Xenon Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 OK, here are my top 5 after Friday Prelims in San Antonio: 1. Churchill 2. Akins 3. Loveland 4. Klein 5. Vista Ridge Churchill has such a cool concept of deception that can't be explained without seeing it. Akins has a really nice take on The Pines of Rome. Loveland has one of the best drumlines I have ever heard from a highschool and has a very moving concept with the Medal of Honor music. Klein was just clean and extremely controlled. Vista Ridge was quite strong for such a young school. United played SCV's version of Scheherazade and modified it little enough such that people in the crowd actually yelled "VANGUARD!!" at the appropriate moment. Quote
itspjw Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Awww....I wish I was going to be able to see BOA San Antonio! But I had to choose between that and Grand Nats....sooo.....I can't wait to go to Indy and see what some of these bands can do...I will be going to SA to watch the state finals, so between that and Indy hopefully I will get my fill of great bands...(not likely!) lol Quote
Trumpet Master Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Where are you all going to be during finals? Quote
mbui Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Just got back from the dome a while ago. Daniel Valdez (Danpod), Eric Salas, Daniel Sanchez (Xenon), Alan Irons and I hung out the entire day. It was a lot of fun. Here are my rankings for Friday's Prelims. 1. Winston Churchill HS, TX 2. Klein HS, TX 3. Akins HS, TX 4. Loveland HS, CO 5. United HS, TX 6. Coronado HS, TX 7. Vista Ridge HS, TX 8. William H. Taft HS, TX 9. Smithson Valley HS, TX 10. Del Valle HS, TX 11. James Madison HS, TX 12. John B. Alexander HS, TX 13. South San Antonio HS, TX 14. Seven Lakes HS, TX 15. Robstown HS, TX 16. East Central HS, TX Thoughts: I'm fairly certain that only one band from Friday's Prelims will advance to Finals---that band being Winston Churchill. There were some great shows like United, Akins (wow) & Loveland but with the stiff line-up on Saturday, I feel those bands will be on the outside looking in. One more thing... BOA posted the board with the Finals draw in the concourse and from what I can remember....Winston Churchill drew the 21st spot while Ronald Reagan drew the 39th spot. Most likely Reagan will be one of the last bands or if not the last band to perform in Finals. Can't wait for tomorrow! Quote
Xenon Posted November 4, 2006 Author Posted November 4, 2006 We will most likely be standing in line at the gate as soon as Prelims are over (we'll send at least one person out there before announcements) so that we can get the best seats that are available. During Prelims we always sit on the lower level on the 50 right up against the press box (right next to the director's section). We will try to be as close to their as possible for Finals. If we can't be on the 50 next to the director's box, we will be just on the other side of it (around the side-1 40-45). Quote
mbui Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 QUOTE (Xenon @ Nov 4 2006, 06:04 AM) We will most likely be standing in line at the gate as soon as Prelims are over (we'll send at least one person out there before announcements) so that we can get the best seats that are available. During Prelims we always sit on the lower level on the 50 right up against the press box (right next to the director's section). We will try to be as close to their as possible for Finals. If we can't be on the 50 next to the director's box, we will be just on the other side of it (around the side-1 40-45). Ahhhh, just woke up. Tired and FULL! See you in about an hour or so. Quote
itspjw Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I can't wait to see the results!!! Some stiff competition this year! Quote
jr520c Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Hopefully someone posts the finalists as soon as they find out, which should be in about 45min - 1hr ahh. Quote
FunkyFlute07 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 yeah. i'm not going to know who made finals until i get there . gosh. Quote
itspjw Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 They should be starting the awards ceremony!!! Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer! Quote
n3rdu5 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I'm eagerly awaiting a text message for TxB Live! Quote
GuitarJoe Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 1. bell 2. woodlands 3. reagan music - marcus GE - woodlands visual - bell my gf just called and thats all she could remember... Quote
n3rdu5 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Any more results?! I'm dying here, on the edge of my seat! haha. No, really though. Quote
FunkyFlute07 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 n3rdu5 said: Any more results?! I'm dying here, on the edge of my seat! haha. No, really though. yeah same here. Quote
itspjw Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Still no text from TXBands! I am excited to hear the first three places, but I, too, am on the edge of my seat in anticipation! Quote
titancoaster Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I am dying here, so many good bands, oh where is the "instant" text message Quote
n3rdu5 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Hahah, okay good! I thought maybe I was left out and was the only one without a text. Agggghhhhh. Okay, that's it. I'm driving over to SA right now. Who's coming? hahaha. Quote
titancoaster Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 If you will swing by austin ill go Quote
n3rdu5 Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 YAY I GOT MY TEXT!!!! Music: Marcus GE: Woodlands Visual: Bell 3rd: Reagan 2nd: Woodlands 1st: L.D. Bell Finalists Reagan Westfield Westlake Richland Clearbrook Hebron Churchill Marcus L.D. Bell Haltom Cedar Park Woodlands. and P.S. okay! I'll rent out a charter bus, and we'll swing by and pick up all the TxB-ers who wanna go. I'll be at your house in 5 minutes. BE READY. Quote
Serardian Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 n3rdu5 said: YAY I GOT MY TEXT!!!! Music: Marcus GE: Woodlands Visual: Bell 3rd: Reagan 2nd: Woodlands 1st: L.D. Bell Finalists Reagan Westfield Westlake Richland Clearbrook Hebron Churchill Marcus L.D. Bell and I'm supposing there should be another text coming but I haven't gotten it yet...I've only received 2. But Woodlands isn't on that list, so hm..! You forgot Haltom, Cedar Park, and Woodlands. Seriously, no Bowie?!? Quote
itspjw Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 I just got the text!!! Music: Marcus GE: Woodlands Visual: Bell 1. LD Bell 2. Woodlands 3. Reagan Other finalists: Westfield Westlake Richland Clearbrook Hebron Churchill Marcus Quote
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