2024 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 14-16)

[WanderingTraveler]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:27 PM, Tubalord11 said:

I have no words for Avon other than Wow. They're show is so different from Tarpons, but I think they've got them at least in semis. Unreal sounds, and they're marching is just out of this world. Also, that battery is massive, my goodness. Oh, and that guard is still the best around, flawless from start to finish. I really don't see any reason they won't win tonight, maybe not music but it's not going to easy for them to lose, fantastic job Avon, wow

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Yeah I don’t see them taking music, but again gotta see other bands perform first. But GE and Vis is a lock most likely IMO. 
 

I didn’t notice how big that battery was in prelims, but that one block formation made it VERY clear how big.

[slowbrass]

Apparently Tarpon Springs uses in-ears for timing in this show? I’m sorry but that’s some BS

[WanderingTraveler]

Broken Arrow has such an incredible and LOUD sound. I see them taking the music caption. I like the use of props in this show, it feels very intentional. In terms of “look”, I love the look of this group. Soloists and featured small ensembles are all super talented. IMO will give Carmel a run for their money.

[maxin459]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:40 PM, WanderingTraveler said:

Broken Arrow has such an incredible and LOUD sound. I see them taking the music caption. I like the use of props in this show, it feels very intentional. In terms of “look”, I love the look of this group. Soloists and featured small ensembles are all super talented. IMO will give Carmel a run for their money.

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Yeah I really like their visual package - some out of the box sounds at times but… it’s BOA 😝 

[WanderingTraveler]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:41 PM, maxin459 said:

Yeah I really like their visual package - some out of the box sounds at times but… it’s BOA 😝 

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Agreed but that seems to be a general theme. High brass inanition in Grand Nats seems to be an afterthought (maybe its just the mics?!?!)

[tubapop]

Broken arrows presentation and feel was reminiscent of Vista Ridge and Marcus. Sort of that beautiful, polished, cloudy, dreamy, ethereal feel. 

[Tubalord11]

So ummmm, I may have spoken a little to early about 1st because OMH BROKEN ARROW!!! I'm actually speechless right now. For sure taking music tonight me thinks, but if they have that same type of run, I think they're gonna take it all. Still way to early to call, but I think they'll at least win semis unless Carmel has some insane run. I mean WOW, fantastic job BA!! 

[Tubalord11]

Alirght so here's my rankings for the first two blocks, bound to be extremely wrong, not even gonna try to do captions, will do class preds after all of it as well: 

1. Broken Arrow 

2. Avon 

3. Tarpon Springs 

4. Bridgeland 

5. Prosper 

6. American Fork 

7. O'Fallon Township (hoping they don't get super penalized for the mic issues) 

8. Brownsburg 

9. Homestead 

10. Catawba Ridge 

11. Union

12. Bartlett

13. Friendswood 

14. Rosemount 

15. Argyle 

16. Norwin 

17. Deer Creek 

18. Franklin 

19. Walled Lake  

 

[WanderingTraveler]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:53 PM, Tubalord11 said:

Alirght so here's my rankings as of now, bound to be extremely wrong, not even gonna try to do captions, will do class preds after all of it as well: 

1. Broken Arrow 

2. Avon 

3. Tarpon Springs 

4. Bridgeland 

5. Prosper 

6. American Fork 

7. O'Fallon Township (hoping they don't get super penalized for the mic issues) 

8. Brownsburg 

9. Homestead 

10. Catawba Ridge 

11. Union

12. Bartlett

13. Friendswood 

14. Rosemount 

15. Argyle 

16. Norwin 

17. Deer Creek 

18. Franklin 

19. Walled Lake  

 

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I *think* OFT should still be fine. I have them over AF with their semi’s performance still. But then again I don't know the minor details of how they go about scoring that.

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:57 PM, WanderingTraveler said:

I *think* OFT should still be fine. I have them over AF with their semi’s performance still. But then again I don't know the minor details of how they go about scoring that.

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Yeah, I’ve got the two interchangeable, just playing it a little safe but fs could see the two swapping 

[maxin459]

This Jenison program is so lovely - the Pavane moment is excellent. Would like to request 10% more Hunchback music please and thank you.

[WanderingTraveler]

Love the music selections from Jenison. Bringing back the Crown 2015 ballad + Mozarts Confutatis goes hard🔥

[Tubalord11]

Great performance from Jenison! Super strong opener had some headphones issues but got it fixed in time for the Requiem section and wow they're playing with such power! Love the crown 15 ballad, and an awesome effect with the big tarp, great job having no timing/tempo issues while I presume, they couldn't, see, great job guard rifle front and center, there whole line was very strong. Great closing as well, just really impressed by their sound, AA results are going to be really close, everyone's been having great runs today, and Jenison was no exception, great job ya'll! 

[Sideswiperr]

Where’s Carmel?

[WanderingTraveler]

Good run from Carmel! As I see it, thats bronze for me. Full Bartok show is risky, but good execution! 

[Tubalord11]

WOW Carmel!! They really just came in and said "hey, were still here", and still among the best in the country!! Music was the highlight for me, those Mellos can Play, and they've got a massive sound but it's never too much. Some of my favorite source music, but they're playing at such a high level. Soloists great all around, percussion was also fantastic, but I'm just blown away by their sheer, raw power, could see them challenging BA for music tonight maybe. Visually as clean as ever, those box forms were tight. GE is the biggest thing for me, I personally think the other big 3 have them beat there, but the judges may think otherwise. Either way amazing performance Carmel!! 

[maxin459]

  On 11/16/2024 at 5:44 PM, Tubalord11 said:

WOW Carmel!! They really just came in and said "hey, we’re still here", and still among the best in the country!! Music was the highlight for me, those Mellos can Play, and they've got a massive sound but it's never too much. Some of my favorite source music, but they're playing at such a high level. Soloists great all around, percussion was also fantastic, but I'm just blown away by their sheer, raw power, could see them challenging BA for music tonight maybe. Visually as clean as ever, those box forms were tight. GE is the biggest thing for me, I personally think the other big 3 have them beat there, but the judges may think otherwise. Either way amazing performance Carmel!! 

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Agreed. They sound great but lacking the GE feels I get from Avon and TSOPE

[Tubalord11]

Great performance from Dobyns-Bennett! I really love the theme of this show, tons of GE. The big cages are such a great effect, and I love what they have the guard doing in there. Musically very strong, especially those WW's, my goodness. A couple minor things in the brass, but it's not anything huge. Visually very clean, the visuals are sick, and I love those uniforms, look great against the colorful guard ones. I'm sorry for ever doubting ya'll, do think we'll be seeing them again tonight and hopefully with a stronger run, amazing job DB!! 

[WanderingTraveler]

Cedar Park is definitely Texas LOUD! What a run from you guys, amazing execution. I think top 5 could get cracked, because this show is VERY clean. Plus the balance of this group is incredible! I think the “new” closer was a good change.

[Tubalord11]

CEDAR PARK!!!! Wow, what a run!! My goodness they've cleaned up a ton since last weekend, beyond impressed. It's just such a super well-designed show, but their execution is what takes it to the level it it's at now. Just a Huge sound in that opener, great job Flute in the second movement, and ofc love the big knife set at the end, so effective. Amazing job Trombone, an incredible sound, and that ballad is just so so beautiful, love the time change. Great job by the brass in the Barber section, my favorite part of the symphony, and that closer is just massive, love the company front, just a wall of sound. Visually very clean as well, would love to see this top 5, but it's not gonna be easy to pass Mason, but it maybe it'll happen. Fantastic job Timberwolf band!! 

[WanderingTraveler]

Great run from Leander, easy finals lock in my opinion. Couldn’t hear the soloists very well because of Box5 microphones, but wonderful performance! Also does anyone how many pairs of sunglasses does each kid have? Just wondering.

[cheeto2401]

  On 11/16/2024 at 3:45 AM, Samuel Culper said:

Cedar Park and Leander back-to-back is pretty cool.

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30 minutes of straight leander isd will be fun

[cheeto2401]

  On 11/16/2024 at 6:26 PM, WanderingTraveler said:

Great run from Leander, easy finals lock in my opinion. Couldn’t hear the soloists very well because of Box5 microphones, but wonderful performance! Also does anyone how many pairs of sunglasses does each kid have? Just wondering.

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i assume 2 which is one main and then the backup, unless they switch colors, then i would say 3

[Clamp]

  On 11/16/2024 at 4:32 PM, slowbrass said:

Apparently Tarpon Springs uses in-ears for timing in this show? I’m sorry but that’s some BS

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What are in-ears?

[Tubalord11]

LEANDER!! Wow, they really followed that run from CP so well!! 100% think we'll be seeing them again, wonder if they can snag that 3rd spot in AAA DB, because wow what a run. Great job trumpet soloists going into that massive opening hit, wow brass. Lovely work from the trumpet quartet, some extremely hard stuff that they made look so easy, WW's as well. Gosh that ballad is just so gorgeous, Flugelhorn, top tier, guard adding so much effect as well. Great jam out session and love the closer calling back to the start. Just such an amazing performance, they definitely did not want to break their streak as well, amazing job Leander!!