2009 GNATS!

[whitewing09]

What are people's takes on the performances???

[rpd]

  whitewing09 said:

What are people's takes on the performances???

 

I'm enjoying it so far. Sadly I've been busy during all the big name bands. However because its so late in the season almost all the bands are playing at a pretty high level.

 

Can't wait to see what the big boys bring though.

[whitewing09]

L.D was looking good, their new Introduction is intense. They changed those cloth things they danced with during the world dance thing and I believe there is a costume change for the guard?

 

I like the animal thing Bowie added, soo sweet! I'm pretty sure they'll make finals unless something goes completely wrong

 

The Woodlands pre-show business was pretty sweet and their ending is pretty awesome

 

Clearbrooke changed up there show some I kinda liked it better the other way, but owell!

[the terminator]

dang no wonder bell is so good, can't believe they are at grand nationals and are still relaxed and enjoying the moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY4gyk16JtM

[rpd]

  the terminator said:

dang no wonder bell is so good, can't believe they are at grand nationals and are still relaxed and enjoying the moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY4gyk16JtM

 

That was awesome. Truly inspirational as an aspiring Band Director. I love the quote at the end "If you cant have fun with this"..."Why do it"

[BassoonPadwan]

To be quite honest I'm definitely digging Marcus' show more than LD Bell this year. They just play at a ridiculously high level for marching band.

 

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy and appreciate LD Bell. They have some beautiful moments that I am humming after I watch them perform.

 

 

It's just I'm pretty much a Marcus fanboy at this point. And no I didn't go there.

 

 

That last movement is unreal.

Edited November 14, 2009 by BassoonPadwan

[aaron067]

^ I agree whole-heartedly with this. I definitely appreciate the maturity of Bell, but there's just nothing comparable to the level of musical execution that Marcus produces.

[whitewing09]

I wasn't a fan of Marcus' show at BOA SA, but I have heard wonderful things about their closer, so I will definitely need to check that stuff out! As for Bell, their show is my personal favorite Bell show. I can't really argue Marcus' musically execution, but they're drill always kills their shows for me. I can't wait to see semi finals and finals!!!! Congrats to the four Texas bands who made it and good luck with the next rounds!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the terminator]

  whitewing09 said:

I wasn't a fan of Marcus' show at BOA SA, but I have heard wonderful things about their closer, so I will definitely need to check that stuff out! As for Bell, their show is my personal favorite Bell show. I can't really argue Marcus' musically execution, but they're drill always kills their shows for me. I can't wait to see semi finals and finals!!!! Congrats to the four Texas bands who made it and good luck with the next rounds!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

who made it exactly?

[Fata1]

Semi-Finals Schedule

 

7:30 - Springs Valley H.S., IN

7:45 - Williamstown H.S., KY

8:00 - Saint James School, AL

8:15 - Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI

8:30 - West Bloomfield H.S., MI

8:45 - Lake Central H.S., IN

9:00 - Bellbrook H.S., OH

9:15 - Walled Lake Central H.S., MI

9:30 - Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI

9:45 - Center Grove H.S., IN

10:00 - Avon H.S., IN

10:15 - William Mason H.S., OH

10:30 - Owasso H.S., OK

10:45 - Columbus North H.S., IN

BREAK

11:15 - James Bowie H.S., TX

11:30 - Marcus H.S., TX

11:45 - American Fork H.S., UT

12:00 - Lawrence Central H.S., IN

12:15 - Carmel H.S., IN

12:30 - Ben Davis H.S., IN

12:45 - Broken Arrow Sr. H.S., OK

1:00 - The Woodlands H.S., TX

1:15 - North Hardin H.S., KY

1:30 - Bourbon County H.S., KY

1:45 - Broad Ripple H.S., IN

BREAK

2:15 - Marian Catholic H.S., IL

2:30 - L.D. Bell H.S., TX

2:45 - Centerville H.S., OH

3:00 - Lafayette H.S., KY

3:15 - Lake Park H.S., IL

3:30 - Wando H.S., SC

3:45 - West Johnston H.S., NC

4:00 - Seminole H.S., FL

4:15 - South Brunswick H.S., NJ

4:30 - Forsyth Central H.S., GA

4:45 - West Chester University

[takigan]

Bourbon County was nails. An absolutely amazing Class A band, I don't think there's a Class A band in Texas that could top them.

[rpd]

  takigan said:

Bourbon County was nails. An absolutely amazing Class A band, I don't think there's a Class A band in Texas that could top them.

 

Agreed. They had some insane brass licks that were executed very well. I look forward to seeing there show at least one more time.

[longhornsax]

So for those of you who are watching, does it look like it's gonna be hard to catch Avon? It looks like Bell will have to take the Visual caption if they want a shot.