LeanderMomma

I'm so mad! I totally missed O'Fallon. Grrrr, I got distracted because INDY is on a break. Wanted to see my friend and O'Fallon colorguard! Oh well, maybe I will see them in finals or surely at Grand Nats on FLO.

If I ever actually meet you at a BOA event, I'll show you my notebook that I carry with me to all BOA events. It's full of predictions, notes and results.

Thanks! I was particularly nerdy this morning and made myself a list of which bands from each super regional that were MUST see's so I wouldn't miss anything. Fortunately, I remembered that we are on CST here in Texas and Indianapolis is on EST.

Yes, that was definitely unexpected. I wish FloMarching had focused on her a little more. They really didn't show her very much and I found it fascinating and would have loved to have seen more. You are right about the flute--she was great. And that original music? Wow, it was fantastic!! I can see why Homestead regularly makes finals at GN.

Well that was a first for me. An ice skater in a marching show?! It was a great production though from Homestead!

Anyone else watching this on FloMarching? I was really impressed with the Beech Grove HS band from Indiana! Especially that sax soloist in the Chandelier ballad--whoa, someone check his birth certificate! But man, can he play.

If I lived closer, I would TOTALLY be there. ENJOY! I'll be watching Carmel, Avon and Castle on the FLO tonight.

Good luck! I remember being vastly impressed with one of the small bands last year at San Antonio. Seems like they were a class A band from Alabama?? Anyway, they were fantastic and everyone enjoyed their show. Hope to see you guys!

Yes, I also heard late last week what Leander's timeslot is. I'm just anxious to see the entire schedule so I can decide how early to head down to San Antonio.

Thank you. I couldn't find that info to save my life!!

I truly can find next to no information regarding this competition on the internet. The website doesn't give much help either. Is there a schedule somewhere that I'm missing? I'm just curious as to what bands are going to be there.

I wasn't trying to be snooty if it came across that way. It just seems in this day and age of "everybody gets a participation trophy" that UIL gives out 1's like it's candy. I always feel bad when I hear a 2 rating announced at UIL. But a 3? I've never even seen a band get a 3. It makes me sad, really.

I've been refreshing the page every hour or so since you gave me the link yesterday. I think I may have a problem...

It's all a grand Hornrank conspiracy to fire CTJ up and get them ready to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!! Or at least, San Antonio.

In the 5 years I've been around in the high school band world, Cedar Park has only gone once which was last year. Unless they went in 2012 and I'm just not remembering...which is quite possible as my kid was only a Freshman then and I truly knew next to nothing about the world of BOA!!

Ugh, how bad do you truly have to be as a band to get a 3 rating? Seems like you'd almost have to try real hard to be that bad! Am I wrong? Is it harder than it seems to get at least a 2?

Cedar Park is still 5A so maybe they'll go on even years.

Yes it was quite the wakeup call for Leander as well who was not only making their first trip to Grand Nats in nearly 20 years, but who also had just moved up to 6A. 2016 was an unforgettable journey for Leander in so many ways, but it was most definitely an exhausting one as well. I doubt Selaiden will take the kids back to GN during a state year again if he can help it!

Oh my goodness, those ramps were monstrous and a real PIA to build and transport!

I am pretty sure it was just a rumor. It would affect the entire school, not just band. All of CTJ would have to leave UIL, including football. I think the fact that they skipped state last year fueled the flames of gossip. They really only skipped it to be more rested and prepared for Grand Nats. Avon and Carmel are doing the same thing this year...skipping state to focus on more BOA type competitions, including a much anticipated trip to BOA SA of course. Well, for Avon at least!

Last year when Leander went to state, the Leander parents and students were standing outside the school holding up signs as the band kids boarded the buses to drive to San Antonio. Now if you remember, last year the state marching contest fell on Election Day. Leander HS was one of the voting sites and there were election signs all over the place. There were also some pretty amusing signs being held up by parents as the band kids walked by. Some of the signs said things like "vote for Leander" and such, but the most amusing one I thought was one that read, "Make UIL great again." Edit: I'm not sure if this link will work but here is a picture. www.facebook.com/LeanderHighSchoolBand/photos/a.196543077180066.1073741829.190181291149578/688627961304906/?type=3&theater

I'm anxious for BOA to put out the San Antonio schedule. As of this time last year, the schedule had already been posted so surely it will be any day now. I've got to make plans, people! I just went back and read through the entire BOA SA 2016 thread and found it amusing how similar it is to this year's thread, other than the predicted winners and top finalists. I guess it's true really...the more things change, the more they stay the same. But come ON, BOA...gimme a schedule!

Oh I couldn't agree more!! I was quite impressed when I read the article. These band directors work insane hours and deserve every penny.

Yes I was confused by that one myself.

Over $100K for LD Bell's director, and $99K for Haltom's? Wow, these schools mean business! http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/northeast-tarrant/article39343416.html