urkadrums Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 We (Georgetown) placed 19th. We're very proud of that, seeing that it is the highest we have placed at BOA SA, only missing finals by 5 places and getting into the top 20. Congrats to all the finalists bands. Shows I really enjoyed were Bell's, Marcus', and Haltom's ( LEAPFROG !) I hope the group of clarinet ( i think) players, the flute player, and the sousaphone player from CP are all alright from their falls in finals. It was sad to see that happen to them. If anyone saw me, I was I think the ONLY one on crutches in the entire Alamodome. I sprained and strained the ligaments in my right foot the day before prelims in a play performance. Luckily I play in the pit, but I still had to play my marimba ONE FOOTED. So if anyone saw Georgetown perform and saw the marimba player hobbling back and forth on one foot, that was me. I got to ride on a BOA golf cart to the buses with another injured colorguard girl from Aledo, and she was very nice. I wonder if there were any other injured people out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarinot Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 They're not up yet, but here: http://jolesch.com/category.aspx?Type=Marching%20Bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCHSClarinet Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 They're not up yet, but here: http://jolesch.com/category.aspx?Type=Marching%20Bands Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchFire Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 We (Georgetown) placed 19th. We're very proud of that, seeing that it is the highest we have placed at BOA SA, only missing finals by 5 places and getting into the top 20. Congrats to all the finalists bands. Shows I really enjoyed were Bell's, Marcus', and Haltom's ( LEAPFROG !) I hope the group of clarinet ( i think) players, the flute player, and the sousaphone player from CP are all alright from their falls in finals. It was sad to see that happen to them. If anyone saw me, I was I think the ONLY one on crutches in the entire Alamodome. I sprained and strained the ligaments in my right foot the day before prelims in a play performance. Luckily I play in the pit, but I still had to play my marimba ONE FOOTED. So if anyone saw Georgetown perform and saw the marimba player hobbling back and forth on one foot, that was me. I got to ride on a BOA golf cart to the buses with another injured colorguard girl from Aledo, and she was very nice. I wonder if there were any other injured people out there. Hmm, how did you find out? Recaps haven't been posted yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblemaker Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hmm, how did you find out? Recaps haven't been posted yet. The directors get the recap sheets at the contest. I got to look ours but only for a minute before I had to give it back. I'm such a nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I must say that the staff was greatly humbled by the amount of people that came up to us and told us how much they liked the site. We were very surprised to see how many people had our Live Blog dialed up on their Blackberry and iPhone devices. Even directors chimed in and gave us a pat on the back. I want to thank everyone who has supported the site, either with your internet traffic or your donations. I can't even begin to tell you all how cool it was to be at the Alamodome this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Langham Creek got the dreaded 15th position! Missed finals by .15 of a point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblemaker Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I hope the group of clarinet ( i think) players, the flute player, and the sousaphone player from CP are all alright from their falls in finals. It was sad to see that happen to them. I saw that too! I nearly jumped out of my seat and the entire crowed gasped! I just waited until they got up until I sat back in my seat. That was pretty scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhstrumpet Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Langham Creek got the dreaded 15th position! Missed finals by .15 of a point That's really sad to see that happen twice in a row at the same competition. I'm sure they'll do well at State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpd Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 If that's the case we got 36th. Not great, but not bad considering how young we are. Better than the 53rd the prediction analysis was saying =p Last night we were at finals. We had amazing seats to begin with. It was nose bleeders (which isn't bad for marching band) and it was RIGHT on the 50. Got to see the first three bands but we had to move because they were "reserved". Instead we got horrible seats on the goal line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Could someone please clarify? We weren't able to stay for finals. Did Cedar Park members actually fall down during their program and they still came in third????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarinot Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Could someone please clarify? We weren't able to stay for finals. Did Cedar Park members actually fall down during their program and they still came in third????? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Is is just me, or does that not seem right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarinot Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yeah, additionally part of the score impact in the fall is how fast you can recover. I didn't personally see the woodwinds fall, just the sousa at the end. He rolled back up within a few seconds and got back in really fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Is is just me, or does that not seem right?? Just because members take a tumble does not automatically mean that the show should be at the bottom of the order. Most judging sheets, including the one BOA uses, have criteria written in the language about recovery from a fall. If a member falls, a fraction of a point may be deducted but if the recovery is quick, the deduction might even be less. Of course, if the show is solid, a few falls aren't going to affect the total score much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claribeatlegirl Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I was one of the people who fell. Thanks for thinking about us lol as far as I know everyone's fine. I also know that I was up again in about 6 counts...I don't really remember even thinking about being down..just needing to get back up. Other than that, I was happy to finally see marcus and bell in person. I really wish I could have seen more of finals! And go Leander!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassClariGrl Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Don't worry, I've fallen too. Remember? Edited November 3, 2008 by BassClariGrl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigaven Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yes. I heard that one of the people who fell in CP's show simply marched off the field because they couldn't recover, is that true as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblemaker Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I heard that one of the people who fell in CP's show simply marched off the field because they couldn't recover, is that true as well? No. They all got up and recovered nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornsax Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Unfortunately I had to miss CP's show (again!!!) but my friends told me when I got back that about the falls. Actually, only about half my friends even saw the falls, proving that they weren't the most drastic things in the world. CP's show is amazingly challenging, and I'm sure they've experienced many falls before. Trust me, they know how to react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarinot Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I sat by the CP directors at the very end of finals. They didn't even see the falls either lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airons0678 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Just because members take a tumble does not automatically mean that the show should be at the bottom of the order. Most judging sheets, including the one BOA uses, have criteria written in the language about recovery from a fall. If a member falls, a fraction of a point may be deducted but if the recovery is quick, the deduction might even be less. Of course, if the show is solid, a few falls aren't going to affect the total score much. I don't think points are deducted for falls or "errors." BOA's adjudication system, like many others, uses a reward, or point "build-up" philosophy. In fact, Cedar Park may have been rewarded for excellence in demand and recovery MORE than their problems, which would not surprise me. You have to remember, though: it's all SUBJECTIVE. This is not to say that BOA does not penalize bands for particular circumstances...the only major one I can think of off the top of my head is timing. There are others (like use of pyrotechnics), but you would have to read the rule book. -Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I saw 0 falls on the webcast, granted some of it was in multi-cam. You can't expect them to be perfect! Notice that nobody has ever scored a 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Recap Analysis! Prelims Top 14 Placements: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Marcus 3. Cedar Park 4. James Bowie 5. Winston Churchill 6. Stephen F. Austin 7. Hebron 8. Berkner 9. Westlake 10. Keller 11. Leander 12. Friendswood 13. Ronald Reagan 14. Haltom ------ 15. Langham Creek 16. The Woodlands College Park 17. Akins 18. Judson Prelims Caption Placements: Music: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Marcus 3. Cedar Park Visual: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. Marcus General Effect: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Marcus 3. Cedar Park Finals Caption Placements: Music: 1. L.D. Bell/Marcus 3. James Bowie Visual: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Marcus 3. Winston Churchill General Effect: 1. L.D. Bell 2. Cedar Park 3. Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsstephenyo Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I just noticed that Hebron and SFA tied in score during prelims. SFA got the higher spot due to a higher GE score, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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