2024 BOA Round Rock (Sept. 21)

[flute lord]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:40 AM, John McKinsleigh said:

Haters cannot silence John McKinsleigh the band fan!!

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Hey stick to band on here 

[Tubalord11]

Such a wonderful performance from Vista Ridge! Could definitely see them taking home music tonight after that amazing musical run, I mean they just sound so professional. Sucks they had all those prop issues today, but they didn't let that effect their run at all. Love the preshow so much, great visual ge there and I can't wait to see how they are come TMC. Great job Ranger band!! 

[Bands4eva]

Props are for domes these days. 

[jamminsalmon_]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:05 AM, flute lord said:

Wow.

I too love CP

 

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i too love cheese pizza

[Dave609]

Cedar Ridge-

I was truly blown away by the power from their opening statement. Their second movement music sounds really good and I love the balance the woodwinds and percussion had with the trombones. The use of Wrecking Ball in their show is unique since I don't think I have seen a band use it. Cedar Ridge is coming back with a vengeance this year and I am ready to see what they have in store. Congratulations to Cedar Ridge on advancing to finals!

[Liam Allen]

Vista demolished my eardrums

[Tubalord11]

CEDAR FREAKING RIDGE!!! God the amount of Visual GE in this show is insane, sooo much!!! They did not take lightly what happened last season and are anything but messing around. Such a fun show with so many different features and soloists, all which were amazing. Really love what they do with the percussion in the opener. I'm sorry but I completely forgot they were going to Waco this year when I said Westlake could win, I'd be super surprised if CR doesn't take home gold, though we have ti see what MG Johnson is up to. Wonderful job Cedar Ridge!! 

[Loki]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:39 AM, Band1234556 said:

Bold prediction, area d is one of the if not the hardest to make state in. Reagan, Round rock, cedar ridge, Westwood, dripping springs, ctj, and then we can start thinking about hutto and McNeil 

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Churchill?

[TypicalBandNerd]

Much improved show design from Cedar Ridge! I love how the band swings their arms and instruments back and forth as part of their choreography. I just find that SO effective. Their arrangement of wrecking ball is wonderful. I think this show is their ticket to get back into state. Amazing run Cedar Ridge!

[Samuel Culper]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:36 AM, Dummydumdum said:

Fr, like 9/11 be less tragic

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Please stop

[packwick]

i love how CR somehow managed to turn Wrecking Ball into a lovely ballad. that alone is worth the price of admission!! def a step up overall for them this year.

[flute lord]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:00 AM, Dummydumdum said:

Womp womp rettiga 

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Stop.

[JohnMckinsleighlover]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:59 AM, flute lord said:

Yes please

Many lives were lost on that tragic day

Not funny

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exactly. some people have no respect 

[Dave609]

Vandegrift-

The visuals are spectacular! So much fun to watch and the music being played makes this show even more exciting to watch. They are executing notes very well and have amazing technique! I really love the musical choices and am really interested to see if they can keep ahold of the 6A State Title! Congratulations to Vandegrift HS on advancing to finals!

[Tubalord11]

Yeah ummm IDK if anyone is touching Vandy tonight. It's possible, but my gosh that performance was just so magical. They just know how to do everything the best, and that's exactly what they did tonight. Would love an "upset" but I think they'll take it tonight. Un-freaking-believable. Sounds amazing, look amazing, are amazing. Great job Viper band and Vision Dance Company!! 

[Band2021]

Vandegrift is to strong tonight they won this contest. The fight will be for 2nd and 3rd place. 

[Dave609]

Rouse-

All I can say is wow! The balance from the entire band is truly remarkable! I really love the music and the visuals are also on another level. I can't wait to see what Rouse has in store this season, because it could be possible they could get the 5A State title if they keep up the amazing work! Congratulations to Rouse HS on advancing to finals!

[Tubalord11]

Amazing performance from Rouse to close up the competition!! Such a beautiful duet in the opener to that opening hit with some amazing visual work. Really lovely stuff from the quintet in the during the second movement and that ballad was just wow. They still have that amazing ensemble sound control, just lovely stuff from Rouse, they are looking to have another amazing season. Wonderful job Rouse!! 

[Tubalord11]

Here are my finals predictions: 

Vandegrift (sweep) 

 

Cedar Park 

Cedar Ridge 

Rouse 

 

Vista Ridge 

Westlake 

Leander 

 

Round Rock 

 

Lake Travis 

Hutto

Westwood 

Klein Cain 

Gaps are groups that I feel are interchangeable. I think Vandy's got this in the bag, but there are plenty of other battles going on for placements. It's going to be TIGHT tonight! 

[MikeKyu]

Hot take here:

 

 I can see Vandegrift not winning music tonight. They brought the hardest book and it is still a work in cleaning. I think Vista Ridge may steal music tonight. 

[Tubalord11]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:29 AM, MikeKyu said:

Hot take here:

 

 I can see Vandegrift not winning music tonight. They brought the hardest book and it is still a work in cleaning. I think Vista Ridge may steal music tonight. 

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Could def see this happening, Vista sounds so good 

[quenslays]

finals prediction

vandegrift

cedar park

rouse

cedar ridge

vista ridge

westlake

leander

round rock

lake travis

klein cain

westwood

hutto

 

[Dave609]

Gatesville-

I didn't want to forget about our Class A Champion! I am really excited to see how this group does this season! They have really grown over the last few years and this year they sound amazing! I have them as a dark horse to make State Finals this year in 4A! Congratulations Gatesville on a great start to the season and best of luck on the rest of the season!

[Band1234556]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:56 AM, Loki said:

Churchill?

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Really, i don’t think Churchill is even a prospect but I we will see, what competitions do they have

[Dave609]

its the calm before the storm. 

I wanted to take a moment and say I really enjoyed each performance today! I am really excited to see what is in store this season and what more bands are going to be bringing to the table. I will be at the Melissa Marching Showcase next week where I'll get to see some notable bands such as Lone Star, Argyle, Lebanon Trail, McKinney, Lakeview Centennial, Rock Hill, Celina, and more. Thanks again for all the amazing performances tonight from all our finalists!