BOA St. Louis Results!

[Anthony V]

After a long 12 hour trek out to St. Louis (at least it was in a charter bus), all four Texas bands competing there made finals, and scored or ranked exceptionally well in the music caption in either prelims or finals (or both)! They sounded incredible live!

 

Prelims mus perf. avg:

1. L.D. Bell (18.20)

2. Owasso (18.15)

3. Richland (17.80)

4. Birdville (16.65)

5. Union (16.55/20)

6. Anderson (16.50/20)

 

Let this be a testament to the high standards of musicianship throughout Texas' band programs!

 

Also for finals, I made a rankings recap (see attachment) to compliment the score recap. Let me say, however, I found the judging to be inconsistent between prelims and finals. For instance, Richland and Birdville knocked it out of the ballpark in finals (it was like night and day compared to prelims), but the scores/rankings did not reflect that.

 

Scores and rankings aside, I'm very proud of all the kids that went there. Without them, competitive marching band has no meaning. It should always be about the kids! Kudos to the incredible energy that went into finals from those outstanding Texas bands!! You make us so proud

 

 

Here are the finals results for those interested:

 

87.60 - Owasso H.S., OK

86.20 - L.D. Bell H.S., TX

83.35 - Blue Springs H.S., MO

83.20 - Union H.S., OK

81.75 - Anderson H.S., TX

80.65 - Rosemount H.S., MN

80.25 - Jenks H.S., OK

79.70 - Prospect H.S., IL

79.05 - Richland H.S., TX

78.25 - Birdville H.S., TX

76.45 - Eden Prairie H.S., MN

76.35 - Kickapoo H.S., MO

74.95 - O'Fallon Township H.S., IL

74.80 - Morton H.S., IL