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UIL Area C 5A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to VinoGirl's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Are there bands that arent performing at area that qualified or is thia area only taking 2 groups? Thats pretty tough with Highland Park and Forney doing so well this year. Poteet is always great and several other promising groups here like North Forney and Red Oak. -
UIL 6A Area G
LostChoirGuy replied to downsideup's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I could be mistaken but I thought Harlingen was like the Duncanville of south texas- consistently making state? -
UIL Area B 6A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to Seth_Lev's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Wow- Im a bit surprised by North Crowley. Im not extremely familiar with their program, but I recall them being fairly decent in the not too distant past. -
Update Predictions Page
LostChoirGuy replied to MarktheTrumpet's topic in TxBands Site Suggestions, Problems, and Questions
Thank you so much! I was mostly just curious. Thanks for providing the prediction game for us -
Update Predictions Page
LostChoirGuy replied to MarktheTrumpet's topic in TxBands Site Suggestions, Problems, and Questions
I'm just curious- how are ties on the captions treated for the prediction game? For instance, I predicted Marcus winning the "marching" caption at DFW and didn't get any points, but people who put Flower Mound did get points. I'm just curious if there is a criteria here, I know its not really that important. -
Dont forget that Cedar Park was not in finals in 2019. Round Rock, Pearland, and Westlake DID make finals though so if we consider them as groups that are fighting for the last spots, that means that there are 4 spots open for groups like Cedar Ridge, Rouse, Coppell, Round Rock, Westlake, Westwood, Pearland, and Cy Woods. (Groups I think have the best shot.)
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2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I am an 8th grade teacher and it BLOWS MY MIND that the students playing this music are only 1-4 years older than my students. They are playing such technically difficult stuff. That was incredible. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Is anyone watching the stream? Its not showing us the field. We've just got a zoom call up... -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I agree- I think Wakeland's show will fare really well at State. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
If I remember correctly, Princeton didn't do exhibition because they had homecoming. I think they should perform tonight. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Woah! No Waxahachie and no Haltom. I'm impressed to see 4 AAA bands here. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Waxahachie has grown a lot recently. I think they might be AAAA now. -
2021 BOA Waco (Oct. 30)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Wow! Its not that often that such a strong bunch is in the first block. I'm really curious to see how Buda Johnson does against some of the more known powers. Also curious about Summit, Rouse, and Colleyville Heritage and I know virtually nothing about Rock Hill, but I've got to imagine they are in contention for finals. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I dont know if you remember their 2019 show, Fearless, but I felt very similarly for the first part of the season because Keller always plays the long game and doesn't have the whole show out until their final competitions. The closer that year never got cleaned exceptionally well but was awesome. Very crazy drill and exceptional music. I expect something similar this year which is why it is taking them so long to get the show on the field. -
2021 BOA DFW (Oct. 9)
LostChoirGuy replied to LeanderMomma's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
This might be the most competitive BOA DFW we have had (at least in a long time) in regards to making finals. There are 16+ very good bands that would likely make finals in any other regional (except Austin probably). -
UIL Area C 5A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to VinoGirl's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Thats too bad, because Highland Park and Forney are likely state finals qualifiers, which doesnt leave much space for anyone else. -
UIL Area B 6A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to Seth_Lev's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
You don't think Keller falls under the "most likely" category? Their shows are always pretty UIL heavy on state years- they almost always do better in State Finals than BOA San Antonio finals and haven't missed state in years. -
UIL 6A - Area H
LostChoirGuy replied to Samuel Culper's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Based on the McAllen results, I would expect to see Del Rio in the bottom half of finals. Maybe around 8th looking at your list. -
UIL Area B 6A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to Seth_Lev's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
That feels like a lifetime ago -
I think it is important to realize that those of us in this community are biased towards seeing highly competitive contests and seeing bands compete at a high level, but this is not the only thing that band programs are concerned about. Smaller local contests are important fundraisers for many bands and are also opportunities to make connections and help smaller programs to improve. As said before, competing at these contests can also provide a boost of confidence. Another example: There are a number of small contests that occur each year on the dame day as BOA DFW in the DFW metroplex and some programs that are quite involved in BOA choose to attend these instead. Some may say this is a mistake because the BOA contest is the biggest and most competitive, but there is a lot to be said about the loyalty of attending these contests. It is also somewhat interesting to see what happens when these groups from different contests come together for UIL or BOA San Antonio. Groups like Wylie get overlooked nearly every year because they don't typically compete against many top bands until San Antonio.
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UIL Area F 5A 2021
LostChoirGuy replied to ViewFromTheBox's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Thats a good list. grapevine will likely be in contention for finals as well. There are a few other notable groups but that seems about as good as I could predict.