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not to knock their great season - but winning in multiple classes means little as many programs never have a chance to compete at lower class levels. Many new programs open their doors and are assigned to BOA 4A on day one. programs that start with less than 4 year programs have the advantage of competing at a lower level as BOA only counts student body in 10-12th grade - so programs with a strong middle school program (such as LISD) that has been feeding some great programs for years. Many times, first in class A or event 2 A may be the only band in that class to compete. same situation with WGI a few years back when programs would win the TCGC state title because their was only 1 program in World Class again - not knocking the phenomenal year that Vandy had and congrats to the program on bringing the Eagle back to Texas
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speaking for CTJ's program. their "classic" uniform is the uniform that they opened the school with in 2008. the district replaces uniforms every 7 years - CTJ used those funds for the current dance uniform and keeps the Classic as they are in great shape as they get so little use. the dance or show uniform is designed to change out the tops, sash and plumes each year to tie it into the show. those interchangeable pieces are relatively inexpensive and are covered in student fees.
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that was the beauty of the gathering we had in Indy - with the exception of my wife and I - the participants in the gathering did not have kids in a program - they were all Alumni parents from many programs as well as our TXbands folks, HornRanks and the MFA CEO it is difficult to get parents that have kids in the program to attend this type of event - they are tied to the travel plan of their child -
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O.K. there are many of us that are band junkies and are here a few times a week (or more) since about July when we start looking for info of who is doing what and we were fortunate enough this your to have 6 Texas bands (all well known bands) attend Grand Nats - so that extended our season another 2 weeks But what Now???????? there are so many that I met this past week in Indy that have no kids in a program - what now? for me.... I have a freshman and I don't have the same passion for concert band that I have for Marching Season - but I do enjoy it. I guess this means it is time to focus on fundraising for next year and doing some more concessions ... yeah, that is a party. for those at the gathering last Friday in Indy, - I am working on the follow up conversation with Eric Martin from Friday evening and again on Saturday. Will keep you all posted as that develops. time to start looking at 2020 and the next Gathering I am thinking one prior to BOA Austin, BOA Houston and BOA San Antonio next year. Have a Happy Holiday Season -
just a s thought as we close out the season in the earlier discussion about the strongest Texas Regional - I realized that the 3 medalists at BOA Austin finished 1st, 5th, and 6th in Indy congrats to all of our #teamtexas bands and their placements in Indy - I hope next year is even bigger and better
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so, my wife and I have been in the MFA suite watching the shows the last few days - of course, tonight it was packed with LOTS of people from MFA and around the country. we were of course decked out in CTJ garb, and the entire evening was questions, comments and amazement about the insane amount of talent that the Texas bands have - every single Texas show was OMG, did they really do that? there was a School Official from Ohio (or Indiana) sitting behind us that was getting up to get food as Round Rock was coming off the field and CTJ was entering, he was making comments of the beauty and sound of the Round Rock show - His wife said - sit down, you don't want to miss the next one - I saw them today and they are awesome. I don't think he got any more food we planned a Texas Invasion of Indy and got just that - congrats to Vandy on their Gold and Hebron on the Bronze - congrats to all our "Texas 6 pack" on a great season and representing the marching arts in Texas
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Ohio - 1 Finalist Ca - 1 Finalist OK - 1 Finalist IN - 3 Finalist Texas - 6 Finalist I think we can safely say that the invasion was a success - now let's finish this and get Kevin home so he can rest
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Hope that all that attended the event.,enjoyed the gathering as much as I did Great to meet so many people - allowed me to put a face to the name hope we can make this a recurring event -
just to point out - I just looked at last years results - I did not go any further back than that while there was movement in semis - the top 7 bands from the combined prelims - where the same top 7 in finals - 4 of the 7 changed places in Semis - but ended in the same spot in Finals
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and I think that the point that has been made before was that this competition is no longer SA - in 2016 the lowest BOA SA finalist that came to GN finished as the top Texas Band at GN - Cedar Park - the shows have had 2 weeks, all have polished and some have made some major changes to their shows. Reagan's not here, let's just support the 6 Texas bands that are - Round Rock tonight and then we get to see our Texas Bands move to Semi's
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Last Update - I promise. the "Nourish" Restaurant is on the second floor of the Westin Indy. it used to be Shula's steak house - now it is Nourish - the room is the "Perfect Seasons" room and is inside of the restaurant but is a private space - they have committed to have the TV set up so I can live stream FloMarching by 7Pm (Rock Band at 7:15) It is not a ballroom but should be some fun cozy space for 35 I have invited some members of the MFA staff as well as some Texas Directors - some committed - some kinda vague. I know that MFA has asked to bring some additional members from Texas programs (Leander parents I met tonight) and has asked if Eric Martin (MFA CEO) and Dr. Jeremy Earnhart (COO) could drop by for a few minutes to say Hello - they are very busy this weekend, so I think their visit will be quick - in addition to TXBands and Horn Rank. looking forward to meeting so many people that we all interact with on a regular basis on TXBands hope to see you all Friday night - 7PM to Midnight -
I have to admit that in my opinion - Avon is the one to beat in today's showings - but CTJ had the best run of the year and that show rocked. many changes from BOA SA, some that went in last night - I watched the show from the box at the side 2 40 yard line - it was amazing. that dual of sax VS trombone was something else. I noticed that they again got 2 standing ovations - one after the "cant wait to be king" and again after the closer - loving the changes in the closer as well. great way to start of the Texas Invasion - cant wait for tomorrows Texas Bands - let's do this
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San Antonio at 43 and predicted to hit 29 in the next few hours - importing Indy weather to Texas???
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minor correction on the location for Friday's Gathering the event will be in the "Perfect Season's" room on the second floor in the "Nourish" space of the Westin Indy - still adjacent to the Shula's steak house. still from 7PM to Midnight - just adjusting for the size of the crowd - hope to see those that have committed at the event at our "Friday Night Lights" -
Just a reminder - we have a face book page for #teamtexas and the 6 bands attending Indy. we are seeing some fun interactions with all our programs and hope you will join us at that site. it can be found by searching #teamtexas 2019 grand nats - it will ask for your band - it does not need to be one of the 6 - just that you are a fan of band join us as the Texas 6 Pack makes its journey to Indy this next week
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so - I refuse to make predictions this year - even with a dog in the hunt. I have resigned myself to the idea that we need to show what Texas can do - I am excited with the engagement we have seen on the #teamtexas facebook page, excited on the post that I saw that the TXbands crew was going to follow our 6 Texas bands and do something special with a behind the scenes coverage for our Texas bands in Indy since they are not doing the MFA blog. Excited about our gathering in Indy and to get to meet so many people that I chat with on here regularly. Making new like minded band parents is always fun I got my tickets and my Texas Flag - let the fun begin
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so excited about how this is playing out - big shout out to the TXBands team for their focus on the Texas 6 Pack during this event - looks like Dan and the team already have a few bands that they will be following in prelims and semis - hope they share some of those posts on our #teamtexas facebook page as well saw some posts on the #teamtexas face book page about Texas flags - so I had to order some as well lets show our Texas Pride -
I love your analysis - but you are just a bundle of joy today
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Final Details Friday November 15th 7pm to Midnight Westin Indy Hotel - All Seasons Room on the second floor. the room is adjacent to Shula's steak house but has a private entrance. we will be streaming the prelim results that start at 8:45PM I have arranged for fruit/cheese, chips and Salsa (we are from Texas after all) and chicken quesadillas - I have taken care of the room and the food Bar service will be available for those that would like it If you are planning on attending and have not commented - please do so - just need to make sure we have room I have invited some of the Band Directors and have had some confirmed - looking forward to seeing all 6 of our programs being announced as semi-finalists -
MFA giving away admission to local bands to get the numbers above SA - have to justify not having semis in SA or giving it the respect it deserves as a viable competitor to GNats
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but Indy does not have the depth that SA has, SA had 105 applicants, and add that the Indy bands are all sleeping in their own beds at night - we have Texas bands making a 300-to 500+ mile trek to compete in SA and spending a great deal of money to do it traveling to Indy is the equivalent of a trip to Austin from SA and it is safe to say that 10 of the top 12 in Indy would not make finals in SA -
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this will have no more impact than USBands