marching Band Contest at C-F FCU)
Source: HHS Bad Calendar
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 19, 2023 10:53:56 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Midlothian H.S., TX (band calendar)
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 20, 2023 9:51:31 GMT -6
Confirmed: Whitesboro H.S., TX - (BOA Prosper) Source: WHS Band Calendar I can’t seem to locate their calendar. Website and instagram linktree are outdated. Just trying to see if they’re attending San Antonio or not.
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Post by dbalash on Jun 20, 2023 10:12:34 GMT -6
Confirmed: Whitesboro H.S., TX - (BOA Prosper) Source: WHS Band Calendar I can’t seem to locate their calendar. Website and instagram linktree are outdated. Just trying to see if they’re attending San Antonio or not. Or, here's an idea: Maybe BOA can release the lists (and the damn adjudication handbook.).
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 20, 2023 10:19:14 GMT -6
I can’t seem to locate their calendar. Website and instagram linktree are outdated. Just trying to see if they’re attending San Antonio or not. Or, here's an idea: Maybe BOA can release the lists (and the damn adjudication handbook.). Hear, hear. It was July 19th or 20th last year… so hopefully we only have to wait another month, or less.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 20, 2023 10:21:13 GMT -6
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Post by yayband914 on Jun 20, 2023 10:24:22 GMT -6
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Post by hewhowaits on Jun 20, 2023 11:14:36 GMT -6
Or, here's an idea: Maybe BOA can release the lists (and the damn adjudication handbook.). C'mon, Dan! The website says "2023 BOA Adjudication Handbook Coming this Spring." It's still Spring for almost another full day! The solstice is at 10:57 a.m. EDT, June 21. They still have time.
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Post by dbalash on Jun 21, 2023 8:59:09 GMT -6
Or, here's an idea: Maybe BOA can release the lists (and the damn adjudication handbook.). C'mon, Dan! The website says "2023 BOA Adjudication Handbook Coming this Spring." It's still Spring for almost another full day! The solstice is at 10:57 a.m. EDT, June 21. They still have time. Since it is now summer, aka the worst season:
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