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Post by floridaman on May 26, 2023 10:09:22 GMT -6
Confirmed: Newsome H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar (BOA Regional Competition - Camping World Stadium)
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Post by floridaman on May 26, 2023 10:59:38 GMT -6
Confirmed: Countryside H.S. FL
Source: Band Calendar (MB Competition BOA - Camping World Stadium)
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Post by principalagent on May 26, 2023 12:43:56 GMT -6
Confirmed: Newsome H.S., FL Source: Band Calendar (BOA Regional Competition - Camping World Stadium) 👀
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Post by yayband914 on May 26, 2023 12:59:17 GMT -6
I smell a completely full regional.
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Post by floridaman on Jun 5, 2023 1:53:06 GMT -6
Drop: North Cobb H.S., GA
Source: Band Calendar (no event this weekend)
Also Homecoming game is on the 20th
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 21, 2023 20:36:47 GMT -6
My Early Prediction: 1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK 2. Tarpon Springs H.S., FL 3. Timber Creek H.S., FL 4. Owasso H.S., OK 5. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL "Harmonius World" 6. James F. Byrnes H.S., SC 7. Harrison H.S., GA 8. Windermere H.S., FL 9. University H.S., FL "After" 10. Cleveland H.S., NC 11. Belleville East H.S., IL "Where are you?" 12. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Seminole H.S., FL 14. West Harrison H.S., MS "Virtually Unrealistic" 15. Oakleaf H.S., FL "Alchemy Divine Chemistry" 16. Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FL 17. Sebastian River H.S., FL "Created Space: The Art of Donald Judd"
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Post by marimba11 on Jun 21, 2023 23:28:49 GMT -6
My Early Prediction: 1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK 2. Tarpon Spring H.S., FL 3. Timber Creek H.S., FL 4. Owasso H.S., OK 5. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL "Harmonius World" 6. James F. Byrnes H.S., SC 7. University H.S., FL "After" 8. Harrison H.S., GA 9. Cleveland H.S., NC 10. Belleville East H.S., IL "Where are you?" 11. Seminole H.S., FL 12. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. West Harrison H.S., MS "Virtually Unrealistic" 14. Oakleaf H.S., FL "Alchemy Divine Chemistry" 15. Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FLHarrison in 8th… ouch. Although I can’t say I completely disagree but would hope for better
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Post by es203 on Jun 22, 2023 16:34:37 GMT -6
My Early Prediction: 1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK 2. Timber Creek H.S., FL 3. Owasso H.S., OK 4. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL "Harmonius World" 5. James F. Byrnes H.S., SC 6. Harrison H.S., GA 7. University H.S., FL "After" 8. Cleveland H.S., NC 9. Belleville East H.S., IL "Where are you?" 10. Seminole H.S., FL 11. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" 12. West Harrison H.S., MS "Virtually Unrealistic" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Oakleaf H.S., FL "Alchemy Divine Chemistry" 14. Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FL 15. Sebastian River H.S., FL "Created Space: The Art of Donald Judd"I could see Byrnes medaling especially after how strong they were last year
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jun 22, 2023 17:42:32 GMT -6
My Early Prediction: 1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK 2. Timber Creek H.S., FL 3. Owasso H.S., OK 4. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL "Harmonius World" 5. James F. Byrnes H.S., SC 6. Harrison H.S., GA 7. University H.S., FL "After" 8. Cleveland H.S., NC 9. Belleville East H.S., IL "Where are you?" 10. Seminole H.S., FL 11. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" 12. West Harrison H.S., MS "Virtually Unrealistic" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Oakleaf H.S., FL "Alchemy Divine Chemistry" 14. Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FL 15. Sebastian River H.S., FL "Created Space: The Art of Donald Judd"I could see Byrnes medaling especially after how strong they were last year I believe they lost their band director. Which is sad because I love what he and his team was doing in JFB. So that's why I lowered them.
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Post by marimba11 on Jun 23, 2023 13:59:08 GMT -6
Yeah byrnes is a bit unknown with the director change, but tbh I’m not too worried. Their new director is a past alum and was doing quite well at Pendleton. Possible they take a dip but my guess is it is only a slight one.
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Post by crowncrawler on Jun 24, 2023 7:34:33 GMT -6
Yeah byrnes is a bit unknown with the director change, but tbh I’m not too worried. Their new director is a past alum and was doing quite well at Pendleton. Possible they take a dip but my guess is it is only a slight one. Agreed. Even so, I'd be surprised to see them drop below Stoneman.
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Post by marimba11 on Jun 24, 2023 18:04:24 GMT -6
I would be more concerned if they changed design teams at Byrnes honestly than anything else
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Post by es203 on Jun 25, 2023 21:11:17 GMT -6
I could see Byrnes medaling especially after how strong they were last year I believe they lost their band director. Which is sad because I love what he and his team was doing in JFB. So that's why I lowered them. Ahhhh yeah. That would do it
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Post by floridaman on Jun 27, 2023 10:44:25 GMT -6
Drop: Oviedo H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar (Seminole County Music Festival)
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Post by Marching Observer on Jul 3, 2023 7:18:42 GMT -6
I'm still waiting on that surprise token TX band attending announcement lol. Sadly, doesn't look like it is coming. Ah well, still a very competitive top half, bottom half.
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Post by floridaman on Jul 11, 2023 14:59:49 GMT -6
Confirmed: Timber Creek H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar
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Post by floridaman on Jul 11, 2023 19:12:58 GMT -6
Confirmed: Park Vista H.S., FL
Source: Band Calendar (BOA Orlando)
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Post by floridaman on Jul 11, 2023 20:54:54 GMT -6
Drop: Cambridge H.S., GA
Source: Band Calendar (BOA Maryland)
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Post by dbalash on Jul 13, 2023 12:45:33 GMT -6
Participating Bands
Allen D. Nease H.S., FL
Archbishop Alter H.S., OH
Belleville East H.S., IL
Broken Arrow H.S., OK
Buchholz H.S., FL
Cleveland H.S., NC
Countryside H.S., FL
Cypress Creek H.S., FL
Duncan U. Fletcher H.S., FL
Gainesville H.S., FL
Harrison H.S., GA
James F. Byrnes H.S., SC
Joe E. Newsome H.S., FL
Jupiter Community H.S., FL
Martin County H.S., FL
Newberry H.S., FL
Oakleaf H.S., FL
Owasso H.S., OK
Palm Harbor University H.S., FL
Park Vista H.S., FL
PK Yonge Developmental Research School, FL
Sebastian River H.S., FL
Seminole H.S., FL
Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL
Swansboro H.S., NC
Tarpon Springs H.S., FL
Timber Creek H.S., FL
Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
Tohopekaliga H.S., FL
University H.S., FL
West Harrison H.S., MS
William G. Enloe H.S., NC
William R. Boone H.S., FL
Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FL
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Post by cybrunette on Jul 13, 2023 13:01:15 GMT -6
You accidentally deleted Tarpon from your list yayband914 lol
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Post by thewho on Jul 13, 2023 14:27:34 GMT -6
The one year I'll be missing out on Orlando is superstar-studded to the skies 😕. A definite can't-miss this year!
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Post by crowncrawler on Jul 18, 2023 7:57:07 GMT -6
Early prediction cuz these are fun 1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK 2. Tarpon Springs H.S., FL 3. Owasso H.S., OK 4. James F. Byrnes H.S., SC 5. Timber Creek H.S., FL 6. Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL 7. Harrison H.S., GA 8. Cleveland H.S., NC 9. University H.S., FL 10. Belleville East H.S., IL 11. Archbishop Alter H.S., OH 12. Seminole H.S., FL CLASS A: Archbishop Alter H.S., OH CLASS AA: Tarpon Springs H.S., FL CLASS AAA: Harrison H.S., GA CLASS AAAA: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
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Post by yayband914 on Aug 20, 2023 23:40:19 GMT -6
Exactly two months until this contest! It's time for very early predictions. Rather than going through the headache of trying to guess placements, I'm making the predictions tier-based and in alphabetical order.
SO. MANY. TOURIST. BANDS. I love it. What a rich show this has turned out to be!
For the second time in this regional's short history, we have Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs competing for the title. It's going to be a fierce one, just as it is at Grand Nationals when both show up. The fight for the bronze will also be interesting. Personally, Timber Creek has my vote, but I think Byrnes could definitely sneak up there with the right show and performance.
Cleveland, Harrison and Owasso, all previous GN semi-finalists, all out-of-staters, and all will perform twice here. It will be well worth the trip (and I guess Disney is a good draw, too)!
I am so excited that Jupiter has finally decided to come to BOA. At least prior to COVID, they were one of the strongest ensembles in the state, and the same argument could be made today. Seminole and University are usually reliable here and I think we will see them perform twice. As with Johnson City, I think the finals bubble here is a huge one, in particular the fight for the last spot of finals.
Archbishop Alter has surprised all of us before. I wouldn't put it past them to be able to perform twice here. Either way, they are all but guaranteed two performances, whether by score or by finals exhibition after their inevitable dominance in Class A. Belleville East is an extremely interesting addition. While always solid at St. Louis, they can never seem to make it past around the top 20 mark -- but that is a super regional, and this is a regular regional, competitive as it is. Can they finally break through to finals? Oakleaf has done well here the last couple of years, so I could see them advancing. West Harrison was also very close to finals last season. Sebastian River made finals in 2021, but did not in 2022. The difference between the two years in the quality of show design and execution, to me, was apparent (and the constant terrible Florida weather didn't help anyone last year). With the right show, I think they could do well here, but a director change also might play a factor.
Past that, it's tougher for me to call. I'll be interested to watch Park Vista's growth throughout the season. Enloe is also a very solid NC ensemble and could be a dark horse here. Nease was once a regular finalist but have gone through so many staff changes it makes my head spin, hence my lower prediction for them.
"It's gonna be a really big showwwwwwwww!"
Vying for the Title (1-2): Broken Arrow H.S., OK Tarpon Springs H.S., FL ---------- Finals Locks (3-8): James F. Byrnes H.S., SC Timber Creek H.S., FL ---------- Cleveland H.S., NC Harrison H.S., GA Owasso H.S., OK Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL ---------- Finals Bubble (9-18): Jupiter Community H.S., FL Seminole H.S., FL University H.S., FL ---------- Archbishop Alter H.S., OH Belleville East H.S., IL Gainesville H.S., FL Joe E. Newsome H.S., FL Oakleaf H.S., FL Sebastian River H.S., FL West Harrison H.S., MS ---------- Everyone Else (19-34): Cypress Creek H.S., FL Park Vista H.S., FL William G. Enloe H.S., NC William R. Boone H.S., FL ---------- A.D. Nease H.S., FL Buccholz H.S., FL Duncan U. Fletcher H.S., FL Martin County H.S., FL Tocoi Creek H.S., FL Wiregrass Ranch H.S., FL ---------- Newberry H.S., FL Palm Harbor University H.S., FL PK Yonge D.R.S., FL Swansboro H.S., NC ---------- Countryside H.S., FL Tohopekaliga H.S., FL
A: Archbishop Alter H.S., OH AA: Tarpon Springs H.S., FL AAA: Harrison H.S., GA AAAA: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
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Post by coleeich on Aug 21, 2023 8:05:37 GMT -6
Love to see it! Not to mention that Harrison and Owasso are actually previous GN finalists too. It is going to be a very fun show to watch and such a packed weekend of band!
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Post by dbalash on Aug 21, 2023 8:17:56 GMT -6
Belleville East is an extremely interesting addition. While always solid at St. Louis, they can never seem to make it past around the top 20 mark -- but that is a super regional, and this is a regular regional, competitive as it is. Can they finally break through to finals? They made Clarksville finals in 2017 somehow, as it was still a 10 band finals, and they were 11th in prelims. Possibly because they were AAAA champions, and no one wanted to see the AAAA champion perform in exhibition?
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Post by floridaman on Aug 22, 2023 9:50:03 GMT -6
I really loved the theatrics of Harrison's Batman show last year. Here's to hoping their Studio H show this year has a similar production!
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Post by hewhowaits on Aug 29, 2023 12:21:15 GMT -6
A.D. Nease and Wiregrass Ranch have been removed from the participants list.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 1, 2023 22:57:10 GMT -6
Tohopekaliga has been removed from the participants list.
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Post by yayband914 on Sept 4, 2023 14:56:07 GMT -6
Prelims schedule posted above.
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Post by floridaman on Sept 4, 2023 20:27:53 GMT -6
They really put Belleville East at the break of dawn ... Was hoping I could avoid waking up so early, but y'all have them as a bubble band. At least Owasso got a nice slot.
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