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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 5, 2023 13:30:47 GMT -6
Welcome to the blue polo club! Would that be a navy blue or more of a medium blue? I need to plan my outfits....... Definitely navy. The standard "uniform" is to wear it with khaki shorts, skirt, or pants.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 5, 2023 14:25:00 GMT -6
Would that be a navy blue or more of a medium blue? I need to plan my outfits....... Definitely navy. The standard "uniform" is to wear it with khaki shorts, skirt, or pants. Thanks!! I'll sport it with pride....
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Post by dbalash on Sept 5, 2023 20:17:22 GMT -6
Would that be a navy blue or more of a medium blue? I need to plan my outfits....... Definitely navy. The standard "uniform" is to wear it with khaki shorts, skirt, or pants.
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Post by abtwitch on Sept 5, 2023 22:28:17 GMT -6
Got a very different work schedule this year where my weekends are Monday-Tuesday, so my schedule is quite different and is crafted around when I could take days off and when I could not.
Sep 23 - BOA Austin (all day) Oct 7 - Vista Ridge Marching Festival (finals only, tentative) Oct 11 - UIL 5A/6A Region 32 Oct 14 - Texas Marching Classic (finals only) Oct 17 - UIL 5A/6A Region 18 or 26, not sure yet Oct 21 - UIL 6A Area D (finals only, tentative) Oct 30-Nov 1 - UIL 2A/4A/6A State Nov 6-8 - UIL 1A/3A/5A State Nov 9-11 - BOA Grand Nationals
No BOA San Antonio this year because I can't take that weekend off, but both weeks of UIL State and my first ever Grand Nationals (time off, flight, housing, and finals tickets all taken care of!) make up for it more than enough. Excited for this year, think I won't have as much burnout this year since almost all of my full days are at the end of season instead of spread out.
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Post by bigtrombone on Sept 7, 2023 8:53:36 GMT -6
I'm mostly gonna be watching through Box5 this year, though I'm for sure going to be at the Sioux Falls Festival of Bands, and I might be at Des Moines.
However, for those curious, Chuck Henson has announced which shows he'll be announcing at this year via his Facebook. His schedule will include:
9/16 - BOA Kentucky Regional 9/23 - BOA Chattanooga Regional 9/30 - BOA Conroe Houston Regional I 10/7 - BOA Arizona Regional 10/14 - Minnesota State Maching Band Championships/Youth In Music 10/20-10/21 - BOA Indianapolis Super Regional (Likely will cowork it with either Dan Potter or John Pollard) 10/27-10/28 - BOA St. Louis Super Regional (Again will likely cowork it with Dan or John; also mentioned that he will NOT get a head injury this time) 11/4 - BOA Alabama Regional 11/9-11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals
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Post by principalagent on Sept 7, 2023 20:13:38 GMT -6
Plane ticket bought for GN!
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Post by jeremiah on Sept 17, 2023 18:42:41 GMT -6
I'll be at
Sept. 16: BOA Louisville Sept. 23: BOA Chattanooga Oct. 7: BOA Memphis Oct. 21: BOA Johnson City Oct. 28: MTSU's Contest of Championships (or maybe KMEA State Championships) Nov. 3-4: San Antonio Nov. 10-11: Grand Nationals
so many shows in Tennessee, it's crazy
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Post by hawknate14 on Sept 17, 2023 19:03:12 GMT -6
Performer/volunteer/staff for New York state championships (Cuse hosts, but I don't know my specific role beyond exhibition band) Spectator at VMBC Woodgrove Invitational Have Cancelled Woodgrove, will instead be at JMU Parade of Champions
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Post by hostrauser on Sept 20, 2023 20:16:30 GMT -6
10/14 - WSMA State Championships (tentative) 11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals (confirmed)
Is there going to be a Horn Rank meet-up at GN?
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 20, 2023 20:22:44 GMT -6
10/14 - WSMA State Championships (tentative) 11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals (confirmed) Is there going to be a Horn Rank meet-up at GN? Those who are going to GN as spectators most certainly should arrange to gather. For those of us who will be working staff, we'll have to make arrangements for where others can find us or be found by us. Some of us will be inside LOS before the first band enters the flow and departing after the last band exits the field each day, and not always in a place that spectators can access.
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Post by twhsalumniparent on Sept 21, 2023 14:36:14 GMT -6
11/11 (prelims TBD) - BOA Grand Nationals (tickets purchased)
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 21, 2023 14:54:43 GMT -6
10/14 - WSMA State Championships (tentative) 11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals (confirmed) Is there going to be a Horn Rank meet-up at GN? Those who are going to GN as spectators most certainly should arrange to gather. For those of us who will be working staff, we'll have to make arrangements for where others can find us or be found by us. Some of us will be inside LOS before the first band enters the flow and departing after the last band exits the field each day, and not always in a place that spectators can access. Volunteering is an outstanding way to see those behind the scenes areas and help make the competition flow smoothly, hint, hint.......
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Post by N.E. Brigand on Nov 2, 2023 23:46:33 GMT -6
10/14 - WSMA State Championships (tentative) 11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals (confirmed) Is there going to be a Horn Rank meet-up at GN? I'd like that.
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Post by jeremiah on Nov 3, 2023 11:50:03 GMT -6
10/14 - WSMA State Championships (tentative) 11/11 - BOA Grand Nationals (confirmed) Is there going to be a Horn Rank meet-up at GN? I'd like that. I'm at Pearl Street Pizza from about 1 a.m. until close every night of grand nats
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Post by hostrauser on Nov 3, 2023 16:44:15 GMT -6
STARTING at 1:00 AM? What are you, a vampire or a twenty-something? I'm a senior citizen now, I have to get back to the hotel in time to watch Matlock before bed.
Many years ago there I went to a Drum Corps Planet meetup at St. Elmo before DCI Finals, but that's a lot of heavy food right before sitting in a chair for four hours. It can be expensive for some people, too. I usually eat at the PF Chang's in Circle Centre Mall between Semifinals and Finals, but it's usually really crowded (being solo, I often just sit at the bar). I see now that there's a Tupelo Honey just down the street at South & Alabama, so I might head there instead this year. Or wherever we choose if there's a consensus agreement and enough people committed to be worth making a reservation.
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Post by jeremiah on Nov 3, 2023 17:29:31 GMT -6
STARTING at 1:00 AM? What are you, a vampire or a twenty-something? I'm a senior citizen now, I have to get back to the hotel in time to watch Matlock before bed. Many years ago there I went to a Drum Corps Planet meetup at St. Elmo before DCI Finals, but that's a lot of heavy food right before sitting in a chair for four hours. It can be expensive for some people, too. I usually eat at the PF Chang's in Circle Centre Mall between Semifinals and Finals, but it's usually really crowded (being solo, I often just sit at the bar). I see now that there's a Tupelo Honey just down the street at South & Alabama, so I might head there instead this year. Or wherever we choose if there's a consensus agreement and enough people committed to be worth making a reservation. yes, starting at 1 am! there are three other bars to stop at on the way over to pearl street!
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 3, 2023 17:56:32 GMT -6
Compared to some of you all I have the body of a 98 year old victorian child
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Post by 70sguardchick on Nov 3, 2023 20:29:06 GMT -6
Those of us who have to be back at Lucas Oil before the gates open regretfully will have to pass….the only thing I’m doing at 1 am is getting up close and personal with a blanket….
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 4, 2023 5:34:35 GMT -6
Compared to some of you all I have the body of a 98 year old victorian child I'll give you the child part - not significantly taller than my 8 year old granddaughter.
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 4, 2023 5:36:17 GMT -6
Those of us who have to be back at Lucas Oil before the gates open regretfully will have to pass….the only thing I’m doing at 1 am is getting up close and personal with a blanket…. At least the Friday schedule change will give most of us a 6:30 a.m. call time rather than being in LOS before 6:00 a.m. Saturday, OTOH, could be an entirely different story.
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Post by dbalash on Nov 4, 2023 7:06:51 GMT -6
Compared to some of you all I have the body of a 98 year old victorian child Yeah, I’m usually in bed by 9:00. It’s hell getting old.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 4, 2023 7:19:20 GMT -6
Compared to some of you all I have the body of a 98 year old victorian child Yeah, I’m usually in bed by 9:00. It’s hell getting old. I went to a couple of college band “functions” and I’ve had my fill lol. I respect anyone who has the stamina to do it but I will be sleeping 😴
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Post by twhsalumniparent on Nov 6, 2023 19:20:17 GMT -6
I am happy to state that I will be going from being literally room temperature (~74°F) on an OR table 2.5 years ago to attending GN this weekend. Been a long road...
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Post by Allohak on Nov 6, 2023 22:29:00 GMT -6
I am happy to state that I will be going from being literally room temperature (~74°F) on an OR table 2.5 years ago to attending GN this weekend. Been a long road... Truly news to celebrate!
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 7, 2023 5:39:07 GMT -6
I am happy to state that I will be going from being literally room temperature (~74°F) on an OR table 2.5 years ago to attending GN this weekend. Been a long road... A road that I'm sure you will state has been worth the effort. Enjoy the shows - all of them.
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