J-Mike16 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Hondo HS - What a wonderful performance Hondo! Enjoyed the musical selections a lot. Visuals were good too! Good job Hondo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 A good patriotic show gets me every time. Well done, Hondo! A treat musically and visually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Winnsboro HS- What a Fun show! Was fun to listen to and an overall great concept! That closer was really good! Congratulations to Winnsboro HS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Winnsboro HS - What a quirky performance! Love the atmosphere that this band brought today! Love the tenor sax solo in the ballad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Winnsboro! What a fun show! You had me smiling the whole time! Great visuals, music arrangements, all of it! Kudos to the keyboard percussionists and sax soloist! Hoping to see this one again later today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Rio Hondo HS- GREAT Performance! I really enjoyed listening to the show and the visuals were really nice! Congratulations to Rio Hondo HS and welcome back to the State Marching Contest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Rio Hondo HS - This show was terrific! Made me shed a tear in the ballad. Loved the closer! Congratulations Rio Hondo, think they will make finals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 What colorful props, Rio Hondo! They added a nice touch to your show! I enjoyed your music choices and performance! Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasStrangers Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Lots of good shows to get us started in the morning block. Looking forward to seeing a few others in the 2nd set like Redwater and Whitesboro and Mineola to wrap up Prelims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Atlanta HS - THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! Musically they were on fire!! The soloists were really good too!!! They are making a statement for top 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Atlanta HS- WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! I'm speechless after watching that run! They make use of their big band with big sound and stunning visuals. What an amazing way to end off Block 1 of State 3A! Congratulations to Atlanta HS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Wow, Atlanta! You were on fire! Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Personal Block 1 Rankings - Atlanta Queen City Brock Rio Hondo Winnsboro Hitchcock Hondo Clifton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewing09 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Which judging format are they using for state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 What an AMAZING first block!- Here is my personal rankings of Block 1- Atlanta HS Queen City HS Rio Hondo HS Brock HS Hondo HS Hitchcock HS Winnsboro HS Clifton HS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbband Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 45 minutes ago, Dave609 said: What an AMAZING first block!- Here is my personal rankings of Block 1- Atlanta HS Queen City HS Rio Hondo HS Brock HS Hondo HS Hitchcock HS Winnsboro HS Clifton HS I personally think Clifton should be a little higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Whitesboro What a visually cool intro and opener. Nice ensemble control on the first hit. Awesome tempo control on the NIN Hurt The closer fully sucked me in. I didn't want the show to end. I have a feeling we will see you later tonight. Great run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Whitesboro bringing the fire today! What a fun performance. Love the closer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Santa Gertrudis This duet to start sets a great feel into that opening hit!! Nice guard work and your woodwinds are ripping through this book. Super strong finish on the 2nd piece. Low brass really bringing it in the ballad. I love spinning the lamp and the band falls as if they are smoke ir potentially a djinn. Super design and execution. Great show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 So, this is my first time catching any of these bands in years. I have no idea of potential general placements or current feelings on ranking headed into this contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Commerce Battery killed it in the opener! Nice ensemble articulation in the 2nd piece and low brass into that transition just carries it. Flute duet was very pretty. Great end to the ballad and awesome design choice to keep most of the band off of the 5 yard markers in the square. The snares are just spot on in the "Isn't She Lovely" piece. Front ensemble with a very sweet run into the close. Nice work today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Holliday Digging the preshow music. The opener just sent chills through my entire body!! What a sound! Moving with precision. The crescendo at the end of the opener was outstanding. The guard in the ballad! My eyes popped! The Van Halen-esque guitar solo, this kid rips! and the band is matching the energy in movement. OMG!!! That is one heck of a show!! So happy I got to tune in to watch this. One of my favorite shows of the season regardless of class. The band moves well, the guard is great, sounds are nice throughout. Great mix of music. I can't wait to see this in finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleMaker2 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 I have been mesmerized by the this block so far! Bet we see several of these bands in finals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Redwater This is an ominous preshow sound you have going on. Nice front ensemble work. High brass loving the phrasing in the opener. Flute soloist and front ensemble sounds so nice. Nice trumpet work and support by the woodwinds. Guard with amazing double flag work in Nothing Else Matters. Nice movement forming into the crown. Fun show. Lots of cool things happening throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, TrebleMaker2 said: I have been mesmerized by the this block so far! Bet we see several of these bands in finals! I have only caught this block so far. But Whiteboro and Holliday have to be locks. I wish I could have caught the earlier blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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