PSHSMom Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I just found out which band you speak of, and I'm not surprised considering the things they have recently used on the field. Lets just say its a well known band that has been going all out the last few years. This should be intriguing. Can you give us a clue, DFW area band, San Antonio area? Houston... I need specifics, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Can you give us a clue, DFW area band, San Antonio area? Houston... I need specifics, LOL! Haha, right? I’m thinking CTJ....or Hebron...not sure who else it might be. Can’t wait to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSHSMom Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Haha, right? I’m thinking CTJ....or Hebron...not sure who else it might be. Can’t wait to see! I can see CTJ using them for sure. Funny note on bagpipes.. on youtube search Bear McCreary and Nobody likes Bagpipes. Funny video.. at last I thought so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahW Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 bagpipes are coming from a dallas-area band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 bagpipes are coming from a dallas-area band. Hmmmm...here’s some speculation that is probably totally incorrect I wouldn’t be surprised if it is Flowermound or even Hebron. Don’t know any info about their shows so it could be totally possible and these two programs are capable of integrating that. Highly doubt it’s Marcus or Keller considering their show themes this year Probably isn’t Haltom cause it doesn’t really fit with the “Carmina Burana” theme Probably not Coppell considering their show theme is very “uil” focused this year I guess I think Duncanville is branching out this year but maybe not enough to have bagpipes haha I know BA is the other band doing it so I’m guessing the DFW band is a big name band but it could totally be a smaller band that isn’t as competitively successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 The correct answer SHOULD be the Highland Park Scots. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 The correct answer SHOULD be the Highland Park Scots. :-) Haha! That would be some pretty fitting school spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 My initial first guess was Flower Mound. Bandwoww 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Bandwoww is so so so close to the right answer. Like right on top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Bandwoww is so so so close to the right answer. Like right on top of it. Not FloMo and not Hebron? How bout LD Bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortalate Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 LD Bell - “Wherever You Will Go” There is a public video online of their show and there is a bagpipe solo herbaflerb and JeremiahW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 LD Bell - “Wherever You Will Go” There is a public video online of their show and there is a bagpipe solo It’s very impressive that they put what seems like their whole show out there in full uniform as of a whole week ago. But... it feels so similar to what they've’ done the past couple of years which is kindof disappointing to be honest. I really wanted them to try to push themselves and this show seems so safe. I know it’s SUPER early but I don’t see much potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippkerr Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Super safe show even by UIL standards. I 100% agree with Bandwoww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 LD Bell - “Wherever You Will Go” There is a public video online of their show and there is a bagpipe solo Looks like I guessed correctly! JeremiahW and herbaflerb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksacm06 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yes! LD Bell will have to be sqeeky Clean to make SA Finals. The sounds and tuning are not very good right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yes! LD Bell will have to be sqeeky Clean to make SA Finals. The sounds and tuning are not very good right now. It's almost like its August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yes! LD Bell will have to be sqeeky Clean to make SA Finals. The sounds and tuning are not very good right now. What they have now is GREAT for how early this performance is but I just dont think it can hold up all season competitively. The fact that they are performing their entire show at a pretty high level this early says it all. They are capable of a more demanding show and I so desperately want to see that from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksacm06 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 It's almost like its August. Walk into any after school rehearsal of the top 20 BOA SA Bands right now and they will sound just amazing. Tone and tuning takes years to develop in an ensemble and signs are clear from the start of the season. It does not get substantially better like drill formations do as the season progresses especially tone. Bell does not sound like it should for it being August. JeremiahW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Walk into any after school rehearsal of the top 20 BOA SA Bands right now and they will sound just amazing. Tone and tuning takes years to develop in an ensemble and signs are clear from the start of the season. It does not get substantially better like drill formations do as the season progresses especially tone. Bell does not sound like it should for it being August. I already have. You're really underestimating how much a group can improve. Not saying it's easy to make SA finals but we shouldn't judge harshly before the first contest has even begun. Hard Core Band Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksacm06 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I already have. You're really underestimating how much a group can improve. Not saying it's easy to make SA finals but we shouldn't judge harshly before the first contest has even begun. Ok, We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Walk into any after school rehearsal of the top 20 BOA SA Bands right now and they will sound just amazing. Tone and tuning takes years to develop in an ensemble and signs are clear from the start of the season. It does not get substantially better like drill formations do as the season progresses especially tone. Bell does not sound like it should for it being August. You clearly lack any real experience or knowledge about this and it shows in your statement. I heard one of those bands that is in this category last week and they are nowhere near amazing either in sound or with the precision of their drill. They have a long way to go and by the end of the season, they will very likely be a serious competitor. It's not where you start, but where you end and a great staff of band directors can work miracles. I understand thinking that a band has no chance to achieve a high level of performance at the beginning of the season, but over decades of time, I have seen programs make great leaps in progress throughout the season. It happens every year and often. Nny14 and ksacm06 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelonfish Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Walk into any after school rehearsal of the top 20 BOA SA Bands right now and they will sound just amazing. Tone and tuning takes years to develop in an ensemble and signs are clear from the start of the season. It does not get substantially better like drill formations do as the season progresses especially tone. Bell does not sound like it should for it being August. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwoww Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Really not good . Honestly the sound reminded me of very poor groups I’ve heard in the past . They don’t sound poor by any means. But I do agree that they will face struggles making SA finals like the past two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksacm06 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 You clearly lack any real experience or knowledge about this and it shows in your statement. I heard one of those bands that is in this category last week and they are nowhere near amazing either in sound or with the precision of their drill. They have a long way to go and by the end of the season, they will very likely be a serious competitor. It's not where you start, but where you end and a great staff of band directors can work miracles. I understand thinking that a band has no chance to achieve a high level of performance at the beginning of the season, but over decades of time, I have seen programs make great leaps in progress throughout the season. It happens every year and often. Well I won’t insult your Opinion which is your right but I am sure I’m not alone in my opinion. They may still break in to Finals and SA and or state but I would give the benifit of the doubt to other groups around the state that have been improving. I wish those kids good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Well I won’t insult your Opinion which is your right but I am sure I’m not alone in my opinion. They may still break in to Finals and SA and or state but I would give the benifit of the doubt to other groups around the state that have been improving. I wish those kids good luck! I'm not saying they will be in any finals, that's yet to be seen. What I was saying is that it is way too early to tell. What I can tell about them at this point is that the music that they are playing is difficult to play well on the field. Grainger is hard! I hear great potential at this point and hear a lot that is fixable. Much can be accomplished in the next couple of months. At this point, what I am listening for and watching for is potential. And as far as the drill, it is very hard to know what the finished product will be. It looks simple now, but there may be much more added to it throughout the season. Note: I will say that bagpipes are intonation kryptonite. Those things are so out of tune and I don't know how those kids are able to find and center pitch after the sonic disaster of that intro. They would be better served with a synthesized production that is closer to being in tune (as much as that is possible). There is a reason that these things aren't used with other instruments very often. Nny14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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