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A Testing Trumpet

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  1. J.J. Pierce absolutely stole my heart with that show. I hope they do more BOA in the future!!!
  2. It's a good show. I think they are having a tougher time musically with it as it uses lower volumes predominantly. Visually it looked sound, albeit the broadcast was fairly grainy and you can only tell so much from looking from the press box. There is a lot of time to go so I wouldn't judge them too hard against the Texas bands going to nationals right now, but I don't think they're unbeatable.
  3. I always thought it was a little strange how BOA didn't release which bands were in each class before the competition publicly, but maybe there is a reason for that.
  4. I saw Seven Lakes live on the broadcast, and was surprised they didn't make it. That performance had so much energy to it and frankly might have been my personal favorite of the event. I'm not a judge so I can't really say what might have gone wrong there, but from purely a spectator's viewpoint it was so well done. I'm rooting for them over at Waco .
  5. It depends how they clean going forwards. They were very strong at Houston the other day, but there is still a lot of time in between now and SA. Success at one competition doesn't equate to the same success at one later down the road. It really depends on what they do between now and SA. If they continue down the right track and have focused, productive rehearsals; I think they have it in them to make finals or even break into the top half of finals if they really get into it. Nothing is ever just given though. The effort's gotta be put in by every member, not just when it's the weekend of the Super Regional. Personally I can't wait to see what they have in store for us .
  6. "Dan the band man" seems to be back for those who remember the 2015 season too
  7. If the list simply took into account 2019, they would be in the same category. This list does not do this, however. Established trends in history can help give an outline of how things may play out in the future. When looking at BOA San Antonio the past two years, 2017 had TC in 24th and 17th in 2018. Keller Central was 33rd in 2017 and 30th in 2018. When I look at how BOA DFW played out, and account for how there is still about a month left to the Super Regional; a tie in finals for October isn't quite enough for me to say that come November things will be same, especially considering how their was an appreciable lead in prelims for Timber Creek. Even so, predictions are not the end all be all. I think both programs have a shot at finals if they really want it and have a great performance. What it really comes down to is how it's performed, not some person's thoughts in early October. Even so, my lists are made purely for fun and not meant to be taken super seriously. What should be taken seriously is the skill on display on practice fields and stadiums .
  8. I agree with you for the most part, and can absolutely see how those programs could be considered as locks; I just personally think "Locks" in BOA San Antonio would mean a program has been in the upper echelon of finals there the past few years consistently, and their season so far is on track for that continued success. Leander is set up to do very well at San Antonio and it would be pretty strange to see them out of it. That said, they were 14th in finals 2 years ago in a similar environment to this year. Vista Ridge had a breakout year last year, and while things this year absolutely point to that being maintained, I can't consider them quite as much as a lock as the programs in the tier above who have all consistently been in the top of the regional in the last few years. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely think both will be in finals. They are exceptional programs that do amazing things. If this was a few years ago I would put them as a lock easily. That being said the absurdity of BOA San Antonio 2017 / 2018 (90's or higher to just make finals!) makes it difficult to say anyone without that consistency is really a lock for me. It all comes down to personal feelings of course, and once again I really do think both of them will make it pretty easily. It's simply a matter of caution I suppose, since as a performer myself in 2017 I've come to respect this Super Regional for how crazy it can truly be.
  9. I had them on my list, formatting must have been weird there . I had them in the upper bubble with The Woodlands, Keller, Westwood, L.D. Bell, and Cedar Park. (Also that's why it says 6)
  10. Hahaha, It's nothing personal. I actually enjoy reading what ya'll think about it.
  11. Here's some completely ridiculous predictions without having even looked at which bands are going. No real order within the groups. List for October 6th, 2019 Finalist locks (5) "I can't see any of them out of finals" Flower Mound Ronald Reagan Hebron Vandegrift Claudia Taylor Johnson Finalist likelies (2) "Fathomable these groups could miss, but highly doubtful any actually will" Leander Vista Ridge Finalist upper bubble (6) "Understandable one or two of these bands miss, but all are more likely to make then not" The Woodlands Keller Westwood L.D.Bell Cedar Park Finalist mid bubble{upper} (7) "Decent shot at finals, but could just as easily be left out" Cedar Ridge Westlake Clear Brook James Bowie Pearland Stephen F. Austin Lake Travis Finalist mid bubble{lower} (8) "It wouldn't be strange to see these groups in finals, but the competition is stiff" Hendrickson Rouse Timber Creek Obra D. Tompkins Round Rock Seven Lakes Oak Ridge Coppell Wakeland Finalist lower bubble (5) "they've got a chance, but most signs point to not quite this season" James E. Taylor Prosper Keller Central Waxahaxie Brazoswood
  12. BOA Houston (Katy) Prelims, Top 10 1.(88.200)-Ronald Reagan H.S., TX 2.(84.725)-Westwood H.S., TX 3.(84.550)-The Woodlands H.S., TX 4.(83.600)-Westlake H.S., TX 5.(82.950)-Clear Brook H.S., TX 6.(82.500)-Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX 7.(82.150)-Pearland H.S., TX 8.(81.175)-Oak Ridge H.S., TX 9.(80.375)-Brazoswood H.S., TX 10.(80.300)-James E. Taylor H.S., TX V.s. Finals scores 1.(89.700)-Ronald Reagan H.S., TX 2.(86.800)-The Woodlands H.S., TX 3.(85.025)-Westwood H.S., TX 4.(83.900)-Westlake H.S., TX 5.(82.750)-Clear Brook H.S., TX 6.(82.400)-Pearland H.S., TX 7.(81.250)-Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX 8.(79.400)-Oak Ridge H.S., TX 9.(78.900)-Brazoswood H.S., TX 10.(78.300)-James E. Taylor H.S., TX
  13. https://marching.musicforall.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/2019-Houston-Prelims-Print-Recap.pdf Prelim recaps up
  14. I saw Prosper in Prelims, they looked good and I was was surprised to see them out. They had a good performance IMO.
  15. Surprised Seven Lakes wasn't in. Watched them in prelims and they seemed really good.
  16. The first (and only) time Cedar Ridge went was in 2013. I am fairly certain Westwood has never gone to Grand Nationals, and certainly not in the modern era. Would love to see both of them make the trip sometime.
  17. This is perhaps the toughest regular season regional in the entire country. There is no shame in not making finals. Honestly, it blows anything out of the water from even a few years ago.
  18. I thought they were plenty strong, a lot better then last year for sure. Band simply is getting so much more competitive, especially over the last 2 years or so.
  19. I think it has more to do with the quality of bands here today then anything reflective of RR. It's also worth noting they're playing the long game for Grand Nationals.
  20. Congrats to all that made finals! Those were some surprising results.
  21. Finalist predictions: Claudia Taylor Johnson Vandegrift Vista Ridge Leander Cedar Ridge Cedar Park James Bowie Round Rock Hendrickson Lake Travis
  22. No joke, if these were finals for any other Super Regional other then SA I think it would check out, if one was held this early in the season.
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