2017 Grand Nationals

[dylan123]

  On 11/12/2017 at 4:06 AM, jmartin1056 said:

 

Most likely to pull a Carmel last year: Avon. Lots of people have them 3rd, but we'll see.

”Pull a Carmel” is my new favorite phrase.

[AvonDad]

having a dog in the fight I'll forewarn possible bias. I'm looking for bands that march and play at the same time. Can they handle all the movement and keep the sound going so that if you are not watching, you couldnt tell the difference if they had parked. That was my background. Our kids are playing 170+ in the 2nd movement and over 192 at the end. With that said.... I missed Dobyns live. Union later it down. Very impressive and I would have to put them over Round Rock. Blue Springs is close and there was a lot of echoing

[jmartin1056]

  On 11/12/2017 at 4:14 AM, dylan123 said:

”Pull a Carmel” is my new favorite phrase.

I'm glad. I find it humorous myself

[AvonDad]

dumb phone....a happening with them. I'd put Flower Mound over Marcus and perhaps squeeze The Woodlands in between. Very electric shows. Carmel is mostly solo and a heard a lot of electronics from our location midway up the 50. BA has the sound and power and their show is mostly in front of the hash and in your face. Avon had a great run tonight but their show style is so different than other. So here goes...Carmel BA Avon mixed in top 3. Still don't get Carmel, being honest. FloMo,Woodlands, Marcus. Union, Castle, Blue Springs, Round Rock, Marion, Dobyns.

[Danpod]

Bands entering the field for retreat.  Live Blog or shut up.

[AvonMom]

  On 11/12/2017 at 4:05 AM, FloMoParent said:

I'm thinking BA, Carmel, Avon, Marcus, FloMo, The Woodlands,.

 

GE: BA

Visual: Carmel

Music: Marcus

 

What an amazing last half of finals!

 

Cool side note: Flower Mound hosted Avon for dinner when Avon was en route to San Antonio. The bands along with members of Marcus became friends. Flower Mound, Marcus, and Avon will be next to each other when they break ranks. Should be a great time.

My daughter was so excited when she found out the order so when they break ranks they could all find each other. #teamTexAvon

[MEETTHEMAN]

Uh did they accidentally call Flower Mound Round Rock?

[NTXBandFan]

Um someone should tell Round Rock they have the Texas Flag upside down

[Mash]

  On 11/12/2017 at 4:57 AM, NTXBandFan said:

Um someone should tell Round Rock they have the Texas Flag upside down

Are we in distress?

[dukeoftrumpet]

  On 11/12/2017 at 5:03 AM, Mash said:

 

Are we in distress?

after Marcus not winning music, yes

[bingogooberman]

Wow, Carmel becomes the first band to win all captions at grand national finals, though I can't say I agree with music (tie) win...at all....but congrats to them!

[jmartin1056]

  On 11/12/2017 at 5:08 AM, bingogooberman said:

Wow, Carmel becomes the first band to win all captions at grand national finals, though I can't say I agree with music (tie) win...at all....but congrats to them!

I feel horrible for Avon. After the whole tie last year to 3rd in their director's last season. Hopefully next year is strong comeback for them.

[Danpod]

2017 Grand Nationals Finals Results:

 

Al Castronovo Esprit de Corps Award - Mililani H.S., HI

Rose Parade Invitation - Flower Mound H.S., TX

 

Outstanding Music Performance - Tie - Broken Arrow H.S., OK & Carmel H.S., IN

Outstanding Visual Performance - Carmel H.S., IN

Outstanding General Effect - Carmel H.S., IN

 

1st - 97.500 - Carmel H.S., IN

2nd - 96.925 - Broken Arrow H.S., OK

3rd - 96.475 - Avon H.S., IN

4th - 95.700 - Marcus H.S., TX

5th - 95.625 - Flower Mound H.S., TX

6th - 92.725 - Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN

7th - 91.825 - The Woodlands H.S. TX

8th - 91.200 - Castle H.S., IN

9th - 91.175 - Blue Springs H.S., MO

10th - 91.025 - Union H.S., OK

11th - 89.800 - Marian Catholic H.S., IL

12th - 89.625 - Round Rock H.S., TX

[Nny14]

Finally, a Carmel victory people can't b**** about!

[zururoua]

No controversy or Ronald Reagan, so not exactly the typical Carmel win. Huh.

[Dosh24]

Wow what a night! Props to Dobyns-Bennett for not only making finals, but creeping into the top half as well!

[Omega]

So did Dobyns Bennett pull a Cedar Park? Waiting till the last second before doing something awesome?

[LostChoirGuy]

I have to say, I'm shocked by Dobyns-Bennett and a bit surprised at Carmel, particularly that they won (tied to be precise) the music caption. I thought the music caption would have gone to Avon, Marcus, or Flower Mound for sure.

[Omega]

Okay for the record I was blown away by Flower Mound and thought they would take second but I might have missed something but I thought they had it for sure.

[LeanderMomma]

Congrats to the Indiana and Oklahoma winning bands. Great job Avon, tho I personally enjoy your show FAR more than Carmel, and wish you guys had won since a Texas band didn't.

 

I'm starting to think that bands from Texas just don't have the formula needed to medal in the Midwest. But that's ok. I like our formula just fine, and the Texas way is ok in my book.

 

Another marching season is in the books, folks. It's been a phenomenal year, and I've greatly enjoyed getting to know the people in this little (ha!) forum, both virtually and face-to-face. To me, that has been the real highlight from this season, and I'm so glad I got to experience it.

 

I hope all of the GN bands have a super safe trip back home. I'll be saying extra prayers for that before I go to sleep tonight. I don't want to see any more memorial shows. Ever.

 

Good night, friends.

[Rubisco]

Two surprises. Dobyns-Bennett in the top half, and Marcus over Flower Mound. But besides that, no real surprises for me. Not even the music caption!

[WILKINSON]

So, hypothetically speaking of course, if all 14 finalists from SA Super Regional had been here tonight, how do you all think finals would’ve looked tonight?

 

Also, very interesting how Round Rock made finals here at Grand Nats but not at SA. The Woodlands placed higher at GN than at SA (they were much cleaner, yeah, but the bands above them at SA could’ve also been much more cleaner given a week.)

 

*Posted this on MFA but figured it would be a spring board for conversation, especially in a Texas music centric board.*

[dylan123]

  On 11/12/2017 at 6:02 AM, WILKINSON said:

So, hypothetically speaking of course, if all 14 finalists from SA Super Regional had been here tonight, how do you all think finals would’ve looked tonight?

 

Also, very interesting how Round Rock made finals here at Grand Nats but not at SA. The Woodlands placed higher at GN than at SA (they were much cleaner, yeah, but the bands above them at SA could’ve also been much more cleaner given a week.)

 

*Posted this on MFA but figured it would be a spring board for conversation, especially in a Texas music centric board.*

1. CTJ

2. Carmel

3. Hebron

4. Vandegrift

5. Broken Arrow

6. Avon

7. Ronald Reagan

8. Marcus

9. Flower Mound

10.Cedar Park

11. The Woodlands

12. Keller

Music - CTJ

Visual - Carmel

GE - CTJ

 

* I know that’s 9 texas bands in finals but i honestly think this is what would’ve happened. CTJ would’ve been unstoppable in my opinion.

[Omega]

Okay one thing I forgot: the woodlands ballad almost had me in tears it was so pure! I loved it so so much!

[Bandwoww]

  On 11/12/2017 at 6:05 AM, dylan123 said:

1. CTJ

2. Carmel

3. Hebron

4. Vandegrift

5. Broken Arrow

6. Avon

7. Ronald Reagan

8. Marcus

9. Flower Mound

10.Cedar Park

11. The Woodlands

12. Cedar Park

Music - CTJ

Visual - Carmel

GE - CTJ

 

* I know that’s 9 texas bands in finals but i honestly think this is what would’ve happened. CTJ would’ve been unstoppable in my opinion.

I would assume one of those Cedar Parks to be Keller? Lol

 

Considering The Woodlands final score, Cedar Park, Keller, and Hendrickson could’ve possible knocked them out of finals... but then again this is a hypothetical situation