2025 BOA Prosper (Oct. 11)

[Tubalord11]

Melissa-growing forward: great showing from Melissa! It is a little more of a basic show, but they do seem to be a younger group and are executing it fairly well. Visually a couple spacing and alignment issues, but some really cool visuals and drill. Musically pretty strong but again it’s nothing crazy. Should do well tonight at Celina though, great job Melissa

[WanderingTraveler]

Really liking how BC sounds with this Shatacovitch!

[Tubalord11]

Burleson Centennial-the golden touch: just such a magical show!! Brass opener was played and handled so well, very minimal intonation issues. Loved their version of Sym 10. Drumline was ofc killer and the golden hour closer was so heart touching. If they don’t make it they should be on the edge but I’ve got them all in, amazing job BC!! 

[Tubalord11]

Coppell: Hmmmm, I have mixed feelings about this one. They sound and look as fantastic ever, but I’m left wanting more in terms of the design. There’s no color, I don’t really follow the story, but maybe that’s just me. I think they will still have a very successful season, but I’m not a huge fan tbh, either way amazing job Coppell 

[OGFISD99]

2 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said:

Coppell: Hmmmm, I have mixed feelings about this one. They sound and look as fantastic ever, but I’m left wanting more in terms of the design. There’s no color, I don’t really follow the story, but maybe that’s just me. I think they will still have a very successful season, but I’m not a huge fan tbh, either way amazing job Coppell 

Ok so I'm not the only one thinking that.... 

[WanderingTraveler]

Forney sounds like they have a pretty difficult book this year. This might be my favorite show design wise of the day. Also HOLY MELLO LINE.

[Armyguy1381]

5 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

Ok so I'm not the only one thinking that.... 

They will still be the 2 or 3 going into finals

[Dave609]

Just now, WanderingTraveler said:

Forney sounds like they have a pretty difficult book this year. This might be my favorite show design wise of the day. Also HOLY MELLO LINE.

I love the unique uniform style! And the music has been 🔥🔥🔥

[MarchingMafia]

7 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

Ok so I'm not the only one thinking that.... 

Same, thought the kids executed it well though.

[WanderingTraveler]

2 minutes ago, Dave609 said:

I love the unique uniform style! And the music has been 🔥🔥🔥

Definitely my favorite music of the day💣

[Tubalord11]

Forney-the unforgiven: Wow wow wow!! I had seen their showing at HEB before today but that was insane!! Those t-bone glisses into the opening hit were fantastic and then it’s just a wall of sound. Visually tons of GE, soloists were phenomenal and that perc is def one of the stronger ones today. They really dive into their characters, just such a well designed show, see you tonight Forney!! 

[OGFISD99]

9 minutes ago, Armyguy1381 said:

They will still be the 2 or 3 going into finals

Im sure they will be... I think it's  the music  that im not digging.. 

[Dave609]

Time for the final band of prelims! Saw Marcus on the HEB Livestream, and it was really good! Can't wait to see the show again!!

[LostChoirGuy]

I didn't see Coppell today, but I had similar thoughts last week about their show design.  They are still performing very well, but we're pretty close to being in the bottom half after finals last week and I actually thought Prosper and Wakeland were better in finals.  At this point, I would still expect them to medal here and also make finals at state and BOA SA, but I think they will be closer to the bubble groups than those I'd consider locks.

[Dave609]

My personal rankings of all the bands today-

Marcus HS
Wakeland
Coppell HS
Lone Star HS
Prosper HS
Lebanon Trail HS
Braswell HS (could switch with McKinney)
Forney HS
McKinney HS (could switch with Braswell)
Burleson Centennial HS
Wylie HS
McKinney North HS
Rockwall HS (could see making finals)
Southlake Carroll HS (could see making finals)
Reedy HS (could see making finals)
Walnut Grove HS
Rock Hill HS
Little Elm HS
Melissa HS (could see being lower)
Liberty HS (could see being higher)
Rockwall-Heath HS (could see being higher)
Whitesboro HS
Commerce HS

 

Overall, I really enjoyed every show today and it was not easy ranking these bands. Thank you to all who performed today and I can't wait to see who advances to finals today!

[OGFISD99]

Amazing job Marcus.... wow.... that ending was incredible...... That last hit with the colorguard flourishing that ending was amazing..... its  going  to be a fight  for 1st... wow.... 

[Tubalord11]

Yeah so Marcus is inane. That percussion feature, be so fr. Ballad almost had me in tears. They are a marching concert band and always will be. Wish they were going to the San Antonio SR but im beyond excited to see that tonight. 

[Tubalord11]

Alright here’s my soon to be beyond wrong prelims predictions, did end up being my 12 before today so that’s good, and no that was not on purpose, last 3 spots could be like 6 different bands:

 

Prosper prelims preds:

 

1. Marcus 
2. Wakeland 
3. Prosper 
4. Coppell 
5. Lone Star
6. SLC 
7. McKinney 
8. Wylie 
9. Braswell 
10. Forney 
11. Lebanon Trail 
12. Burleson Centennial 
13. Walnut Grove (call me crazy lol)
14. McKinney North 
15. Reedy
16. Rockwall 
17. Rock Hill 
18. Liberty 
19. Little Elm 
20. Rockwall-Heath 
21. Melissa 
22. Commerce 
23. Whitesboro 

Class awards 

A

1. Commerce (visual/GE) 
2. Whitesboro(music) 

AAA 

1. Wakeland (sweep?) 
2. Lone Star (music and/or visual?) 
3. Lebanon Trail 

AAAA 

1. Marcus (sweep) 
2. Prosper 
3. Coppell 

[MarchingMafia]

I'm simply blown away by the quality of the shows today - just really incredible.

I don't think there's another area of the country that can touch North Texas for concentration of power house marching bands.

Marcus was amazing as always. There were so many things happening that I probably missed half of it but their sound was like the chef's kiss for me today.

 

[Bands of America]

Hi guys Bands Of America here,

good job in prelims. 

[OGFISD99]

Here's my  attempt at this

1. Wakeland 

2. Marcus 

3. Coppell 

4. Prosper

5 Lone Star 

6. SLC

7. Lebanon Trail... 

8. MCKINNEY NORTH 

9. Mckinney 

10. Wylie....

 

The next two are toss ups for me.. 

[WanderingTraveler]

Late but I LOVE Marcus’s ballad

[Dave609]

Prelim Results-

A-

1st- Commerce HS
2nd- Whitesboro HS

Music- Commerce HS
GE- Commerce HS
Visual- Whitesboro HS

AAA-

1st- Wakeland HS
2nd- Lone Star HS
3rd- Lebanon Trail HS

Music- Wakeland HS
GE- Wakeland HS
Visual- Wakeland HS

AAAA-

1st- Marcus HS
2nd- Coppell HS
3rd- Wylie HS

Music- Marcus HS
GE- Marcus HS
Visual- Marcus HS

[BugWub24]

Ladies and gentleman..

THAT. WYLIE. BAND.

[Dave609]

Finalists (Will update once schedule is out)-

Coppell HS
Wakeland HS
Rockwall HS
Burleson Centennial HS
Forney HS
Lone Star HS
Marcus HS
Prosper HS
Wylie HS
Lebanon Trail HS
Braswell HS
McKinney HS

Class A Champion: Commerce HS (Exhibition)