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TxBands.com Forums > TxBands "Nerd" Place -- The Band Hall > Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive  |
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 Nov 16 2009, 11:32 PM
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Beginning Band  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 22-September 09 Member No.: 6467  |
Who do you think had the best...
Drumline? Guard? Ballad? Opener? Closer? Ge? Music? Visual? At grand nats this year? |
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Nov 17 2009, 12:00 AM
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 Preeeety Flags! Group: Staff Posts: 670 Joined: 6-June 06 From: Huntsville, TX Member No.: 2085 |
Drumline: Marcus (hands down)
Guard: I don't have any opinion on Guard execution for this run, but I liked Broken Arrow's guard design (though I don't like the add-ons they equipped, post-STL) Ballad: Marcus (Their English Horn solo was immaculate) Opener: I liked L.D. Bell's entrance....as for an opener either The Woodlands or Carmel. Closer: Marcus (finals run), overall? Hmm, probably Carmel. GE: Hoo Boy...tough call between Broken Arrow and Avon Music: Marcus (again, no question) Visual: L.D. Bell (I thought they were extremely clean) I'll probably go back and watch Marcus, Avon, Broken Arrow, The Woodlands, L.D. Bell and maybe Carmel's shows sometime in the future. The others didn't really leave much of a lasting effect on me. -------------------- Brandon Quam - TxB Staff Writer
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Nov 17 2009, 12:02 AM
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Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 22-September 09 Member No.: 6467 |
QUOTE (takigan @ Nov 17 2009, 12:00 AM)  Drumline: Marcus (hands down) Guard: I don't have any opinion on Guard execution for this run, but I liked Broken Arrow's guard design (though I don't like the add-ons they equipped, post-STL) Ballad: Marcus (Their English Horn solo was immaculate) Opener: I liked L.D. Bell's entrance....as for an opener either The Woodlands or Carmel. Closer: Marcus (finals run), overall? Hmm, probably Carmel. GE: Hoo Boy...tough call between Broken Arrow and Avon Music: Marcus (again, no question) Visual: L.D. Bell (I thought they were extremely clean) I'll probably go back and watch Marcus, Avon, Broken Arrow, The Woodlands, L.D. Bell and maybe Carmel's shows sometime in the future. The others didn't really leave much of a lasting effect on me. was broken arrow the band that had the guards with the octopus like costumes? they like had tubes that they were banging against the ground? |
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Nov 17 2009, 12:34 AM
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Preeeety Flags! Group: Staff Posts: 670 Joined: 6-June 06 From: Huntsville, TX Member No.: 2085 |
Broken Arrow's Guard had giant dinosaur tails attached to them. I think from now on when someone says "Broken Arrow 2009" that's the first thing that's going to pop into their head.
-------------------- Brandon Quam - TxB Staff Writer
Eat 'em up Kats! |
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Nov 17 2009, 12:40 AM
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Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 22-September 09 Member No.: 6467 |
QUOTE (takigan @ Nov 17 2009, 12:34 AM) Broken Arrow's Guard had giant dinosaur tails attached to them. I think from now on when someone says "Broken Arrow 2009" that's the first thing that's going to pop into their head. haha i think thats true. i saw them before we went on to perform and was very confused by what they were whacking around. i guess it wouldve made sense from the stands. |
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Nov 17 2009, 12:56 AM
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 High School Freshmen Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 27-September 07 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 3965 |
Drumline? I don't pay much attention to line, but Marcus takes it. Guard? Broken Arrow. I don't know much about the execution, but BA's guard added the most to the bands story than anyone else. Ballad? Nessun Dorma by Greendale High School from Wisconsin. Your probably thinking why I picked such a common ballad by a band that placed 30th on their prelim day. It was for the soloist, A girl sang Nessun Dorma beautifully. It was probably my favorite moment of all of Grand Nationals. Opener? No opener really stood out to me this year. But I will go with Marcus as I love Mendelssohn. Closer? Broken Arrow. I thought the ending of when the band member finally accepts his tail was amazing. Ge? Broken Arrow. May have been a love or hate it show, but I loved it. Music? Marcus was obviously the best executed, and I do love the music as well. I also really enjoyed the Arabian Waltz by the Woodlands. Visual? Avon. Nobody moves better than them. -------------------- John Marshall Class of '09 Music Education Major at University of Texas at Arlington "Ahh what the heck? We're not judged anyways" - Dr. Matt Lutrell |
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Nov 17 2009, 06:19 AM
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Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 22-September 09 Member No.: 6467 |
Who do you think had the best...
Drumline? Marcus Guard? The Woodlands Ballad? Marian Catholic Opener? LD Bell Closer? The WOodlands Ge? Avon Music? Marcus Visual? Avon This post has been edited by catchme2011: Nov 17 2009, 06:20 AM |
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Nov 17 2009, 10:19 AM
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Section Leader Group: Members Posts: 1037 Joined: 4-January 06 From: NY, but originally TX Member No.: 1522 |
Drumline?
I pay no mind to the lines... Guard? Bell Ballad? Broken Arrow Opener? Bell Closer? Broken Arrow Ge? Bell Music? Marcus for execution and the difficulty of the music, Bell musical GE Visual? Avon -------------------- 3A... AND WhAT?
I... I..I like B-AND Get me some drank Once a Texas Band Geek... ALWAYS a Texas Band Geek!!! |
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Nov 17 2009, 12:54 PM
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High School Sophomore Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 2-November 06 From: Mansfield. Member No.: 3187 |
From what I could tell watching it online..
Drumline: Marcus wins this. Guard: Although Broken Arrow and Bell have huge guards that are almost always extremely clean, my choice would have to go to Marian Catholic or the Woodlands. Execution wise, these two had overall the best technique from person to person and were pretty clean. But my real choice is the Woodlands. Great guard. Ballad: Marian Catholic. Opener: Bell. That opening statement is simply gorgeous. Out of openers it comes first to mind every time. GE: This one is really hard to decide because I have only seen 4 of those shows live. It would be between Bell and Avon. Closer: Marcus's Closer was pretty awesome in finals, but I can't neglect the Woodlands either. Music: On the technical + clean side is Marcus. Can't beat them there. However, in terms of music dynamically and how it was integrated into the show, definitely Bell. Visual: This is also a tough one to go off of when watching online. I would say Avon, although LD Bell didn't disappoint. --------------------  As Miss Frizzle always used to say, Take Chances, Make Mistakes, and GET MESSY! |
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Nov 17 2009, 04:58 PM
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 Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Muncie, IN Member No.: 5189 |
I'll give my top 3 IMO:
Drumline - 1. Avon 2. Marcus 3. Center Grove (save for that WEIRD snare drop at finals) Guard - 1. Lawrence Central 2. Avon 3. Bell Ballad - 1. Marcus 2. Avon 3. Bell (considering the whole show felt like a ballad) Opener - 1. Bourbon Co. 2. Avon 3. Carmel Closer - 1. Marcus 2. Lawrence Central 3. Carmel GE - 1. Bell 2. Carmel 3. PCEP Music - 1. Marcus 2. Avon 3. Bourbon Co. Visual - 1. Avon 2. Lawrence Central 3. Carmel Extra thoughts: Brass - 1. Bourbon Co. 2. Marcus 3. Avon Honerable Mention: Carmel WW's - 1. Marcus 2. Bell 3. Marian Catholic Solo - 1. Marcus 2. Avon 3. Bell Honorable Mention: Greendale (WI), vocal soloist was a MAJOR surprise. Sounded great and beyond her years. Props - 1. PCEP 2. Marcus 3. Carmel Choreography - 1. Center Grove 2. Bell 3. Woodlands Most Unique Show - 1. Marcus 2. Bell 3. Broken Arrow Everyone was pretty darn awesome though. This post has been edited by IMcom-Josh: Nov 17 2009, 04:59 PM -------------------- |
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Nov 18 2009, 12:08 AM
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Preeeety Flags! Group: Staff Posts: 670 Joined: 6-June 06 From: Huntsville, TX Member No.: 2085 |
Why give the honorable mention to Carmel? I thought their brass were killer this year. Their style this year reminded me a lot of Cedar Park.
For the heck of it... Brass: Carmel WW: Marcus Solo: Marcus English Horn (though Wando's horn solo gets an honorable mention here....she played with extraordinary sensitivity). I watched the Nessun Dorma bit too and yes, that solo was also awesome. Props: ehh....I didn't see enough of the shows in prelims to make a call on this.....there are some lesser known bands that put together some incredible stages/sets for their show. Choreography: Broken Arrow. I dunno, no one really stood out this year. I would like to see some legit martial arts choreography taught by a real martial artist integrated into some shows in the future. Most Unique: Broken Arrow for sure. Cartwright still hasn't lost his touch. I can't describe the life and even shock that is often Wes Cartwright's design without going on an endless schpiel that I know no one wants to read, haha 
-------------------- Brandon Quam - TxB Staff Writer
Eat 'em up Kats! |
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Nov 18 2009, 12:04 PM
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Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Muncie, IN Member No.: 5189 |
HM went to Carmel simply because it was dirty through parts of it while the three I had listed were consistent throughout the entire show. Don't get me wrong, I agree that Carmel's brass was killer. But in terms of cleanliness, best technique, etc, had to put those three above. It is just my opinion after all too
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Apr 4 2010, 09:09 PM
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 Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 29-March 10 From: SoCal Member No.: 7360 |
Hey! IMcom-Josh!
I think Broken Arrow best PIT!  
-------------------- Alec Saris TXBands.com Site Administrator!!! **Drill Desginer**Pit Instructer/Arranger** My Drills! |
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May 21 2010, 07:29 PM
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Beginning Band Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 23-January 10 Member No.: 7344 |
Carmel had one of my favorite shows (-LOVE- the uniforms)
Drumline? No idea, I don't pay attention that much... Guard? Lake Central (I will never forget that amazing flags turning into gold) Ballad? Amarican Fork (I was almost in tears....) Opener? Carmel!! Closer? Avon IN cause watching those flags get thrown out live in person is amazing Ge? Avon Music? Marcus/Avon Visual? Avon |
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