Thomas Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Who do you think will do well at this year's contest? Quote
Danpod Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Prelims Schedule, via the Lone Star Preview website: Kirbyville 11:15 Nimitz 11:30 Clements 11:45 J. Frank Dobie 12:00 Tomball 12:15 Klein Forest 12:30 **LUNCH** **LUNCH** Clear Brook 1:15 Leander 1:30 Spring 1:45 College Park 2:00 Dekaney 2:15 Langham Creek 2:30 Jersey Village 2:45 Dawson 3:00 **BREAK** **BREAK** **BREAK** Friendswood 3:30 Brazoswood 3:45 Westfield 4:00 Klein Oak 4:15 Pearland 4:30 Clear Falls 4:45 Morton Ranch 5:00 Oak Ridge 5:15 Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I'll just say it, Leander is basically the only central Texas band there... Leander,Spring and College Park are neck and neck in prelims... Freindswood, Brazoswood and Westfield are also neck and neck in prelims... Quote
Thomas Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 Abbie123 said: I'll just say it, Leander is basically the only central Texas band there...Leander,Spring and College Park are neck and neck in prelims... Freindswood, Brazoswood and Westfield are also neck and neck in prelims... Predictions: 1. Spring HS 2. Friendswood HS 3. Brazoswood HS 4. College Park HS 5. Leander HS 6. Westfield HS 7. Clear Brook HS 8. Dawson HS 9. Klein Oak HS 10. Oak Ridge HS Captions: Spring (all) Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Quote Predictions:1. Spring HS 2. Friendswood HS 3. Brazoswood HS 4. College Park HS 5. Leander HS 6. Westfield HS 7. Clear Brook HS 8. Dawson HS 9. Klein Oak HS 10. Oak Ridge HS Captions: Spring (all) Dawson got second place last year though, right? Quote
Drummantx Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Abbie123 said: Dawson got second place last year though, right? Yes, and they actually won prelims, beating CT Johnson and about a point behind in finals. 2011 Prelims: Dawson 79.15 I 4A Claudia Johnson 76.90 I 5A College Park 76.30 I 5A Brazoswood 75.30 I 5A Seven Lakes 74.80 II 5A Cypress Fair 74.75 II 5A Oak Ridge 74.75 II 5A Westfield 74.55 II 5A Friendswood 73.95 II 4A Clearbrook 72.40 II 5A Cypress Falls 70.70 II 5A 2011 Finals: 80.15 Claudia Taylor Johnson 79.00 Dawson 78.40 Cypress Fairbanks 78.20 Friendswood 77.35 Brazoswood 77.15 Westfield 76.05 Oak Ridge 75.00 College Park 74.35 Clear Brook 73.10 Cypress Falls Quote
vacon3` Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Drummantx said: Yes, and they actually won prelims, beating CT Johnson and about a point behind in finals. 2011 Prelims: Dawson 79.15 I 4A Claudia Johnson 76.90 I 5A College Park 76.30 I 5A Brazoswood 75.30 I 5A Seven Lakes 74.80 II 5A Cypress Fair 74.75 II 5A Oak Ridge 74.75 II 5A Westfield 74.55 II 5A Friendswood 73.95 II 4A Clearbrook 72.40 II 5A Cypress Falls 70.70 II 5A 2011 Finals: 80.15 Claudia Taylor Johnson 79.00 Dawson 78.40 Cypress Fairbanks 78.20 Friendswood 77.35 Brazoswood 77.15 Westfield 76.05 Oak Ridge 75.00 College Park 74.35 Clear Brook 73.10 Cypress Falls I think Dawson and Leander will do very well- Top 5 for sure- Maybe one will win. It will be a very close race for the first 7-8 spots! Cant wait!!! Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 vacon3` said: I think Dawson and Leander will do very well- Top 5 for sure- Maybe one will win. It will be a very close race for the first 7-8 spots! Cant wait!!! I would complete the top five with College Park, Westfield, and Spring... Knowing how well this year has been going... Top five random order: Leander Spring Dawson College Park Westfield Geez its hard picking the top five!!! I had to leave out a lot of good bands... Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 BTW is this event going to be covered live by txbands staff? Quote
mellopwn1 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) For the first time in a while I don't think Brazoswood is in contention for the top spot. Spring certainly ends the season near the top, but I don't know if they are clean enough to win. They're always so hush hush until the last week or so of competition. Nevertheless, I think they might pull it out. College Park is unquestionably having a great year, and if Dawson is anywhere near last year's level, they are a serious threat. Since it's a state year, Westfield might step it up again as well. The Top 5 is a really tight pack, but I have a gut feeling that it will end up like this (in order): Spring Dawson Leander College Park Westfield Every one of those 5 has potential for winning this contest, I think. Edited October 11, 2012 by mellopwn1 Quote
Westandalone Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) yeah i am surprised no one mentioned college park until recently! they have a great show (though cheesy-ish kinda with the patriotic theme, nontheless it was great). and not to mention they recently placed 6th at BOA conroe. im not gonna lie, there are so plenty bands that could make finals here and it's going to be a toss up to who even wins. i think top 5 (random order) will be:Spring, Dawson, Leander, College Park, Friendswood/Brazoswood very excited to perform this saturday best of luck to all the bands! Edited October 11, 2012 by Westandalone Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 mellopwn1 said: For the first time in a while I don't think Brazoswood is in contention for the top spot. Spring certainly ends the season near the top, but I don't know if they are clean enough to win. They're always so hush hush until the last week or so of competition. Nevertheless, I think they might pull it out. College Park is unquestionably having a great year, and if Dawson is anywhere near last year's level, they are a serious threat. Since it's a state year, Westfield might step it up again as well. The Top 5 is a really tight pack, but I have a gut feeling that it will end up like this (in order): Spring Dawson Leander College Park Westfield Every one of those 5 has potential for winning this contest, I think. Did you get to watch any of their marching shows this year? Quote
takigan Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Abbie123 said: BTW is this event going to be covered live by txbands staff? I'm not going....so probably no Quote
mellopwn1 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Abbie123 said: Did you get to watch any of their marching shows this year? I've seen all of the bands that were at BOA Conroe, and a few videos of other bands like Leander. I have no idea about Spring; I'm basing that purely off years past. Same with Westfield. Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Spring - haven't seen them, don't know how good they are... Dawson - ( ) May not be as loud as the other bands, but they sure do have some great clarity, a touching show. Pretty clean drill. Woodwinds know how to play technique pretty well! Lots of exposed but clean drill. Beautiful flute solo in the middle and the end. Balance issues, but this was a week ago so they probably fixed them, knowing this band program. Leander - ( http://www.statesman.com/videos/news/battl...h-school/vfgcG/ ) Course I am biased because I am from this School. Cool flute solo in the beginning. Nice flugelhorn solo. There are a few clarity issues during the first brass hit... The Drill is very well designed. GE-wise I think it has potential, but then again I am biased... College Park- (video has been taken down) Very impressed with them this year... Really stepping it up... The GE in the show is pretty high, of course and I think the show design will take them far... Westfield-(No video) This is like a flute concerto for marching band... GE-wise I think this show has a lot of potential... They sound pretty big for a smallish band... Looking to do well this year. I like the cliff platform thing...! takigan said: I'm not going....so probably no Aw man... Nah, its totally cool... Edited October 11, 2012 by Abbie123 Quote
JediSaxSolis Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 mellopwn1 said: For the first time in a while I don't think Brazoswood is in contention for the top spot. Spring certainly ends the season near the top, but I don't know if they are clean enough to win. They're always so hush hush until the last week or so of competition. Nevertheless, I think they might pull it out. College Park is unquestionably having a great year, and if Dawson is anywhere near last year's level, they are a serious threat. Since it's a state year, Westfield might step it up again as well. The Top 5 is a really tight pack, but I have a gut feeling that it will end up like this (in order): Spring Dawson Leander College Park Westfield Every one of those 5 has potential for winning this contest, I think. I agree with you; I think Spring will take the cake this year. As for Brazoswood, they're going to be entering this contest with a lot to prove after last week, so they very well could rebound. As of right now in the season though, I don't believe we'll see them with a top 3 finish at this one. Best of luck to all bands competing. Lonestar is a great contest. Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 JediSaxSolis said: I agree with you; I think Spring will take the cake this year. As for Brazoswood, they're going to be entering this contest with a lot to prove after last week, so they very well could rebound. As of right now in the season though, I don't believe we'll see them with a top 3 finish at this one. Best of luck to all bands competing. Lonestar is a great contest. Believe in your own band dude, anything is possible... Quote
vacon3` Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Abbie123 said: Believe in your own band dude, anything is possible... Dont count Brazoswood out! They will be out to better there showing at BOA! Quote
Chryco4 Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 mellopwn1 said: Spring...[is] always so hush hush until the last week or so of competition. We are indeed. This weekend is going to be fun. Enjoy the show. Quote
JediSaxSolis Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Abbie123 said: Believe in your own band dude, anything is possible.... I never said I didn't believe in Brazoswood-- I stated that "they very well could rebound", one of the reasons being that they're entering this contest with the mindset that they have a lot to prove since last week's contest. I said in my argument (also my opinion) that right now in the season, I don't believe they'll be making a top 3 finish at this specific contest. Just because I don't think they're going to place in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at this specific contest doesn't mean I don't believe in Brazoswood. Read carefully before telling me I don't believe in my own alma mater. Quote
vacon3` Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 JediSaxSolis said: . I never said I didn't believe in Brazoswood-- I stated that "they very well could rebound", one of the reasons being that they're entering this contest with the mindset that they have a lot to prove since last week's contest. I said in my argument (also my opinion) that right now in the season, I don't believe they'll be making a top 3 finish at this specific contest. Just because I don't think they're going to place in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at this specific contest doesn't mean I don't believe in Brazoswood. Read carefully before telling me I don't believe in my own alma mater. You mistook me, but I agree that they are a band that traditionally peaks late. I know they spent the week working with Daniel Montoya, So I am hoping to see some big improvements. I think they have some stiff competition, but we will see soon enough! Quote
Abbie123 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) JediSaxSolis said: . I never said I didn't believe in Brazoswood-- I stated that "they very well could rebound", one of the reasons being that they're entering this contest with the mindset that they have a lot to prove since last week's contest. I said in my argument (also my opinion) that right now in the season, I don't believe they'll be making a top 3 finish at this specific contest. Just because I don't think they're going to place in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at this specific contest doesn't mean I don't believe in Brazoswood. Read carefully before telling me I don't believe in my own alma mater. Sorry man I didn't mean for it to be offensive... Looking back at it, I guess it came out that way... Edited October 13, 2012 by Abbie123 Quote
Thomas Posted October 14, 2012 Author Posted October 14, 2012 Prelims Recap: http://www.twhsband.org/LoneStarPreview/fi...coreResults.pdf Finals Recap: http://www.twhsband.org/LoneStarPreview/fi...coreResults.pdf I'm a little shocked by the results of the contest. Friendswood pretty much ran away with it. Quote
EternalFlame Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I was pretty shocked by Dawson and Oak Ridge not making finals...I mean, weren't they respectively 2nd and 5th last year? Quote
kingtbone Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I did not get to see all the bands but I did not think Spring scored that high. I had them at 4th (at best) in the 2nd block of performers. The Circus tents were a distraction to me and limlited the ability to march on the field. Leander, clear brook, and college park Performed better in my opinion...I was also surprised Dawson was not at least 10th.. Quote
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