JLQ Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Argyle - These kids are athletes. I've never seen a small band do this much movement on the field and still produce such a great sound. The drum break is a treat: the double-helix drill reminiscent of Spring 93, the crazy mallet run from Westfield 03, and the Fight Club tag from Cavies 02. All at over 200 bpm. China Springs - It's been a long time since a military-style marching band made 3A state finals, but this group certainly deserved to be there. This isn't your father's military band, though: a little corps-style marching, some mallet percussion, 7/8 stutter step, and a block rotation. All achieved with laser-precise execution that is synonymous with this style. CTJ - I just love this show. I love the Coldplay interspersed throughout. I love all the Barber music. I love the crazy Darryl Pemberton drill design. I love that massive School for Scandal hit. And even though they were probably the smallest band in 5A finals, I love that they still produced the one of the biggest sounds. Probably my favorite show of 2012. Bowie - They blew me away at state. There's so much going on musically in this show, and all of it is amazing. Aside from the Planets, you get Mussorgsky, you get Prokofiev, you get Debussy... and that's just skimming the surface. And that Jupiter hit at the end? Goosebumps. Even from the Grand Nationals finals stream, their volume nearly blew out my headphones. Kennesaw Mountain (GA) - This one really took me by surprise, because I've never really liked Kennesaw's shows. But in my opinion, this dark carnival theme was a home run. I love the way that the band warms up to Sarah Brightman's haunting "Deliver Me", and then the Dead Can Dance "Carnival Is Over" epilogue brings that mood back full-circle. Quote
Xenon Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Argyle - These kids are athletes. I've never seen a small band do this much movement on the field and still produce such a great sound. The drum break is a treat: the double-helix drill reminiscent of Spring 93, the crazy mallet run from Westfield 03, and the Fight Club tag from Cavies 02. All at over 200 bpm. China Springs - It's been a long time since a military-style marching band made 3A state finals, but this group certainly deserved to be there. This isn't your father's military band, though: a little corps-style marching, some mallet percussion, 7/8 stutter step, and a block rotation. All achieved with laser-precise execution that is synonymous with this style. CTJ - I just love this show. I love the Coldplay interspersed throughout. I love all the Barber music. I love the crazy Darryl Pemberton drill design. I love that massive School for Scandal hit. And even though they were probably the smallest band in 5A finals, I love that they still produced the one of the biggest sounds. Probably my favorite show of 2012. Bowie - They blew me away at state. There's so much going on musically in this show, and all of it is amazing. Aside from the Planets, you get Mussorgsky, you get Prokofiev, you get Debussy... and that's just skimming the surface. And that Jupiter hit at the end? Goosebumps. Even from the Grand Nationals finals stream, their volume nearly blew out my headphones. Kennesaw Mountain (GA) - This one really took me by surprise, because I've never really liked Kennesaw's shows. But in my opinion, this dark carnival theme was a home run. I love the way that the band warms up to Sarah Brightman's haunting "Deliver Me", and then the Dead Can Dance "Carnival Is Over" epilogue brings that mood back full-circle. +1 to all of that! Except that I have a clown phobia, so dark carnival stuff really creeps me out.... Quote
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Just watched Broken Arrow's show. Normally, I'm not a big fan of the whole "giant girl on the field" thing, but Broken Arrow actually uses the girls BIG TIME. The color guard is insanely good. Many, many jaw-dropping moments. It's a fantastic show. When it was over, I had just one word: Wicked! Definitely one of my favorite shows this year. Quote
Bandmanio Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 I really like Fredericksburg's Angels in the Architecture show in 3A. Thanks man! We had an absolute blast with this show! The kids dug it and I'll tell you that the staff had just as much fun planning and watching this show unfold the way it did. We are pushing for another great show in 2014 for sure! John Quote
threesix9 Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 What do people think about Round Rock's show this year? They've added another band director, and finally someone not associated with Phantom Regiment. Quote
scoobydoo Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 What do people think about Round Rock's show this year? They've added another band director, and finally someone not associated with Phantom Regiment. She's works with Carolina Crown. She also worked with Marcus and was a drum major for Cedar Park. Quote
Drum major Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 What do people think about Round Rock's show this year? They've added another band director, and finally someone not associated with Phantom Regiment. Based on BOA Austin, they have a great show. Since their performance of "the Dragon" they have been slowly moving up the food chain. If they can bring it at BOA Nationals, they no doubt will be the ones to put Round a Rock on the map. Even tho they are not "the talked about band" .... They are not a one hit wonder and look for them to stay at the top. Quote
Lynn Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Based on BOA Austin, they have a great show. Since their performance of "the Dragon" they have been slowly moving up the food chain. If they can bring it at BOA Nationals, they no doubt will be the ones to put Round a Rock on the map. Even tho they are not "the talked about band" .... They are not a one hit wonder and look for them to stay at the top. Who is 'the talked about band'? Just curious Quote
justabandkid94 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Who is 'the talked about band'? Just curious Texas bands: Marcus, The Woodlands, Bowie, Claudia Taylor Johnson, Bell (maybe not as much anymore) Outside of Texas: Broken Arrow, Avon Marcato 1 Quote
whitewing09 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 I'm really excited for this years season. Just from watching the videos on demand for BOA Austin and the random that have popped up on here, I was immensely impressed! I was really impressed with Anderson! Their aurora show has some really cool music. I loved their opening statement and their ballad! CTJs preshow with the trombone/trumpet/sax? thing is really catchy! Can't wait to see CR and RR at gnats. Their shows look very promising! I just hope they can keep up the momentum! I can't wait to see some high quality video on Bell (especially for the Harry Potter mermaid theme!), TW, and Marcus. Seems like it'll be a promising year for Texas at gnats! Quote
jmatthews Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks man! We had an absolute blast with this show! The kids dug it and I'll tell you that the staff had just as much fun planning and watching this show unfold the way it did. We are pushing for another great show in 2014 for sure! John I enjoyed your show as well! I especially enjoyed the choreography to Fight Club. Quote
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