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I reiterate the point, I have never seen a large group of parents refuse to applaud or be overly rude. Now when it comes to the "perfect" seats, everyone acts childishly. You see this same behavior when they release game consoles or have giant sales at stores. It's a crusade to fix society. 99% of the people are good about it, but that 1% makes everyone look bad.

Quite a few band directors and professionals have accounts too, just to read. Actually on that note, guests can read everything too.

Closed. We don't need arguments. Enjoy the video.

Applause can be a tricky thing to judge. If you're a band parent for a particular band, it makes sense you would scream your head off for your band because your kids are in it and you've been following the show the WHOLE season. When it comes to other bands, I totally agree applause is due. And I would imagine every person there did applause. Now if you're expecting the whooping and on your feet hollering from the rest of the crowd, it depends on the shows. Just thinking back to BOA SA, I saw every show for the first time. Some shows really got you into the music and caused you to go to your feet. Others didn't. Now am I calling myself a bad sport? Well, that's your judgement. I clapped for everyone and got on my feet for a few. Regarding celebrations.... My alma mater (Cedar Park) would stand at attention throughout any finals announcements. When our name was announced, no matter what the placement, we were expected to stand silently. I can think of more than 1 occasion when someone asked me why we were so cocky... not even cheering when our name was announced. I still explain that its because we want to be modest (possibly after what Donezo alluded to in 2001, which was before my time). So in the end, do you expect a band to be silent, or to cheer? Is there a good interpretation of them either way? No.... because you're probably jealous you didn't win. If you won, people would be on here talking about you. How would you react then? Competitions are tense for parents and students. Every action is judged, and almost always for the worst. That being said, Winston Churchill parents are some of the nicest I met, and if anyone reads this, thank you for your hospitality at BOA SA.

Wrong forum, moved.

It looks like some have already found it, but the arcade has been installed. It's a much better version than what we had before. The link is at the top in red! Send me a message or email if settings need to be changed or you found a game you want me to add. A lot of things have changed, and I want to make sure I set it up like it was before. Also, thanks to Alex for helping me install it. -Travis

Goodness people... use Private Messages! It's tax, postage, and fee free! Post counts can be manually edited too... in light of spam...

The system doesn't work. We are implementing a new band database, which is installed, just not set up. Everything is hectic with GN in a week and state being this week. There will be lots of news. And hey, I installed the arcade

Live Coverage begins hopefully next Friday!

Well, why don't ya'll send Alex this link: http://mods.invisionize.com/db/index.php/f/7026 I've been trying to get him to install it because I don't know how.

If anyone actually plans on going, can you send me a Private Message? You'll see why :-D

Judges put their reputation on the line, and as I'm sure you noticed, they have very prestigious reputations. They are all smart enough to judge fairly and equally. The question then comes down to the particular tastes of a judge. In visual, does a judge value overall form over individual form? Who knows, but they are trusted to make the right decisions. silentwatch, do you have a recommendation on how to judge better?

Just to clarify, on the scores... The first 3 are music and the last 2 are marching.

Raise your hand if you're surprised.

They will be here, eventually. http://www.bands.org/Public/TicketMerchand...sp?CategoryID=4

TxBLive will be up and running for all of the 4A contest tomorrow!

I'm sorry... what?

Its more of an exponential progression. 150 200 250 400 800, etc. It goes to 20,000.

Then let me be the first to tell you that UIL judging can be notoriously similar to that.

Yes. Multiple ones will be in the press section this week (Both Prelims and Finals reviews)

Alright guys, this topic is going crazy. Lets try to keep it on topic -- BOA SA Finals Results. Of course, you are more than welcome to start a thread on any topic, especially those being mentioned here.

And to elaborate on my last thought, we'll see how both music and visual judging goes at state.

We'll see how the music rankings go at state.

Haha, best point I've heard all thread long.