Samuel Culper Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 It is always a bit of a crapshoot with Texas bands making the trip up to Indy. Any band with hope of competing for the Eagle has a lot of built-in advantages to overcome compared to the bands from Indiana/Ohio, etc. But if we can keep sending a half dozen San Antonio Finals-worthy bands each year, we will have a shot each year. I think that's what it takes to have an even shot at Kevin making his home in the Lone Star State each offseason. Visitor2020 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 8:00 PM, Samuel Culper said: It is always a bit of a crapshoot with Texas bands making the trip up to Indy. Any band with hope of competing for the Eagle has a lot of built-in advantages to overcome compared to the bands from Indiana/Ohio, etc. But if we can keep sending a half dozen San Antonio Finals-worthy bands each year, we will have a shot each year. I think that's what it takes to have an even shot at Kevin making his home in the Lone Star State each offseason. Expand I agree, I am excited to see that we have 7 quality 6A programs going to Indy - I hope more programs start to take the approach of going every other year like TWHS, CTJ, and Round Rock. I know some programs prefer an every 3 or 4 year schedule due to the cost. but I agree we keep sending a strong contingent and we increase the chances that Texas bands continue to dominate the finals and take some medals BandFan59 and Visitor2020 2 Quote
Popular Post Rubisco Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 8:19 PM, banddad84 said: I agree, I am excited to see that we have 7 quality 6A programs going to Indy - I hope more programs start to take the approach of going every other year like TWHS, CTJ, and Round Rock. I know some programs prefer an every 3 or 4 year schedule due to the cost. but I agree we keep sending a strong contingent and we increase the chances that Texas bands continue to dominate the finals and take some medals Expand Ooo, is CTJ going to go every other year from now on? That's exciting! Nationals will be a lot better because of it! LeanderMomma, BandFan59 and AvonDad 3 Quote
gregorydf01 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 6:41 PM, Vidal28 said: A conversation to be had another time centering around the “chicken or the egg” nature of the limited rehearsal time(compared to outside of Texas) and whether that is an excuse, or the cause of why Texas groups may lack in some certain design aspects. And I think it’s good to stick to the facts of the matter that those limitations exist, the location of Grand Nats being quite far from Texas of course can be another factor for a stressor to band programs that wanna make the trip compared to Midwestern groups that have that lessened with their geography. I won’t really account for that so much as the actual practice time that’s afforded to the schools here, and would very much love to envision the playing field being evened up in that respect alone, seeing what impacts that would have in the first few years after it’s implemented, production value, performance, expression, and complexity from Texas groups would, just based on my speculation of course not matter of fact, just be quite insane to see. This conversation is definitely not new, but it’s always fun to think about! Expand Just as a sampling on the location aspect of Grand Nationals let's reverse this and look at when Avon came to Texas. They received 4th place at BOA San Antonio in 2017. 2006 is the last time they did not medal at Grand Nationals. Avon goes every year to Grand Nationals and is very used to going. They are used to performing in the stadium and all the other factors that go with a basic home field advantage. This is a factor, but as some Texas bands like Vandy have shown it is not insurmountable. It is harder for the Texas Bands having to travel further to a less familiar environment and less practice time. Just makes me more proud of the accomplishments of the Texas Bands! Vidal28 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 UIL State definitely factors into the decision for bands to go to Grand Nats. The amount of time students would have to miss school in order to do both is probably a dealbreaker for a lot of bands since UIL takes place during the beginning of the school week and Grand Nats is at the end of the school week. That said I hope to see more Texas bands make the trip to Indianapolis more often because it's a great experience to see other bands and perform in a world class venue like Lucas Oil Stadium. gregorydf01 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 I think flomo will be top 3 and take GE Quote
Popular Post CTJBandPops Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 8:22 PM, Rubisco said: Ooo, is CTJ going to go every other year from now on? That's exciting! Nationals will be a lot better because of it! Expand their first trip was in 2011 and made finals in their 4th year of opening. after that I believe it was felt that we should stay in Texas and work on taking on the Texas schools and getting some wins at BOA and build their brand. 2014 wins in Conroe and San Antonio led to plans to attend Indy in 2016. 2017 was an undefeated season with wins in Austin, Midland and San Antonio and led to the plans for the 2019 trip to Indy. going this year puts them on the same cycle as TWHS and Round Rock. With the creation of out Bands of CTJ Foundation, it is our hope that we can support trips like Grand Nats and reduce the cost to ensure that every child has the ability to attend. this year our foundation has supported the Grand Nats trip for CTJ as well as support one of our cluster middle schools for their trip to Midwest Clinic in December and some new instruments for our other middle school. the goals of the foundation is to support the entire cluster. as many have noted, the cost of the trip is a major reason why so many schools limit their trips to Indy. I am hopeful that they stick to the every other year schedule but that ultimately will be a district decision as well as any desires for additional out of state trips. I don't know that they will ever do Macy's Parade but I believe there is a desire to make a return trip to the Rose parade. fingers crossed. Visitor2020, MikeKyu, AvonDad and 1 other 4 Quote
bandfan101 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! Parkwoodmom 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 1:11 AM, bandfan101 said: Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! Expand I don’t think it’s wishful thinking at all. I believe it’s entirely within the realm of possibility with this year’s Life is a Cabaret show. I think they’ll be duking it out with Flower Mound and Avon for the Eagle. Parkwoodmom 1 Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 1:42 AM, LeanderMomma said: I don’t think it’s wishful thinking at all. I believe it’s entirely within the realm of possibility with this year’s Life is a Cabaret show. I think they’ll be duking it out with Flower Mound and Avon for the Eagle. Expand You think Woodlands over Regan rn? Just curious as I loveeeee their show, and I’m just obsessed with Flomo Visitor2020 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 3:37 AM, Tubalord11 said: You think Woodlands over Regan rn? Just curious as I loveeeee their show, and I’m just obsessed with Flomo Expand I do personally have the Woodlands over Reagan right now at GN. Of course who knows what will happen in the next month! Quote
principalagent Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 I’m personally looking very hard at 2003 GN Semis and hoping there’s similar energy for Semis *and* Finals this time around. Quote
Tubalord11 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 4:33 AM, LeanderMomma said: I do personally have the Woodlands over Reagan right now at GN. Of course who knows what will happen in the next month! Expand Yeah I agree for the moment as well! Their guard is just so amazing and they are performed this show at such a high level already. Cant wait for nats! Quote
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 1:11 AM, bandfan101 said: Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! Expand Maybe, but they're gonna want to work on that frantic closer first! ? I feel like I can say this for a lot of the top groups this year: make sure that you're reaaally listening side to side, kids, and are nicely centered on that pitch. On a side note, why aren't the woodwinds playing to the end of TWHS' show? ? Quote
TWHSParent Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:16 AM, Rubisco said: On a side note, why aren't the woodwinds playing to the end of TWHS' show? ? Expand I noticed that too. Don't know why.... Quote
Popular Post LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:16 AM, Rubisco said: On a side note, why aren't the woodwinds playing to the end of TWHS' show? ? Expand Bandmomx4 said they literally JUST learned it Wednesday. Give it a little bit and I bet we will see them playing. justabandkid94, CaptCornstarch and TWHSParent 2 1 Quote
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 2:49 AM, LeanderMomma said: Bandmomx4 said they literally JUST learned it Wednesday. Give it a little bit and I bet we will see them playing. Expand Oh, I figured as much. They're really leaning into the Marcus Method this year! LeanderMomma 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:34 AM, Rubisco said: Oh, I figured as much. They're really leaning into the Marcus Method this year! Expand What’s the Marcus Method? Being super stressed because they are learning an entire new (crucial) part of the show at the last minute? ? Quote
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:37 AM, LeanderMomma said: What’s the Marcus Method? Being super stressed because they are learning an entire new (crucial) part of the show at the last minute? ? Expand Mmm... It's more like getting an early coat of polish on what you already know, and learning your full show later than most groups. Or maybe Marcus actually did know their full show all those years and just decided not to field it. I don't know the answer to that question! LeanderMomma 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:42 AM, Rubisco said: Mmm... It's more like getting an early coat of polish on what you already know, and learning your full show later than most groups. Or maybe Marcus actually did know their full show all those years and just decided not to field it. I don't know the answer to that question! Expand Well fortunately they still have a little time to polish this thing and tie it all up in a pretty bow. And we know they will! ? justabandkid94 and Rubisco 2 Quote
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 What does Dobyns-Bennett look like this year? I didn't fall for that dumb spirit show video on YouTube this time. Go me! LeanderMomma 1 Quote
justabandkid94 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:37 AM, LeanderMomma said: learning an entire new (crucial) part of the show at the last minute? ? Expand So, the Woodlands is taking it back to the approach in mid 2000s/early 10s? haha. 2011 in particular comes to mind... Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:58 AM, Rubisco said: What does Dobyns-Bennett look like this year? I didn't fall for that dumb spirit show video on YouTube this time. Go me! Expand They'll be at the Jacksonville regional tomorrow (or I guess now technically today since it's past midnight) competing against Wando and Harrison, so it'll be a good way to see how those three stack up with each other. Quote
An Inspirational Pinecone Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 4:52 AM, justabandkid94 said: So, the Woodlands is taking it back to the approach in mid 2000s/early 10s? haha. 2011 in particular comes to mind... Expand I mean I graduated from TWHS in 2020 and far as I'm concerned that's the Woodlands way. Back in 17 we were adding things and taking things out while at Indy. Like that whole pre-show meditation? Added before Semis. There's always last second choreography getting added or changed. Also in 2019 we completely redid half our ending after learning most of the drill. Edit: Just remembered that in 2015 they didn't play a full run through until the night before San Antonio LeanderMomma 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 3:58 AM, Rubisco said: What does Dobyns-Bennett look like this year? I didn't fall for that dumb spirit show video on YouTube this time. Go me! Expand Rumor is that they’re pretty good this year! I’ll be anxious to see it today on Box5 at the Jacksonville regional! Quote
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