Popular Post CTJBandPops Posted November 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 so - I refuse to make predictions this year - even with a dog in the hunt. I have resigned myself to the idea that we need to show what Texas can do - I am excited with the engagement we have seen on the #teamtexas facebook page, excited on the post that I saw that the TXbands crew was going to follow our 6 Texas bands and do something special with a behind the scenes coverage for our Texas bands in Indy since they are not doing the MFA blog. Excited about our gathering in Indy and to get to meet so many people that I chat with on here regularly. Making new like minded band parents is always fun I got my tickets and my Texas Flag - let the fun begin FloMoParent, TWHSParent, lost and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 so - I refuse to make predictions this year - even with a dog in the hunt. I have resigned myself to the idea that we need to show what Texas can do - I am excited with the engagement we have seen on the #teamtexas facebook page, excited on the post that I saw that the TXbands crew was going to follow our 6 Texas bands and do something special with a behind the scenes coverage for our Texas bands in Indy since they are not doing the MFA blog. Excited about our gathering in Indy and to get to meet so many people that I chat with on here regularly. Making new like minded band parents is always fun I got my tickets and my Texas Flag - let the fun begin Got mine too! Can’t wait to see the Texas invasion! WoodlandsMom4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airons0678 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 We are 6 days out, so I will lay out my predictions for the Texas Takeover. Music: Vandegrift Visual: Vandegrift General Effect: TWHS/Leander 1. Vandegrift 2. Avon 3. The Woodlands 4. Leander 5. Carmel 6. Hebron 7. CTJ 8. William Mason 9. Homestead 10. Round Rock 11. Ayala 12. Union I still see TWHS as a sleeper pick for the eagle. Obviously the likely outcome is Vandegrift coming away with the eagle, with both Hebron and Leander in the hunt as well, but I see TWHS surprising a lot of people. And maybe if it isn't the Eagle, I see them breaking top 3. TWHS has always been the type to make insane improvements the last couple weeks of the season, and for the first time in a while, there is almost a two week gap between BOA SA and Grand Nats. I have a strong feeling that TWHS will be taking advantage of that 10 fold. If cleaned up well, their show could be a GE monster. I also see Ayala returning to Finals this year, or at least being the first band out of finals. I was really hoping to have 5 TX bands in the top 6 this year, but you just can't count out Carmel and Avon. However, (and someone please correct me on this if I'm wrong), we could be seeing the first time where all Texas bands that attend Grand Nats make finals. I really wish I could be able to attend Grand Nats this year, but college takes priority, even if Indy is only an hour away ugh. GO TEXAS. Not sure about Ayala. Their show seems a bit run-of-the-mill. Plus, they scored in the mid-80's in prelims and finals at the last BOA show (11/02). They will need to be spectacular to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Inspirational Pinecone Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Not sure about Ayala. Their show seems a bit run-of-the-mill. Plus, they scored in the mid-80's in prelims and finals at the last BOA show (11/02). They will need to be spectacular to make it. Yes but they also beat the competition by 10 points and their score is likely deflated because of the competition they were against (though this season has proven that we can trust scores from contest to contest... Mostly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airons0678 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Yes but they also beat the competition by 10 points and their score is likely deflated because of the competition they were against (though this season has proven that we can trust scores from contest to contest... Mostly) Eh. Maybe. Look for Marian Catholic to make a triumphant return to finals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Eh. Maybe. Look for Marian Catholic to make a triumphant return to finals... So I actually really like their show and wouldn’t mind at all. As long as it’s along with Round Rock’s 4th appearance in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 How long has Round Rock had their pattern for attending Grand Nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtb617 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Alright, I’m challenging myself to see all 6 Texas bands on FloMarching 3 times next weekend, in the midst of University Life. I’m ready and willing! Hoping to catch all of finals and some of semis. What I absolutely love about #TeamTexas this year is that each of the Texas bands has something unique to bring to the table. Leander has exhilarating and fun pop repertoire. TWHS has constant energetic jazz. Hebron has...Hebron music. And Hebron Mellos. Vandegrift transforms the field into an outdoor concert hall with their impeccably clean orchestral repertoire. CTJ jams to lively and vivid film-inspired music. And Round Rock rounds it out with their warm and luscious “Simple Gesture.” It doesn’t feel like BOA SA is the “end of the season” like it used to for me. However, it’s strange how close the end of the season actually is. Cannot wait for GN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 How long has Round Rock had their pattern for attending Grand Nats Since 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtwitch Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm hosting a watch party for finals next Saturday and it's going to be a blast. A lot of my friends out here in Abilene know next to nothing about BOA bands and I'm looking forward to "educating" them. Gonna test my setup tonight after today's football game with the St. George stream, but I also just wanna watch BOA... WoodlandsMom4ever and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeepEllum Posted November 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Went to Hebron’s parent send off today...they’re a lot cleaner. So much better musically and their visuals are a lot tighter though they seemed to be missing people in the drill (probably because it was rescheduled from Monday). The show was kinda iffy for me last weekend, but just being a little tighter visually and musically was enough to boost it for me. And they weren’t even wearing their gray uniforms!! whitewing09, 5 te 6 and HebronFan123 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CTJBandPops Posted November 10, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just a reminder - we have a face book page for #teamtexas and the 6 bands attending Indy. we are seeing some fun interactions with all our programs and hope you will join us at that site. it can be found by searching #teamtexas 2019 grand nats - it will ask for your band - it does not need to be one of the 6 - just that you are a fan of band join us as the Texas 6 Pack makes its journey to Indy this next week WoodlandsMom4ever, FloMoParent, LeanderMomma and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanBandAlum Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 These darn playoff games getting scheduled during finals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherRoden Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I saw that Carmel was 2nd place at ISSMA so I’m assuming Avon won that as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I saw that Carmel was 2nd place at ISSMA so I’m assuming Avon won that as well? Yes. You can see the scores at HornRank. whitewing09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thewho Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Grand Nationals is this week! I hope you all are ready for the big day. I've seen them once, I'm ready to see the 6 Texan bands again! With this historic contingent heading north, I'm sure many of you would want to explore the city of Indianapolis while you can. There are some very obvious picks that you'd probably hear already, but the city recently added new transportation services that would greatly expand the scope of your trips. Indianapolis 4 years ago is not quite the same as the Indianapolis today. I made a post a few weeks ago on Hornrank about some new things in Indianapolis to take advantage of for Indy Super. This was a work in progress at that point, to be fully completed. Some people wanted some quick tourist advice, so I realized it would be best to expand on this post a bit further as it became a little too big for a forums post. I'm pleased to say that the full product is here. Another thing for the weather here: pack tons of layers. The day weather on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are looking to be roughly 40's with wind (ew). Forecast across those days have the wind dying down, but this is Indiana- the only accurate weather forecast is the one that's 5 minutes before. Pack wind-breakers and layers. It. will. be. COLD. Please take care to stay warm whenever possible, entering into the tunnel. If you'd like to stay in, there's a list attached with the walkways across the southwestern part of the Indianapolis metro area. Students, parents, and directors with the appropriate passes for the day will be allowed to access the stadium through the Convention Center- there will be security at that point and they have been instructed to turn everyone away. I'd be pleased to be considered your local Indianapolis expert, so if you have any questions or anything of the sort, feel free to reach out to me in this thread or by PM. Can't wait for the weekend! GN weekend Indy.pdf downtown-indy-skywalk-map.pdf WoodlandsMom4ever, 5 te 6, Parkwoodmom and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 @thewho I know you put a lot of effort into that, friend. Thank you so much for all of the helpful information! DallasFan and thewho 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyTarHeel Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Weather Update: I live in Westfield, IN and wanted to give you guys a heads up. You will need to bring some heavy coats, not windbreakers or lightweight jackets. Well, it all depends on your tolerance for cold weather. The temps are as follows: Day High Low Wed 35F 26 cloudy Thur 39F 22 partially cloudy Fri 39F 25 sunny Sat 42F 26 partially cloudy Sun 47F 30 cloudy As you may know, the high of the day is usually late afternoon, so 5-6PM. Hope all have a safe trip and good luck at GN. LeanderMomma and LHSbandDad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxneontreesxx Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Weather Update: I live in Westfield, IN and wanted to give you guys a heads up. You will need to bring some heavy coats, not windbreakers or lightweight jackets. Well, it all depends on your tolerance for cold weather. The temps are as follows: Day High Low Wed 35F 26 cloudy Thur 39F 22 partially cloudy Fri 39F 25 sunny Sat 42F 26 partially cloudy Sun 47F 30 cloudy As you may know, the high of the day is usually late afternoon, so 5-6PM. Hope all have a safe trip and good luck at GN. Pshhh it's 23 degrees with a feel of 5 degrees here in the Texas panhandle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Pshhh it's 23 degrees with a feel of 5 degrees here in the Texas panhandle. It was 70 this morning in Leander and now it’s 35 and still falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 And the cold front has just started going through Houston - had dropped to 51 on my way home from 75 around 1:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 And the cold front has just started going through Houston - had dropped to 51 on my way home from 75 around 1:00. San Antonio at 43 and predicted to hit 29 in the next few hours - importing Indy weather to Texas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtb617 Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 The cold front hit Dallas at noon! Hope this icy weather just passes before Saturday. Rather it be 40 in Indy than 30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 It should begin improving tomorrow but man it’s cold. Indianamarchingfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenedictCucumberpatch Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 It's snowing here in Indy. I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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