josephbandfan

I’ll throw out some predictions as well. Have seen some clips and performance so far but not much. 1. BD 2. BAC 3. Bloo 4. Crown 5. Cadets 6. Cavaliers 7. PR 8. BS 9. BK 10. Mandarins 11. Troopers 12. Crossmen

I don't want to say any names yet, especially because I don't know what all is currently set in stone with this being the first time this event will take place.

Really is bittersweet 🥲! He practically built the program into what it is today. Extremely kind, approachable, intelligent, experienced, and funny. Glad that he will still be in the area as Birdville ISD is probably no more than 20 min away. And I’m assuming his daughter will finish high school at Keller. I also don’t have any doubts about the transition. Ryan Heath is typically the one you see leading rehearsals, talking at band meetings and concerts. Really is the beginning of a new era for Keller and I have high hopes!

Don’t know all of the details. But from what I’ve heard about the attendees, it will be a night of great performances!

Brad McCann, Director of Bands at James Martin, has taken the position at Timber Creek.

3 now with Area B and BOA Prosper

Confirmed: Brewer Fossil Ridge Keller Central Krum Hoping this contest can fill up a little more. Not too optimistic about a huge turnout though considering there are at least 5 other contests happening in the metroplex on this day.

Oop, it looks like we have 2 different 2023 Show Announcement threads going on.

Timber Creek HS: “Aurora”

With Keller not being there to continue their finalist streak, hopefully TC and/or KC can continue a KISD streak at least🤞

RIP 💀 I vote we start a new Grand Nats thread

I'm sorry 😭 🤣. Is it not one of your almighty admin powers?!?

I’m so excited! But so sad that I will be missing San Antonio

I was thinking they would either go to DMI or this. Waco would be great for later season BOA feedback.

I'll update my original post.

But don't they have the Macy's Parade? I would love for them to go to GN again.

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They didn’t do the bottom half/top half split previously so that could be a factor towards it.

Good luck to all of the bands!

I woulda thought it was some Dr. Seuss character 😩

I wish I could judge percussion better. I mostly just know which percussion books I liked more than others 😅.

Always cool to look back on threads from many years ago like a time machine. Cool that you came back all these years later and commented. I just hope everyone learned their lesson from that incident.

We usually sit high up and as close to the 50 as possible so we can get a good read visually. But we sat on the lower level for some of prelims and good lord was it amazing. I can watch high cam recordings later.

Fun fact: Keller’s ballad was originally Dream On by Aerosmith but they had to change it due to copyright. I’m assuming the structure of the ballad was the same and just adapted for Sweet Dreams. I would’ve loved to see hear what Dream On would’ve sounded like but I absolutely love their current ballad too.

I’m so happy to hear this! I originally had those concerns as well but your explanation makes sense. Part of me almost thinks this is a prank and that I’m getting my hopes up 😅. If there’s ever any sort of fundraiser for the trophy, I’d love to donate.