2025 BOA Round Rock (Sept. 20)

[dullbanddad]

Looks like it is going to be a hot one tomorrow.  High around 95* but because of the limited number of bands, prelims should be done before the worst of it hits and then it should start cooling off before finals.  All things considered, not the worst weather we've seen for this competition.

[LeanderMomma]

GOOD LUCK TODAY FRIENDS!  😘😘😘

[tastiestbiscuit123]

Just wondering, I know that there's a livestream of the contest, and I would love to watch it throughout the day. Where do I find it?

[Nny14]

4 minutes ago, tastiestbiscuit123 said:

Just wondering, I know that there's a livestream of the contest, and I would love to watch it throughout the day. Where do I find it?

Box5 media. You can find it through the web like normal and purchase the stream. They also have an app for download.

[Tubalord11]

Gooooooood morning everyone!!! We’re minutes away from the start of this contest! Wishing the best of luck to all the groups performing. I’ll be doing some commentary for prelims today, super excited to get to see some amazing bands!! 

[SharksAreCool]

5 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said:

Gooooooood morning everyone!!! We’re minutes away from the start of this contest! Wishing the best of luck to all the groups performing. I’ll be doing some commentary for prelims today, super excited to get to see some amazing bands!! 

It’s a great day to watch some Austin regional bands

[Psiau]

We are sat 😌 good luck today everyone 🙂

[FaultLineBlues]

Holy moly Music for All finally got the mic set up properly at this regional after years of the most vague mumbling 

[SharksAreCool]

1 minute ago, FaultLineBlues said:

Holy moly Music for All finally got the mic set up properly at this regional after years of the most vague mumbling 

Really? I never realized there was a mic placing issue.

[FaultLineBlues]

1 minute ago, SharksAreCool said:

Really? I never realized there was a mic placing issue.

At the event it's always been nearly impossible to hear the announcer, but it's been fixed this year! 

[Tubalord11]

Krum HS- ring:

For those early they sounded fantastic. Soloists were strong all around, loved that trumpet solo. Drill is not super complicated but fairly clean, and GE is kinda there, but I could see them finally making state with this show, and def could win A today. Amazing job Krum! 

[Tubalord11]

Belton HS- Between the storms:

Holy sound!!! For being on the smaller side of 5A, they don’t sound like it. Soloist were lovely, a couple spacing issues drill wise but yeah they put up a fight for that 12th spot, amazing job Belton! 

[Tubalord11]

Gatesville HS- the home we’ve built: 

Very solid performance! Loved the musical selections and the execution was solid. Some tuning/balance issues, but I think some of that is the micing. Visually strong as well, great job G-Ville!!

[Tubalord11]

Cedar Ridge- The Beholder:

Oh. My. Lord Cedar Ridge. Already in love with this show. Pines of Rome is some of my favorite source music and they are just making it their own. Visually so much detail, love the opener with the drumline but yeah wow that had medal potential fs, wonderful job Raider band!! 

[FaultLineBlues]

Cedar Ridge probably has the most compelling show I'm gonna see today in terms of visuals and theatrics (which seems to be a common occurrence for them), but I definitely think that musically, this show is one that they're going to grow into over the season. There's a lot of early difficulty compared to some of their other shows, and I'm excited to see how it comes together over the season! 

[FaultLineBlues]

Do we know if this is Round Rock's final guard uniform? It looks kinda placeholder-y. 

[Jjbz]

Just now, FaultLineBlues said:

Do we know if this is Round Rock's final guard uniform? It looks kinda placeholder-y. 

It is a placeholder 

[mussheet]

1 minute ago, FaultLineBlues said:

Do we know if this is Round Rock's final guard uniform? It looks kinda placeholder-y. 

they don’t look like there final uniforms

[Tubalord11]

Round Rock HS- spark of imagination:

What a fun show, and boy do they pack a punch of sound!! Loved the opener with the the small ensemble leading into the French horn feature. Plenty of GE throughout, love the drill. I’m wondering how the judges will interpret the show but I thought it was portrayed wonderfully. Great job RR!! 

[SharksAreCool]

1 minute ago, Tubalord11 said:

Round Rock HS- spark of imagination:

What a fun show, and boy do they pack a punch of sound!! Loved the opener with the the small ensemble leading into the French horn feature. Plenty of GE throughout, love the drill. I’m wondering how the judges will interpret the show but I thought it was portrayed wonderfully. Great job RR!! 

I like their show a lot better than last year. I feel like it’s more pulling for me as an audience member and really tells a story.

[Tubalord11]

Just now, SharksAreCool said:

I like their show a lot better than last year. I feel like it’s more pulling for me as an audience member and really tells a story.

100%! 

[Dave609]

Just now, Tubalord11 said:

100%! 

thanks for posting on this competition! Watching BOA McAllen this time.

[cheeto2401]

i ate in my performance idk abt yall

[Tubalord11]

Dripping Springs HS-Walala: Taking Joy Seriously:

What an awesome show!!! DS is not messing around this year, they want a finals spot at nats, and they might get one this year. So much contrast in style and dynamics, lots of entrances and exits between soloist and the full ensemble, just so much music variety. Visually very pleasing as well, great use of the props, they are absolutely cooking this year. Amazing job tiger band!! 

[FaultLineBlues]

4 minutes ago, cheeto2401 said:

i ate in my performance idk abt yall

🤓 erm actually you shouldn't eat on field