The Danpodcast - BOA McAllen Nerd-In!

[Danpod]

It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!  Let's preview the BOA South Texas Regional Championships in McAllen this weekend!!  Be sure to subscribe and whatnot.  Thanks!!!!

[inmysights31]

Hi Daniel. After looking at the list of participants for this contest I can see that there are a lot of lesser-known programs that have signed up. My question to you, even though a bit random, is what is in your opinion the singular biggest thing which deters band from participating in BOA. I have a few theories of my own but am interested to hear what you have to say.

[Danpod]

  On 9/16/2018 at 11:55 PM, inmysights31 said:

Hi Daniel. After looking at the list of participants for this contest I can see that there are a lot of lesser-known programs that have signed up. My question to you, even though a bit random, is what is in your opinion the singular biggest thing which deters band from participating in BOA. I have a few theories of my own but am interested to hear what you have to say.

 

There is a perception that both cost and philosophy go hand in hand with a BOA contest.  Programs feel that you have to spend a ton of money on props/silks/electronics in order to even have a shot of being successful with their format.  Some directors simply don't buy in to the general effect philosophy that Bands of America provides especially here in Texas.  They would rather just compete in UIL and then go to a few local contests.    

[inmysights31]

  On 9/17/2018 at 12:23 AM, Danpod said:

There is a perception that both cost and philosophy go hand in hand with a BOA contest.  Programs feel that you have to spend a ton of money on props/silks/electronics in order to even have a shot of being successful with their format.  Some directors simply don't buy in to the general effect philosophy that Bands of America provides especially here in Texas.  They would rather just compete in UIL and then go to a few local contests.    

 

 Interesting. Thanks for your thoughts!

[Danpod]

  On 9/17/2018 at 12:51 AM, inmysights31 said:

 Interesting. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

You got it!

[ValleyBandFanatic]

Top Ten:

1) CTJ

2) Pioneer

3) Roma

4) Seven Lakes 

5) Braz

6) United

7) Hannah

8) Edinburg North

9) Juarez Lincoln

10) Edinburg

 

I'm putting all my chips down that Pioneer and Roma will have a difference of .5 or less points at the competition

[Guest]

I think Westfield will get in.

[ValleyBandFanatic]

  On 9/17/2018 at 3:10 AM, Cityscapes said:

I think Westfield will get in.

I forgot that they were coming down here. I would put them 6 and move everyone down one 

[Danpod]

Plenty of bands in attendance.  Should be a nice contest!