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ayyy let’s go!!

Well, it seems that BUGWB will be going to the TCU Baylor game this date rather than an exhibition performance:( i understand why but considering we are hosting again I’d imagine we’d be there, it might change but we got our schedule today and the game is on October 18th so…yeah 😕

I’m pretty sure that it was only area getting a judge format change. State should be keeping the same 7-judge format that’s been used post-Covid

What about lovejoy 😞😂

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Happy Monday everyone! It’s a big week for DCI as we begin the Texas tour in just 2 days!!! I wi be at Denton, San Antonio and McKinney this year and am very excited. Will probably do live updates at Denton and SA, still don’t know yet but here’s my preds for San Antonio: 1. BAC 2. Bloo 3. SCV 4. BD 5. PR 6. Crown 7. Mandies 8. Cavies 9. Blue Stars 10. Blue Knights 11. Troopers 12. Colts —— 13. Scouts 14. Crossmen 15. SOA 16. Pacific Crest 17. The Academy everyone else My reason for BAC in first is more of a possibility than anything. They have the Friday before SA to rehearse where Bloo is going to the show in Houston. I think Bloo wins Denton and the BAC SA since they have that extra day to clean. Super excited for these next few days, hope everyone’s getting to go to some shows as well!

Great lineup! Lovejoy still has Celina on their calendar so I’m guessing their still deciding what comp their gonna do but this will be a great one again! Cool to see Lake Belton making the trip!

Ooo I like this!! The more fun shows were amazing but if they can put that talent into something like this, big things could happen, can’t wait!!

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Oh for sure! That 12th-15th-ish is gonna be pretty tight I think, hoping for a tie for 12th so we get 13 in finals 🤞 If that can even happen lol

Yeah I have no clue, but it’s a good sign bc it means a lot of groups are on their A game this season, could arguably be the best all around season post-Covid, LOS is gonna be an absolute bloodbath

Soooo SCV .8 from BD….yeah I give up on preds lol. 1 & 2. Bloo and BAC that’s all I got for yall lol

North Shore in 3rd is….,something lol. I mean I’d love it to happen they had an amazing program but idk, maybe they will. It’s just a super stacked field

Yeah it def won’t be easy, mostly based on assumptions but either way this season has been and will be great, would love for Phantom to medal!

Yeah. I mean with how they’ve been scoring in relation to other groups, I think it’s somewhat possible. I obv understand beating BD and maybe PR will be hard but they imo have the show to do it if everyone’s at the same level of clean come finals

While id love for them too, I don’t think I really see them passing BD just yet, but they could. Here’s my current list after the first few weeks: 1. BAC/Bloo 2. Bloo/BAC 3. SCV (hoping but I think possible) 4. BD 5. Phantom Regiment 6. Crown 7. Mandarins 8. Blue Stars 9-11 any order Colts/Troopers/Cavies 12. Pacific Crest/Blue Knights/Madison Scouts I honestly have no idea how that last spots gonna be filled bc it’s a crazy season. Also, while i understand they sound amazing, I don’t think the visual/GE of crown will be enough. I personally think people to often forget it’s more than just music and while we haven’t gotten any scores from them and I could be completely wrong, with how good everyone else, they may fall one or stay where they were, but I’d be shocked if they were top 4. It’s an amazing brass book and their guard is awesome but I’m a bit worried, but again , I could be completely wrong. Tonight will be a good look at everyone minus BD

Thoughts from west coast: Troopers: I love their sound. It’s definitely a little less story driven than the last 2 years but I’m kinda fine with that. The Mahler ending is wow. I think they’ll place around the same, but a good start to their season. Colts: my favorite show of theirs post Covid fs! Brass book is very nice. They were imo the least polished of the night all around though I doubt the scores will reflect that. They def have a ton of back half season potential and I’m sure they’ll do well. It’s a very weird show and I love that. Will def be a fun one to see over the summer! BD- My biggest gripe is that for not the most insane show, it’s moderately dirty. And no, I’m not a BD hater. I do love the brass features, and the visual moment at the end with the big circle is soooo cool! I have no idea how they’ll do but I do enjoy this show a good amount, some very cool stuff. BAC- 5 BIG BOOOMS FOR BOSTON!! But in all seriousness I love this show, and it’s definitely got 1st place potential. I could see why some may disagree and I do see why. Some moments do flow as well as others, but when they clean that brass they will be ridiculous bc that book has so many notes omg. Guard is insane as well, obv. Ballad was just beautiful, I love how they split the props up. At this point, everyone is so strong I have no idea how is gonna do. BK- my favorite BK show post Covid as well. I think this could get them into finals. Think they do a great job presenting the theme, and their brass is pretty solid. Also,‘hello Oboe. Great stuff.

Put Emerson in second and you’ve got my list

Bluecoats were pretty strong ngl. It’s got some really cool moments, but I do kinda feel like it’s somewhat-ish, very ish to the same as last year from a high level design point. The props can be a little distracting at times, but I mean wow they sound great. Some cool visual moments as well. I’d be surprised if it wasn’t top 3, I think it’s beatable but they could def go back to back, maybe. Can’t wait to see how they do!

It’s possible, I’d say 8th-10th rn imo. I think them Blue Stars and Troopers will be neck and neck all season, but we’ll see if they can break top 7, but they’re definitely on the right track. But I do think they could be a dark horse. Also, SCV was insane!! Being inside def helped but they are pumping out some serious sound!! I mean that book is insane, probably will be my favorite show from them since 18, I mean holy crap. They’re top 5 rn fs, could maybe just maybe medal if they really push for it, but yeah they’re back if they weren’t already. This season is going to be insane. I think we might see changes all season till SA, but I mean wow everyone is locked in

Completely agree

Thoughts on tonight: Cavies: Omg this show is sooooo much better than last years. Bent leg is back. Their brass back is pretty challenging at times. Guard was really solid, great rifle moments. The Euph in the ballad had an interesting tone, but still rocked it. Some really cool drill moments that come SA or earlier will be super effective. Very untested to see Phantom-OH. MY.GOSH!!! I loved last year a ton but wow they have stepped it up again!! While it will be hard, it’s got medal potential. I mean holy mellos. Their book top to bottom is much better imo, love that ballad. The show might not have a name, which is think is cool because it leaves it up to personal interpretation. Guard was great as well. I’d be very surprised if they moved down at all, hopefully going up!! Crown- while I love their brass book, I was a little disappointed. The drill is somewhat High School level stuff, I mean it’s so easy to tell it’s a Cartwright show, feels like Broken Arrow 22. And the drill was very messy. Idk how there gonna do, again brass is ridiculous per the usual but this definitely isn’t the right direction if they’re trying to go up imo. overall great night. This year is gonna be insane, super excited for SCV here later and Bloo and west coast tour tomorrow.

Def my favorite to win rn, a great addition here!

preds cause why not: 1. BAC (GE, guard, perc) 2. Bloo 3. BD (visual) 4. Crown (brass) 5. PR 6. SCV/Mandis 7. Mandis/SCV 8. Troopers 9. Cavies 10. Blue Stars 11. Colts 12. Pacific Crest( PLEASE) Obv it’s wayyyy too early to tell, 1-4, 5-7 and 8-11 could go anyway. I predict the battle for 12th to be insane, I would LOVE a tie so we get 13 finalist. For captions same thing, but yeah, can’t wait for this weekend!!

Here’s some groups I could find going per their calendar: Azle HS Keller Central HS Wakeland HS Forney HS Timber Creek HS LD Bell HS-exhibition Trinity HS- exhibition im guessing Marcus will be here. Aledo as well. Haltom also might be, they have local contest on their calendar for this day. Unfortunately looks like Melissa is taking away a good amount this year