0415dci Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/23/2024 at 4:18 PM, youraveragebandkid said: Why Cy-Fair over Bridgeland? I’m not hating on Cy-Fair, I actually liked their show more than Bridgeland’s last year; I’m just curious. I would def put bridgeland over cy fair for UIL. Cy fair always has more of a BOA show so they don't normally do well. Bridgelands show this year is gonna be fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthMatters Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 3 hours ago, 0415dci said: I would def put bridgeland over cy fair for UIL. Cy fair always has more of a BOA show so they don't normally do well. Bridgelands show this year is gonna be fire Tell me you're a homer without telling me you're a homer. For the record, Cy-Fair won the Area (yes, in UIL) in 2022, and finished 1 point behind them in Area in 2023 along with making state finals with them and finishing 1 pt behind them again in Finals. That is far from a "don't normally do well in UIL" performance result. I don't know who will win, but at least speak in facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 17 minutes ago, TruthMatters said: Tell me you're a homer without telling me you're a homer. For the record, Cy-Fair won the Area (yes, in UIL) in 2022, and finished 1 point behind them in Area in 2023 along with making state finals with them and finishing 1 pt behind them again in Finals. That is far from a "don't normally do well in UIL" performance result. I don't know who will win, but at least speak in facts. I think he just simply meant they aren’t as UIL oriented as they are BOA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthMatters Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 32 minutes ago, Sideswiperr said: I think he just simply meant they aren’t as UIL oriented as they are BOA. Again, results >>>> than what people think or say. Does Cy-Fair go for more GE centric shows, probably. But Bridgeland's show last year was far from a UIL centric design and both had extremely amazing results and were very close in all competitions (BOA and UIL). Again, I don't know who will come out on top. I hope all bands in the area keep improving and Area I start making yearly dents in BOA and UIL finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 20 hours ago, TruthMatters said: Again, results >>>> than what people think or say. Does Cy-Fair go for more GE centric shows, probably. But Bridgeland's show last year was far from a UIL centric design and both had extremely amazing results and were very close in all competitions (BOA and UIL). Again, I don't know who will come out on top. I hope all bands in the area keep improving and Area I start making yearly dents in BOA and UIL finals. True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Cy-Woods and Taylor this Saturday!! Should be a fun one nightlife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodml000 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 17 hours ago, Sideswiperr said: Cy-Woods and Taylor this Saturday!! Should be a fun one hopefully you enjoy what we have been working on (taylor HS dm) 😁🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BandMan11 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Anyone see or find online those early season halftime performances? VERY curious to see all the different groups shows in this Area especially this year 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, 11BandMan11 said: Anyone see or find online those early season halftime performances? VERY curious to see all the different groups shows in this Area especially this year 👀 I’ve heard Cypress Springs and will happily say do NOT count them out of your finalists predictions. 11BandMan11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, Sideswiperr said: I’ve heard Cypress Springs and will happily say do NOT count them out of your finalists predictions. oo new wave of finalist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 5 hours ago, 11BandMan11 said: Anyone see or find online those early season halftime performances? VERY curious to see all the different groups shows in this Area especially this year 👀 Excellent visually by Paetow!!! 11BandMan11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, ruben_f said: oo new wave of finalist? It’s DEFINITELY not impossible, Paetow, Cy-Springs, are both banging on the door to be let in, I also would like to see videos of Waller, Langham Creek, and Jersey Village, they are making this incredibly hard to predict anything. This is a good year for some old faces to return plus some new ones to make it in. This new wave could be very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, Sideswiperr said: It’s DEFINITELY not impossible, Paetow, Cy-Springs, are both banging on the door to be let in, I also would like to see videos of Waller, Langham Creek, and Jersey Village, they are making this incredibly hard to predict anything. This is a good year for some old faces to return plus some new ones to make it in. This new wave could be very nice. hopefully by end of September we can figure the progress with some bands that we can make some accurate predictions without second guessing ourselves. A lot can change from now until October 1st, but I agree that we have some of the same finalists since 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodml000 Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 5 hours ago, Sideswiperr said: It’s DEFINITELY not impossible, Paetow, Cy-Springs, are both banging on the door to be let in, I also would like to see videos of Waller, Langham Creek, and Jersey Village, they are making this incredibly hard to predict anything. This is a good year for some old faces to return plus some new ones to make it in. This new wave could be very nice. just saying to keep an eye out for JET.. you may or may not be surprised 🙏 11BandMan11 and ruben_f 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 skip to 0:37 for the show 11BandMan11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BandMan11 Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 4 hours ago, ruben_f said: skip to 0:37 for the show Always a sucker for a nice double reed solo in a marching show! Side note - watching the video I'm seeing front sideline mics behind the oboe soloist, are they adding those the first time this year, or have I always missed them? I didn't think CyFair was one of the schools who needed the micing at the front of the field to project their ensemble sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11BandMan11 Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 22 hours ago, ruben_f said: Excellent visually by Paetow!!! Well that escalated quickly! Its very bare bones early season but looks like theyre off to a good start! No offense to the Paetow groups in the past, but this already looks and sounds better in August than they did during contest performances last year I've found online......is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 3 minutes ago, 11BandMan11 said: No offense to the Paetow groups in the past, but this already looks and sounds better in August t Agree, this looks way more improve then their previous shows. If they are having props, I think it will "pop" the show a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TruthMatters Posted September 1 Popular Post Share Posted September 1 42 minutes ago, 11BandMan11 said: Always a sucker for a nice double reed solo in a marching show! Side note - watching the video I'm seeing front sideline mics behind the oboe soloist, are they adding those the first time this year, or have I always missed them? I didn't think CyFair was one of the schools who needed the micing at the front of the field to project their ensemble sound They do not use field mics or amp their ensemble. The show wouldn't work with it given how separated their ensemble is throughout the show. Also, BOA highly discourages this and have some recommended changes to better clarify it. Current BOA: However, when amplification of only specific individuals during full ensemble passages leads to an intentional misrepresentation of the band sound as a whole, the instructional leadership has strayed from the core values and beliefs stated above. Such misrepresentation of acoustic qualities, by enhancing the performance of only a few players, is unacceptable and must be selfregulated by the participating bands. Proposed Changes: In consideration of the Bands of America philosophy, we recommend the following be implemented for the 2023 BOA season and beyond. • Amplifying individuals (wind players) through a soundboard during tutti sections leads to an intentional misrepresentation of what is being performed by the total ensemble. This misrepresentation of acoustic quality by enhancing a few individuals is unacceptable. • Soloists and featured ensembles may use microphones during their feature section but must be muted from amplification when not being featured. • Where a participating band has a limited number of performers (e.g., one player to a part), the use of individual microphones is acceptable. BandAlumMom, 11BandMan11 and ruben_f 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 39 minutes ago, 11BandMan11 said: Well that escalated quickly! Its very bare bones early season but looks like theyre off to a good start! No offense to the Paetow groups in the past, but this already looks and sounds better in August than they did during contest performances last year I've found online......is it just me? Also, they seem to have lost quite a few members since 2022. it looks smaller this year I get that the new high school took some students away from Paetow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyparkbandparent Posted September 3 Popular Post Share Posted September 3 I saw Cypress Park, they have GREATLY improved from last year, cool show theme, I think they might be able to join the competition for finals this year. Nepsu, ruben_f and Sideswiperr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 3 hours ago, notageek said: I saw Cypress Park, they have GREATLY improved from last year, cool show theme, I think they might be able to join the competition for finals this year. If their could be 12 spots for finals.. Out of all of the bubble bands I’ve got two in mind that I think have the highest chances of making finals, then a band after that that has a “toe” in its name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruben_f Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 3 hours ago, Sideswiperr said: f their could be 12 spots for finals.. unlikely this year I say another 8 more years until we see 6 spots to state and 12 finalists. Unless UIL makes a 7A that could remove bands from this area. The bubble for finals is more getting competitive Most likely making finals: Bridgeland, Cy-Fair, Cy Woods, Jordan, Tompkins, JET, 7L bubble: Cy Park, Cy Ranch, Cy Springs, Paetow, Jersey Village, Katy, Cinco Ranch, Langham Creek and ofc this list could expand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamp Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 4 hours ago, Sideswiperr said: If their could be 12 spots for finals.. Out of all of the bubble bands I’ve got two in mind that I think have the highest chances of making finals, then a band after that that has a “toe” in its name. I’d say the same for myself. Some of the bubble bands just have maintained a level of competitiveness that I think they will build on this year. Unfortunately that means bands like cy parks/springs are gonna have a hard time placing higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideswiperr Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, ruben_f said: unlikely this year I say another 8 more years until we see 6 spots to state and 12 finalists. Unless UIL makes a 7A that could remove bands from this area. The bubble for finals is more getting competitive Most likely making finals: Bridgeland, Cy-Fair, Cy Woods, Jordan, Tompkins, JET, 7L bubble: Cy Park, Cy Ranch, Cy Springs, Paetow, Jersey Village, Katy, Cinco Ranch, Langham Creek and ofc this list could expand! If I was to rank said bubble bands on how likely they are to make finals this year, In order, id say, Katy, Cy-Ranch, Langham Creek, Cinco Ranch(I really need to see this show to be sold), Paetow, Cy-Springs, Cy-Park, JV,. I’ve yet to see langhams show but I can’t wait! ruben_f 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.