2022 BOA Grand Nationals (Nov. 10 - 12)

[gmtb617]

9 hours ago, Holt87 said:

Seven Lakes announced on Monday night that they were going to Grand Nats this year.

I had a sneaking suspicion that we were building up to this, but I was not expecting us to be the first Houston band aside from the Woodlands to make the trip this decade. SSH! is going to be special.

 

Very proud alumni moment 😎

[J-Mike16]

1 hour ago, gmtb617 said:

I had a sneaking suspicion that we were building up to this, but I was not expecting us to be the first Houston band aside from the Woodlands to make the trip this decade. SSH! is going to be special.

 

Very proud alumni moment 😎

I agree. I thought Pearland was going to be first one but anywho, I can not wait to see Seven Lakes do well at Nationals.

[josephbandfan]

I didn't even realize how close SL was to making finals at SA last year. Hope they pop off this fall

[LostChoirGuy]

Seven Lakes has had several very solid shows in the past few years.  I really like their designs and their style is pretty cool.

[BaritoneBallah]

I think this is gonna be a good year for the less crazy bands to have a shot at finals. a lot of the crazy bands go on a schedule and, because of covid a lot of them got aligned together. So no Hebron, Woodlands, Reagan, Flomo, etc

[VandyBandyFandy]

On 11/17/2021 at 12:03 PM, slowbrass said:

Hebron will be back in 2023 as long as this whole rose parade thing doesn’t totally drain them financially (mostly a joke but those expenses are real). I’m curious to see what Vandegrift does. Will they be an every other year school like CTJ and The Woodlands? Will they slide into a 4 year rotation like Hebron/FloMo/Marcus? It also feels like it’s been a while since we saw the Cedars at Nats (Ridge and Park). I’d also like to see LD Bell make the trip again. And who but leandermomma knows what Leander’s plans are lol.

Vandegrift is not going. They're going to the Macy's Day Parade this year. 

[LostChoirGuy]

I want Keller to return also.  It's been too long!  They could take along Timber Creek and Keller Central with them for the whole Keller experience.

[josephbandfan]

23 minutes ago, LostChoirGuy said:

I want Keller to return also.  It's been too long!  They could take along Timber Creek and Keller Central with them for the whole Keller experience.

I have great confidence that Keller will return in 2023. Especially after they make top half at SA this fall. I anticipate that TC and/or KC will be making the trip soon as well. Would be cool to have all 3 go in the same year. Though, I think someone posted over on hornrank that TC's head director is leaving so idk how things will go over there. They had such a great season in 2021 and I'm still waiting for the day that 2 KISD bands end up in finals at SA.

[Franus]

On 5/20/2022 at 11:39 PM, josephbandfan said:

I have great confidence that Keller will return in 2023. Especially after they make top half at SA this fall. I anticipate that TC and/or KC will be making the trip soon as well. Would be cool to have all 3 go in the same year. Though, I think someone posted over on hornrank that TC's head director is leaving so idk how things will go over there. They had such a great season in 2021 and I'm still waiting for the day that 2 KISD bands end up in finals at SA.

Many of us were really hoping that Keller would go in 2022. Next year's graduating class hasn't had the experience of going out of state during their 4 years.  Would have been great for them to of had a chance.

[LostChoirGuy]

Ah that's so sad.  Hopefully they go next year.

[Origin]

I really want Keller to return as well, but I would like to see another compelling visual program from them before they go. They’re the only consistent San Antonio finalist that has yet to crack the top half, and for one of the best playing bands in the country, I think their recent visual offerings have held them back a bit. 2019 was a miss aesthetically, and 2021 was too bare-bones. 
 

Also, I saw that Seven Lakes will have over 100 guard members on the field this year so I imagine they’re planning something exciting!

[bancl]

On 5/20/2022 at 11:39 PM, josephbandfan said:

I have great confidence that Keller will return in 2023. Especially after they make top half at SA this fall. I anticipate that TC and/or KC will be making the trip soon as well. Would be cool to have all 3 go in the same year. Though, I think someone posted over on hornrank that TC's head director is leaving so idk how things will go over there. They had such a great season in 2021 and I'm still waiting for the day that 2 KISD bands end up in finals at SA.

There are rumblings that there could be a staff change at Keller as a result of the head director opening at Timber Creek.  It will be interesting to see if that affects their plans at all.

[Franus]

Keller's schedule is out and unfortunately they're sitting it out again this year.  Have a few bummed seniors ☹️ 

[Holt87]

Sadly, we just learned that Seven Lakes has decided to cancel the Grand Nats trip.

 

[Tubalord11]

1 hour ago, Holt87 said:

Sadly, we just learned that Seven Lakes has decided to cancel the Grand Nats trip.

 

Dang this is sad 😞 Was there a certain reason? Ik it’s not cheap but i was really looking forward to seeing them go. 

[Holt87]

I think that given the current economic uncertainty, the timing wasn’t right for a first time trip of this magnitude.  I’m sure we’ll get there soon, but sad for our Srs.

[MadisonBandMan1]

On 11/16/2021 at 5:55 PM, LeanderMomma said:

The 2022 Bands of America Grand National Championships will be held November 10-12th, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

It’s never too soon to start planning and chatting about the Texas bands who are (or rumored to be) attending GN next fall!

You know, this is random, however I really love when people make these threads literally as soon as the previous season comes to and end. It warms my heart. Love the enthusiasm. 



This season is going to be fun to watch, first full competitive season removed from *the event*. A lot of director shakeups at a lot of top programs in the last few years. Interesting how a full season works out for a lot of these schools experiencing a lot of change right now. 

Go #TeamTexas!

[BandFan95]

I'm a tad sad to see only 3 Texas bands making the trip so far.

[Samuel Culper]

2 hours ago, BandFan95 said:

I'm a tad sad to see only 3 Texas bands making the trip so far.

This combined with the fact that we have ZERO oos bands coming to San Antonio - Very disappointing.

[Tubalord11]

10 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

This combined with the fact that we have ZERO oos bands coming to San Antonio - Very disappointing.

Well do keep in mind… it’s better than 1… 2018 prosper was the only school to attend nats and there’s still plenty of time for oos schools to register for San Antonio! 

[LeanderMomma]

On 11/16/2021 at 5:55 PM, LeanderMomma said:

The 2022 Bands of America Grand National Championships will be held November 10-12th, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

There are 91 bands confirmed AS OF 07/19/2022:

Confirmed (Texas bands in bold):
American Fork H.S., UT (AAAA)
Arcanum H.S., OH (A)
Archbishop Alter H.S., OH (A)
Ardrey Kell H.S., NC (AAAA)
Avon H.S., IN (AAAA)
Avon H.S., OH (AA)
Bassett H.S., VA (AA)
Beechwood H.S., KY (A)
Bellbrook H.S., OH (AA)
Broken Arrow H.S., OK (AAAA)
Brownsburg H.S., IN (AAAA)
Campbell County H.S., KY (AA)
Carlisle H.S., OH (A)
Carmel H.S., IN (AAAA)
Castle H.S., IN (AAA)
Catawba Ridge H.S., SC (AA)
Center Grove H.S., IN (AAAA)
Centerville H.S., OH (AAAA)
Chesapeake H.S., OH (A)
Christian Academy of Louisville, KY (A)
Cleveland H.S., NC (AAA)
Colerain H.S., OH (AAA)
Columbus Schools, IN (AAAA)
Cumberland County H.S., KY (A)
D'Iberville H.S., MS (AA)
Deer Creek H.S., OK (AAA)
DeSoto Central H.S., MS (AAA)
DeWitt H.S., MI (AA)
Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN (AAA)
East Clinton H.S., OH (A)
Fairborn H.S., OH (AA)
Finneytown H.S., OH (A)
Fishers H.S., IN (AAAA)
Forest Hills Schools, OH (AAA)
Goodpasture Christian School, TN (A)
Goshen H.S., IN (AAA)
Grain Valley H.S., MO (AA)
Green Level H.S., NC (AAA)
Greendale H.S., WI (AA)
Greenfield Central H.S., IN (AA)
Hamilton H.S., OH (AAA)
Hardin Valley Academy H.S., TN (AAA)
Hendrickson H.S., TX (AAA)
Homestead H.S., IN (AAA or AAAA)
Huron Valley Schools, MI (AAAA)
James F. Byrnes H.S., SC (AAAA)
Jenison H.S., MI (AA)
Kiski Area H.S., PA (AA)
Lake Hamilton H.S., AR (AA)
Lakota East H.S., OH (AAA)
Lakota West H.S., OH (AAAA)
La Salle H.S., OH (A)
Lawrence Township H.S., IN (AAAA)
Legacy H.S., CO (AAA)
Lincoln-Way H.S., IL (AAAA)
Moe and Gene Johnson H.S., TX (AAA)
Marian Catholic H.S., IL (AA)
Meade County H.S., KY (AA)
Miamisburg H.S., OH (AA)
Milford H.S., OH (AAA)
Monrovia H.S., IN (A)
Morton H.S., IL (AA)
Murphysboro H.S., IL (A)
Murray H.S., KY (A)
Mustang H.S., OK (AAAA)
North Hardin H.S., KY (AA)
Norton H.S., OH (A)
O'Fallon Township H.S., IL (AAAA) 
Panther Creek H.S., NC (AAA)
Piqua H.S., OH (AA)
Plymouth-Canton E.P., MI (AAAA)
Prosper H.S., TX (AAAA)
Ravenwood H.S., TN (AAA)
Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI (AA)
Rosemount H.S., MN (AAA or AAAA)
Shawe Memorial H.S., IN (A)
South Oldham H.S., KY (AA)
South Point H.S., OH (A)
Southlake Carroll H.S., TX (AAAA)
Springboro H.S., OH (AAA)
Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL (AAAA)
Summit H.S., TN (AA)
Talawanda H.S., OH (AA)
Tarpon Springs H.S., FL (AA)
Tippecanoe H.S., OH (A)
Walter E. Stebbins H.S., OH (AA)
Warren Local H.S., OH (A)
William Mason H.S., OH (AAAA)
Wilmington H.S., OH (AA) 
Windermere H.S., FL (AAAA)
Worthington Kilbourne H.S., OH (AA)

Added the current list of attending bands to the first post. 

[Oracle]

It’s spring time for Hendrickson, despite a powerful showing. Ahead of the purple who made it in earlier.

For our new powerhouse and Missouri frequenter, as well as our new friend from Buda, two clearly strong placements unfold.

[ChupaCabra365]

On 9/6/2022 at 8:07 PM, Oracle said:

It’s spring time for Hendrickson, despite a powerful showing. Ahead of the purple who made it in earlier.

For our new powerhouse and Missouri frequenter, as well as our new friend from Buda, two clearly strong placements unfold.

I'm sorry, new here. What does any of that mean?   

[BaritoneBallah]

2 hours ago, ChupaCabra365 said:

I'm sorry, new here. What does any of that mean?   

Buda is code for MG Johnson, I think "new powerhouse" is Southlake Carroll, which would make Missouri frequenter Prosper possibly. 

[ChupaCabra365]

6 hours ago, BaritoneBallah said:

Buda is code for MG Johnson, I think "new powerhouse" is Southlake Carroll, which would make Missouri frequenter Prosper possibly. 

Ah okay, thanks!    
Still don’t get it.    😂