Kiddo2.0 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Just wanted to start some early predictions. These will change of course as more bands join. 1: Ronald Reagan HS 2: Vandegrift HS 3: Hendrickson HS 4: Westwood HS 5: Pflugerville HS Thats about as far as I would like to go, as I haven't seen shows from any of the other currently competing bands. Another thing to keep in mind however is that Cedar Ridge HS will be performing in exhibition (according to TMC website) and if they were to perform in competition, they would likely have a close bout with Hendrickson for that 3rd place finish. Reagan and Vandegrift also seem like they could be switched as well, but based on what I saw personally last year, Reagan comes out hitting hard at the start of the season. We shall soon see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark in NB Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Here's the link to the official registration list - http://www.texasmarchingclassic.com/modules/regform/index.php?show=1 1. Reagan 2. Vandy 3. Hendrickson 4. New Braunfels 5. Pflugerville Next few in no particular order: Belton Canyon Hays Westwood isn't on the current list, and it's not on their public calendar, so I haven't included them for now. If they do sign up, they probably end up 4th, right behind Hendrickson. (Registration closes September 10th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Totally random...for some reason this beautiful 9/11 morning, I was thinking of the TMC competition and the really awkwardly amusing thing they do at these types of non BOA local competitions. I know it's a fund raising gimmick, and I respect that, but I would love to know what you band kids think of the "shout outs" that your friends and families can pay to have read over the PA system as your band takes the field. Sometimes they are truly funny, and sometimes they are just painfully embarrassing for the poor kid. I do get a kick out of listening to them, but I was wondering what the band kids actually thought of them? I think my kid woulda killed me if I'd done it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Honestly I think its great that parents do that, because it lets the kids know that their parents are there if they don't already know and it also gives them a little more to perform for, which is to make their parents proud. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeoftrumpet Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Honestly I think its great that parents do that, because it lets the kids know that their parents are there if they don't already know and it also gives them a little more to perform for, which is to make their parents proud. I actually disagree. If it's before the show I feel like it would distract performers from what they're out there to actually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I actually disagree. If it's before the show I feel like it would distract performers from what they're out there to actually do. Seems like they do some of the shout outs before the band marches and some more after, but I could be misremembering! Someone correct me if I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I actually disagree. If it's before the show I feel like it would distract performers from what they're out there to actually do. I went back and found a video from TMC and did not hear any shout outs BEFORE the bands marched....only after. So that's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 1. Vandegrift HS 2. Ronald Reagan HS 3. Hendrickson HS 4. Westwood HS 5. Pflugerville HS I think Vandegrift is going to have a few tricks up their sleeve this year. I'm looking forward to watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark in NB Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Schedule: Elgin - 9:15 Liberty Hill - 9:30 Wimberley - 9:45 Harker Heights - 10:00 BREAK Stony Point - 10:30 CC Winn - 10:45 Manor - 11:00 Pflugerville - 11:15 BREAK Marble Falls - 11:45 Temple - 12:00 Copperas Cove - 12:15 Ronald Reagan - 12:30 BREAK Hendrickson - 12:45 Canyon - 2:00 John Paul Stevens - 2:15 Belton - 2:30 Jack C Hays - 2:45 BREAK Georgetown - 3:15 Vandegrift -3:30 Lake Travis - 3:45 New Braunfels - 4:00 Stephen F Austin - 4:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark in NB Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Pretty good spread throughout the day. Each of the likely Top 3 in different blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Didn't address this in my last post, but I'm hoping Stony Point does better at TMC. Hopefully they'll be cleaner by the event. Unfortunate how they ended up placing Saturday at Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Didn't address this in my last post, but I'm hoping Stony Point does better at TMC. Hopefully they'll be cleaner by the event. Unfortunate how they ended up placing Saturday at Austin. I agree. I thought they deserved much higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I agree. I thought they deserved much higher. Definitely. They've been having a rough season with the staff changes which I total understand as a Cedar Ridge member. However, the recordings I've seen were alright. Not last place material in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Definitely. They've been having a rough season with the staff changes which I total understand as a Cedar Ridge member. However, the recordings I've seen were alright. Not last place material in my eyes. Not at all. To be honest there were lots of bands near the bottom that were beaten by a certain 1A marching band from a private school that shouldn't have been placed nearly as high as they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Not at all. To be honest there were lots of bands near the bottom that were beaten by a certain 1A marching band from a private school that shouldn't have been placed nearly as high as they were. For what it's worth, Ann Richards is a public school. And I think they were ranked about right. Maybe a place lower. I also would not have put Stony Point in dead last. However, it didn't show the promise that last year's show had - one of their most - if not *the* most - impressive showings I've seen in my whole time in the activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 I definitely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark in NB Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 CORRECTION - Reagan is going after lunch, at 1:30, right before Hendrickson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 1: Vandegrift 2: Reagan 3: Hendrickson 4: New Braunfels 5: Westwood 6: Lake Travis 7: John Paul Stevens 8: Pflugerville 9: Belton 10: Canyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 1: Vandegrift 2: Reagan 3: Hendrickson 4: New Braunfels 5: Westwood 6: Lake Travis 7: John Paul Stevens 8: Pflugerville 9: Belton 10: Canyon I would personally have Westwood and New Braunfels switch. After watching their show I think they're going to do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Westwood isn't going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 You are correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Westwood isn't going Whoops. I can't read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewing09 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Too bad this isn't livestreamed. Aardvark in NB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Ok, this one is coming up this weekend so let's bring it back to the forefront. I know it's not a huge competition comparatively speaking, but it will be exciting to see the battle continue to evolve between Vandy and Reagan! Props to Reagan for driving up for this one. It's practically in my backyard so I plan to at least go for finals. I'd love the chance to see Hendrickson again, and to see what JP Stevens has this year! Edit: And Cedar Ridge will be doing an exhibition after the national anthem. That right there is reason enough to go. Man, I LOVE their show this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Vandy has this in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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