2025 BOA McAllen (Sept. 20)

[Dave609]

Edinburg North HS- I Know a Place

The final band of block 1, can't wait to see what Edinburg North brings to the table!

Great job to the opening flute soloist! WOAH, HELLO Edinburg North!! That opening it took me off guard xD. They have a great wall of sound, and making their presence known to all! Spacing looks great and marching techniques look to be in good shape as well. The balance of sound in the band is very good!! Love the Sousaphone/Euphonium duet in the slow movement! Can't wait to see more of their show this season, even a potential state qualifier? Amazing job Edinburg North HS!!!

 

Side note, the camera was having many glitches during their run...

[Dave609]

I really enjoyed the first half of this competition and can't wait for the second half!

Normally, I have done either BOA Round Rock or BOA Las Cruses, but I'm glad I did this competition this year, because it has been fun to watch all these fantastic bands that I wouldn't get to normally see. Now its time for a break :).

Also, I'm switching to High Cam for the 2nd half because the Multi-Cam is glitching like no tomorrow.

[SharksAreCool]

23 minutes ago, Dave609 said:

I really enjoyed the first half of this competition and can't wait for the second half!

Normally, I have done either BOA Round Rock or BOA Las Cruses, but I'm glad I did this competition this year, because it has been fun to watch all these fantastic bands that I wouldn't get to normally see. Now its time for a break :).

Also, I'm switching to High Cam for the 2nd half because the Multi-Cam is glitching like no tomorrow.

Thanks for the updates! Wish I could watch both this and Austin at the same time, but it is what it is.

[Dave609]

McAllen HS- Atlas!

They have a giant earth prop. I liked their pre-show song, which I believe is weight of the world by Self deception. Their opener is Fireflies by Owl City, which I like! Great job to the flute soloist in the opener! Wish it could of had more of a hit, but it was still played well! I did enjoy the show. Overall, nice job McAllen HS!

[Dave609]

Harlingen South HS- The Butterfly Effect

Haven't seen Harlingen South since 2020, so can't wait to see how they do! I like that they have a quartet open up the show! I love their opener! Great sound and great set design! They look fantastic marching wise and their balance of sound is really good! Great job to the trombone soloist in the slow movement! The build up to the rest of the band sounded really good and well balanced! The butterfly they have roaming on the field during the slow movement was a really nice touch to the show. I like the fact that the tree's change to a new color. The duet sounded really good! Overall, I really enjoyed their show and could see them as a potential contender for state this year. Awesome job Harlingen South HS!

[Dave609]

Sharyland Pioneer HS- Omnia

Nice job to the duet in the beginning! Nice job on the opener. Love the tuba solo! The band sounds well balanced and are marching very well! The slow movement sounded good, but still need's some work. The show is put together well, and should do well this season. Overall, great job Pioneer HS!

stream decided to buffer right on their big hit in the slow movement...

[Dave609]

McAllen Nikki Rowe HS- Equinox

Good start on their show opener, but wish there was more of a hit in the beginning. They sound really good! I do feel that there were moments, especially in the opener, where I feel spacing awareness need's to be worked on. Good job to the drum major who was also the trumpet soloist! Overall, the band did sound really nice and had good marching techniques. Great Job Nikki Rowe HS!

[Dave609]

Del Rio HS- Unrequited

Love the opener! Great first hit. The big and loud was a great way to say hello! Great job to the trombone soloist, even with a mic issue, could still be heard. Good space awareness! Love that they move the props around to help build the story they are trying to tell. The balance of the band is fantastic and their heart set in the slow movement was executed well! I really enjoyed the performance! Fantastic Job Del Rio HS!

[Dave609]

McAllen Memorial HS- Colors In Sound

The band sounds really good, but sad there wasn't any big hits. I could see some band members that seemed out of place marching wise, but overall, the band did well in keeping together. Great job to the flute soloist! The band sound balance is really good throughout the show. I really liked the hour glass set they did in either movement 3 or movement 4. Overall, I really enjoyed the performance. Great job McAllen Memorial!

[Dave609]

John B. Alexander HS- Beyond the Break

Great first hit from John B. Alexander! They sound fantastic! The sound balance is great and each instrument doesn't seem to be out of place in the sound. Their marching set's look amazing, especially for how early in the season we are, and the spacing awareness is great! I love that the big circle prop they have breaks into multiple pieces throughout the show. Their wall of sound is amazing! Fantastic job to all the soloists!! AMAZING Job to the John B. Alexander HS Band!

[Dave609]

Santa Rosa HS- Desperado

The smallest band of the day, best of luck Santa Rosa!!

They brought out a wooden guitar for the opener, and I love that! Great job to the trumpet soloist! I'm really enjoying the music selection for their show! Great musical balance throughout the band. The spacing is also looking decent. I will say though that the electrical guitar seems to be louder than the rest of the band. I could see them sneak into a state spot in 3A. Overall, nice performance Santa Rosa HS!

[Dave609]

Hidalgo Valley View HS- Mambo

Great first hit in the opener! Great marching techniques and they sound well balanced. Love that they are using contra's. Also fantastic job to the trombone soloist and the guitarist! The flute soloist sounded fantastic and the build up to the big moment in the slow movement was executed well! I could see this band be a potential state qualifier in 4A Area E this year. The guitar/drum line moment sounded really good. Great job to the trumpet soloist as well! They have a really good wall of sound and utilize it well throughout the show. Hope they make finals! Amazing performance Valley View HS!

[Dave609]

Roma HS- Nox Immortalis

The final school of the day and the reigning BOA McAllen champion, let's end the preliminary competition right! Best of luck Roma HS!

Great job to the soloist who opened the show. HELLO ROMA!!! Roma is here and they are letting everyone know! Great marching techniques! The woodwinds sound great and blended together very well. The brass sound's fantastic and are help mesh the wall of sound together with the woodwinds. Their spatial awareness is really good and shows why this band was a state finalist last year. The musical selection is very good. Great job to the flute soloist! The slow movement sounded fantastic! Them and John B. Alexander have a wall of sound that is SOOO good! I could see them take the win again this year. AMAZING job Roma HS!!!

[Dave609]

with that, the preliminary round of BOA McAllen! I really enjoyed all the bands that performed today and can't wait to see who advances to finals!

Below you will see my personal rankings of all bands (remember, this is my opinion and doesn't reflect the actual results)-

Roma
John B. Alexander
Edinburg North
Edinburg
Los Fresnos
Robert Vela
PSJA
Harlingen South
Del Rio
Sharyland Pioneer
Valley View
Rio Grande City
Harlingen
RGC: Grulla
James Pace
Economedes
McAllen Memorial
Glady's Porter
McAllen
McAllen Nikki Rowe
Santa Rosa (could see them placing a bit higher)

 

thank you to all the bands today and see ya'll at the rewards portion!

[Dave609]

Prelim Results-

Class A:

1st: RGC: Grulla HS
2nd: Santa Rosa HS

Music: RGC: Grulla HS
General: RGC: Grulla HS
Visual: RGC: Grulla HS

Class AA:

1st: Roma HS
2nd: Valley View HS
3rd: Glady's Porter Early College HS

Music: Roma HS
General: Roma HS
Visual: Roma HS

Class AAA:

1st: Harlingen South HS
2nd: Edinburg HS
3rd: Robert Vela HS

Music: Harlingen South HS
General: Harlingen South HS
Visual: Edinburg HS

Class AAAA:

1st: John B. Alexander HS
2nd: Los Fresnos HS
3rd: Edinburg North HS

Music: John B. Alexander HS
General: John B. Alexander HS
Visual: John B. Alexander HS

[Dave609]

Finals Bands-

Exhibition- RGC: Grulla HS

Valley View HS
Edinburg HS
Sharyland Pioneer HS
Harlingen South HS
Roma HS
Edinburg North HS
Rio Grande City HS
Robert Vela HS
Glady's Porter Early College HS
Del Rio HS
Los Fresnos HS
John B. Alexander HS

[SharksAreCool]

4 minutes ago, Dave609 said:

Finals Bands-

Exhibition- RGC: Grulla HS

Valley View HS
Edinburg HS
Sharyland Pioneer HS
Harlingen South HS
Roma HS
Edinburg North HS
Rio Grande City HS
Robert Vela HS
Glady's Porter Early College HS
Del Rio HS
Los Fresnos HS
John B. Alexander HS

A little surprised to not see PSJA but congrats to everyone else

[Dave609]

Official Finals Schedule-

7:30 pm- Edinburg North HS
7:45 pm- Sharyland Pioneer HS
8:00 pm- Del Rio HS
8:15 pm- Robert Vela HS
8:30 pm- Rio Grande City HS
8:45 pm- Glady's Porter Early College HS
9:00 pm- Valley View HS
9:15 pm- John B. Alexander HS
9:30 pm- Edinburg HS
9:45 pm- Los Fresnos HS
10:00 pm- Roma HS
10:15 pm- Harlingen South HS
10:30 pm- Class A Exhibition: RGC- Grulla HS

10:45 pm- Finals Awards

[WanderingTraveler]

Finals Results

79.600 — John B. Alexander H.S., TX
78.500 — Roma H.S., TX
77.950 — Harlingen South H.S., TX
76.750 — Los Fresnos H.S., TX
76.450 — Edinburg H.S., TX
74.550 — Valley View H.S., TX
71.000 — Robert Vela H.S., TX
70.650 — Edinburg North H.S., TX
70.350 — Del Rio H.S., TX
69.650 — Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
68.350 — Rio Grande City H.S., TX
67.650 — Pioneer H.S., TX

Outstanding Music Performance – Roma H.S., TX
Outstanding Visual Performance – John B. Alexander H.S., TX
Outstanding General Effect – John B. Alexander H.S., TX

[Tubalord11]

Congrats to JBA!!

[LeanderMomma]

16 hours ago, Dave609 said:

with that, the preliminary round of BOA McAllen! I really enjoyed all the bands that performed today and can't wait to see who advances to finals!

Below you will see my personal rankings of all bands (remember, this is my opinion and doesn't reflect the actual results)-

Roma
John B. Alexander
Edinburg North
Edinburg
Los Fresnos
Robert Vela
PSJA
Harlingen South
Del Rio
Sharyland Pioneer
Valley View
Rio Grande City
Harlingen
RGC: Grulla
James Pace
Economedes
McAllen Memorial
Glady's Porter
McAllen
McAllen Nikki Rowe
Santa Rosa (could see them placing a bit higher)

 

thank you to all the bands today and see ya'll at the rewards portion!

Sir, can I just say you are awesome!!! 👏🏻 

[Dave609]

7 hours ago, WanderingTraveler said:

Finals Results

79.600 — John B. Alexander H.S., TX
78.500 — Roma H.S., TX
77.950 — Harlingen South H.S., TX
76.750 — Los Fresnos H.S., TX
76.450 — Edinburg H.S., TX
74.550 — Valley View H.S., TX
71.000 — Robert Vela H.S., TX
70.650 — Edinburg North H.S., TX
70.350 — Del Rio H.S., TX
69.650 — Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
68.350 — Rio Grande City H.S., TX
67.650 — Pioneer H.S., TX

Outstanding Music Performance – Roma H.S., TX
Outstanding Visual Performance – John B. Alexander H.S., TX
Outstanding General Effect – John B. Alexander H.S., TX

Huge congratulations to Harlingen South!!! Don't know if this is their first time placing top 3 or not at the contest, but either way, this is exciting to see! Can't wait to see what they have in store for the rest of the season. Also congratulations to John B. Alexander!!!

[Josegjr]

Great shows all around! 
JBA great picking up from where you left off last year! Keep pushing it! I know you have something special on the field and I can’t wait to see you compete against some of the top bands in the state at the Texas Marching Classic! Roma, what can I say? Other than you’re continuing to make the Valley proud that’s what a state finalist looks like! Los Fresnos wow great strides in the right direction! Your show gave me goosebumps I can’t wait to see the final product at area! 
All the bands that competed this weekend thank you for putting on such a great competition!