Area B 2018

[LostChoirGuy]

No one is doubting that Haltom did really well last year and seems on track to do well again this year. However, the other bands here also have a history of success that can't be discredited because of a single year's results. With thw exception of Bell in 2014, in the past 3 state competitions, Keller, LD Bell and Coppell have all been successful and placed higher than Haltom (if they even made it). Coppell has made finals every state competition since 2010 (and possibly further back but I couldnt find info from a quick search). Duncanville has also been a consistent finalist, though they fell a bit in recent years. Keller has been a top 12 finisher in all of these years and has done better at state than at BOA SA in each year.

 

We know that Haltom is good, but it is not unreasonable for people to be predicting consistent success over that of recent return to success. I still have no idea how I think this will turn out except that I think Bell, Coppell, Haltom, and Keller will be top 4 in some order. Then I would put Duncanville, Richland, and Waxahachie in some order probably fighting for the last spot or two.

[principalagent]

Just to stress the point, Coppell has been making state finals for every year they’ve been eligible for longer than many in this thread have been alive

[bandlover1994]

Curious on everyone’s thoughts about Richland?

New props maybe? Wondering what they’re going to do after last years show...

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/6/2018 at 5:44 PM, bandlover1994 said:

Curious on everyone’s thoughts about Richland?

New props maybe? Wondering what they’re going to do after last years show...

There show is about the color blue

I heard some of the music and it was average for the time being . That being said I feel like the it’s similar to past years

[Crown2018]

  On 9/6/2018 at 6:05 PM, Jelonfish said:

There show is about the color blue

I heard some of the music and it was average for the time being . That being said I feel like the it’s similar to past years

Like similar to their rough years or like the last couple year?

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/6/2018 at 6:36 PM, Crown2018 said:

 

Like similar to their rough years or like the last couple year?

I don’t think it is anywhere like there 2016 show . It’s a mix of 2017 and 2015 . Sorta basic

[bandlover1994]

  On 9/6/2018 at 6:42 PM, Jelonfish said:

I don’t think it is anywhere like there 2016 show . It’s a mix of 2017 and 2015 . Sorta basic

Oh that’s a shame :/

Anyone got any vids from Area B Bands?

[txbandslover123]

  On 9/7/2018 at 12:03 AM, bandlover1994 said:

Oh that’s a shame :/

Anyone got any vids from Area B Bands?

I have the link to Richlands show

https://youtu.be/lSQRWj2PZjY

[Crown2018]

  On 9/7/2018 at 12:33 AM, txbandslover123 said:

I have the link to Richlands show

https://youtu.be/lSQRWj2PZjY[/

I agree they’re pretty basic

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/7/2018 at 1:19 AM, Crown2018 said:

  On 9/7/2018 at 12:33 AM, txbandslover123 said:

I have the link to Richlands show

https://youtu.be/lSQRWj2PZjY[/

I agree they’re pretty basic

I don’t mean it in a bad way but it’s just not exciting what so ever

[Immortalate]

There’s a video of Duncanville performing a portion of their show out there. They definitely seem more pulled together than last year but it’s still pretty basic. Their guard looks great though and they sound nice.

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/7/2018 at 1:12 PM, Immortalate said:

 

There’s a video of Duncanville performing a portion of their show out there. They definitely seem more pulled together than last year but it’s still pretty basic. Their guard looks great though and they sound nice.

They sound pretty good but it’s honestly boring and it feels like it’s the same thing over and over now

[Band_dad_of_2]

  On 9/7/2018 at 6:14 PM, Jelonfish said:

They sound pretty good but it’s honestly boring and it feels like it’s the same thing over and over now

 

Seriously...you guys realize this was likely the first public performances for these bands, right?  If it sounds "basic" or "boring" in October, there might be a story here but can we hold the criticism for now? 

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/7/2018 at 6:39 PM, Band_dad_of_2 said:

 

Seriously...you guys realize this was likely the first public performances for these bands, right? If it sounds "basic" or "boring" in October, there might be a story here but can we hold the criticism for now?

Your right . It just I’m comparing to the leave that CT’s and Hebron are putting out right now and they blow me away for only being September

[CTJBandPops]

  On 9/7/2018 at 6:39 PM, Band_dad_of_2 said:

Seriously...you guys realize this was likely the first public performances for these bands, right?  If it sounds "basic" or "boring" in October, there might be a story here but can we hold the criticism for now? 

between now and October is when a show is polished - a "Boring" or Basic" show concept does not change with polish

[eeman0201]

Why did they allow this area to get so stacked? Even if 6 make it it doesn’t seem fair to some schools.

[principalagent]

It’s just how population density works. Some area is going to be stacked. Or we can go back to the old way and screw over West Texas.

[Jelonfish]

Went to the haltom game tonight and it was there homecoming so they did pre show and since it was raining they went inside the bisd Coliseum and played the whole show stand still while the guard spun and when I say they sounded at a level that I’ve never heard that group I mean it. My son graduated two years ago and they have never played at this level musically. I was beyond impressed and will say I’m super excited for them this season.

[LostChoirGuy]

Do they have in taberna quando sumus in their show? Last anyone said they werent sure.

[Jelonfish]

They use

Movement I - opened

Movement XXI- fourth movement of show

Movement VIII- second movement of show

Movement X- closer

And for there third movement I can’t tell with movement of carmina burana it’s from tbh

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/8/2018 at 5:44 AM, Jelonfish said:

They use

Movement I - opened

Movement XXI- fourth movement of show

Movement VIII- second movement of show

Movement X- closer

And for there third movement I can’t tell with movement of carmina burana it’s from tbh

But they did play the whole entire show and the girls spun it all except for that last movement

[Crown2018]

  On 9/8/2018 at 5:14 AM, Jelonfish said:

 

Went to the haltom game tonight and it was there homecoming so they did pre show and since it was raining they went inside the bisd Coliseum and played the whole show stand still while the guard spun and when I say they sounded at a level that I’ve never heard that group I mean it. My son graduated two years ago and they have never played at this level musically. I was beyond impressed and will say I’m super excited for them this season.

Not the right topic but SA finals?

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/8/2018 at 8:25 PM, Crown2018 said:

 

Not the right topic but SA finals?

Without a doubt there is no way they aren’t making state . Music wise I believe they sound at a level I’ve never heard them. My son blown away as well. I haven’t seen them march yet but from what I saw from guard and music last night then yes I believe they will make SA FINALS . Just gotta see them March

[Jelonfish]

  On 9/8/2018 at 8:30 PM, Jelonfish said:

 

Without a doubt there is no way they aren’t making state . Music wise I believe they sound at a level I’ve never heard them. My son blown away as well. I haven’t seen them march yet but from what I saw from guard and music last night then yes I believe they will make SA FINALS . Just gotta see them March

It’s definitely at a level that is incredible. Especially for this early

[Bandwoww]

  On 9/8/2018 at 12:14 AM, principalagent said:

It’s just how population density works. Some area is going to be stacked. Or we can go back to the old way and screw over West Texas.

It’s strange to me how bands who won’t advance to state could destroy some who do.