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  1. The original schedule that was published had 4 TBD spots (2 in each panel) knowing that as state advancements were finalized there could be more programs wanting to take an empty spot - especially local programs that could give the kids the experience of the dome. it is a great means to introduce the program to BOA
  2. just forwarded an email from your booster/crew to our person that is overseeing the BOA-SA event and the parking situation - I will post more on the parking on our #teamtexas page later this afternoon on best way to get in and out of dome this weekend for BOA-SA as soon as I have it.
  3. based on yesterdays results I would say that the the top half at SMBC will be - in no order FloMo - bested Hebron CTJ - bested Reagan Vista - bested Vandy Hebron Reagan Vandy
  4. Woodlands will not be there - they opted out of state
  5. Great final block though- Flo Mo, Reagan and Vista Ridge all in a row. then Coppell and CTJ towards the end of that block
  6. don't count out Vista Ridge - impressive wins over Vandy in both prelims and finals
  7. you are right - so many heavy hitters that are coming together in the dome next week for both UIL and BOA. Vista Ridge over Vandy, CTJ over Reagan - to name a few, this will not change the fact they are all competing a week from now with new judges and 2 very different format between BOA and UIL - there is a still a lot of time and changes that can be made in the coming week and it will be interesting to see what the programs will do. who will reach for a UIL balance - who will go more for the BOA angle - while they are getting closer in their judging styles - there is still a very different approach - the next 2 weeks will be very interesting to see. let's do this
  8. the announcer will announce the program at about 10 seconds prior - the clock starts after that - anything before that is just pure audience gravy
  9. way too soon to call that - to much music still left to be played in the next 2 weeks. VR will do well. but time will tell. I think we are going to see some other shake-ups in the Area results later tonight and UIL while changing is still a much different animal from BOA - let's ride the wave - it is going to be a great ride
  10. my understanding is a 15 minute window, they enter the field 5 minutes before the clock starts - many will start their show at 2 minutes prior to the clock and band announcement. but they have an 8 minute judging window - exceeding that window is major penalty or a DQ (not sure which) and then exit the field. as many programs that do pre-shows and have a full 12 minute show, you don't want to risk the fault early on - it is tough on the DM's and the students to have a cold start for UIL and then go back to their BOA start next week. Hope the finals goes well for all the programs tonight
  11. generally - yes - they do not perform their pre-show for UIL and generally start before they get on the clock to come under the time limits. they have changed up a number of parts the past 2 weeks - excited to see how the finals play out
  12. I think that 6A Area D is a toss up between Reagan and CTJ right now - both had great runs in prelims today in Austin. Finals should be interesting tonight
  13. in 2016, CTJ opted out of State to ensure that their equipment made it to Indy timely - as they generally opt for a Thursday Prelim performance. every program has their own process, but it comes down to the district allowing the days out of class. this year,
  14. Panel 2 strongest block is the last block on Thursday Night with Lawrence Township, Avon, Carmel, O'Fallon, Wando, and CTJ to finish the night. - Panel 1 has 5 of the 7 Texas programs in it. should one heck of a weekend for band.
  15. their first trip was in 2011 and made finals in their 4th year of opening. after that I believe it was felt that we should stay in Texas and work on taking on the Texas schools and getting some wins at BOA and build their brand. 2014 wins in Conroe and San Antonio led to plans to attend Indy in 2016. 2017 was an undefeated season with wins in Austin, Midland and San Antonio and led to the plans for the 2019 trip to Indy. going this year puts them on the same cycle as TWHS and Round Rock. With the creation of out Bands of CTJ Foundation, it is our hope that we can support trips like Grand Nats and reduce the cost to ensure that every child has the ability to attend. this year our foundation has supported the Grand Nats trip for CTJ as well as support one of our cluster middle schools for their trip to Midwest Clinic in December and some new instruments for our other middle school. the goals of the foundation is to support the entire cluster. as many have noted, the cost of the trip is a major reason why so many schools limit their trips to Indy. I am hopeful that they stick to the every other year schedule but that ultimately will be a district decision as well as any desires for additional out of state trips. I don't know that they will ever do Macy's Parade but I believe there is a desire to make a return trip to the Rose parade. fingers crossed.
  16. I agree, I am excited to see that we have 7 quality 6A programs going to Indy - I hope more programs start to take the approach of going every other year like TWHS, CTJ, and Round Rock. I know some programs prefer an every 3 or 4 year schedule due to the cost. but I agree we keep sending a strong contingent and we increase the chances that Texas bands continue to dominate the finals and take some medals
  17. I won't be so bold as to predict placements this early. Here are my predictions in Alpha Order for the top 7 and the bottom 7 in finals. TOP 7 Finalists Cedar Park CTJ Hebron Marcus Reagan TWHS Vandegrift BOTTOM 7 Finalists Cedar Ridge James Bowie Kellar Leander Rouse Vista Ridge Westlake
  18. and yet one of the judges had them in 4th in prelims and the same 4th in finals in a different music caption even though prelims has no piano's or pit in a show that is about dueling Piano's
  19. so, since it has been 2 years since we had BOA San Antonio, I looked at the rules in the BOA adjudication handbook to refresh how the 2 panel prelims will place bands in finals. here are the actual rules. 2021 San Antonio Super Regional Championship: For determining the Finals Competition, the five (5) highest scoring Bands in each Prelim panel (10 total), regardless of class, will advance; plus, the next four (4) highest scoring bands determined from a combination of remaining scores from Prelims 1 and 2, regardless of class, will advance. The panel of judges for Finals will be comprised of a combination of adjudicators from both Prelims panels with that said, here are my current thoughts on the top 10 (5 from each panel) that will advance to finals in San Antonio. with the remaining 4 being selected based on next highest scores. welcome your thoughts - I know it is early but lets have some fun with this..... these 10 are in Alpha Order regardless of panel Cedar Park Claudia Taylor Johnson Hebron Leander Marcus Reagan Rouse The Woodlands Vandegrift Vista Ridge we are a month out - let's see how well this post ages
  20. WOW - looking at the times and groups for panel 1 and 2 for San Antonio - while the participant numbers are down (expected), this will be a very interesting match up as they pair the 2 panel process for finals. So looking forward to this event.
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