2022 BOA Grand Nationals (Nov. 10 - 12)

[Coolhornplayer]

Any new predictions now that SASR is in full swing?

[GeekBoy54]

Grand Nats is upon us! Here are my Top 12 predictions (no order): 

 

Avon

Broken Arrow

Carmel

Dobyns-Bennett

Tarpon Springs

William Mason

Brownsburg

Fishers

American Fork

Mustang

Moe & Gene Johnson

Prosper

 

Bubble:

O'Fallon Township

Castle

Licoln-Way Community

Kiski Area

Southlake Carroll

Robert E. Hendrickson

 

Going to be an exciting 3 days! Definitely going to see multiple programs make their debut in Grand Nats Finals.

[packwick]

M&G, Hendrickson, Carroll, and Prosper not forgotten. tomorrow's the start. it'll be a blast, lotsa fun.

[Coolhornplayer]

1 hour ago, packwick said:

M&G, Hendrickson, Carroll, and Prosper not forgotten. tomorrow's the start. it'll be a blast, lotsa fun.

#hennytrain

[Dallas Hobbs]

I’m rooting for prosper to make finals bc their show is one of my favorites this year! Also I’ll try and make finals placements predictions once they’re all selected. There are too many bands for me to try and do prelims and semis placement predictions 😩

[Rubisco]

I haven't watched most of the out of state bands in a while. I do know that Carmel came out on top over Avon at State in ISSMA, but I'm sure it was close enough that it could swap back again at Nats. I'm wondering where Tarpon Springs will fit in. I actually quite enjoy the show, but the other top bands may be a little more refined in both performance and design.

[BandFan59]

Final Predictions:

1. Avon (V/GE)
2. Carmel (M)
3. Broken Arrow
4. Tarpon Springs
5. William Mason
6. Dobyns-Bennett
7. M&G Johnson
8. Fishers
9. Brownsburg
10. American Fork
11. Prosper
12. Mustang

I think the Eagle will go to one of Avon or Carmel. Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs are contenders as well but I feel Avon and Carmel are just a bit better this year. Love Mason's show and think they shouldn't be counted out for a potential medal either. DB is a step below the top 5 this year but they still have a good show that should round out the top half comfortably. After that is where it gets pretty messy as the bubble this year is pretty massive. I'm thinking at least two Texas bands get into finals, with M&G Johnson the most likely and the other three probably more of a tossup. There are definitely some really good Indiana bands this year though, and I loved Mustang's show at St. Louis, so the fight to get into finals will be very tough.

[Tubalord11]

Best of luck to SLC tonight!!!! Would love to see the perform again tomorrow! 

[Samuel Culper]

2 hours ago, Tubalord11 said:

Best of luck to SLC tonight!!!! Would love to see the perform again tomorrow! 

You'll have to catch a rehearsal.  Nobody performs on both Thursday and Friday in the competition. 😁

[Tubalord11]

23 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

You'll have to catch a rehearsal.  Nobody performs on both Thursday and Friday in the competition. 😁

I’m confused? I thought they were the last ones going tonight?

[Samuel Culper]

8 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said:

I’m confused? I thought they were the last ones going tonight?

Semifinals and Finals are both on Saturday 

[Tubalord11]

3 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

Semifinals and Finals are both on Saturday 

Oh yeah!!! I meant Saturday, forgot that semis and finals were one day, silly me 😂

[bk_bobb]

Dobyns-Bennett show brings me so much joy.   🎩🐱🐻🦁🐵🦊🐸🐯🐧🐰💃🏼

[HeartOfTexas]

On 11/9/2022 at 5:15 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

I’m rooting for prosper to make finals bc their show is one of my favorites this year! Also I’ll try and make finals placements predictions once they’re all selected. There are too many bands for me to try and do prelims and semis placement predictions 😩

Dude!! You were on the money at the UIL. You have to give us your feedback on the Prelims. Don't do a play by play... but atleast predict the semi-finalists.  Also, I repeat, go to Vegas and bet on this. If they don't take your bet, fly to Ireland or the UK. They will give you odds on ANYTHING.

[bk_bobb]

Kiski Guard was on FIRE🔥

 

[Origin]

Carmel could win if they keep performing like that. 
 

Seems like Brownsburg bit off too much this year. Or maybe I’ve just been spoiled by the level of execution the top Texas bands get to at the end of the season. 

[jmartin1056]

I think Avon might finally reach the top again. What a show!

[Origin]

Love love love Avon! Especially that ballad. 

[DallasFan]

Man Avon was cookin tonight. Can't wait to see that Saturday. Rooting for Avon this weekend, been too long since they've won the eagle!

[BandFan59]

Have been quite busy all day so have only really got to catch the last few bands starting with Carmel. Thought they were really good and can see why they won ISSMA. They have nice full sounds musically that are really well controlled, especially in those softer moments. The pink streamers at the end were a nice touch and will probably earn them some nice VGE points. Brownsburg was solid but musically they've definitely got a few issues, with some blown releases and just rough sounds from the brass. Avon was fantastic. Nice and powerful sounds on a pretty difficult music book and while they may not have been quite as clean visually as Carmel, the uptick in difficulty should balance it out.

[BandFan59]

Great performance by SLC to end the day! I'm not entirely sure what the show is about but I enjoyed watching them nonetheless. Musically they sounded excellent and far better than some of the other bubble bands I caught in the last block. Visually there is still some dirt, especially near the end, but it's definitely much cleaner than when I first saw them at Bedford. Still firmly in the conversation for finals!

[tamago1]

Praying SLC doesn't get a penalty from all the smoke... that stuff was in the air for like 30 minutes

[GeekBoy54]

54 minutes ago, tamago1 said:

Praying SLC doesn't get a penalty from all the smoke... that stuff was in the air for like 30 minutes

I'm afraid they are...I just checked the rulebook

23.03

"The following are NOT ALLOWED in a Performance or on the Performance Field:

Applicable only to enclosed/dome venues:

- Fog, smoke, or similar effect-generating equipment"

 

Edit - This was also listed:

"The following may be used in a Performance, provided they are not hazardous and do not remain on the Performance Field or in the air following a Performance:

- Powder or other airborne material."

[Dallas Hobbs]

4 minutes ago, GeekBoy54 said:

I'm afraid they are...I just checked the rulebook

23.03

"The following are NOT ALLOWED in a Performance or on the Performance Field:

Applicable only to enclosed/dome venues:

- Fog, smoke, or similar effect-generating equipment"

 

Edit - This was also listed:

"The following may be used in a Performance, provided they are not hazardous and do not remain on the Performance Field or in the air following a Performance:

- Powder or other airborne material."

Didn’t broken arrow use a fog machine in their 2012 show? Did this rule exist at that point or is there a loophole?

[J-Mike16]

Just now, Dallas Hobbs said:

Didn’t broken arrow use a fog machine in their 2012 show? Did this rule exist at that point or is there a loophole?

They did use a fog machine for their opener. Not sure