rcb05 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 What's the point of finals if it's just the same 10 bands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRaider13 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) What's the point of finals if it's just the same 10 bands? Hmm well, as a fan if I paid to see a contest start early, I want my dollars worth and why not let the kids perform again. Most of them this is their last marching show Edited October 25, 2010 by TxRaider13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfam Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone know the line-up for Duncanville invitational? It hasn't been posted on the website.Please and thank you coppell will definitely be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theregiment Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 As the contest draws near I realize how stout the contest will be!! Even on what some may call an "off year" for this contest. However, I am freaking excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRaider13 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 As the contest draws near I realize how stout the contest will be!! Even on what some may call an "off year" for this contest. However, I am freaking excited. It's not as rough as years past, but still a solid contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummantx Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm looking forward to see how Richland does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn2190 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 coppell will definitely be there. The only band headed to state not opting for BOA SA :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theregiment Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 It's not as rough as years past, but still a solid contest. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 The only band headed to state not opting for BOA SA :/ Half of the bands going to 5A State are not enrolled at BOA SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percussionman Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Coppell and College Park are always regulars at DMI. I love watching their bands perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn2190 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 ANybody got the results for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron067 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Finals Results: 1st - Coppell 2nd - Richland 3rd - Waxahachie 4th - College Park 5th - Birdville 6th - McKinney Boyd 7th - Hays 8th - Alvin All Captions - Coppell Edited October 31, 2010 by aaron067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HechYeah08 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Finals Results: 1st - Coppell 2nd - Richland 3rd - Waxahachie 4th - College Park 5th - Birdville 6th - McKinney Boyd 7th - Hays 8th - Alvin All Captions - Coppell When does DMI normally post the score recaps? Does anyone have them already? Seems like Coppell had a solid performance; interested to hear from anyone that was there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron067 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Coppell's performance was solid, as always. It's by far the best-designed show they've ever put on the field, so kudos to them on that. They have some musical issues that might be problematic at State, like individuals sticking out, thin section tone in places, and a general lack of resonance on note releases. Those are all part of their style, though, and it hasn't been a huge detractor in years past. Overall, the show was very clean and should make finals at State. The only time I had seen Richland's show prior to last night was on the MFA website, where it ended with the ballad. I felt it was lacking at the time, but the performance last night was energetic, fast-paced, and very well thought-out. The velocity held them back a bit in visual execution, but it's definitely one of the best sounding Richland bands I've ever seen. Waxahachie is the little band that could. They were one of the smallest bands (along with Birdville) and were very clean, with the exception of a few minor phasing issues. Blue Shades was by far the most challenging music at the contest, and their velocity was on par with Richland. It was a strong drum corps-style show with great hits and overall tone, but their small numbers keep them from sustaining big, relaxed sounds for extended periods like the larger bands. Definitely the strongest WHS band to date. I liked College Park's show a lot. Very nice sounds coming out of the band throughout the show, but they had some phasing issues throughout the opener. The drill was a bit chaotic, and upper body carriage was a bit wiggly, which is what dropped them down to 4th in finals. Duncanville's exhibition was amazing! There are big balance issues in Church Windows with brass covering up the woodwind/pit line, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching their performance. The show seemed to have more energy than other performances I've seen from the band, and the uniforms are definitely sharp. I loved the show design, too! I can see a resurgence of this band into the competitive marching world with this style of show. I caught bits of Birdville's show and loved the overall effect. They play with very nice tone and balance, and did a great job of filling up with field visually and musically. I didn't get a chance to see the other shows in full, but I'm sure they were all strong considering those bands' track records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb05 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I can see a resurgence of this band into the competitive marching world with this style of show. I know what you mean by this statement (this is a huge leap forward in show design for D'ville), however considering Duncanville has made State Finals every year since 1988, I'm not sure "resurgence" is the right word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron067 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I know what you mean by this statement (this is a huge leap forward in show design for D'ville), however considering Duncanville has made State Finals every year since 1988, I'm not sure "resurgence" is the right word. Good point. To rephrase, I meant I could see them attending some of the more competitive optional contests throughout marching season instead of purely UIL-based contests like Mesquite or DeSoto. I'd be very interested in seeing them attend the Arlington BOA contest in the near future, but I have my doubts as to whether that will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb05 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 It wouldn't shock me to see Duncanville return to BOA in the near future. With Dr. Shine's retirement, there is not a single director on the staff who was teaching at DHS when the "BOA Boycott" started in the mid-90s (though current director Jeff King was teaching beginners/junior high in the district at the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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