herbaflerb Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Leander was still 5A in 2016. Reagan was the only 6A that competed in State, SA Super Regional and Grand Nationals from TX. At least the only to make finals in all three. I heard from members that this was extremely difficult. I'd be very suprised if a Texas band tried doing this. Gogogo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogogo Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 First hand knowledge it was really difficult. It’s harder if you get the early time slots. It would be impossible this year with state ending Tuesday night and travel home just to leave on Wednesday for GN. That’s missing class 5-6 Days - there is no time to do homework when you’re gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 When was the last time a Texas band has not been in finals at GN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 When was the last time a Texas band has not been in finals at GN? I had to go all the way back to 2000 to find the last time a TX band wasn't in finals. From what I can tell, there weren't any in semis either, so perhaps no Texas bands attended in 2000. http://www.musicforall.org/resources/fall-results/2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETexasBandFan Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I had to go all the way back to 2000 to find the last time a TX band wasn't in finals. From what I can tell, there weren't any in semis either, so perhaps no Texas bands attended in 2000. http://www.musicforall.org/resources/fall-results/2000 Prelims results said what state they were from, didn't see a single "TX" on there, so I guess no bands made the trip that year. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takigan Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yup, no one in 2000. From '85-2001 we never saw more than 2 TX bands attend in a given year, and there were several years when no one went. 2002 was the breakout year when SIX bands went which began a trend that has continued to this day.In '99, only Leander and Churchill went. In '98 only The Woodlands and Churchill.'97 - Richland (14th in semis)'96 - No one'95 - Westfield (1st in prelims, 2nd in finals)'94 - Klein (7th in finals)'93 - Duncanville (9th) and of course, Spring.'92 - No one'91 - Duncanville (6th), Spring (8th)'90 - Westfield (2nd in finals)'89 - No one'88 - No one'87 - No one'86 - No one'85 - Westfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Yup, no one in 2000. From '85-2001 we never saw more than 2 TX bands attend in a given year, and there were several years when no one went. 2002 was the breakout year when SIX bands went which began a trend that has continued to this day. The big reason why you saw six Texas programs at Nationals in 2002 was because Grand Nationals was held a week after UIL State Contest instead of the same week like it is today. This eliminated the stress of rushing to pack everything and travel up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETexasBandFan Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 The big reason why you saw six Texas programs at Nationals in 2002 was because Grand Nationals was held a week after UIL State Contest instead of the same week like it is today. This eliminated the stress of rushing to pack everything and travel up north. I wish either UIL or Music For All would maybe change their dates, but neither of those organizations probably can or want to host any later than what they do now, but then again in the early days of the UIL state marching contest, it was once on December 1st (I can't remember which year that was, but I remember reading it in the Leaguer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I wish either UIL or Music For All would maybe change their dates, but neither of those organizations probably can or want to host any later than what they do now, but then again in the early days of the UIL state marching contest, it was once on December 1st (I can't remember which year that was, but I remember reading it in the Leaguer) I think State is definitely the most fluid date. The farthest anyone would have to travel is 12 hours by car at the most. Nats is a whole other story when it comes to the distances that need to be traveled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L. Gorman Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I think State is definitely the most fluid date. The farthest anyone would have to travel is 12 hours by car at the most. Nats is a whole other story when it comes to the distances that need to be traveled. Actually UIL is going to be harder to change dates. UIL is a SCHOOL event and needs the approval of the school systems. The problem with the 12 hours is that in most case now, Bands miss three days of school. BOA is a non school sponsored event, and if even 10 TX Bands went to it, it would be small potatoes in the number of Bands affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18Saxes Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Really, REALLY early to do predictions, and extremely pointless, but hey, why not. (Ranges) 1. Broken Arrow (1-4) 2. Avon (1-4) 3. Carmel (1-4) 4. Tarpon Springs (2-4) 5. Wando (5-7) 6. Dobyns-Bennett (5-8) 7. William Mason (5-13) 8. Blue Springs (7-10) 9. Castle (6-9) 10. Homestead (9-Out) 11. Marian Catholic (8-12) 12. Vista Murrieta (12-Out) Music: No clue Visual: Broken Arrow General Effect: No clue Bands in no particular order that could sneak into finals O'Fallon Township North Hardin Lawrence Township Center Grove Centerville Kennesaw Mountain American Fork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Leander was still 5A in 2016. Reagan was the only 6A that competed in State, SA Super Regional and Grand Nationals from TX. At least the only to make finals in all three. CTJ competed in 2016 at GN but only did prelims for state and withdrew to allow for travel to GN - Reagan competed in State and travel from UIL state to GN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogogo Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Sorry, I meant finals and there was another correction as Leander was 6A and competed in all finals. I didn’t mean to leave CT Johnson out but they didn’t have as much back-to-back as Leander and Reagan prior to GN LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I noticed today that Prosper is on the list. This will not likely affect any of the finals spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I noticed today that Prosper is on the list. This will not likely affect any of the finals spots. They are the lone Texas band going this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassclass Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 When was the last time a Texas group won Grand Nationals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hey because a lot of us are probably bored besides having drum corps season, why don't one of you guys who likes to do a lot of speculating and predicting be bold and predict the top half here? Don't worry about exact placements, of course. (unless you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Avon Carmel Broken Arrow Tarpon Springs And two of: Wando Dobyns-Bennett Blue Springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandGuy2 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Alright guys, after the first couple weeks of competition season, what are the updated finals predictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 HOLY TARPON SPRINGS! Uuuuhhhhh, I think we have found our 2018 Grand National Champion. 1) Where in the world did that hornlime come from, especially after last year??? 2) How in the world could they afford those tv screen thingies? Sorry Carmel, Avon, and BA, y’all are going to have to bow down to Tarpon this year. There is no way that’s loosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Pm if you want the link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelonfish Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 HOLY TARPON SPRINGS! Uuuuhhhhh, I think we have found our 2018 Grand National Champion. 1) Where in the world did that hornlime come from, especially after last year??? 2) How in the world could they afford those tv screen thingies? Sorry Carmel, Avon, and BA, y’all are going to have to bow down to Tarpon this year. There is no way that’s loosing. I saw and I was shook so good omg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 HOLY TARPON SPRINGS! Uuuuhhhhh, I think we have found our 2018 Grand National Champion. 1) Where in the world did that hornlime come from, especially after last year??? 2) How in the world could they afford those tv screen thingies? Sorry Carmel, Avon, and BA, y’all are going to have to bow down to Tarpon this year. There is no way that’s loosing. Eh, it's a lot better than last year but it's nothing those 3 can't beat. I expect to see those screens in Tarpons shows for the next couple of years haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Oh my goodness. The only benefit to BOA Waco getting canceled today is that I just got to see Tarpon Springs finals run in Orlando. Wow, wow, WOW! They are the CTJ of the entire country. I can see why they are hyped to take the Eagle at Grand Nats next month. Incredible performance. Talk about #whataband!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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