texkathi Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Dripping's group includes University HS, Il, Francis Hoell North HS, MO; Grain Valley HS, MO; Lake Park HS,Il; Bellvue East HS, NE; Fort Zumwalt North HS, MO; Rockwood Summet HS, MO; Kickapoo HS, MO; Bellveue West HS, NE; Olathe North HS, KS; and O'Fallon Township HS, IL. What might any of you know about these programs? Still not quite clear on the way bands advance. Is it the top band from each set, or top 5 from all the even and top five from all the odd, then the next 4 overall. Given that there are 3 #2 and 4 # 1, I'm guessing it is the latter. With so many bands over 2 days, it must be difficult to maintain the same standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 The strongest bands in Dripping Springs group are Marian Catholic and O'Fallon Township. Grain Valley is very good, as is Rockwood Summit. Those 4 plus Dripping Springs would be my guess for the top 5 in that grouping. texkathi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Dripping Spring would likely be fighting with Grain Valley, Rockwood Summit, Fort Zumwalt North, and Bellvue West for the three guaranteed spots. Its fortunate that all of them are in the same block, so the judges will be able to compare them all close together. They should be able to make it into finals. texkathi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justabandkid94 Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Wondering what esoteric goodness BA has cooked up this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog885 Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Wondering what esoteric goodness BA has cooked up this year I saw a clip of them. Very American, very jazzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Bellevue west is always a band to keep an eye for. Easily the best band in Nebraska. Ps. That’s where I’m originally from:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livonian Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hi - I'm Weiss sophomore dad (and my oldest finished 4 years at Hendrickson last year). We're making the trip to STL. Looking forward to HornRank predictions and hoping to get a prediction page going on txbands (I submitted the info today). I'm not loving the panel we're up against. Not that the other one would be any easier... For the record, Tom Glenn is in their 3rd year and now has seniors. Weiss is in their second year and only has up through juniors. Both schools are 5A (Weiss based on project enrollment with seniors). In case anyone else finds it useful, I'm attaching my BOA STL notes spreadsheet. On there, I've noted the A-class of each band I could find, along with the two adjudication panels and finalists from the last three years (the new BOA finals selection method says the two panels should balance finalists from the last three years) (FYI, all the finalists from 2015 were also finalists in 2016 and/or 2017). I've also left room for HR & txb predictions. If I get those in time to add them, I'll post an update. Let me know if you can help me fill in any missing info or make any corrections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livonian Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I don't see my attachment. Is my post count maybe too low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I don't see my attachment. Is my post count maybe too low? I tried to attach a word document a few weeks ago (it was a split BOA schedule for 2 separate competitions on the same day), but I was unable to get it to attach. I’m not sure if it was too big of a file or what. livonian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livonian Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Let's see if I can post a link http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=32675434018783130354 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Nice job, Dripping Springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatOfSachse Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Bravo! Dripping Springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livonian Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 DS was great! And I didn't know Duffy would up there! I'll have to try and catch him Saturday. Any other commenters here in STL? Would love to increase the size of the Texas cheering section. texkathi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahW Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I am here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Really liked Bentonville. Good things happening in that program. Both their guards did well at the WGI Championships last April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livonian Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I am here!Cool.. You up with the bloggers or down here in the lower deck? (Now that most of y'all get to go up, it's hard to say hi.) I'm loving seeing all these bands I've never seen before in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Haha did anyone hear the announcer almost give a chortle when he read that Lafayette has been the Louisiana state marching champion for the last 15 consecutive years? I knew they had a long history of success, but that is incredible! Here we go Weiss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Haha did anyone hear the announcer almost give a chortle when he read that Lafayette has been the Louisiana state marching champion for the last 15 consecutive years? I knew they had a long history of success, but that is incredible! I think he was just having difficulty saying Louisiana! They were actually Grand National Finalists in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Way to go Weiss! I must admit that in Austin, I didnt find their show as compelling but I thought that was a superb performance. It was so clean and their sound was so rich and clear. They are going to be scary good in the coming years. Nny14 and livonian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a band the size of Weiss play and march as well as they do. Anyone who complains that only big bands can be good need to learn a lesson from this group. Pure quality. livonian and Hard Core Band Fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Way to go Weiss! I must admit that in Austin, I didnt find their show as compelling but I thought that was a superb performance. It was so clean and their sound was so rich and clear. They are going to be scary good in the coming years. Agreed, the improvement from Austin was substantial. Night and day difference. livonian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Wow, Broken Arrow! One more face of this crazy, beautiful program. A patriotic program taken to BA heights. Just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I think he was just having difficulty saying Louisiana! They were actually Grand National Finalists in 2011. and 2008! And a would be semi-finalist in 2016 but I'm not a judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 That Broken Arrow entrance was epic to say the least. Very fun show, probably the most straightforward theme they have done in a while. I wish they didn't have the capes the whole time, kinda hides how well they march. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I like that Broken Arrow's show seemed more like a college style show with the formations that spell out words and stuff than typical. I wouldnt want it all of the time but it is a nice change up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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