dukeoftrumpet 21 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I had the privilege to see these marines live from the sideline this year and boy does this video not give them any justice. If you ever have a chance to see the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps you need to take that opportunity. FloMoParent 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jane D'oh 17 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I guess it's personal preference, but I like Avon's visual effect much better than Carmel's. And I like BA's this year better than both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan123 55 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Most likely to pull a Carmel last year: Avon. Lots of people have them 3rd, but we'll see. ”Pull a Carmel” is my new favorite phrase. jmartin1056 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AvonDad 167 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 having a dog in the fight I'll forewarn possible bias. I'm looking for bands that march and play at the same time. Can they handle all the movement and keep the sound going so that if you are not watching, you couldnt tell the difference if they had parked. That was my background. Our kids are playing 170+ in the 2nd movement and over 192 at the end. With that said.... I missed Dobyns live. Union later it down. Very impressive and I would have to put them over Round Rock. Blue Springs is close and there was a lot of echoing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmartin1056 29 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 ”Pull a Carmel” is my new favorite phrase. I'm glad. I find it humorous myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AvonDad 167 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 dumb phone....a happening with them. I'd put Flower Mound over Marcus and perhaps squeeze The Woodlands in between. Very electric shows. Carmel is mostly solo and a heard a lot of electronics from our location midway up the 50. BA has the sound and power and their show is mostly in front of the hash and in your face. Avon had a great run tonight but their show style is so different than other. So here goes...Carmel BA Avon mixed in top 3. Still don't get Carmel, being honest. FloMo,Woodlands, Marcus. Union, Castle, Blue Springs, Round Rock, Marion, Dobyns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danpod 959 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Bands entering the field for retreat. Live Blog or shut up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AvonMom 6 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I'm thinking BA, Carmel, Avon, Marcus, FloMo, The Woodlands,. GE: BA Visual: Carmel Music: Marcus What an amazing last half of finals! Cool side note: Flower Mound hosted Avon for dinner when Avon was en route to San Antonio. The bands along with members of Marcus became friends. Flower Mound, Marcus, and Avon will be next to each other when they break ranks. Should be a great time. My daughter was so excited when she found out the order so when they break ranks they could all find each other. #teamTexAvon FloMoParent and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MEETTHEMAN 1 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Uh did they accidentally call Flower Mound Round Rock? Bandwoww 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NTXBandFan 37 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Um someone should tell Round Rock they have the Texas Flag upside down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 110 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Um someone should tell Round Rock they have the Texas Flag upside down Are we in distress? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dukeoftrumpet 21 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Are we in distress? after Marcus not winning music, yes KinDallas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bingogooberman 94 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Wow, Carmel becomes the first band to win all captions at grand national finals, though I can't say I agree with music (tie) win...at all....but congrats to them! jmartin1056 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmartin1056 29 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Wow, Carmel becomes the first band to win all captions at grand national finals, though I can't say I agree with music (tie) win...at all....but congrats to them! I feel horrible for Avon. After the whole tie last year to 3rd in their director's last season. Hopefully next year is strong comeback for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danpod 959 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 2017 Grand Nationals Finals Results: Al Castronovo Esprit de Corps Award - Mililani H.S., HI Rose Parade Invitation - Flower Mound H.S., TX Outstanding Music Performance - Tie - Broken Arrow H.S., OK & Carmel H.S., IN Outstanding Visual Performance - Carmel H.S., IN Outstanding General Effect - Carmel H.S., IN 1st - 97.500 - Carmel H.S., IN 2nd - 96.925 - Broken Arrow H.S., OK 3rd - 96.475 - Avon H.S., IN 4th - 95.700 - Marcus H.S., TX 5th - 95.625 - Flower Mound H.S., TX 6th - 92.725 - Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN 7th - 91.825 - The Woodlands H.S. TX 8th - 91.200 - Castle H.S., IN 9th - 91.175 - Blue Springs H.S., MO 10th - 91.025 - Union H.S., OK 11th - 89.800 - Marian Catholic H.S., IL 12th - 89.625 - Round Rock H.S., TX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nny14 231 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Finally, a Carmel victory people can't b**** about! Xenon and principalagent 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zururoua 46 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 No controversy or Ronald Reagan, so not exactly the typical Carmel win. Huh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPlayDrumsAndStuff 23 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Carmel did it again! - First band to win 2 years in a row since Avon from 2008 - 2010. - They are the first band to win 4 national titles besides Marian Catholic. - Only band in finals to break a score of 97. - First band IN HISTORY of BOA Grand Nats to win all captions. (Technically tied with BA for music, but still!) - This makes Indiana's Grand National Championships total to 11 titles. This competition could have gone many different ways, and I'm glad I experienced it. Could Carmel do a three-peat for next year? Who knows. Congratulations to all the bands, and the (well deserved) 2017 Grand National Champion, Carmel HS (IN)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dosh24 6 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Wow what a night! Props to Dobyns-Bennett for not only making finals, but creeping into the top half as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omega 26 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 So did Dobyns Bennett pull a Cedar Park? Waiting till the last second before doing something awesome? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LostChoirGuy 382 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I have to say, I'm shocked by Dobyns-Bennett and a bit surprised at Carmel, particularly that they won (tied to be precise) the music caption. I thought the music caption would have gone to Avon, Marcus, or Flower Mound for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPlayDrumsAndStuff 23 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 So did Dobyns Bennett pull a Cedar Park? Waiting till the last second before doing something awesome? More than likely the case. Still waiting for BOA to release the full recaps...so some anxiety is still there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omega 26 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Okay for the record I was blown away by Flower Mound and thought they would take second but I might have missed something but I thought they had it for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post LeanderMomma 1,616 Posted November 12, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Congrats to the Indiana and Oklahoma winning bands. Great job Avon, tho I personally enjoy your show FAR more than Carmel, and wish you guys had won since a Texas band didn't. I'm starting to think that bands from Texas just don't have the formula needed to medal in the Midwest. But that's ok. I like our formula just fine, and the Texas way is ok in my book. Another marching season is in the books, folks. It's been a phenomenal year, and I've greatly enjoyed getting to know the people in this little (ha!) forum, both virtually and face-to-face. To me, that has been the real highlight from this season, and I'm so glad I got to experience it. I hope all of the GN bands have a super safe trip back home. I'll be saying extra prayers for that before I go to sleep tonight. I don't want to see any more memorial shows. Ever. Good night, friends. TXMarchingMadness87654, banddad84, LostChoirGuy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubisco 465 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Two surprises. Dobyns-Bennett in the top half, and Marcus over Flower Mound. But besides that, no real surprises for me. Not even the music caption! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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