DorianDude Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I agree. People predict too many bands as "locks" due to their average performance quality. However, thats not really how it works. If LD Bell (however unlikely) somehow broke time and ended up falling apart, they would not make finals. Obviously this is an extreme example, but the same principle applies: Judges judge what is on the field, not the average performance of the band. If a band from Knowhereville, TX shows up, has a decent show, and demomstrates that (for that performance) they have the highest marching/playing ability of the group, they should/would be rated first. You need that principle becuase if there wasn't any hope of doing well, the bottom half of the bands at any BOA Regional wouldn't show up! There always has to be a chance for the little guys to suceed. That being said, these are bands that are LIKELY making finals: Bowie, LD Bell, Marcus Everyone else is in danger of getting out knocked by a band with once-in-a-year performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellopwn1 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Bowie, LD Bell, Marcus Everyone else is in danger of getting out knocked by a band with once-in-a-year performance Realistically, that list should include at the very least The Woodlands if not SFA and Cedar Park. Bands that score 80+ this weekend should not have any problem coasting into finals a month from now. Placements are another story, but I have 100% absolute confidence that those 6 bands will be in finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerjoe Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Realistically, that list should include at the very least The Woodlands if not SFA and Cedar Park. Bands that score 80+ this weekend should not have any problem coasting into finals a month from now. Placements are another story, but I have 100% absolute confidence that those 6 bands will be in finals. My thoughts exactly. Now the last few spots are gonna be one heck of a fight. Tough competition this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandGuardMom Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Mansfield's show this past Saturday at Birdville was great, the crowd loved them. Wish there could have been finals so I could have gotten to see them again. Love their show. Well have a great shot at making finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4senvy Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hebron's show this year is very dissapointing. Not anywhere near as good as last year. Goodluck Marcus and Bell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandman13 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hebron's show this year is very dissapointing. Not anywhere near as good as last year. Goodluck Marcus and Bell! I'm counting on that it will be better when they have their closer out. It just sounded odd with them stopping at the end of their ballad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppellclarinet Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Why in the world is Coppell High School not on here?? They have worked very hard and their show is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellopwn1 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Why in the world is Coppell High School not on here?? They have worked very hard and their show is great. I don't know about this year in particular, but in the past Coppell has not been the most successful in BOA. If they make finals at all, it is the last spots, and that "bare minimum" that would normally get a band into finals is not going to be enough given this years killer line up. Coppell very well may make finals, but they're going to have a helluva show and prove themselves worthy. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppellclarinet Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't know about this year in particular, but in the past Coppell has not been the most successful in BOA. If they make finals at all, it is the last spots, and that "bare minimum" that would normally get a band into finals is not going to be enough given this years killer line up. Coppell very well may make finals, but they're going to have a helluva show and prove themselves worthy. IMHO. That is true. Coppell really isn't a BOA school. But we will just see about what will happen this year. But thanks for your opinion it was good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluteofJBHSOPE Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Edited October 11, 2011 by FluteofJBHSOPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 What are y'alls thoughts on Bowie V. Marcaus V. LD Bell from what y'all have seen this season? That there is a TON of time left in the season for everything to change drastically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluteofJBHSOPE Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Edited October 11, 2011 by FluteofJBHSOPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flubakid001 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Has anyone heard what spring is doing this year? I'm truly curious as to what they can possibly pull out this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Has anyone heard what spring is doing this year? I'm truly curious as to what they can possibly pull out this year Since you go there, why don't you tell us? Please don't talk about your program as if you have no idea what is going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerjoe Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 That there is a TON of time left in the season for everything to change drastically. Bowie beat LD Bell ! But that's due to Bell losing a good amount of their students, or so I've heard. As for Marcus, they are always unrealistically amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony V Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I would keep an eye out for Haltom this year. I think they're going to be the dark horse. They sound phenomenal, they play some really hard material, and their marching is very decent. I have a feeling they will place extremely well at Duncanville, and make a surprise appearance in the top 8 at finals in San Antonio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppellclarinet Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bowie beat LD Bell ! But that's due to Bell losing a good amount of their students, or so I've heard. As for Marcus, they are always unrealistically amazing. Agreed. Can't wait to see the shows at BOA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bowie beat LD Bell ! But that's due to Bell losing a good amount of their students, or so I've heard. As for Marcus, they are always unrealistically amazing. Don't discount that Bowie was actually really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWood Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bowie will do well in San Antonio and in Atlanta. They have a great show, they sound really good and they have an emotional purpose for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerjoe Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bowie will do well in San Antonio and in Atlanta. They have a great show, they sound really good and they have an emotional purpose for this season. Agreed. I actually hope they do well this season, despite being part of their competition. It really came as a shock to me when I found out what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yay!!!!clap!!! Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I've seen a portion of CTJ's show and I would count them as a lock. CTJ = Lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerjoe Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) CTJ = Lock CTJ != Lock. CTJ = Unlock. CTJ = in the pool alongside many other high quality bands. EDIT: Nevermind, I'll take your word for it. BUT I haven't seen them this year, so I have no choice but to remain skeptical Edited October 15, 2011 by drummerjoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchingfan27 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Churchill def not a lock. They didn't even make uil state last year. I wouldn't be so quick to take Churchill and Reagan out of the lock this year, both bands always seem to perform at a high level at SA, and they have crowd favorites along with Johnson, but my personal opinion for a lock would be Woodlands Reagan Churchill Bowie Bell SFA Johnson Cedar Park Edited October 14, 2011 by Marchingfan27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill-Fan Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I wouldn't be so quick to take Churchill and Reagan out of the lock this year, both bands always seem to perform at a high level at SA, and they have crowd favorites along with Johnson, but my personal opinion for a lock would be Woodlands Reagan Churchill Bowie Bell SFA Johnson Cedar Park Add Marcus to that and I completely agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchingfan27 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Add Marcus to that and I completely agree with you. oop dont know how i forgot that name in there haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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