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Not sure how soon they will disappear, but the streams from last night are still on youtube (for now). So wonderful to see all these kids hard work showcased! Can't wait to watch each show evolve as the season continues!

Just wanted to thank you for all your podcasts and thank you specifically in this one for touching on the reality of loss during the pandemic. My heart goes out to you and all who have lost loved ones. You stated it beautifully in saying: "music helps, music heals." Anyhow, thanks again, and looking forward to the live blog :)

Schedule is posted on Facebook....bottom half is: Bowie, Keller, Round Rock, Pearland, Woodlands, Flower Mound, LD Bell Top half is: Reagan, Marcus, Vista Ridge, CTJ, Vandegrift, Hebron, Leander

I am in shock!

Secret World is so mesmerizing! It is just so visually stunning!

It looks like predictions may still open for BOA SA even though it is in progress.

Brazoswood isn't listed on the predictions page for the Lone Star Preview, but they are on the event schedule.

This! I see this as a CA issue, not a BOA issue. As underfunded as the performing arts are in most places, it's worse in CA. Not only that, but the cost of living is very high (at least in the heavily populated areas that would have the most potential to have competitive marching bands). High cost of living directly affects how much individual families can devote to things like band. High cost of living and lack of support, also, drives away many great educators. I am a CA native and am sad to see what has happened to my former state. Interestingly, though, in regards to BOA in CA, I believe the "CA" regional was originally called the Western Regional and hopped around various western states, then as interest grew, more regionals were added and eventually CA had a CA specific regional (and then 2). As recently as 2014 there was only 1 BOA regional in CA. I don't find it strange that there is only 1 this year and (while this is just conjecture), I imagine Bakersfield was chosen either due to cost, availability or because it is central between the previous CA regional locations. That said, no one wants to go to Bakersfield and it would be hard to justify the BOA entree fees and cost of travel for many programs (hence the low registration)....there are CA bands going to the AZ regional, the UT regional, the San Antonio, TX super regional, and Grand Nationals.

Almost spat my coffee on my screen reading this...literally lol Also, any leaks about this year's show?!?

My prediction for SA 2019: Finalists will come from an assortment of the top 30ish bands (from 2018), this will include at least 1 surprise in who made finals, at least 1 surprise in who missed finals. Of course, this very vague prediction could already be off if an out of state heavy hitter decides to join in on the fun.

Same question about BOA Conroe...will it be added?

As of today Klein Forest is no longer listed from: http://www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/boa-marching-championships/regionals/bands-of-america-san-antonio-super-regional-championship-presented-by-yamaha

As of today Keller Central is no longer listed from: http://www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/boa-marching-championships/regionals/bands-of-america-waco-regional-championship-presented-by-yamaha

As of today: Additions: Forney HS, Poteet HS No longer listed: Marcus HS, Sachse HS from: http://www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/boa-marching-championships/regionals/bands-of-america-dallas-ft-worth-regional-championship-presented-by-yamaha

The enrolled bands list now includes the addition of Big Spring HS, Estacado Early College HS, and Pecos HS from: http://www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/boa-marching-championships/regionals/bands-of-america-midland-regional-championship-presented-by-yamaha