2025 BOA McAllen (Sept. 20)

[LeanderMomma]

The McAllen Regional will be held at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 20. 
 

Final Prelims Schedule (all times in Central)
8:12 - Harlingen H.S., TX
8:24 - James Pace Early College H.S., TX
8:36 - PSJA Early College H.S., TX
8:48 - Economedes H.S., TX
9:00 - Grulla H.S., TX
9:12 - Edinburg H.S., TX
9:24 - Robert Vela H.S., TX
9:36 - Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
9:48 - Los Fresnos H.S., TX
10:00 - Rio Grande City H.S., TX
10:12 - Edinburg North H.S., TX

BREAK

10:48 - McAllen H.S., TX
11:00 - Harlingen South H.S., TX
11:12 - Pioneer H.S., TX
11:24 - McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
11:36 - Del Rio H.S., TX
11:48 - McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
12:00 - John B. Alexander H.S., TX
12:12 - Santa Rosa H.S., TX
12:24 - Valley View H.S., TX
12:36 - Roma H.S., TX

A:
Grulla H.S., TX
Santa Rosa H.S., TX

AA:
Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
Hidalgo Early College H.S., TX
Pioneer H.S., TX
Rio Grande City H.S., TX
Roma H.S., TX
Valley View H.S., TX

AAA:
Edinburg H.S., TX
Harlingen South H.S., TX
James Pace Early College H.S., TX
McAllen H.S., TX
McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
PSJA Early College H.S., TX
Robert Vela H.S., TX

AAAA:
Del Rio H.S., TX
Economedes H.S., TX
Edinburg North H.S., TX
Harlingen H.S., TX
John B. Alexander H.S., TX
Los Fresnos H.S., TX

Edited September 20, 2025 by LeanderMomma
Revised schedule

[Danpod]

Currently, this event only has six participants fully enrolled. Perhaps a wait and see approach is being applied this year. 

[LeanderMomma]

Folks, we have a schedule!

[LeanderMomma]

On 12/17/2024 at 4:12 PM, LeanderMomma said:

 

Prelims Schedule as of 08/15:

8:48 - Grulla H.S., TX

Grulla has been added to this competition schedule 

[LeanderMomma]

Added Economedes HS at 8:36. 

[LeanderMomma]

On 12/17/2024 at 4:12 PM, LeanderMomma said:

Prelims Schedule as of 08/20:

8:24 - PSJA Early College

Added!

[LeanderMomma]

Added James Pace Early College at 8:12. This one is filling up!  

[justanotherdrumdude]

Early predictions for McAllen!

1. Roma HS

2. John B. Alexander HS

3. Del Rio HS

4. Edinburg HS

5. Pioneer HS

6. Edinburg North HS

7. Robert Vela HS

8. PSJA Early College HS

9. Hidalgo Early College HS

10. Grulla HS

11. Valley View HS

12. Los Fresnos HS

[LeanderMomma]

Added Harlingen at 8:00 am. 

[LeanderMomma]

Adjudication Panel

Music: David Aydelott, Joel L. Denton, Matt McCready, Tim Yontz
Visual: Ryan Demkovich, Christine Dillon, Travis Wingate
Chief Judge: Richard Saucedo

[Dave609]

Interested to see how this contest plays out tomorrow. I'll be watching prelims, and a bit of finals. Best of luck to all schools tomorrow!

[Dave609]

Good morning everyone! Harlingen HS should be taking the field soon and kick off the 2025 McAllen BOA Regional! Best of luck to all bands today!

[LeanderMomma]

GOOD LUCK FRIENDS!  😍😍😍

[LeanderMomma]

On 12/17/2024 at 4:12 PM, LeanderMomma said:

The McAllen Regional will be held at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 20. 
 

Final Prelims Schedule (all times in Central)
8:12 - Harlingen H.S., TX
8:24 - James Pace Early College H.S., TX
8:36 - PSJA Early College H.S., TX
8:48 - Economedes H.S., TX
9:00 - Grulla H.S., TX
9:12 - Edinburg H.S., TX
9:24 - Robert Vela H.S., TX
9:36 - Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
9:48 - Los Fresnos H.S., TX
10:00 - Rio Grande City H.S., TX
10:12 - Edinburg North H.S., TX

BREAK

10:48 - McAllen H.S., TX
11:00 - Harlingen South H.S., TX
11:12 - Pioneer H.S., TX
11:24 - McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
11:36 - Del Rio H.S., TX
11:48 - McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
12:00 - John B. Alexander H.S., TX
12:12 - Santa Rosa H.S., TX
12:24 - Valley View H.S., TX
12:36 - Roma H.S., TX

A:
Grulla H.S., TX
Santa Rosa H.S., TX

AA:
Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
Hidalgo Early College H.S., TX
Pioneer H.S., TX
Rio Grande City H.S., TX
Roma H.S., TX
Valley View H.S., TX

AAA:
Edinburg H.S., TX
Harlingen South H.S., TX
James Pace Early College H.S., TX
McAllen H.S., TX
McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
PSJA Early College H.S., TX
Robert Vela H.S., TX

AAAA:
Del Rio H.S., TX
Economedes H.S., TX
Edinburg North H.S., TX
Harlingen H.S., TX
John B. Alexander H.S., TX
Los Fresnos H.S., TX

Updated the schedule. Sorry for the bold and underline format!  I was in a hurry. 

[Dave609]

Harlingen HS- Valkyrie

I haven't had the chance to watch Harlingen in a few years and I have to say, their intro was really good! Big and loud and saying hello to all! They sounded really good and each section blended together very well! Their flute and bassoon soloist's did fantastic! Their final movement was definitely filled with excitement. Their marching seemed to look good, but watching Multi-Cam, does make it a bit more difficult to see the marching side. Overall, they did an amazing job and I could see them possibly sneak into finals. Great job Harlingen HS!

[Dave609]

Brownsville James Pace Early College HS- Unveiled

A show about sculptures, how unique! Also had a big opening and it sounded really good! There was a point where it felt like spacing was an issue, based on the camera angle that I saw. Fantastic job to their bugle horn soloist! Their final note was held very well! Ended after the third movement. Fantastic job James Pace HS!

[Dave609]

PSJA Early College HS- TRANSCENDENCE

Their props look really shiny. Their first set looks really unique. The pre-show sounded nice! Opening with a guitar (Hard to see them due to camera angle but their is a guitarist) and a clarinet duet was unique! Great first hit! They sound really good early on in the season! I believe one of their set's is in the shape of a bird, which looked really good! They didn't have their full show out yet. Overall, they are a band I could see doing well here, and I wouldn't be surprised if they sneak back into the state championship this season! Amazing Job PSJA HS!

[Dave609]

Economedes HS- "RADIOACTIVE"

First off, THEY ARE USING ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS OF ALL TIME....RAMMSTEIN!!!! (A German metal band for those wondering). I like the uniform design, matches the show theme very well! They sound good, but I can see some spacing issues. I can't tell, but I think the snares have lights on them. The percussion using the barrel props to drum on was really cool! The use of Ohne Diche (without you) was not something I would have ever expected in a marching show, I really love this! The marching still has some spots that need to be worked on, but they sound fantastic! Amazing job to the flute soloist! Great job Economedes HS!

[Dave609]

RGC- Grulla HS- UnderGround

I can't wait to see what Grulla has in store! Great first hit! The pre-show really built up well to the big sound that they brought. Good save from one of the tuba players (out of time in marching)! I liked their use of midnight city in the 2nd movement! Great job from the trio in the third movement! The band sound's well balanced! They are doing well in their marching techniques and spacing, but there is still some places that need to be worked on marching wise. Like to see the use of a base in a show. The trumpet and trombone duet sounded really good! This show is really fun to listen to. I hope they advance to finals tonight. Overall, fantastic job Grulla HS

[Dave609]

Edinburg HS- When the Circus Came to Town

I've heard a lot about this show, so can't wait to see how it does! The trombone soloist at the beginning did awesome! The intro sounded good! Their music selection is definitely great! They are doing well with spacing and marching techniques, and the balance of the band is very good! I can see why people like this show. It's fantastic! The bugle horn soloist did fantastic in the 3rd movement! I really like the 3rd movement, the balance between the soloist and the rest of the band is amazing, especially for how early in the season we are. I could see Edinburg make a return to state this year if they keep up the momentum. Overall, a great show! Awesome job Edinburg HS!

[Dave609]

Robert Vela HS- The Langue of Bloom

I liked the opening for their show! The props are flowers, and they open up to reveal a soloist, that is different, and I like that! I like the way they are sounding right now, they are definitely not messing around this year! The use of deep in the meadow was nice. They are marching very well and have great spacing awareness. The snare having an echo style mic is unique! They are very well balanced and I could see them be a potential state qualifier if they keep this up. Overall, really nice show and I hope it does well this season! Amazing job Robert Vela HS!

[Dave609]

Brownsville Glady's Porter Early College HS- Luminous Waters

Technical difficulties always suck. Great job though to the soloist for pushing through the mic issues though! Great opening sound. There are moments where I feel they are out of time, but then it builds up into a moment and they sound fantastic! The brass sounds amazing! Great job to the flute soloist! Their marching looks really good! The saxophone quartet sounded really good! Always great to see a tuba solo, fantastic job! It's the first competition of the season and there is plenty more to come, and I know that this group will be strong by the end of the season. Nice performance Glady's Porter HS!

[Dave609]

Los Fresnos HS- Wayfarers

Love the woodwind feature in the beginning! That first major hit sound's SOOOO good! The sound balance of the band is really good! Their marching techniques and spacing are really good. I'm never a fan of the circle set because of how difficult they are, but Los Fresnos did a fantastic job on it! The flute soloist did fantastic! Their music list is really fun to listen to! The 2nd movement is so far my favorite part of their show, the music and marching set's look and sound amazing! Great job to the saxophone soloist in movement 3! I would love to see Los Fresnos make state this year, their show is really good and already looks great this early on in the season. Fantastic Job Los Fresnos HS!

[Josegjr]

What a great show from Los Fresnos! You guys literally gave me goosebumps with that opening! 

[Dave609]

Rio Grande City HS- In Full Bloom

I already like the opener! Hello RGC!!! Definitely a great use of loud sound to really captivate the audience early. They sound really well balanced and look fantastic! I believe the song name is Flower Duet From Lakme, but anyways, it is always nice to hear the song. Great job to all the soloist's! This band has always been the underdog's in my eyes, but this show is REALLY good! Its put together well. I really hope we see them in finals! Overall, fantastic job Rio Grande City HS!!!