2019 BOA Austin

[Nny14]

  On 9/27/2019 at 3:26 AM, TxBands:) said:

Does anyone have any exciting picks for predictions? I personally have Jack Hays in finals, and Vandegrift taking the gold medal!

I would like to see Round Rock back in the top 5, but that's more of a hope than a prediction. I think Cedar Park will win their class.

[Nny14]

  On 9/27/2019 at 3:26 AM, natertater21000 said:

Or 100% lol. Gotta love Texas.

That's what I was thinking haha. Hopefully its nothing heavy and helps to cool off the afternoon.

[principalagent]

  On 9/27/2019 at 3:32 AM, Nny14 said:

I think Cedar Park will win their class.

That’s a little bold these days!

[BlueCircle]

Is Vista Ridge AAAA now?

[Hard Core Band Fan]

This should be an exciting regional with likely 1/3 of this year's Grand National finalists performing. If the Dallas and Houston bands start to come here in the future, this could rival San Antonio (on a smaller scale) with the difficulty in making the finals. Much fewer bands in contention, but also 2 less spots in the finals.

Edit: I changed this to 1/3 of the finalist. I meant to put this originally, but totally missed it when proofreading.

[lost]

Looks like this lands on Rouses homecoming day from what I’ve heard but they’re still showing up and fighting for that finals spot which is very respectable

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/27/2019 at 4:31 AM, BlueCircle said:

Is Vista Ridge AAAA now?

 

Yes, that is my understanding.  

 

Leander and Cedar Park (and Rouse?) are 3A.  

[marimbajack]

  On 9/27/2019 at 12:26 PM, Hard Core Band Fan said:

This should be an exciting regional with likely 1/4 of this year's Grand National finalists performing.

1/3 If Round Rock makes into both finals (which I bet they will)!

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 9/27/2019 at 3:04 PM, marimbajack said:

1/3 If Round Rock makes into both finals (which I bet they will)!

 

Typo on my part. I meant to state 1/3 of the finalist. I think Round Rock will once again make the finals.

[DrumCorpsGeek]

James Bowie’s uniforms are nice!! Check out DPG’s Twitter. They also have poles that look like Vanguard’s, maybe even are.

[gregorydf01]

What's your thought's on umbrella's in the stands for shade (only between performances) and umbrella etiquette in general at Marching contest?  (#bringyourownshade)

[MarchingBandLife]

BOA Austin is in less than 24 hours 

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/27/2019 at 7:03 PM, gregorydf01 said:

What's your thought's on umbrella's in the stands for shade (only between performances) and umbrella etiquette in general at Marching contest?  (@bringyourownshade)

 

LOTS of people do that, but if you don't put that thing down the second a band takes the field, you WILL get yelled at.    don't ask me how I know...

[LoveMyBandNerd19]

  On 9/26/2019 at 2:16 AM, Garchomp said:

If anyone want's a preview of Vista and Vandergrift they are playing each other Friday night at Gupton Stadium (just a couple of miles up the road from Kelly Reeves stadium). Vista will be preforming Turning the Tables before the game (half time will be middle school night for Vista). If you want to see the show come around 6 to 6:15 pm. so you can get in and seated in time. I am not sure of Vandergrift's plans for 1/2 time but hope they will be performing the full show!

 

It should be a good football game also, both teams are undefeated!

[CTJBandPops]

  On 9/27/2019 at 7:03 PM, gregorydf01 said:

What's your thought's on umbrella's in the stands for shade (only between performances) and umbrella etiquette in general at Marching contest?  (#bringyourownshade)

as someone who has sat through many wet Austin shows - the etiquette is stay dry without ticking off the person behind you - invite them under the umbrella    

[El Gato_01]

Oh, speaking of rain...I didn't take that into account of my Shadow Creek surprise finals pick. SE Houston got hit by Imelda and I'm sure those guys lost lots of rehearsals due to rain...

[CTJBandPops]

looks like rain is predicted from 7am to 11am - not heavy in Austin - could work out to be a great day for marching bands at Kelly Reeves - looking forward to it!!!

[LeanderMomma]

Just saw Vista Ridge.

[MikeKyu]

I just saw Rouse. They have a very cool show that's well performed and played. Visuals are great. Tomorrow is gonna be great!

[Danpod]

Time to rest up.

 

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

[MarchingBandLife]

Vista Ridge’s and Vandegrift’s uniforms

[LostChoirGuy]

I'm so excited! And I finally got internet today, so I will be able to watch! Now I just need to purchase a Flo subscription.

[PLC137]

Also just watched Vista and Vandegrift. Both looked good. I think I'd favor Vista on GE and Visual and VHS on quality of music performance.

 

I'm partial to VR since my kids go there, but objectively I can say CTJ is far from a lock on the gold tomorrow. In fairness I haven't seen their show. VR this year is bigger and more confident... Will see if that translates to results.

 

Also, been coming to these things for five years now and I will never understand the GE category.

 

I haven't seen Leander yet but I'm guessing they haven't been idle either.

 

Like other posters, I kind of think Cedar Park is going to be out for blood. Last year was a down year, I bet they're our for redemption.

[MarchingBandLife]

We’ll see tomorrow!

[BandFan95]

WOOHOO!