Review: BOA San Antonio (Finals)

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Note to the TXBANDS Dot Com Gang...please feel free to post this your "Features" section. I am only posting this here right now because I am leaving for Indy tomorrow, and I don't want this stuff to get "left behind." Thanks!

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2006 Bands of America Super Regional Championships presented by Yamaha

Alamodome

San Antonio, TX

November 3-4, 2006

 

We could not believe that James Bowie High School did not make finals, but we did believe that finals would be ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, nevertheless. L.D. Bell's performance was the talk of the town, and after a tight, tight caption award showdown, no one really knew if perhaps Marcus, or The Woodlands, or even Ronald Reagan could pull off a win in finals...because it was certainly a good possibility. And as for the rest of the bands? Well, let us just say that finals will be a clean slate for all and that ANYONE could end up ANYWHERE, and we will leave it at that. EVERY band in the top 12 was GREAT, and very much deserved the *distinction*. When the doors of the dome opened, the mad rush was on for seating. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, the great mind behind Attitude Concepts for Today, gave a moving pep talk, a Winston Churchill sax quartet played a nifty version of the National Anthem, and the judges--with their overwhelming credentials--were introduced for this evening's show. This was one of the most electrifying Bands of America shows I have EVER been to. I don't know what it is about San Antonio...this place simply reeks of greatness. Could I be watching history in the making? I very well could be...

 

FINALS PERFORMANCES

 

Exhibition - Loveland High School (Class AA Champions)

Loveland, CO

Repertoire: "Shadows of Remembrance" featuring sections from "Medal of Honor" by Michael Giacchino and Christopher Lennertz

Comments: What looked to be a 20-foot flagpole was situated on the 30-yard line, stage right, about 2/3 up the field. Four honor guard personnel surrounded the flag, wearing red berets and green uniforms. During Loveland's lovely warm-up, the American flag is raised. Two brass players lunge towards the pole, one breaking pose to play a trumpet solo, and then we soon have a mello solo. The drumline is tight, tight, tight! Moves that include a high karate kick and a 360-degree turn are done within twirling grey flags (which mimic American flags). Trombones, it sounds like few or one of you are playing, at times. (Clear your tubes, gang!) Whoa! The auxiliary toss their rifles, each at different heights and different styles, and they catch them all before doing a military march forward with the rifles on their shoulders. In the ballad, a heartfelt mellophone solo is produced. A booming total band sound makes the climax worthy. Dancing around tombstones with respect, the guard--out of their drab grey uniforms--now sport dark blue tops with grey pants. Ha ha! This bass drum line throws down patterns like a top WGI unit. Statue of Liberty flags get this crowd of band fans off their hands. The wind players kneel towards the American flag in a circular cluster, and then open their arms to lower their instruments, as if to pray. The honor guard comes back into the picture in a straight line, who salute the flag with solemn duty. This was a well-programmed show. The kids should be very, very proud of their results here. This Class AA award of theirs was well deserved. A big, big congratulations to you!

My Score: N/A

Actual Score: N/A

My Placement: N/A

Actual Placement: N/A

 

Westfield High School

Houston, TX

Repertoire: "The Heart of Solitude" including "Piano Concerto #2" by Sergei Rachmaninoff and "Piano Concerto #1" by Keith Emerson

Comments: The auxiliary wore interesting cape-like skirts with orange on the outside and purple on the inside. The winds and percussion on the field kneeled, facing the rear, showing their black backs. A lively piano introduction with some light windy sounds got this show sparkling gently. A spiral form around the piano unwinds. I was all over what they were doing! Oh, man. This is great, great stuff. Woodwinds go off with some whimsy music, and at the same time the snares carefully cut through with some muted tapping. Uh! I am struck by the wall of sound these guys make while the piano is ravaged. Arms go down at a 45-degree angle. Aaaaah. Is the best yet to come? It sounds as if the entrance to the grand ballad "hit" (to start things off) is somewhat timid. The lunge with hand on shoulder of the person kneeling next to them by pairs of wind players across the field was a contemplative pose, and a thing of subtle beauty. Speaking of subtle beauty, did you see the triangle pictures "drawn" with the uniforms? (Westfield sure makes the most of all they do.) They end their show with bombastic joy, the piano rolling downwards. The drill was strong, but somewhat safe. These kids seemed to max out all they did, though. The ACTUAL piano on the field was a real TREAT, and rarely done (because of limited talent or logistics). Bravo! Bravo, Westfield. They were the "it" band.

My Score: 88.70

Actual Score: 87.70

My Placement: 5th

Actual Placement: 12th

 

The Woodlands High School

The Woodlands, TX

Repertoire: "Hide and Seek" featuring "Concerto for Orchestra" by Bela Bartok and "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap

Comments: Imogen Heap gets played on their speakers, and this quiets the audience with anxious ease. Props that look like trees without leaves hide many of the wind players. The guard is constantly performing, some doing flips, and some running with grace. Things settle down when the band is announced...but not for long. "One one-thousand..." counts the vocalist on the sound modulator. Lunges from behind the trees, spook. "Ready-or-not-here-I-come," are the words that spark a fire within this group. The auxiliary is near-perfect with rifles, as well as sabres! The hopping by some of the woodwinds (around the pods) is swell. Some of the brass played with a rough edge, but it did not hold them back. Booming sound suddenly evaporated, with vocal music taking the reigns, sweetly and surely. Uplifting music given to us by the trumpets was prime, and you could not help but feel lighthearted as the woodwinds on side A lied on their stomachs and kick their feet up, some of them playing visual games with each other. The domino crouch forward as an auxiliary girl engages in back flips up the lines is dramatic...not to mention acrobatic! A block form keeps on keeps on wrapping up, and then all the winds rush to the core of the block and then seem to explode outwards, leaving a guard soloist who points playfully. The word, "Gotcha!" leaves a smile on our faces. This show was quite an experience. They stretched the possibilities of what band is and can be. My heart goes out to you guys!

My Score: 91.40

Actual Score: 94.95

My Placement: 2nd

Actual Placement: 2nd

 

Hebron High School

Carrollton, TX

Repertoire: "Music from Every Direction" featuring the music of Stravinsky, Bjork, Beethoven, and Jutras

Comments: The supporters of this band rose and swayed their arms back and forth with two fingers in the air during this band's warm-up. I am told that this was the band's school alma mater. The guard seems to defy all concepts of "right" or "wrong" with their trashy costumes. (I love it!) A triangle form kneels sideways in a brief move that takes place in three sections. Auxiliary, that sabre toss is on the mark except for one, during the frantic woodwind feature. Vertical lines detach and re-attach with ease. During the ballad, a trumpet soloist hits most of his notes, and a drummer lightly taps a large drum (in between his legs) with his hands. The mellophones are unified. (Well done!) The guard work two flags each, which are light purple and magenta, adding that extra "flavor" during the most tender moments. The "up, down, left, right" game pads from the popular "Dance Revolution" arcade game come out, and oh, people knew what was coming next! One of the biggest crowd reactions came when the wind players simulated a dance from and for this game. Legs bounced everywhere, side-side in multiple directions, and even legs crossing. Ha ha! I could not get enough of this group. Wow, this show blasted, blasted, blasted away. People were on their feet well before this show ended. We are pointed at by the members, who seemed to have NO doubts. Yeah, these kids did it. Spectacular work!

My Score: 86.60

Actual Score: 89.30

My Placement: 8th

Actual Placement: 9th

 

Westlake High School

Austin, TX

Repertoire: "The Music of the Americas" including "Mvt. I Panama," "Mvt. II Argentina" and "Mvt. III America" with music selections from "Bochinches" by Reuben Blades, "Vientos y Tangos" by Michael Gandolfi and "Javelin" by Michael Torke

Comments: I was blinded by their bright orange tarps that had what appeared to be designs of the "astronomy" sort, with a star and a compass rose. On side B, with diagonals attached by numerous pairs of wind players (all kneeling), the kids emerge in ultra modern moves, as the guard in fiery yellow and orange burst out from the center. Okay, sabre catch...pretty, pretty clean. A trombone soloist steals the show with some flair through his horn, unmuted and muted. Of the pairs of brass players on side B, one faces forward, then the next one--facing backfield--faces forward. My eyes were glued to all they had to offer. A lumbering melody gets the crowd (who knew their show) to clap at specific times. In a diamond form, the brass ground their instruments and clap in synch. The rotating block form on the large diamond tarp was so-so. (It moved better than it when it was motionless.) A flute soloist completed her task, and a drill move where the members kneeled and outstretched their arms to get things more "attached" certainly filled the bill. There was too much dead time in that gorgeous block form. Yeah, the music was cherished, but let us put a spin on all that we do here. I liked that they were very, very clean. Obviously, this band worked hard to get all their ducks in a row. Congratulations, all. You proved that you deserved to be in this showcase. Awesome.

My Score: 84.90

Actual Score: 88.75

My Placement: 10th

Actual Placement: 10th

 

Marcus High School

Flower Mound, TX

Repertoire: "The Choral Reef-Voices from Beneath the Sea" including "I. The Seaweed Song," "II. Water Music," "III. The Crustacean Review," "IV. Mother of Pearls" and "V. The Fish Hatchery"

Comments: A dark grey "M" sketched on the uniform tops divided the white top from the light grey bottom that extended to the toes. In one, extra, extra long extended note, the wind players played until the announcer announced them. Ha! What a statement, huh? Colorful underwater props (that represented the jungles of one of the final frontiers) were on the outer portions of the field. This group made a bold statement by not being so bold at first. You think they are supremely fine-tuned, now? You ain't seen nothin', yet! Oh wow! The music was as perfect as perfect can be! With giant lobster claws, the guard pranced about. More prancing comes right at you with detailed seahorse and starfish props. Plume shake left, right, the knees bend...uh! Wonderful. This group seems to toy with different musical notations. When the five goliath oyster props open carefully, we gasp. Out of the sea ornaments are guard with "pearls" of silver. A uniformed member takes off with one of these pearls. A sluggish, darkish set of notes are "portrayed" by the low brass. The sound is somewhat...unmatched! They have quite a bright show, but I think the showing off of their musical abilities, rather than how they can really present the music in a truly unique, involved way, left me detached from them. Don't get me wrong...they had a great show. However, I was looking for more demand in terms of effect and integration.

My Score: 90.00

Actual Score: 94.70

My Placement: 3rd

Actual Placement: 3rd

 

Winston Churchill High School

San Antonio, TX

Repertoire: "Deception of Perception" featuring the music of Vincent Persichetti

Comments: Long diagonals of winds swallowed much of side B, as the marchers there faced the back of the field. To start things off, six concert horn players stand atop planks, at attention. A trumpet solo gives his input while a dancer involves herself with him. The horn players soon strip off their uniforms with a made look in their eyes. Ha ha ha! Yes, I was deceived, for sure! They were...auxiliary! Almost every rifle and sabre was caught in top notch time as notes cut off. We have jumping, skipping, and hopping around out there. The whole band faces a lone flute player who does her thing without a problem. A male guard member sticks his catch one time, and then the second time allows a slight bounce. (Ha ha ha! Good enough for me!) The under-the-leg catch by another guard soloist ROCKS! Guard, guard, guard. Need I say more? In what seems to be the beginning of "Fanfare for the Common Man," a trumpet soloist decides, "Nope, not gonna do it." Way to play with my mind. I love the string plucking sounds from the synths in the pit. My head spins in amazement as the guard spins...no one rifle with one hand, but one rifle for EACH hand! Wow! The end of their show was nice and crisp, but left me cold. Is there more to this show? (Perhaps, once again I become...deceived? No, 'tis the end.) This was a stellar showcase of sight, which actually trumped sound. I was not complaining, though, because Churchill brought something new and interesting to the table, as always seems to be the case.

My Score: 87.00

Actual Score: 90.05

My Placement: 6th

Actual Placement: 7th

 

Haltom High School

Haltom City, TX

Repertoire: "Balance: The Yin and Yang of It" featuring the music of Nigel Westlake and Eric Whitacre

Comments: Lime-green draping tops and cream pants were the garb of the guard, all in a circle around a multi-layer circle of wind players. Wind chimes are brushed, making the "magic" happen. The layers of the encircled circle push outwards in lunge and motion, and...yeah! I like, I like. A set of rifles come crashing to the hands, perfect, as the trumpets release strings of notes. Easy on the swelling sounds, there, trumpets. My thumbs are up to an engaging drill move in which two snaking forms invade a moving block. In pistol hold, the winds, at whiplash pace, get out of the way of their marching drummers. (A sign of respect seems to be given, as they bow down to them.) Pole props, which are tough to match in terms of maneuvering, are matched quite well by the guard. I did see some poles snap to the ground at different times, though...perhaps the only sloppy moment, here. Trumpets seem in a rush to get some of their notes out there...and you could hear some huffing and puffing. The last drill move puts a real neat touch on the classic "box" ending, as part of a block form sucks open a hole where a guard girl poses while sitting in relaxed ways...almost zen-like...and then she stands to match her peers to the right. Perfect!

My Score: 85.20

Actual Score: 90.80

My Placement: 8th

Actual Placement: 5th

 

Cedar Park High School

Cedar Park, TX

Repertoire: "Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93" and "Novorossiysk Chimes (Fire of Eternal Glory)" by Dmitri Shostakovich

Comments: Texas Bands Dot Com? Who are they? Just kidding, Danpod! Way to give a shout out to this squad in green and black (with some "extras" in cream and red). A lunge to the side retracts by some of the brass up front--the low brass, that is. Delicate mallet parts sing the tune of "Fire of Eternal Glory" before things turn ominous. I was floored by this monster of solid sound. Drill forms locked on demand, and seemed to wipe out errors of the slight and the few. Man, these kids must have eaten their Wheaties tonight! They did not ease up one bit! The pair moment across the wide field was tight, as an amped flute solo engaged. A yellow flag was tossed and clutched with no an ounce of ifs, ands, or buts. The woodwinds on side B have some sporadic interval ticks, as the brass pound me again and again with their glory. A single trumpet player seems to mar a piece of the show by turning around to play too quickly, or playing too loudly. (Whatever the case was, it was not good.) Argh! EVERYONE heard him. EVERYONE. The last form was a rock solid form with a rock solid sound. Mr. Whoever-is-in-Charge...tear down that wall! This was a fine, fine show, but there is such a thing as being too good for your own good. Think more so out of the box, and then we will have a deal. Good work!

My Score: 83.50

Actual Score: 89.55

My Placement: 12th

Actual Placement: 8th

 

L.D. Bell High School

Hurst, TX

Repertoire: "The Remaining"

Comments: A block of wind players, with a leg of percussion at the end, warms up, and then we are soon overwhelmed by otherworldly sounds. The guard mopes around in creepy form, and then charge the front part of the 50 with crazed looks in their eyes. Solos and duets show off the individual, and a block form that splits within with a long tail heading "out there" showcases the ensemble. Downward frequency synth melodies frighten. Killer, killer crashes in sight and sound stun. As the wind players and auxiliary team crawl on their bellies towards a single auxiliary girl, I am taken in full spellbound spell. Ugh! One of those moving vertical lines that head out--not straight enough, not straight enough. Get it ALL right. I am creeped out by the hellish sounds that came forth with no mercy. A wind player skids forward on center stage, and then seems to go nuts. The other wind players are zombies, it appears. These kids can act, man! The cadet image they present with their uniforms is NOTHING like the unique image they present with their spectacle. The wind players take to opposite front corners of the field, and overlap each other in fearless fashion--the front part lying down while others "build themselves over this" in a gently sloping mountain form. A lone trumpet soloist keeps you on the edge of your seat, breathless, as a girl in red runs around the field in total fear--for eternity, it seems--and then collapses with the rest of her ensemble. I am STILL shivering. BOA Grand Nationals...get ready, get ready.

My Score: 94.70

Actual Score: 95.80

My Placement: 1st

Actual Placement: 1st

 

Ronald Reagan High School

San Antonio, TX

Repertoire: "Symphony No. 4" by Gianinni and "Danse Macabre" by Camille Saint-Saens

Comments: Flash marching, with knees popping out and toes popping up at extremely specific times (to a drum beat) is hypnotizing. I sat in awe as the "show before the show" contained music AND movement, very complex. When the winds face forward in ray forms, they emit greatness. And they are, indeed, great! Pods of wind players, in their weirdo "bishop" shakos with aside plume, send off their sound with glee. The percussion is loud and rambunctious, to the point I wanted to hear less and less. Okay, here we go. Lovely backfield playing is part of a magic show that has a hot sabre gal catching her sabre. More pods? Okay. You have to give it to their pit, which made you want to melt and be one with them. Okay, those extra long diagonal forms that led to the center circle were far from picture perfect, but that one guard chick in the middle did the task at hand. A chuckle was heard as this group toyed with childish sounds. The sign of a great group is being able to do things so well that it makes anything they do a breeze and sound REAL good, including the cool, the difficult, and even the ridiculous. I was thrilled with their final moves, which had a straight horizontal line on the push, with a squiggly line threading through it. This show was a wonder, but it made me wonder, "Why weren't they up to their old tricks...or better yet, new tricks?" I kinda wish I would "never know" some MORE. Still, this band was so up there.

My Score: 89.80

Actual Score: 93.70

My Placement: 4th

Actual Placement: 4th

 

Richland High School

North Richland Hills, TX

Repertoire: "You Are" including "You Are What Your Thoughts Are," "Hostility," "Peaceful," "Cool," "Spiritual" and "Wild"

Comments: Words of varying emotions are called out. "You are" was the unifying phrase, sung in a goose bump inducing chord. Whoa! Flagwork keeps blinding you, and drill in the mix is so fast and so furious with what those who play play that...is your head spinning, yet? Things are toned down a bit with some "intermission" stuff. However, in no time we go back to the craziness. Two rotating blocks look like slop. I love, love, love the human beat box solo, and a tuba section that grooves atop a stage. Heh heh! A tuba soloist steals it, and is given "five." (Great showmanship and camaraderie!) Symphonic excellence is exercised, as the winds point their weapons of joy to the rear, as a sabre is cutting the air high and then low to the clenching hand. The music erupts, and drill is splattered. The block form at the end of their show is not the end of their game, though, as lines from the block split off and folded and morphed until the next block form was structured. The voices from the six are glowing. This music gets stuck in your head LONG after the show is over. This is the type of show you could dream to. I was very pleased with Ricland's work, here.

My Score: 86.90

Actual Score: 90.50

My Placement: 7th

Actual Placement: 6th

 

Clear Brook High School

Friendswood, TX

Repertoire: "Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky

Comments: On a downed red pillar prop sat two clarinet solists and a male auxiliary member. A bassoon soloist sounds a call to the winds and percussion on the field, who rush with great drama. The music contains steady rhythms, firstly, and then rumble to tasty but slow take-offs. A mellophone soloist seems too nervous to play, as the air stream is botched. I saw some slight flinching at the halt's drop. I appreciated the work done on the ground by this crew, the instruments seemingly caressing the audience with their music AND motion. Do I detect pillar changes? Why, yes I do! The red pillars were now lit up with a yellowish-orangeish color. Be sure not to bounce on the move too much, flutes. Trombones, way to rip those notes out of your bells! The aggression of this band was a joy to hear. These kids went all out with what they did. Some of what they did was too plain, I felt. Though this gang was on and around their props which changed colors, they needed more color in their music. I was too uptight during their rough and tough show...where could I breathe with ease? They created a dark and shimmering atmosphere, and were good at it, at that.

My Score: 83.80

Actual Score: 88.25

My Placement: 11th

Actual Placement: 11th

 

Exhibition - Hidalgo High School (Class A Champions)

Hidalgo, TX

Repertoire: "Incrimination" including "The Incredibles Theme," "Vodoo" from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and "Glory Days"

Comments: Red walls set the stage for these champs. Minimalist music played at a rapid pace, drill forms that moved, moved, moved, and a gutsy guard was part of what made this band what they were. Ooh! A mellophone tore up a note, there. Duh-duh! Boom! Duh-duh! Boom! (I liked how the rifles were caught with ease, and on the "boom.") Way to shake those hips, girls! Heh! These girls don't skip a beat with those catches, do they? By the way, I must note that the life of the party wears red vests, and black pants with white stripes...oh, and I can't forget the masks over the eyes! I feel like I am back in the Big Band era with drum beats with meat. Excellent work, trump ensemble. (Your notes were clear and cool during the "purple" section. Low brass, way to create suspense by hitting notes and backing off. Ha ha! Mellos, you ripped those notes upwards just barely, but surely. Way to fun the fun in what you do, gang! This was a great way to cap off this night's incredible run of performances.

My Score: N/A

Actual Score: N/A

My Placement: N/A

Actual Placement: N/A

 

END OF FINALS PERFORMANCES

 

 

Post-Show Thoughts: It is hard to describe these shows so good, so...IMMEASURABLE. These top 12 bands were amongst the NATION'S creme de la creme...NOT just Texas. I think I have mentioned this before, and I do not mean to beat a dead horse...but it is so true, so true.

 

My Results:

 

12. 83.50 Cedar Park H.S., TX

11. 83.80 Clear Brook H.S., TX

10. 84.90 Westlake H.S., TX

9. 85.20 Haltom H.S., TX

8. 86.60 Hebron H.S., TX

7. 86.90 Richland H.S., TX

6. 87.00 Winston Churchill H.S., TX

5. 88.70 Westfield H.S., TX

4. 89.80 Ronald Reagan H.S., TX

3. 90.00 Marcus H.S., TX

2. 91.40 The Woodlands H.S., TX

1. 94.70 L.D. Bell H.S., TX

 

Actual Results:

 

12. 87.70 Westfield H.S., TX

11. 88.25 Clear Brook H.S., TX

10. 88.75 Westlake H.S., TX

9. 89.30 Hebron H.S., TX

8. 89.55 Cedar Park H.S., TX

7. 90.05 Winston Churchill H.S., TX

6. 90.50 Richland H.S., TX

5. 90.80 Haltom H.S., TX

4. 93.70 Ronald Reagan H.S., TX

3. 94.70 Marcus H.S., TX

2. 94.95 The Woodlands H.S., TX

1. 95.80 L.D. Bell H.S., TX

 

Outstanding Music Performance - L.D. Bell H.S., TX & Marcus H.S., TX

Outstanding Visual Performance - The Woodlands H.S., TX

Outstanding General Effect - Marcus H.S., TX

 

Post-Show Thoughts (Continued): As tradition hold, the announcement of today's Class Champions were mentioned first. L.D. Bell got their medals for being the Champions of Class AAA, Hidalgo got their medals for the Champions of Class A, and Loveland got their medals for being the Champions of Class AA. And then came the caption awards, heh heh! If you don't already know this now, the captions were split like someone trying to split an atom. Marcus tied with L.D. Bell for music, The Woodlands took Visual, and Marcus took General Effect. "Oh my!" I said to myself. "Could Marcus WIN it? No...they couldn't. Could they?" I was so floored by L.D. Bell's performance that I thought them untouchable...and I still do! "Marcus is going to WIN IT!" yelled Daniel Sanchez. This was especially noteworthy since the Marcus band is one of the favorites to win the Texas State Championships (UIL). Hold on there, buddy, heh heh heh! It ain't over 'til it's over...and strange things have happened in Bands of America contests before. Westfield getting 12th place was quite a shocker...oh how the mighty have fallen, these 2003 Bands of America Grand National Champions! (And Westfield was friggin' GREAT, man! GREAT!) Clear Brook 11th, Westlake 10th, Hebron 9th, Cedar Park 8th, Winston Churchill 7th (wow), Richland 6th, Haltom 5th (WOW! Good for these guys!), and then...the top four. What is quite amazing is that I predicted the top four CORRECTLY. For those of you who know me, I do my best to score and rank the bands (in terms of G.E., which is the greatest factor in BOA shows)...and I many times falter. Not this time. In fact, after Reagan's show, I looked at Danpod and held up four fingers. "Really?" said Danpod, somewhat shocked. I nodded. Reagan had a WONDERFUL show here...but after seeing an incomparable The Woodlands performance, and perfection as perfected as perfection could be WITH MARCUS, and what I thought could be the NEW greatest high school marching band/show of all time with L.D. Bell...to me it was nearly no secret. I am so, so glad the top 4 bands ended up where they ended up. This is one of the few times I felt that this was meant to be. It would be a sheer pleasure to see L.D. Bell, The Woodlands, AND Marcus make the trip to the Bands of America Grand National Championships...but two out of three is GREAT. Oh, and do not count out Winston Churchill or James Bowie JUST YET! I have a feeling that most of the Texas bands are gonna take big names when they head up north.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, LLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLE!!!

 

Next up: The 2005 Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana!

 

***THE END***

 

Alan Irons

Fountain Valley High School Marching Band 1993-1996

Pacific Crest of Diamond Bar 1997

Nashua Spartans 1998-1999

UCSB Class of 2002

[itsstephenyo]

You actually got 6 placemets correct, if you counted Clear Brook and Westlake. Scores were incredibly close, though. The only major gap was the 3 points between Reagan and Haltom. Everything else was right next to each other.

[bossman]

Man another nice review by the faces of txbands

 

I'm still heart broken by this though. I wish i could see the whole finals performance