Band band band 212 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Haltom show seems so much better than the years before from what y’all are saying I’m very excited to watch this group on flo Saturday! Last year they were eh . The year before was eh and the year before was really cool but by far this is the best they have ever been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown2018 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Last year they were eh . The year before was eh and the year before was really cool but by far this is the best they have ever been I hope they medal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandwhom Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I watched a video of them from yesterday at the region contest and I don't believe they were messy just not as put together as some groups . I just didn't really enjoy the show I guess idk Well I mean they made state and I don’t think haltom was there :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band band band 212 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Well I mean they made state and I don’t think haltom was there :/ Yes I that is true but the area in which they were in is one of the hardest to state from . And comparing them to what they were last year is completely incorrect. Honestly haltom was better than more than half the groups that made state last year even tho they didn't advance . But this year haltom is out in the rings throwing fire . Cedar ridge is also great but musically haltom is the whole package for this contest . Both group will do incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandwhom Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Can’t wait to see how this one turns out. BOA is throwing so many twists and turns and it’s great to see so many new names in finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellophone Monster Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 As someone who has marched in Texas for 3 years, I have never heard of Haltom. I don't know why the people on this forum have so much expectation for them at this contest. I see them as a complete non factor to Tarpon, Cedar Ridge, Wando finishing as the top 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Haltom is a fantastic band, dont get me wrong. I grew up in Keller, so I got to see them all the time and I have some friends at college who were in the Haltom Band. That being said, I think y'all have talked yourself up enough and its time to let the performance this weekend show us how good they are instead of trying to make everyone believe you off of your word. I wish them the best of luck and hope that they medal. Unfortunately, when you have strong opinions about a group before watching them, it affects how you see the show. I thought Keller's show last year was one of my favorite shows that I have ever seen and yet they got 13th at San Antonio. I must admit that it is likely my own desire for them to be great that makes me think they are so great. It could very much be the same for any person who roots for any band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meursault Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I thought Keller's show last year was one of my favorite shows that I have ever seen and yet they got 13th at San Antonio. On a totally unrelated side note, I will firmly stand by my opinion that Keller was ROBBED last year. Loved that show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 On a totally unrelated side note, I will firmly stand by my opinion that Keller was ROBBED last year. Loved that show. They were 9th in prelims however with 3rd in music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Haltom is a fantastic band, dont get me wrong. I grew up in Keller, so I got to see them all the time and I have some friends at college who were in the Haltom Band. That being said, I think y'all have talked yourself up enough and its time to let the performance this weekend show us how good they are instead of trying to make everyone believe you off of your word. I wish them the best of luck and hope that they medal. Unfortunately, when you have strong opinions about a group before watching them, it affects how you see the show. I thought Keller's show last year was one of my favorite shows that I have ever seen and yet they got 13th at San Antonio. I must admit that it is likely my own desire for them to be great that makes me think they are so great. It could very much be the same for any person who roots for any band. I have said I'm biased. My kids have graduated. I'm technically an alumni parent at this point. I'm not trying to "make" anyone believe they're going to win or that they're the best ever. I am just excited for them and am expressing my excitement. As someone who lived and breathed it for seven consecutive years, I fully understand those feelings of believing the band was robbed or feeling disappointed bcse a contest didn't have the outcome I was expecting. I've also been hovering around these forums all this time and this is the most talked about that I've seen Haltom ever. If my comments are tending toward basking in that glow, please pardon me. I'm not used to seeing people excited about them. And since I don't have a student in tbe show this year and my fave show has been Dragon Ritual from 2014 where Haltom finished the year tied for 11th in state, I think my being this excited is quite a statement. *shrugs* I guess maybe I'm of the thought that it's ok to rave about a band you love regardless of the outcome? Esp when that band doesn't usually get a lot of praise. PS I loved that Keller show last year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 As someone who has marched in Texas for 3 years, I have never heard of Haltom. I don't know why the people on this forum have so much expectation for them at this contest. I see them as a complete non factor to Tarpon, Cedar Ridge, Wando finishing as the top 3 That's a shame. Haltom advanced to state in 2014 w their show, Dragon Ritual. It's all over youtube. You should check it out. I'm not surprised that you haven't heard of them. Despite their successes in the past, they are often relegated to "step child" status on discussion boards...another shame. Anyway, their show this year is lovely. Hope you enjoy it. ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band_dad_of_2 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Haltom is a fantastic band, dont get me wrong. I grew up in Keller, so I got to see them all the time and I have some friends at college who were in the Haltom Band. That being said, I think y'all have talked yourself up enough and its time to let the performance this weekend show us how good they are instead of trying to make everyone believe you off of your word. I wish them the best of luck and hope that they medal. Unfortunately, when you have strong opinions about a group before watching them, it affects how you see the show. I thought Keller's show last year was one of my favorite shows that I have ever seen and yet they got 13th at San Antonio. I must admit that it is likely my own desire for them to be great that makes me think they are so great. It could very much be the same for any person who roots for any band. "y'all have talked yourself up enough" I assume you are implying that it's just "Haltom people" talking up the show. Trust me...this is not the case. I have no affiliation with Haltom but I recently saw the show. This is not like anything Haltom has done before. This is a "Marcus-like" show...very musical and the music is well done. Deep tones and technical. There are a couple of woodwind features that need to be cleaned up a bit but that could have just been the performance I saw. I get that there are folks on here who just talk up their own bands but I'm not doing that...this year's version of Haltom is good. Really good. Better than Tarpon or Wando? We'll see....that's why they have the contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 "y'all have talked yourself up enough" I assume you are implying that it's just "Haltom people" talking up the show. Trust me...this is not the case. I have no affiliation with Haltom but I recently saw the show. This is not like anything Haltom has done before. This is a "Marcus-like" show...very musical and the music is well done. Deep tones and technical. There are a couple of woodwind features that need to be cleaned up a bit but that could have just been the performance I saw. I get that there are folks on here who just talk up their own bands but I'm not doing that...this year's version of Haltom is good. Really good. Better than Tarpon or Wando? We'll see....that's why they have the contests. Well, you all certainly have ME curious. I'll be certain to crank up the stereo when they march in Atlanta on Saturday! Go #teamtexas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band band band 212 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 "y'all have talked yourself up enough" I assume you are implying that it's just "Haltom people" talking up the show. Trust me...this is not the case. I have no affiliation with Haltom but I recently saw the show. This is not like anything Haltom has done before. This is a "Marcus-like" show...very musical and the music is well done. Deep tones and technical. There are a couple of woodwind features that need to be cleaned up a bit but that could have just been the performance I saw. I get that there are folks on here who just talk up their own bands but I'm not doing that...this year's version of Haltom is good. Really good. Better than Tarpon or Wando? We'll see....that's why they have the contests. I'm a Richland alumni so I'm not talking my group up except the fact they are our sister school. But all I saying if I really enjoy the program and I agree it is a show that shows a lot of Marcus in it but as I see it that's a good thing . Just excited to see what this brings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm ready for this contest to start already. dukeoftrumpet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band band band 212 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I may fly over just to watch finals honestly and fly back in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Well, you all certainly have ME curious. I'll be certain to crank up the stereo when they march in Atlanta on Saturday! Go #teamtexas! Yes!! Go #teamtexas! On the subject of Tarpon, I'm truly just not a fan. They may be Tarpon but I really don't like it. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band band band 212 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Yes!! Go #teamtexas! On the subject of Tarpon, I'm truly just not a fan. They may be Tarpon but I really don't like it. I feel the same! Super cheesy! And doesn't really seem anywhere near where they have been in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellophone Monster Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Yes!! Go #teamtexas! On the subject of Tarpon, I'm truly just not a fan. They may be Tarpon but I really don't like it. agreed, the music and show design seem too childish for my taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellophone Monster Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 After seeing all three of the top contenders shows, this is contest is completely up for grabs in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I watched a video of them from yesterday at the region contest and I don't believe they were messy just not as put together as some groups . I just didn't really enjoy the show I guess idk Huh. As a CR student it's really supposed to convey the sense of chaos of daily life in NY. Obviously I'm biased but I think it does the intended purpose well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 agreed, the music and show design seem too childish for my taste Yes. This is exactly how I feel. It's not a very thought provoking show. That's not to say it's not performed well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Huh. As a CR student it's really supposed to convey the sense of chaos of daily life in NY. Obviously I'm biased but I think it does the intended purpose well. I agree 100%. You guys are doing one heck of a job with that show this year and I am expecting great things!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band band band 212 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Huh. As a CR student it's really supposed to convey the sense of chaos of daily life in NY. Obviously I'm biased but I think it does the intended purpose well. Yes I'd love to see them in top 3 as well as haltom and or wando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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