bingogooberman Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 the only thing I feel confident about with this one is BA winning and probably by a huge margin. While I personally preferred Tarpon at Orlando from a demand and execution standpoint, BA was quite impressive, and their show is a huge crowd pleaser. After that, I don't know what to think. I feel like Blue Springs, Coppell, LD Bell, Lake Travis, and Rosemount will probably fill out the top 6. In what order, I don't know. I'm not sure whether Rosemount nearly beating Blue Springs at Cedar Falls means Rosemount is a medalist caliber group here or if Blue Springs has just taken a small step backwards this year. I'm kind of leaning towards the latter, but wouldn't really be too surprised to see them go 2nd and 3rd (especially Blue Springs in 2nd considering they've gotten 2nd here 5 out of the last 6 years) Pre-season assumption probably would have had LD Bell in 3rd here, and I can absolutely see that happening, maybe even 2nd, but I feel like Coppell and/or Lake Travis may be able to over take them this year. LT's show is conceptually brilliant and they're executing it at a very high level. Coppell has really made a big step forward this year. They were less than a point behind Bell in Bedford prelims and were closer to FloMo than expected at Birdville. I'm guessing Bixby, Camdenton, Franklin, Haltom, Jenks, O'Fallon Township, Union, and SFA fill out finals (not in that order), though I could see Grain Valley, Lincoln or maybe Air Academy pulling it off, too. Haltom may belong in the upper tier, but I just haven't seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I'm personally really hoping Carroll makes it in. I would love for six Texas bands to make finals and see non-Texan heads explode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band_dad_of_2 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I'm personally really hoping Carroll makes it in. I would love for six Texas bands to make finals and see non-Texan heads explode That would be incredible!!!! uhhh, the six Texas bands making finals part....not the heads exploding part. That would be messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I'm thinking most Texas bands are either on their way or will be sometime this day. Praying for safe travels for all! We'll be cheering for y'all! Go get em! ❤️❤️ Band_dad_of_2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex9809 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 LD Bell is leaving tonight for St. Louis. Possibly Trinity as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHornplayer Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Man the drive to st.louis is exhausting to say the least, if they're taking charter busses they'll need all the sleep they can get. Although charter busses are comfortable it's still a bus nonetheless. Good luck to all the bands going I'm keeping an eye out for all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKendrick Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Best of luck to Coppell, Haltom, Lake Travis, LD Bell, Southlake Carroll, Stephen F. Austin, and Trinity on their trips to St. Louis. I think this could be a really great weekend for Texas at that Super Regional. Aquaflamma85 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsGeek Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 My predictions! The top 2 I'm sure on and everyone else could pretty much finish 3-14 and I wouldn't be surprised (well maybe some more than others)1 Broken Arrow HS, OK (all captions)2 Blue Springs HS, MO3 Rosemount HS, MN4 LD Bell HS, TX5 Jenks HS, OK6 Lake Travis HS, TX7 Coppell HS, TX8 Haltom HS, TX9 Bixby HS, OK10 Union HS, OK11 O'Fallon Township HS, IL12 Franklin HS, TN13 Stephen F. Austin HS, TX14 Camdenton HS, MO My predictions! The top 2 I'm sure on and everyone else could pretty much finish 3-14 and I wouldn't be surprised (well maybe some more than others) 1 Broken Arrow HS, OK (all captions)2 Blue Springs HS, MO3 Rosemount HS, MN4 LD Bell HS, TX5 Jenks HS, OK6 Lake Travis HS, TX7 Coppell HS, TX8 Haltom HS, TX9 Bixby HS, OK10 Union HS, OK11 O'Fallon Township HS, IL12 Franklin HS, TN13 Stephen F. Austin HS, TX14 Camdenton HS, MOJust out- Grain Valley and Bentonville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hmmmm. I just saw this same post under a different name in the HR forum... DrumCorpsGeek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKendrick Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Some nice performances today. Sounds like I should have caught Hernando. Bentonville is nice, very pretty show overall. Love their guard as always. . O'Fallon Township was unique as always, some really cool stuff with the blocks. Love the music. Fort Zumwalt North was so adorable. Really nice overall sounds and it's just a fun simple take on the western aesthetic and sound. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hernando was great! They’re from my neck of the woods. Near Memphis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFriendzz Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 I really liked blue spring but is it just me . I just expected more especially since the show they had last year. Maybe I’m just over thinking but it just wasn’t as good . Still incredible just not as amazing as last year LKendrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 I really liked blue spring but is it just me . I just expected more especially since the show they had last year. Maybe I’m just over thinking but it just wasn’t as good . Still incredible just not as amazing as last year Supposedly it was great, the best of the day, but it wasn’t doing it for me for some reason. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 I didn't see too many shows yesterday, but did catch Union and Blue Springs. They were both good shows, but I agree - Blue Springs is not as good as last year, but still quite good. Union has a good show with some potential to get better, and they've moved up my opinion ladder for Grand National Finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Blue Springs’ show is extremely devoid of emotion. Both Blue Springs and Vista Ridge went way art house this year. As a result, they’re carrying very mature and difficult shows that showcase each ensemble’s immense talent (especially visually for BS and musically for VR), but in terms of connecting with the audience on some deeper level, both seemingly fall quite flat compared to last year. I hope their design team can balance out these factors next season. lost and jmj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meursault Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Texas band #1! Let's go, Coppell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Good job, Coppell. See you in the finals! Looking very much like top half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meursault Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 they've improved a TON since DFW! holy cow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Blue Springs’ show is extremely devoid of emotion. Both Blue Springs and Vista Ridge went way art house this year. As a result, they’re carrying very mature and difficult shows that showcase each ensemble’s immense talent (especially visually for BS and musically for VR), but in terms of connecting with the audience on some deeper level, both seemingly fall quite flat compared to last year. I hope their design team can balance out these factors next season. Exactly this! I adore VR - their talent is through the roof and they are executing at a very high level in all elements. But I just have not connected with it in any of the 3 times I’ve seen it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Lake Travis!!! I am blown away! incredible sounds! and super clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Didnt make it in time to watch Coppell but I finally got to see all the hype about Lake Travis. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetliner Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Wow! Haltom! I will be incredibly upset if I don't get to see this one in person tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Texas is representing so well here this morning! Haltom's show is so fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFriendzz Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Team Texas really did that. Lake Travis stunning. Bell awesome . Coppell spooky and impressive. Haltom sickening . SFA beautiful. Go team Texas show these bands who’s boss lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 I can’t watch online today, but go Team Texas!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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