2011 Official BOA Arlington Schedule

[rtrezza]

7:45 TBA

8:00 DeSoto, TX

8:15 Springtown, TX

8:30 Western Hills, TX

8:45 Timberview, TX

9:00 Frisco, TX

9:15 James Martin, TX

9:30 L.D. Bell, TX

 

9:45 Break

 

10:00 Trinity, TX

10:15 Azle, TX

10:30 Wakeland, TX

10:45 Colleyville Heritage, TX

11:00 Keller Central, TX

11:15 Richland, TX

11:30 Centennial, TX

11:45 Mansfield, TX

 

12:00 Lunch

 

12:30 John H. Guyer, TX

12:45 Creekview, TX

1:00 Pflugerville, TX

1:15 Keller, TX

1:30 Hebron, TX

1:45 Birdville, TX

2:00 Rowlett, TX

2:15 Plano East, TX

 

2:30 Break

 

2:45 Legacy, TX

3:00 Berkner, TX

3:15 W. Charles Akins, TX

3:30 James Bowie, TX

3:45 Aledo, TX

4:00 Winston Churchill, TX

4:15 Saginaw, TX

4:30 Flower Mound, TX

 

Judging Panel:

Music:

Wayne Markworth

Chester Phillips

Jodie Rhodes

Greg Williams

 

Visual:

Marie Czapinski

Kyle Miller

Debbie Tully

[Trumpetplayer02]

Looks like it's going to be quite the competition, i can't wait!

[Danpod]

Block of the day: 4th Block.

The first six programs of that block should easily fall within the top 15 and I wouldn't be surprised if James Bowie and Berkner were in a slap-fight for second place in Finals. This will be James Bowie's first competition since the tragic loss of Bruce Dinkins. I can't imagine what that warm-up arc is going to be like.

 

Question I Want Answered:

- Will Pflugerville's show be a National Semi-Finalist or potential National Finalist? We'll get our first evaluation next week.

- How are these 4A programs going to start out the season? (Aledo, Saginaw, Legacy, Wakeland)

- Can Keller Central design another good show? I was really surprised how well their program flowed last year. A cleaner product would have put them in Finals contention easily.

- How much will L.D. Bell win by? Vegas has the odds at 3 1/2 points.

[Drummantx]

  Danpod said:

Block of the day: 4th Block.

The first six programs of that block should easily fall within the top 15 and I wouldn't be surprised if James Bowie and Berkner were in a slap-fight for second place in Finals. This will be James Bowie's first competition since the tragic loss of Bruce Dinkins. I can't imagine what that warm-up arc is going to be like.

 

Question I Want Answered:

- Will Pflugerville's show be a National Semi-Finalist or potential National Finalist? We'll get our first evaluation next week.

- How are these 4A programs going to start out the season? (Aledo, Saginaw, Legacy, Wakeland)

- Can Keller Central design another good show? I was really surprised how well their program flowed last year. A cleaner product would have put them in Finals contention easily.

- How much will L.D. Bell win by? Vegas has the odds at 3 1/2 points.

 

Did Saginaw move back down to 4A?, was under the impression they were still 5A.

Edited September 21, 2011 by Drummantx

[Danpod]

  Drummantx said:

Did Saginaw move back down to 4A?, was under the impression they were still 5A.

 

They were 4A when they were at the 2009 State Marching Contest. I wasn't sure if they moved up to 5A or not. Also, I may have confused Saginaw with Southwest. Apologies.

[buzz]

  Danpod said:

This will be James Bowie's first competition since the tragic loss of Bruce Dinkins. I can't imagine what that warm-up arc is going to be like.

 

I saw Bowie at the A.I.S.D. band jamboree last week. The show is absolutely beautiful and they'll continue to do very well.

[Drummantx]

  Danpod said:

They were 4A when they were at the 2009 State Marching Contest. I wasn't sure if they moved up to 5A or not. Also, I may have confused Saginaw with Southwest. Apologies.

 

It's all good, I just knew they were at 5A state last year as well as 4A in 09.

 

[mellopwn1]

Hypothetical Situation:

 

How awesome would it be if Bowie managed to beat out LD Bell for 1st?!

 

 

It's a POSSIBILITY...

[Mellophone77]

  Danpod said:

- Can Keller Central design another good show? I was really surprised how well their program flowed last year. A cleaner product would have put them in Finals contention easily.

I haven't seen too much of their show, but what I have seen is that they have mirrors on the field. And imo, they're used pretty dang effectively in the opener. They're definitely in final contentions this year but with this competition its going to be a real fight to actually make it. Needless to say, I'm real excited about those last two blocks of the day--pretty much back to back potential finalists!

 

  mellopwn1 said:

How awesome would it be if Bowie managed to beat out LD Bell for 1st?!

 

 

It's a POSSIBILITY...

I'd really like that. A lot. No offense to L.D. Bell, but I'd just love to see a change up.

 

As for Saginaw, the calender on their website has no indication of area or state contests this year, so that likely means they're 5A. I'm guessing this was figured out, but I thought I'd just throw this out there, lol.

 

Looking forward to being here again this year!

Edited September 22, 2011 by Mellophone77

[longhornsax]

  mellopwn1 said:

Hypothetical Situation:

 

How awesome would it be if Bowie managed to beat out LD Bell for 1st?!

 

 

It's a POSSIBILITY...

 

I think it could be more than a possibility. It would not surprise me one bit if they made a real charge at Bell and Marcus this year. For a few reasons

 

1. This band has A LOT of momentum going into this year. It seems every year they get better and better.

2. The shows they put on this year will without a doubt be very emotionally charged.

3. From what I've seen, they have the package to carry them this year.

 

Wouldn't surprise me one bit

 

 

[mellopwn1]

  longhornsax said:

I think it could be more than a possibility. It would not surprise me one bit if they made a real charge at Bell and Marcus this year. For a few reasons

 

1. This band has A LOT of momentum going into this year. It seems every year they get better and better.

2. The shows they put on this year will without a doubt be very emotionally charged.

3. From what I've seen, they have the package to carry them this year.

 

Wouldn't surprise me one bit

 

The question is whether they can pull it off this early in the season, really.

[takigan]

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of these DFW area programs live for the first time. Berkner, Hebron.....even L.D. Bell. It's practically a travesty I have yet to see Bell live after admiring their shows since 2006 when I saw my first recording of them.

 

 

Berkner, Bowie and Bell. I honestly think any of these programs could win this.....And then there's SFA, the quintessential defending champion ('07, '09 and '10). SFA's got their work cut out for them this year though. And who knows what Vandegrift's going to pull off this year after placing 2nd last year with ZERO 12th graders.

[ProudBandDad]

  takigan said:

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of these DFW area programs live for the first time. Berkner, Hebron.....even L.D. Bell. It's practically a travesty I have yet to see Bell live after admiring their shows since 2006 when I saw my first recording of them.

 

 

Berkner, Bowie and Bell. I honestly think any of these programs could win this.....And then there's SFA, the quintessential defending champion ('07, '09 and '10). SFA's got their work cut out for them this year though. And who knows what Vandegrift's going to pull off this year after placing 2nd last year with ZERO 12th graders.

 

I don't think you'll be disappointed. There is no substitute for seeing these performances in person! I love having years of performances on DVD, but I don't get the chills down my spine like I do when in front of the real deal.

 

Enjoy!

--PBD

[mellopwn1]

  takigan said:

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of these DFW area programs live for the first time. Berkner, Hebron.....even L.D. Bell. It's practically a travesty I have yet to see Bell live after admiring their shows since 2006 when I saw my first recording of them.

 

 

Berkner, Bowie and Bell. I honestly think any of these programs could win this.....And then there's SFA, the quintessential defending champion ('07, '09 and '10). SFA's got their work cut out for them this year though. And who knows what Vandegrift's going to pull off this year after placing 2nd last year with ZERO 12th graders.

 

Vandegrift placed 3rd.

 

And my friend at SFA is talking up a storm about their show....it's supposedly great. We'll see October 8th, I suppose.

Edited September 23, 2011 by mellopwn1

[takigan]

If I had a nickel for every time you've corrected my ever-increasingly crowded memory of contest placements, I'd......well I'd be in need of a trip to Coinstar

[Danpod]

  takigan said:

If I had a nickel for every time you've corrected my ever-increasingly crowded memory of contest placements, I'd......well I'd be in need of a trip to Coinstar

[buzz]

  mellopwn1 said:

The question is whether they can pull it off this early in the season, really.

 

I think they will be able to.

[Steeldrum]

No Marcus and no Coppell this year......that's disappointing.

 

 

Saginaw is definitely 5A this year as there were last year.

[takigan]

Oooookay Takigan, I think you need to lay off the....--whatever you're on.

 

I totally just posted commentary on a nonexistant contest that mixes BOA Arlington and Houston. No idea how that happened, though it probably had something to do with organizing the names and finals bubbles in the same notepad file.

[clarineticorn]

  Steeldrum said:

No Marcus and no Coppell this year......that's disappointing.

Marcus is going to Conroe, though! I guess they prefer a later 'first competition'. Who knows!

Edited September 25, 2011 by clarineticorn

[Danpod]

Bumping up this post because the contest is Saturday!!!

 

Upset special: Keller Central makes Finals.

[9mase6]

  Danpod said:

Block of the day: 4th Block.

The first six programs of that block should easily fall within the top 15 and I wouldn't be surprised if James Bowie and Berkner were in a slap-fight for second place in Finals. This will be James Bowie's first competition since the tragic loss of Bruce Dinkins. I can't imagine what that warm-up arc is going to be like.

 

Question I Want Answered:

- Will Pflugerville's show be a National Semi-Finalist or potential National Finalist? We'll get our first evaluation next week.

- How are these 4A programs going to start out the season? (Aledo, Saginaw, Legacy, Wakeland)

- Can Keller Central design another good show? I was really surprised how well their program flowed last year. A cleaner product would have put them in Finals contention easily.

- How much will L.D. Bell win by? Vegas has the odds at 3 1/2 points.

Just thought I'd let you know Legacy has been 5A as of last year.

[Danpod]

  9mase6 said:

Just thought I'd let you know Legacy has been 5A as of last year.

 

Thanks for the update! The Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex doubles in population every three months.

[9mase6]

  Danpod said:

Thanks for the update! The Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex doubles in population every three months.

No problem. It's hard to keep up with all of the high schools nowadays. Speaking of, how do you like Legacy's chances this year?

[Danpod]

  9mase6 said:

No problem. It's hard to keep up with all of the high schools nowadays. Speaking of, how do you like Legacy's chances this year?

 

I've always been a fan of the program. I haven't seen the show this year but I hope it does well.