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  8. Hurricane Harvey Support

    in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more

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    Guys,

    I hope this is the appropriate place for this.  The CT Johnson Band has developed a t-shirt to sell as a fundraiser for the victims from Hurricane Harvey.  100% of the proceeds go to help.  Please click on the link below.  We would love the support.

     

    http://www.johnsonjaguarband.org

     

     

    If you've got any questions, let me know!

     

    Brian Kickhoefer

    CTJBPA

     

     

     

  9. Realignment 2016-18: UIL and TMEA

    in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more

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    From Austin-American Statesmen....

    Attendance numbers as of October 30th:

     

    CLASS 6A


    • Del Valle: 3,236
    • Round Rock: 3,185
    • Hendrickson: 3,077
    • Bowie: 2,909
    • Cedar Ridge: 2,852
    • Westwood: 2,765
    • Stony Point: 2,736
    • Akins: 2,720.5
    • McNeil: 2,717
    • Lake Travis: 2,697
    • Hays: 2,613
    • Westlake: 2,583
    • Anderson: 2,274
    • Vandegrift: 2,255
    • Vista Ridge: 2,250
    • Pflugerville: 2,229
    • Leander: 2,187

    CLASS 5A


    • Austin High: 2,081
    • Rouse: 2,006
    • Connally: 1,977
    • Cedar Park: 1,949
    • LBJ: 1,896
    • Georgetown: 1,876.5
    • Hutto: 1,775
    • McCallum: 1,733
    • Lanier: 1,751
    • Crockett: 1,472
    • East View: 1,527.5
    • Lockhart: 1,520
    • Travis: 1,435.5
    • Cedar Creek: 1,434
    • Bastrop: 1,348
    • Reagan: 1,314.

  20. 2012 Texas Marching Classic

    in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive

    Posted

    Finals results.....

     

    Outstanding Percussion - CTJ

    Outstanding Auxillary - CTJ

    Outstanding Music - CTJ

    Outstanding Visual - CTJ

    Outstanding General Effect - CTJ

     

    11th - 55.9 - Hutto

    10th - 61.2 - Manor

    9th - 65.15 - East View

    8th - 72.55 - Akins

    7th - 77.00 - McNeil

    6th - 78.35 - Georgetown

    5th - 81.15 - Westwood

    4th - 81.75 - Pflugerville

    3rd - 84.95 - Vandegrift

    2nd - 86.35 - Cedar Park

    1st - 87.5 - CTJ

  21. 2012 Texas Marching Classic

    in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive

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    3A Outstanding Visual - Liberty Hill

    3A Outstanding Music - Liberty Hill

    3A Outstanding General Effect - Liberty Hill

    3A Outstanding Color Guard - Liberty Hill

    3A Outstanding Percussion - Liberty Hill

     

    3A

    1st Liberty Hill

     

    4A Outstanding Visual - Cedar Park

    4A Outstanding Music - Cedar Park

    4A Outstanding General Effect - Vandegrift

    4A Outstanding Color Guard - Cedar Park

    4A Outstanding Percussion - Cedar Park

     

    4A

    3rd Georgetown

    2nd Vandegrift

    1st Cedar Park

     

    5A Outstanding Visual - CTJ

    5A Outstanding Music - CTJ

    5A Outstanding General Effect - CTJ

    5A Outstanding Color Guard - CTJ

    5A Outstanding Percussion - Pflugerville

     

    5A

    3rd Westwood

    2nd Pflugerville

    1st CTJ

     

    Finals

    Georgetown

    Liberty Hill

    CTJ

    Akins

    Cedar Park

    Westwood

    East View

    Vandegrift

    Pflugerville

    Hutto

    Manor

    McNeil

  23. 2011 BOA San Antonio

    in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive

    Posted

    I have to agree. There are going to be a lot of crazy good bands at BOA San Antonio. In fact, I think the only thing that is a lock is that a lot of really good bands are going to be left out of the finals competition.

     

    You are exactly right! There are going to be some really good bands looking from the outside in. I am looking forward to all of this in a couple of weeks

  24. Lone Star Preview

    in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive

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    I completely disagree... Yes biased towards CTJ but honestly, it could have went either way. I saw my daughters show after dawson and I loved dawson's show. Wasnt clean but I dont believe the "new" ending even changed their score negatively. Between prelims and finals, this new ending made more sense than what they did in finals and it was beautiful! Musically, dawson is getting to be a top notch band and I congratulate them and all the bands for such a competitive show. Brian please dont say that "this was theirs to lose" at this contest. All of the bands worked hard on their shows and dont need negative comments about their program.

     

    I'm not trying to disparage any one of these kids. They all work very hard! I see it every day with my daughter.

    Regarding Dawson, they had a sizable advantage over the rest of the field after prelims. I know that none of that counts in Finals, but you do not typically see a large change in placement compared to prelims. Oh sure, you'll see a spot or two, but having College Park drop from 3rd to 8th was significant. Same for Friendswood. As for Dawson, they are a great band, never said that they did not deserve to be there. They had the advantage and momentum going into finals. They had a sizable advantage over CTJ based off of the prelim scoring. How is it bold saying it was theirs to lose? If they played and performed like they did in prelims, how could they lose? I thought that they played well, I thought that they marched well, I just thought that they may have messed up by changing their ending. I personally thought that after everyone performed, it was going to be a toss up between Dawson and CTJ. As it turned out, CTJ prevailed, but it was darn close.

    Again, I was not trying to downplay or be negative about another schools program. Like I said before, everyone of these kids should be proud of their hardwork. But in the end, it still is a competiton. I offered up my opinion based off of what I saw that day. If I offended anyone, I apologize. That was never my intent!

  25. Lone Star Preview

    in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive

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    Here is my take on the contest yesterday.....

    - CTJohnson - totally biased, since my daughter is in the band!! I'm glad they won, but to me honest, I really thought it could go either way between them and Dawson. Their performance was much better in the finals than in the prelims. Musically, they were significantly better than any of the other bands. Extremely proud of them!!

     

    - Dawson - this was theirs to lose. They did a great prelims performance. Dawson was a good 3 points better than CTJ after the prelims!! I think where they messed up was in their choice to change the ending from the prelims performance. Musically, they were in the bottom 3rd, and the change in there show ending did not work. While I think it is going to be real good, it was not executed very well lastnight.

     

    - Cypress Fairbanks - this band totally surprised me. I think they were easily forgotten because they were one of the first bands to perform on the day. They let it all hang out in Finals and made a nice move in the finals.

     

    - Friendswood - I was surprised by their finish after the prelims. 9th!! They made a big move in the finals. They played with a whole lot more energy and it showed in their final placement.

     

    - Brazoswood - I like this band. They do very creative and fun shows. For whatever reason, it never plays well with the judges. In Finals, they were a bit amped up and it showed in the quality of their playing.

     

    - Westfield - I agree with mellopwn1, did not totally understand the show. Played very well. There just wasn't that story or emotion behind the show. Great color guard!

     

    - Oak Ridge - this was another surprise school for me. From talking to some other parents, they have a great color guard/winter guard.

     

    - TW College Park - disappointed in their drop. This was the most surprising result from Finals, I think. It is big going from 3rd to 8th. Musically they did well, 2nd best in Finals. They were really hurt by their Visual and GE. I really feel bad for those kids.

     

    - Clear Brook & Cypress Falls - I think they were where they were going to be after Finals. Cy Falls benefited from Seven Lakes having to go to a football game. I think it is tough on those Seven Lakes kids missing this opportunity.

     

    All in all a great day!! It was darn hot, and I've got the sunburn to prove it!! Looking forward to BOA San Antonio for the CT Johnson band. They keep on moving up and I am very proud of them!!!

     

    Thanks,

    Brian

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