SIMON Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 Here are the bands competing in 2 weeks Angleton High School Ball High School Clear Falls High School Clear Lake High School Dawson High School Texas City High School Dickinson High School Pearland High School Oak Ridge High School Clear Brook High School Little Cypress Mauriceville HS J. Frank Dobie High School North Shore Senior High School Waller High School Stephen F. Austin High School What are your thoughts on the bands? Will Pearland take 1st after the strong finish last year leaving them in top 40 in the nation and end SFA's streak will they keep the streak or maybe another band LET OUT YOUR OPINIONS Quote
Hard Core Band Fan Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 Here are the bands competing in 2 weeks Angleton High School Ball High School Clear Falls High School Clear Lake High School Dawson High School Texas City High School Dickinson High School Pearland High School Oak Ridge High School Clear Brook High School Little Cypress Mauriceville HS J. Frank Dobie High School North Shore Senior High School Waller High School Stephen F. Austin High School What are your thoughts on the bands? Will Pearland take 1st after the strong finish last year leaving them in top 40 in the nation and end SFA's streak will they keep the streak or maybe another band LET OUT YOUR OPINIONS I will be the first to admit that other than Pearland and North Shore, I am not really familiar with the current quality of these other programs. I have been really impressed with the two I mentioned in the last couple of years. Quote
FEDude Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 I recognize Dobie. They were ok in 2013. Had some pretty mature soloists. I don't know how they've been since then though. Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 Does anyone know if this contest is judged more like BOA or UIL? That would make a big difference in outcome here. Some really great schools competing in this one. I think it could turn out with any one of Pearland, Oak Ridge, Clear Brook, North Shore, SFA, or Dawson on top. Avisshadow 1 Quote
gmtb617 Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 I’ll take a stab on it. 1. Pearland 2. SFA 3. North Shore 4. Dawson (Idk this program but it seems they’ve done well in the past) 5. Clear Brook 6. Oak Ridge 7. Waller 8. Clear Falls 9. Dickinson (May be off on this) 10. Clear Lake The top competitors are fairly close in terms of achievement level. Although this is my list, I’m hoping there will be an upset that will spell excitement for the future of the season. However, Pearland doing amazing will be just fine too. Also, SFA seems really solid. I saw then perform from the sidelines this past week. Quote
Guest Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 I recognize Dobie. They were ok in 2013. Had some pretty mature soloists. I don't know how they've been since then though. Dobie has grown SO much since then. Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 17, 2018 Posted September 17, 2018 I’ll take a stab on it. 1. Pearland 2. SFA 3. North Shore 4. Dawson (Idk this program but it seems they’ve done well in the past) 5. Clear Brook 6. Oak Ridge 7. Waller 8. Clear Falls 9. Dickinson (May be off on this) 10. Clear Lake The top competitors are fairly close in terms of achievement level. Although this is my list, I’m hoping there will be an upset that will spell excitement for the future of the season. However, Pearland doing amazing will be just fine too. Also, SFA seems really solid. I saw then perform from the sidelines this past week. I’m only familiar with those top 6 bands but I’d agree with your prediction. Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 17, 2018 Posted September 17, 2018 Does anyone know if this contest is judged more like BOA or UIL? That would make a big difference in outcome here. Some really great schools competing in this one. I think it could turn out with any one of Pearland, Oak Ridge, Clear Brook, North Shore, SFA, or Dawson on top. I think it’s more like BOA because I’ve seen the score sheets the past few years and the scoring looks similar to the kind of contest with GE seeming to be a big deal instead of just relying on marching and music like UIL Quote
bandboosterdad Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 Looking forward to Friendswood this weekend! Quote
SIMON Posted September 28, 2018 Author Posted September 28, 2018 i’ll put in a prediction based on what i have seen of these shows 1. Pearland 2. SFA 3. Dawson 4. North Shore 5. Oak Ridge 6. Clear Brook 7. Waller 8. Dickinson 9. Clear Falls 10. Clear Lake I am big fan of both dawson pearland but i feel dawson has been steadily getting farther away from pearland in terms of skill and overall show quality pearland on the other hand has been getting exponentially better over the past 2-3 years with their last show being amazing also SFA has always been a very great band but this year i feel pearland is doing better based on what i have seen Quote
ChristopherRoden Posted September 29, 2018 Posted September 29, 2018 i’ll put in a prediction based on what i have seen of these shows 1. Pearland 2. SFA 3. Dawson 4. North Shore 5. Oak Ridge 6. Clear Brook 7. Waller 8. Dickinson 9. Clear Falls 10. Clear Lake I am big fan of both dawson pearland but i feel dawson has been steadily getting farther away from pearland in terms of skill and overall show quality pearland on the other hand has been getting exponentially better over the past 2-3 years with their last show being amazing also SFA has always been a very great band but this year i feel pearland is doing better based on what i have seen Whats Pearland’s show this year? Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted September 29, 2018 Posted September 29, 2018 But the prelims are still going this morning/ afternoon? Quote
SIMON Posted September 29, 2018 Author Posted September 29, 2018 But the prelims are still going this morning/ afternoon? yes Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 They are giving awards based on just prelims since finals were cancelled. My sister is at the competition and they are doing awards now. She didn’t tell me everything so I don’t know the caption winners or the whole rankings, I just know this: Overall: 1. SFA 2. Pearland 3. Oak Ridge 4. Dawson Avisshadow 1 Quote
zoomer Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 Percussion- Clear Brook Auxiliary- Dawson GE- SFA Visual- SFA Music- SFA Quote
SIMON Posted September 30, 2018 Author Posted September 30, 2018 i really wasn’t impressed with SFA i don’t really understand why they got 1st any opinions on that? Quote
zoomer Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 i really wasn’t impressed with SFA i don’t really understand why they got 1st any opinions on that? I guess judges liked SFA’s show, but how was pearland? Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 Unfortunately I didn’t go to the competition so I can’t weigh in personally on my thoughts on how the bands did, which is a bummer; I love to show some much needed love for the Houston area bands. Though historically speaking, none of the caption wins surprised me. Dawson’s guard is always on point, Clear Brook’s percussion is essentially God, and then SFA always seems to always win this contest with the most caption wins. I wish the website showed the detailed scores and the placement of other bands to see how close the scoring was. Quote
zoomer Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 http://smalltownbigsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/6ARecap.pdf recap for 6a Avisshadow 1 Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 http://smalltownbigsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/6ARecap.pdf recap for 6a You’re the best! I didn’t see that Quote
zoomer Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 You’re the best! I didn’t see that no problem i feel like the scores were lower than the past few years Avisshadow 1 Quote
Avisshadow Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 I was thinking the exact same thing. I know it’s not the same contest as like BOA or something but whenever I see a score below 70 I naturally think yikes and they all were like that. Sooooo I’m really curious if they just have a weird way of scoring or they all.....just weren’t very good. FaultLineBlues 1 Quote
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