Samuel Culper Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share 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. LeanderMomma and Visitor2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rubisco Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, 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 Ooo, is CTJ going to go every other year from now on? That's exciting! Nationals will be a lot better because of it! BandFan59, LeanderMomma and AvonDad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorydf01 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, 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! 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! LeanderMomma and Vidal28 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFan59 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I think flomo will be top 3 and take GE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CTJBandPops Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, 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! 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. AvonDad, zharston, MikeKyu and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandfan101 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! Parkwoodmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, bandfan101 said: Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 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. You think Woodlands over Regan rn? Just curious as I loveeeee their show, and I’m just obsessed with Flomo Visitor2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 54 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said: You think Woodlands over Regan rn? Just curious as I loveeeee their show, and I’m just obsessed with Flomo I do personally have the Woodlands over Reagan right now at GN. Of course who knows what will happen in the next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalord11 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, 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! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 8:11 PM, bandfan101 said: Wishful thinking but this season has me very antsy for another woodlands eagle! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Rubisco said: On a side note, why aren't the woodwinds playing to the end of TWHS' show? ? I noticed that too. Don't know why.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, Rubisco said: On a side note, why aren't the woodwinds playing to the end of TWHS' show? ? Bandmomx4 said they literally JUST learned it Wednesday. Give it a little bit and I bet we will see them playing. CaptCornstarch, justabandkid94 and TWHSParent 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 38 minutes ago, LeanderMomma said: Bandmomx4 said they literally JUST learned it Wednesday. Give it a little bit and I bet we will see them playing. Oh, I figured as much. They're really leaning into the Marcus Method this year! LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Rubisco said: Oh, I figured as much. They're really leaning into the Marcus Method this year! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, 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? ? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, 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! 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! ? Rubisco and justabandkid94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubisco Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justabandkid94 Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, LeanderMomma said: learning an entire new (crucial) part of the show at the last minute? ? So, the Woodlands is taking it back to the approach in mid 2000s/early 10s? haha. 2011 in particular comes to mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFan59 Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, 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! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Inspirational Pinecone Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, justabandkid94 said: So, the Woodlands is taking it back to the approach in mid 2000s/early 10s? haha. 2011 in particular comes to mind... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 9 hours ago, 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! Rumor is that they’re pretty good this year! I’ll be anxious to see it today on Box5 at the Jacksonville regional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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