josephbandfan Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I wanna here some more predictions, and I'll start with mine with some Hays bias and a shot in the dark for finals. I tried looking up Band_Dad_of_2's selections and I couldn't find shows for Centennial, Martin, Richland, Lake Ridge, and Mansfield. 1. Bowie 2. Keller 3. Duncanville 4. Sachse 5. Hendrickson 6. Waxahachie 7. Hays 8. Dripping Springs 9. Richland 10. Martin There are several videos of Martin on youtube. Just look up James Martin HS Marching band 2019. I think the most recent one is from Preview of Champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 It seems like there have been surprise finalists at every contest so I will pick Anderson as my wild card. 1. Keller 2. James Bowie 3. Hendrickson 4. Waxahachie 5. Seven Lakes 6. James Martin 7. Dripping Springs 8. Forney 9. Duncanville 10. Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbassoon Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 This is a pretty subpar season for Hendrickson, in contrast with James Martin. Pretty confident James Martin can be a top half contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band_dad_of_2 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 This is a pretty subpar season for Hendrickson, in contrast with James Martin. Pretty confident James Martin can be a top half contender. Yeah...I'm re-thinking that choice after last week's results. I'm pretty sure about my top 4...I want to see Seven Lakes push the top 3 but Waxahachie is tough. After those 4, it's anyone's game...after my top 4, there are a lot of bands on a similar level. I think Martin and Richland are on a similar level along with Centennial but after Centennial's result at BOA DFW, I'm giving the edge to Martin and then Richland. The Wylie contest had Sachse, Lake Ridge and Duncanville finishing 3rd, 5th and 6th respectively but that competition was more of a UIL-type contest (no GE scored). Just because I like over-thinking things and second-guessing myself, I'm going to go with this. Top 5 Keller Bowie (Austin) Waxahachie Seven Lakes Martin/Richland Next 5 Martin/Richland Hendrickson Centennial Lake Ridge Duncanville Bubble/Could replace some in the bottom 5 Mansfield Dripping Springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 You guys, don't underestimate Bowie (Austin) OR Hendrickson! The improvement they made the two weeks between BOA Austin and TMC last Saturday were quite substantial! I felt like I was watching two completely different bands from what I saw the first time. Very nice shows! And so entertaining. Watch them and enjoy! They're great! Edit. Were = was. Dang grammar mistakes. I hate them. Rudedog34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtb617 Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 You guys, don't underestimate Bowie (Austin) OR Hendrickson! The improvement they made the two weeks between BOA Austin and TMC last Saturday were quite substantial! I felt like I was watching two completely different bands from what I saw the first time. Very nice shows! And so entertaining. Watch them and enjoy! They're great!Also, don’t underestimate Seven Lakes! Or Waxahachie! I had very similar sentiments watching 7L perform this past weekend at the Katy Marching Festival. (Especially that closer!) New week, new performances! Anything can happen. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I LOVE James Bowie's show and I hope Hendrickson does well. Their show is a lot of fun. It is a new week and the season is moving along (too fast imo). But now I am rethinking my predictions.... I can't decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I LOVE James Bowie's show and I hope Hendrickson does well. Their show is a lot of fun. It is a new week and the season is moving along (too fast imo). But now I am rethinking my predictions.... I can't decide. The crowd was on fire for both shows at TMC on Saturday. Especially in finals. They both really brought it, and the entertainment factor from each was through the roof (if there had been a roof, of course. ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudedog34 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 So the weather looks like it's going to cooperate and this regional will actually happen. I know this is a college stadium and Baylor at that, but does anyone know if BOA made arrangements for concessions? We don't want another contest like Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudedog34 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 So the weather looks like it's going to cooperate and this regional will actually happen. I know this is a college stadium and Baylor at that, but does anyone know if BOA made arrangements for concessions? We don't want another contest like Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L. Gorman Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 For you folks going on Saturday, be aware that the parking losts 1 & 2 at McLane Stadium are only open to folks attending the Magnolia Fest in Downtown Waco. they have a big concert being put on Saturday evening. Estimated crowd is 25,000. Be prepared for a gigantic crowd near the stadium and of course 7 miles a way is the UIL Region contest. The concert will probably outlast the finals on Saturday evening. Good luck. josephbandfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Wow that sounds like poor planning! Hachie2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 For you folks going on Saturday, be aware that the parking losts 1 & 2 at McLane Stadium are only open to folks attending the Magnolia Fest in Downtown Waco. they have a big concert being put on Saturday evening. Estimated crowd is 25,000. Be prepared for a gigantic crowd near the stadium and of course 7 miles a way is the UIL Region contest. The concert will probably outlast the finals on Saturday evening. Good luck. Not worried. I plan on parking at a Bush’s Chicken and then taking the Gravy Train over to the stadium. 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 Not worried. I plan on parking at a Bush’s Chicken and then taking the Gravy Train over to the stadium. Solid plan. Really....solid.....plan. I was talking to someone who came up to a concert from Austin last weekend...it was UT/OU weekend and Baylor had a home game. He said there were saying the route through Waco could take over an hour but there was a route several miles out of the way that would get you around Waco in about 30 minutes. Waco....who knew???? Danpod and RebelPercMom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimas-jen Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I’m super excited to be attending rooting north mesquite Big Blue Band all the way 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 super excited to be attending rooting north mesquite Big Blue Band all the way Best of luck to North Mesquite! This is going to be a really good and competitive contest. 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 So the weather looks like it's going to cooperate and this regional will actually happen. I know this is a college stadium and Baylor at that, but does anyone know if BOA made arrangements for concessions? We don't want another contest like Dallas. This weather could not be more opposite from 2018. We went from rain every weekend last year to nothing this year. By the way, I'm fine with this....let the flood gates open once marching season is over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtb617 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 This weather could not be more opposite from 2018. We went from rain every weekend last year to nothing this year. By the way, I'm fine with this....let the flood gates open once marching season is over!! Suntober! LeanderMomma and Band_dad_of_2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I love that there are so many groups attending that dont often participate in BOA. It makes predicting this difficult, but it is exciting to see how they will all do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtb617 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I love that there are so many groups attending that dont often participate in BOA. It makes predicting this difficult, but it is exciting to see how they will all do! Based on the participants list these last 2 years, this regional seems to play the role of “Let’s shove an assorted selection of triangle programs into a blender [and sprinkle some non-triangle programs as well] and observe what ensues.” It seems that there’s no other regional in the state like this, as all other Texas BOA regionals cover some sort of geographical niche (metro or otherwise). This factor will make Waco that much more unpredictable and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percussionmomma2022 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 This is a pretty subpar season for Hendrickson, in contrast with James Martin. Pretty confident James Martin can be a top half contender. Don't count us out just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Don't count us out just yet! You guys sounded amazing last Saturday at TMC! I think Hendrickson is far from subpar at this point. percussionmomma2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I really really liked Hendrickson’s and Bowie’s show from Austin, so it is sad seeing judges not connect with these bands as much as last year. Anything can happen though! This competition will for sure be interesting! percussionmomma2022 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L. Gorman Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 I love that there are so many groups attending that dont often participate in BOA. It makes predicting this difficult, but it is exciting to see how they will all do! Actually BOA is wise in using this stadiuim. UIL Region 8 which Waco is in has almost no interest in BOA. It could be that is because 40 of the 66 HS Bands in the region are AAA and Below. Only 14 Bands are in Class 5A &6A. Of those only Belton, who went to Austin have competed in previous years. This year Robinson will compete at Waco. The school is only 6 miles from the Stadium and they got a good time for their UIL Regional Performance. Nice 4A Band but they will not advance to the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I looked at the combined schedule for Waco & St. Louis, and Keller and Broken Arrow perform at the same time in prelims Both will very possibly be champions this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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