Nny14 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 yes in my opinion I think they’re consistently the highest group up there for brass. They're definitely up there, but they have some cleaning to do. History has shown they're pretty good at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanBand001 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Best mello section in the country, Hebron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeoftrumpet Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 They're definitely up there, but they have some cleaning to do. History has shown they're pretty good at that. that’s what I’m basing off of, they’re consistently at the top, more so than any other group over the past 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Wow. Just watched Avon's Indy performance. If they clean it up, I don't know if anyone is touching them. Granted, it needs a LOT of cleaning- that is a Grand Nats show if I ever say one- but wow, what a powerful show. There's so many moments in there where I was just stunned. And the closer is just insane. Mind sharing the video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewing09 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Right now after seeing Avon I think this is a competition for second place, that show has such a high ceiling and knowing Avon, they will clean it up very well by San Antonio, not to mention the fact they have the best brass section in the country along with being one of if not the best visual band n the country. Take a look at Hebron 2015's show and scores at Nats against Avon. Now take a look at Hebron's show two weeks ago and take a look at Avon's show from this weekend. Hebron is on fire this year, from the gate. 5 te 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSHSMom Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Booked the hotel room for the weekend I will have to see if I can get my kids up and ready to be therefor the first block of bands on Saturday! Danpod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Mind sharing the video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uHr0f5AO1s meursault 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post natertater21000 Posted October 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2017 Right now after seeing Avon I think this is a competition for second place, that show has such a high ceiling and knowing Avon, they will clean it up very well by San Antonio, not to mention the fact they have the best brass section in the country along with being one of if not the best visual band n the country. Frankly I very rarely like avons brass sound from a tonal standpoint, compared to groups like Hebron, vandegrift, marcus, flower mound, and even ctj it just sounds like they are blasting at times. After seeing the video of Avon from the Indy regional I do think,this is one of there better brasslines, but they've never had the refinement of those other groups at least to my ears. whitewing09, justabandkid94, principalagent and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marching Observer Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Before the video is removed, might I point out the 6:29 moment? Oops! Even the mighty make mistakes haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meursault Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Before the video is removed, might I point out the 6:29 moment? Oops! Even the mighty make mistakes haha classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Here are the top 16 as they stand on Hornrank for Texas bands. It says a lot about the bubble, or lack thereof. Has there ever been a smaller bubble? The fact that a band as excellent as Keller is speculated as the last band in finals is crazy!! I don't think Atlanta will have much affect on SA so let the predictions begin... I know this is said every year but I would be scared to be a judge at this thing....... Flower Mound H.S., TX (2) Avon H.S., IN (6) Hebron H.S., TX (4) Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX (5) Vandegrift H.S., TX (7) Ronald Reagan H.S., TX (9) Leander H.S., TX (10) Marcus H.S., TX (12) The Woodlands H.S., TX (11) LD Bell H.S., TX (14) James Bowie H.S., TX (13) Cedar Park H.S., TX (15) Hendrickson H.S., TX (17) Keller H.S., TX (20) Round Rock H.S., TX (22) Cedar Ridge H.S., TX (24) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post principalagent Posted October 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2017 The difference this year is that the bubble doesn’t so much consist of bands that could sneak in or out in any given year - the bubble consists of bands that we’re very used to seeing in finals (or as relative newcomers, seem to be mainstays). It makes the bubble smaller since Vista Ridge, Coppell, Oak Ridge, Martin, Wakeland and similarly situated bands aren’t so much in the finals discussion, but the idea that we’re talking about five recent GN finalists (since 2013) and a couple more former finalists potentially missing finals, it’s a much tougher bubble to break. Assuming that Marcus, FloMo, Hebron, Leander, Vandegrift, Reagan, Avon, CTJ and TWHS are assured their spots, we’re left with: Cedar Park (5th place GN 2016) Cedar Ridge (11th place GN 2013) James Bowie (Semi-Finalist GN 2016, 6th place GN 2012) Keller (11th place GN 2015) LD Bell (10th place GN 2013) Round Rock (7th place GN 2015, 4th GN 2013, 2017 attendee) Winston Churchill (Semi-Finalist GN 2010, 2017 attendee) And Hendrickson, who is now probably the best band in the state after Vandegrift to have never made the trip. The idea that any of these could miss is a testament to the depth of the contest. But for three of them, they will. I don’t see any band breaking past these eight and into a finals spot, which makes this a tighter bubble, but there are a couple that would pleasantly surprise me if they did. It used to be that there were about 10-12 solids and the rest of the spots were ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Now, there are about 17 solids but we only have 14 spots for them. Tougher situation. natertater21000, whitewing09 and Xenon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Very well stated!!!! This year is so deep we are talking about 3-4 bands competing for 2-3 spots rather then 4-6 bands competing 3-5 spots. This will be a epic year until the next one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Interesting that the position is that ranking is based on schools that have gone to GN's and done well in the past. Isn't it based on their performance this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think thus year especially will be real telling on how GN will go. Sounds fun! Flomo FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycejackson3 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 i think Oak Ridge has a good chance at making finals this year. Oak Ridge placed 17th and they have added way more visuals and props then we are used to. I feel Oak Ridge will surprise many people with their drumline that has become quite solid. The only downfall is the energy the winds have, its not the unique sound that I am used to hearing by them. Their marching and lines are amazing this year. The perform early @9 and they have a football game the night before so I curious how that will affect them. Nevertheless, Oak Ridge could be a very dangerous wildcard at BOA SA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 A bit off-topic, but Avon is coming to San Antonio and Carmel is going to Downey, CA this weekend. I wonder how large the point spread will be between 1st and 2nd?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 A bit off-topic, but Avon is coming to San Antonio and Carmel is going to Downey, CA this weekend. I wonder how large the point spread will be between 1st and 2nd?! I think Carmel will 3 point at Downey. Ayala in a normal year is about equivalent to Union or just a little under, and Vista Murrieta, if they build off last year, is at about a Homestead level, or a little lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Core Band Fan Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think Carmel will 3 point at Downey. Ayala in a normal year is about equivalent to Union or just a little under, and Vista Murrieta, if they build off last year, is at about a Homestead level, or a little lower. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a little more than that. I know this isn't the Grand Nationals, but last year when these 3 were is the same competition, Ayala and Vista Murrieta were 10 points and 7.9 points apart, respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I can taste the BBQ already!!!!!! Take me home to San Antonio!!!!!! LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Let me just say after sitting outside for 3 hours at the Leander vs Lake Travis game just now, man am I glad that BOA SA is indoors! Not only did we freeze our rear ends off, but the poor band kids were struggling too. It's just too cold to play metal instruments outdoors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Let me just say after sitting outside for 3 hours at the Leander vs Lake Travis game just now, man am I glad that BOA SA is indoors! Not only did we freeze our rear ends off, but the poor band kids were struggling too. It's just too cold to play metal instruments outdoors! And those woodwinds run the risk of cracking! heck, if they can do it up north, we can try it here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 And those woodwinds run the risk of cracking! heck, if they can do it up north, we can try it here too! I don't know how, but I'm sure you adjust to it. Our tuning tonight was awful and our poor French horn soloist was really struggling to get those notes out. And he's an amazing musician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpod Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Just a friendly reminder that Diwali (Hindu Festival of Lights) will have its annual city-wide celebration next Saturday night in San Antonio. This is a very lovely festival and it is truly one-of-a-kind in the United States. Be prepared to hear a lot of fireworks go off during Finals performances Saturday night. Do not be alarmed! NTxBandMom8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I don't know how, but I'm sure you adjust to it. Our tuning tonight was awful and our poor French horn soloist was really struggling to get those notes out. And he's an amazing musician! Man I couldn't feel my lips tonight, and we had a lot of playing to do (I play trombone). We won 48 - 7 and had the full 0erformance after the game because it was homecoming night. It was horrible. Speaking of which, one of the kids in our section was crowned homecoming king! NTxBandMom8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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