2021 BOA San Antonio Super Regional (Nov. 5 & 6)

[BandFan59]

Really good performance from Rouse. For a relatively small band they produce a huge amount of sound. A little visual dirt here and there but nothing stuck out that badly. Great show that should be a solid contender for finals.

[BandFan59]

Looks like Westlake is having tech issues 🥴

[LostChoirGuy]

I just started watching during Rouse's show (what a hit in the ballad!)

 

But it looks like Westlake is having electronics issues

[Origin]

I thought Westlake was just SO good! I think water shows are so overdone, but I didn’t mind this one. That tenor sax solo in the opener is epic! It sucks that they had that huge electronics delay at the beginning.

[BandFan59]

Really enjoyed Westlake! They have some fantastic soloists. The woodwind ensemble at the beginning was excellent and I'm always a sucker for a good saxophone solo. Saw a few individuals on the multi-cam look a little shaky visually but generally was impressed with the visual program as a whole. Very unfortunate to have those tech issues; hopefully they aren't penalized too badly from those.

[slowbrass]

Round Rock is a finalist to me

[BandFan59]

That's a very demanding closer from Round Rock. Great performance and excellent sounds, but not sure if it will be clean enough for finals here IMO. Also couldn't help but be slightly distracted by the one performer in the mellophones who was marching with a saxophone lol.

[Origin]

I haven’t seen Round Rock since Austin and basically forgot everything, so it was like I was watching for the first time again lol. Compared to Westlake and especially Rouse, I heard and saw some cleanliness issues, but it is a very very ambitious program! That closer!!!!! It’s clear that they want to peak at Nats. Still some cleaning to do but that was great!!! 

[Band2021]

We had this happen to us once But it was flute in the trumpet section.

[VinoGirl]

19 hours ago, BandFan59 said:

Given that Indianapolis and St. Louis did not have full retreat, we will probably not see that here. 6A State will probably have a full retreat though.

There was a full band retreat for 5A state...and it was AWESOME.  Yay for full retreats again. I assume they'll do one for 6A as well. 

[Origin]

I really enjoyed Glenn’s performance!! Of course they are in Leander ISD.

[Origin]

Two shows back to back started with the Rhapsody in Blue clarinet solo hahaha.

[Parkwoodmom]

25 minutes ago, Marchingbandperson said:

As a westlake student that was very depressing  

But it was a fantastic show!  Definitely should be proud of it. 

[LostChoirGuy]

WOW Cedar Ridge!  That was awesome!

[Origin]

Cedar Ridge was great. The build up to the first hit was so cool. So much power and energy in the brass, but it’s still so controlled!!! My only complaint is that most of the actual marching happens in the same part of the field and the show is overall a bit light on drill for my taste, but I would be very surprised not to see them again tomorrow!! 

[BandFan59]

Loved the little touches Cedar Ridge added to Medea's so it's not exactly the same familiar medley we all know. Great sounds from them with a very powerful brass section. I expect to see them in finals tomorrow.

[bandnerd45]

What an absolute great performance from Cedar Ridge!!! THEY WERE GREAT!

[HeyBandTX]

Strong performance by Cedar Ridge.  They’ll be tough to knock out of finals

[InIt4Fun]

1 hour ago, BandFan59 said:

Also couldn't help but be slightly distracted by the one performer in the mellophones who was marching with a saxophone lol.

Does it make it better if I tell you they're playing the mello part?

[Band2021]

Cedar Ridge = Power: I need to find my face lol 

[BandFan59]

7 minutes ago, InIt4Fun said:

Does it make it better if I tell you they're playing the mello part?

That would be pretty cool if that's the case

[packwick]

anyone have the more specific judging panels? 1, 2, and finals. much appreciated!

[Origin]

Johnson was so good. Totally exceeded my expectations. 

[LostChoirGuy]

I'm very impressed by Johnson.  I know they won a regional earlier this year so I shouldn't be surprised, but a couple more years of this trajectory and they could be in finals here.

[TxBands:)]

If anyone has a video of round rock or cedar ridge I would appreciate a PM