Majellan

Absolutely, I can’t fathom FM winning by that wide of a margin. I was pretty low in the stands though, might made a bigger difference if I had been higher up.

Wow! Congrats to KC. After last weeks results, I was a little worried for their chances here. I wonder what happened with Owasso  

And the city of Laredo takes home its first ever BOA Regional Championship! Congrats to John B. Alexander! And it's the first South Texas regional championship since Harlingen in 2005!
 
Winston Churchill takes its first medal in well over a decade--since 2007.
 
Roma and Pioneer back in the top half, with Roma grabbing another medal.
 
A great day down in the Valley!

Might not want to count Keller Central out on this one. They’ve made finals for the past few years except last year when the rain intervened.

I kind of think Keller will beat all 3 of them and snag their first regional title

Call me crazy, but I’m hoping for a #teamtexas medal sweep in Indy.

The successful colleges all have tailgate parties for football, seems like Texas should have them for band:). I think this is going to be the year at Indy, so many top programs going, they’re not all going to have a down year as has happened so often in the past. By that, I guess I mean not winning is a down year, probably not the right word choice.....At least the rain is not pouring this year. That’s only good thing about lack of rain and heat!

That’s some great intuition you had 9 years ago:). Hit the mother lode on choosing Vista Ridge:). I think VR’s show and Reagan’s were my favorite from 2018.

That’s some great intuition you had 9 years ago:). Hit the mother lode on choosing Vista Ridge:). I think VR’s show and Reagan’s were my favorite from 2018.

I can so relate!   My wife and I picked a home less than 1/2 a mile from Vista Ridge 9 years ago, my son was in Middle school Band and my daughter in Elementary.  One of the criteria was the Band Program in the School and District.   Cedar Park and Leander were the 2 best at that time with Vandi. getting better.  But Vista looked to be on a solid path and a great foundation with the Middle school feeders so we were happy to find a good home near Vista.   I'm in my 50's now and my Daughter is a Sr. in the Vista Ridge band.   For me it is my 8th year as a Vista Ridge Band as a Band Dad.    I love to hear them practicing from my home!   I love to be able to walk over and watch!   I love all the years doing this not just the very special 2018!    I will be back watching next year after my kids are out of High School and I hope some Alumni Parent volunteer opportunities pop up!
 
Retirement is coming up in the next 5 to 10 years and I am thinking about the 5th wheel motor home I will need to go around the country watching Marching Band competitions!

Ha ha, you WIN the band nerdiest award today.    But just for today.  Someone else will win it soon.  

We must have been typing at the same time.  After I posted I read your comment and had to edit my post to add the bit about the travel trailer to sway your award my way 

A little off topic, I love all bands, clap for all of them etc. I’ve moved to Fort Worth from Frisco Lebanon Trail attendance zone. Did I pay attention to which high school band’s attendance zone while I was looking for a home?....you bet, lol. So I’m in Keller Central’s attendance zone and heard them practicing, sounded great. Here’s where the band geek still resides inside of my 48 year old mind. Should I have picked a house in Timber Creek attendance zone, they’re up and coming? There aren’t any homes that I liked in Keller but man they’re top dogs in Keller isd right? I stopped there when I realized I was being ridiculous. I now live in the attendance zone of a band that has ranked in the 20’s and low 30’s out of all the boa San Antonio Goliaths. That’s pretty good and the Keller isd showcase must be outstanding with central, timber creek and Keller bands on the field. I wish I could say I didn’t partially decide where to pick a home based on that but I would be lying. So there’s that, confessions of a 25 year removed band geek and his continuing obsession with high school marching bands.. Now I have get my 8 year old more excited about band:)

Thanks Majellan!  And to CaliGirl96... I found out there really is Texas Hospitality here.  Our group was treated very well by the Texas fans while in SA and I'm confident they will roll out the red carpet for VM as well.  They were so good to us, well so was the insane competition, that I'm planning on being at SA this year just for the fun of it with no particular dog in the fight.  Welcome to the boards!

Not too long ago the favorite target was Marcus, then flower mound and ctj now. Even though I live in dfw ctj is one of my favorite bands. Somehow in a state full of great bands they stand out, but the comment Avon dad made about every band kid working hard is true. I admit I don’t stand for every band because that I’m a music snob, but I still respect everyone and clap. Having been in a not so great band from east Texas many moons ago I know what it’s like to hear critiques instead of applause. However, I didn’t expect people to give us a standing ovation for just being there, that’s insulting. That being said we still started working on August just like everyone else. So congrats to ctj for getting criticized, sometimes that’s the ultimate compliment:)....And props to Jarrett Lipman for being a good sport with us novices on here!

Not too long ago the favorite target was Marcus, then flower mound and ctj now. Even though I live in dfw ctj is one of my favorite bands. Somehow in a state full of great bands they stand out, but the comment Avon dad made about every band kid working hard is true. I admit I don’t stand for every band because that I’m a music snob, but I still respect everyone and clap. Having been in a not so great band from east Texas many moons ago I know what it’s like to hear critiques instead of applause. However, I didn’t expect people to give us a standing ovation for just being there, that’s insulting. That being said we still started working on August just like everyone else. So congrats to ctj for getting criticized, sometimes that’s the ultimate compliment:)....And props to Jarrett Lipman for being a good sport with us novices on here!

Yes, I love for people from out of state to come over to the Texas forums and talk. Avon dad has been like a member of the family since Avon came down a couple of years ago. There are others as well,I respect a band that is willing to test themselves against the gauntlet of outstanding Texas bands. Certainly isn’t the easy road. If we’re being honest they always could’ve gone to St. Louis and probably made finals, so I’m excited to see how VM does here.

Yes, I love for people from out of state to come over to the Texas forums and talk. Avon dad has been like a member of the family since Avon came down a couple of years ago. There are others as well,I respect a band that is willing to test themselves against the gauntlet of outstanding Texas bands. Certainly isn’t the easy road. If we’re being honest they always could’ve gone to St. Louis and probably made finals, so I’m excited to see how VM does here.

Not too long ago the favorite target was Marcus, then flower mound and ctj now. Even though I live in dfw ctj is one of my favorite bands. Somehow in a state full of great bands they stand out, but the comment Avon dad made about every band kid working hard is true. I admit I don’t stand for every band because that I’m a music snob, but I still respect everyone and clap. Having been in a not so great band from east Texas many moons ago I know what it’s like to hear critiques instead of applause. However, I didn’t expect people to give us a standing ovation for just being there, that’s insulting. That being said we still started working on August just like everyone else. So congrats to ctj for getting criticized, sometimes that’s the ultimate compliment:)....And props to Jarrett Lipman for being a good sport with us novices on here!

Not too long ago the favorite target was Marcus, then flower mound and ctj now. Even though I live in dfw ctj is one of my favorite bands. Somehow in a state full of great bands they stand out, but the comment Avon dad made about every band kid working hard is true. I admit I don’t stand for every band because that I’m a music snob, but I still respect everyone and clap. Having been in a not so great band from east Texas many moons ago I know what it’s like to hear critiques instead of applause. However, I didn’t expect people to give us a standing ovation for just being there, that’s insulting. That being said we still started working on August just like everyone else. So congrats to ctj for getting criticized, sometimes that’s the ultimate compliment:)....And props to Jarrett Lipman for being a good sport with us novices on here!

Current bands Hebron 2017, CTJ 2017 and multiple LD Bell shows in the 2000's.
 
However, the all time great for me is Spring 1993.  They broke new ground, and of course brought home the first Texas grand nats gold medal.
 
The Houston contest of 1993 was outstanding Spring, Phillip Geiger's Westfield and Duncanville.  
 
One of the best contests I've seen, one of those where you know you saw something very special unfolding.
 
Spring and Westfield were setting trends for the future of high school marching band, 
 
Duncanville was it's usual powerhouse self and somehow Klein came in 3rd.......
 
The next year Boa started hosting the regional in San Antonio, and so boa began to explode in Texas and it had alot to do with those three marching bands.
 
Okay, have to add Vista Ridge from this year.  I love that show!

Yes, I love for people from out of state to come over to the Texas forums and talk. Avon dad has been like a member of the family since Avon came down a couple of years ago. There are others as well,I respect a band that is willing to test themselves against the gauntlet of outstanding Texas bands. Certainly isn’t the easy road. If we’re being honest they always could’ve gone to St. Louis and probably made finals, so I’m excited to see how VM does here.

Yes, I love for people from out of state to come over to the Texas forums and talk. Avon dad has been like a member of the family since Avon came down a couple of years ago. There are others as well,I respect a band that is willing to test themselves against the gauntlet of outstanding Texas bands. Certainly isn’t the easy road. If we’re being honest they always could’ve gone to St. Louis and probably made finals, so I’m excited to see how VM does here.

Yes, I love for people from out of state to come over to the Texas forums and talk. Avon dad has been like a member of the family since Avon came down a couple of years ago. There are others as well,I respect a band that is willing to test themselves against the gauntlet of outstanding Texas bands. Certainly isn’t the easy road. If we’re being honest they always could’ve gone to St. Louis and probably made finals, so I’m excited to see how VM does here.

Harlingen came within 3 points of Ctj in 2015 for 2nd place and won the first boa regional in the valley in 2005.. So It certainly can be done, Harlingen also came in 6th at San Antonio in 2001 before it became a super regional and won the For some reason Harlingen stopped going to boa the last two years, but John B Alexander and San Benito seem to be coming up down there. I agree that it would be nice to see a valley win in McAllen. I started band at Harlingen before I moved north so I spent middle school years listening to all of those great valley bands, always root for them.