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Gehrig4

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  1. I gotta say- I did pretty well!
  2. Predictions: Prosper wakeland timber creek ld bell keller central
  3. I tried to look critically - their drill is dirty. Transitions especially so. Sound is improving but there is clearly a younger mix on the field.
  4. It’s gonna be fine. The eclipse will feel more like a dusk. Not darkness. Also- that closer is about to put people on notice. October surprise!
  5. We always root for the ridge - there were huge cheers for them at HEB when they made finals from the other Keller schools!!
  6. Love that I was not the only one to notice.
  7. Complete catastrophe for Hebron - kids standing for over five mins with no sound. I can’t even imagine. will be interesting to see if it costs them in the judging or if it was excused. that said, what a recovery. It’s Hebron and their methodical nature of even entering the field pays off psychologically because when the bell rings - they are as branded. Musically superior - the movements are professional and clean - and you’re left with not only a wow - but also a sense you heard something far beyond it’s level.
  8. Flo mo- honestly - this is such a counter point to the dr suess craziness just two years ago. It’s strong; clean - frankly, it’s like the NBA dream team deciding to really bear down and beat some African team by 90. it’s shocking how good it is - and you then consider it’s only Oct 7. Holy crap. every year there’s a few programs you just stand up and go - WHOA. what just happened? And this is one of them.
  9. Coppell- ok, that’s going to be the 6a area b favorite. What a brass sound. So powerful and clean. Loved the use of the props and they maintained the intensity throughout. This band never seems to dominate a discussion but they flat out deserve to.
  10. Jenks also has a smooth and quality program. Great use of the sashes each member wore - and you could feel the intensity and purpose each member brought. I loved the execution - I kept thinking about the choice to come into the teeth of a stacked regional monster and do this well- this band wins in most other regionals in the west - but likely gains more confidence by performing here.
  11. Wakeland- like 7-up! Crisp and clean with no caffeine! these folks can flat out march. Really clean and well executed. Nice punctuation on the sax solo and loved the crescendo each part ended in. There’s not a single moving prop on the field - and you don’t find yourself thinking about it. The band is, well- “banding!” Not sure there’s a lot of upside left in the program - but it’s well choreographed, musically solid , and impeccably marched. Keep this in the time limit this year - and last year is going to fade in obscurity. Great work!
  12. Marcus with far less props than I can remember but it feels more like a palate cleanser than a mistake. very crunchy chords in the beginning emanate confidence and purpose. also going with generic uniforms (love) - lines are super clean and the grey pants remind me of the dance number with Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen in White Christmas. every movement is smooth, calculated, and effortless. When you can do something in percussion that highlights the show- you’ve done something. didn't like the brass ensemble - felt a little disjointed but the closing was special and this is a great program. Strength in simplicity and execution.
  13. Timber Creek with generic uniforms - the sax solo in the first act after a huge hit is other worldly. Must be 50 guard and they are everywhere. Highlighted in the ballad - with just gorgeous swing flags. better props than maybe they’ve ever had - this was the first time any part of the closer made the field. Seems like there’s a little left yet but they better hurry. biggest sound to this point and very difficult music and choreo. What growth in this program. 280 plus on the field. Clean this up and look out. This is targeted for a UIL deep run.
  14. SLC did not play their first note until a full minute into the program - but during that their flautist killed his solo. Wow. for some reason- the program reminds me of Juliet Letters that Vandy performed two years back. Big sound from only 170ish members. not one , not two, but three carriages. Very BOA. Beautiful swing flags in the ballad - it’s a pretty program - dulcet and nostalgic a step up from last year - IMO
  15. Keller central with a very languid beginning which did amplify the hit with a smallish 160 for a KISD school - lots of symmetry in the movements - more confidence in this sound from last year. Nice to see. this program has come so far in just two weeks. It’s unrecognizable. Amazing growth in such a short time. Let’s hope to see the fourth part before Area!
  16. Wax with an entire city of props which is an interesting counter to the dearth that Bell had immediately preceding. so many - it feels like it may actually amplify the sound. With only about 20 guard- the flags are still very big and colorful. There’s literally dynamite on the field for props. There are 32 props on the field. About a 1-5 ratio!! It definitely gives you the vibe they are after. theres definitely a “beef, it’s what’s for dinner” vibe and frankly, I love it. the choreo matches the vibe. French horn solo in the ballad!! (And he’s sitting on the dynamite! Watch out!). the theme of prospecting is matched by the National Geographic soaring landscape music in the ballad - Definitely got a lot out of the 160 members ! This was fun , bright , and attention grabbing. nice program.
  17. Bell with about 150ish members - huge brass sound - interesting choices to spread out sound all over the field - hard to hear woodwinds as they are so far removed. lots of choreo - but almost no actual props (hoops and stands) there is so much going on the field but not sure it’s cohesive. the sound is excellent and the music selections very good as well - I’m not sure someone would be able to tell you what the theme was trying to communicate. overall, visually interesting and easy on the ears. Brass will be what I remember.
  18. Aledo comes out hot from the first note. Love the salsa vibe. Entire field covered with props or people. Woodwind feature easy to hear as no one else is making a noise. Lots of movement around the field - not sure how difficult it is but visually interesting. Guard has awesome orange dresses for uniforms. Big sound toward the end of act 2- Not in love with the trombone solo in act 3 - band almost zombieish in the movements here. Huge sound follows - they can clearly blow (about 200 members total). love the light and airy theme - sort of Cuban horns - some interesting movements to end the show - sort of a swell to a crescendo. very solid effort!!!
  19. Krum first out of the gate (exhibition) finals. felt they got a lot out of 90ish members - loved the theme. Maybe a little too much keyboard - would have liked more horn in part 4- maybe a slightly larger sound overall. But well choreographed and covered a lot of field with limited members. Great costumes. Very nice effort !
  20. How pedantically comical!
  21. There were like five pages of - this is the worst live stream ever- and it actually changed ! No waste!
  22. No one has ventured in - so I’m going to. very very deep pool. I think there are 10 locks for finals - and four spots for 10 schools after that. It was really really intense competition here this year. Far better than last year overall.
  23. But they have indeed announced it will be every year going forward. It changes a lot for many Texas bands- Do you want to be a BOA band? Or do you want to pursue UIL greatness? One could argue that the very best bands would win both…. But many will have resource restrictions - It will be interesting!
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