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2011 BOA San Antonio
whitewing09 replied to MaverickBand15's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I feel like too many people say that the emphasis on BOA is based on pageantry. While it may increase a bands score-ish? The bands that do well in BOA often do well in UIL and vice-versa. I feel that Coppell is only of the only exception. Both circuits value clean shows. One of the things that probably affects the scoring majorly is having judges on the field who can see and hear how well these bands play. They can point out the people who don't play as well, maybe who aren't marching uniformly. Also BOA gives raw scores. idk why I think that's significant, but it seems that it would be. -
2011 BOA San Antonio
whitewing09 replied to MaverickBand15's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I think they came a few years ago. Maybe in 06? -
I've always wondered this. Is Bell really clean enough to be 2nd for 5A? It always seems to me that Coppell is cleaner. I was wondering if bands are awarded points for difficulty. That's what it seems like in 5A, because State Finals always seems to be a mix of really clean bands with easier shows and not as clean bands with more complex and difficult shows.
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2011 BOA San Antonio
whitewing09 replied to MaverickBand15's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
I'm not trying to argue with you, but I thought I'd point something out. I had to watch the competition on the livecast thing and Marcus' show just felt off especially music wise. They still did really well, but some parts didn't sound as clean as the stuff Marcus puts out there. I watched both prelims and finals and prelims seemed more 'on' to me. (I could be wrong) Random note, is this the first BOA SA that Marcus didn't medal since 04? This is probably the best BOA SA finals that I have seen! All of the shows were so awesome! CTJ rocked it! I'm excited to see them and the Woodlands compete at BOA G'nats. I am especially proud of RR and Anderson. They seem to be climbing the latter with last years state appearances and this years BOA finals appearances. -
txbands stories: scandals, pranks & controversies
whitewing09 replied to crazyjakeup's topic in General Off-Topic
Rereading this.. Wow I was the awkward kid at the corner of the sandbox two years ago. But it reminds how awesome it is to have this site. I've been a member of a lot of different forums, but this is the only one that I have really kept up with for so long. I'm not even in marching band anymore and I still come on. Txbands <3 -
2011 BOA San Antonio
whitewing09 replied to MaverickBand15's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Who stayed up until 4am to watch CTJ performance live... THIS GUY! Definitely worth it too! I was very surprised by Cedar Ridge. For a new band, they are rocking! The music reminded me of Reagan 04 -
Poteet disqualified?????
whitewing09 replied to Thekingcmk's topic in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more
Wow. Now that's bitter. -
I have a question! So looking at the last 5A state competition in which Cedar Park participated, they placed 4th . Assuming they're at the same level as they were 3 years ago and seeing how DS and LT beat them at area this year, would DS and LT do well in the 5A circuit? I guess what I really want to know is whether 4A and 5A grade differently in general? Like to judges value different things?
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Area D 4A
whitewing09 replied to titancoaster's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Could CP's low prelim scores be attributed to their realllllly early slot (being first band of the day) -
Area Competitions!
whitewing09 replied to Westandalone's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
Are there not going to be area predictions this year? (like the ones we submit) -
LD Bell 2011
whitewing09 replied to LDBTrumpeter's topic in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more
Bell's show didn't seem complete. I CANNOT WAIT to see what they pull of at BOA SA. I wish they were going to National :/ -
LD Bell 2011
whitewing09 replied to LDBTrumpeter's topic in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more
Didn't mean for this one to sound rude. I just meant that they usually take home a regional competition then fight it out for SA and Nationals. I think the last year they didn't take home a major regional was 2005 (Yay for being old and remembering that far back.) -
2011 BOA San Antonio
whitewing09 replied to MaverickBand15's topic in Past Contests, Events, and Festivals Archive
How about that CT Johnson! I remember someone making a comment that they were tired of being right behind Reagan all of last year, but look at the BOA Conroe results! They placed a whole 2.65 points above Reagan. It's really cool to see how much they're approved in the last 3 years. I remember seeing their show in 09 and thinking, "Oh ya, they're going to be up there in a couple of years." If they continue the trend that the strong bands usually follow (10 point improvement), they'll do simply amazing at BOA SA. I'm definitely a huge fan of theirs. -
LD Bell 2011
whitewing09 replied to LDBTrumpeter's topic in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more
This may very well be the year that Bell doesn't take home a major competition. That said, I just watched the show and I loved it! -
Texas bands still being here after all these years. Seeing familiar faces on this site Seeing that everyone is doing well.
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Not being in marching band anymore.
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Looking for some shows!
whitewing09 replied to whitewing09's topic in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more
did you ever get the astor piazolla show? -
So I've been awhile at college in NY and I come to back to hear that the state is cutting funding for music education. Is this true? On what level? How do you think it will affect band?