BOA Austin

[JC18]

With every single finalist from last year returning, this will be an interesting field. Will the finalists stay the same or will another school crack through?

[Hard Core Band Fan]

I think the top four will likely be the same (Vandegrift, Leander, CTJ, Cedar Park - maybe in a different order) with the slight possibility of Round Rock sneaking in there somewhere if they get a good, solid start. I expect Hendrickson and Vista Ridge to do well and not only make the finals again, but maybe move up a spot or two. Bowie will be there and they always have the potential to do very well. Westlake and Cedar Ridge both have real potential and Churchill is Grand Nationals bound and likely to hit the gate running.

[WILKINSON]

1. Austin Vandegrift H.S., TX

2. Leander H.S., TX

3. SA Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX

4. Cedar Park H.S., TX

5. Round Rock H.S., TX

6. Pflugerville Hendrickson H.S., TX

7. Austin James Bowie H.S., TX

8. Cedar Park Vista Ridge H.S., TX

9. SA Winston Churchill H.S., TX

10. Round Rock Cedar Ridge H.S., TX

 

11. Austin Westlake H.S., TX

12. Round Rock Westwood H.S., TX

13. Dripping Springs H.S., TX

14. Leander Rouse H.S., TX

T 15. Austin Anderson H.S., TX

T 15. Sharyland Pioneer H.S., TX

 

These are my predictions as of now. Picks 1-4 are interchangeable, same goes for picks 7-10. I hate to leave Westlake out of my finalists picks, but I feel like their shows are mainly UIL material. They could potentially make finals, knocking Cedar Ridge out.

[zururoua]

At the moment my favorite show that I know of here is Vandegrift. Not a huge fan of Leander's compared to their shows from the past three years.

 

I haven't watched the Cedar Park preview yet but once I do I'll decide where to place them.

 

Guessing Leander and CTJ are going to want redemption from their relatively low placements at Nats, and end up having strong momentum early season. Cedar Park did much better than most predicted and may continue improving drastically (think Flomo from 2014 into 2015, they improved insanely from SA to Nats and then became the monster they were last year and in 2015 and will presumably be to some extent this year as well).

 

Depending on what CTJ and Round Rock put out there could be an insane competition for first.

 

The blanks will be filled in/shifted when I see anything from Cedar Park, CTJ, or Round Rock (other attending groups as well, but assuming top 5 stay the same)

 

1. ?

2. Vandegrift

3. ?

4. Leander

5. ?

 

If I see anything SUPER impressive from another attending group I'll definitely consider sliding things around, I could definitely see Bowie, Hendrickson and Round Rock fighting for 5th if the formers are as strong/stronger than last year.

 

It's going to be a crazy competition, that's for sure.

[zururoua]

Prelims Schedule:

 

7:45 Pioneer H.S., TX

8:00 Winston Churchill H.S., TX

8:15 Dripping Springs H.S., TX

8:30 Pflugerville H.S., TX

8:45 East View H.S., TX

 

9:00 Break

 

9:30 Cedar Ridge H.S., TX

9:45 W. Charles Akins H.S., TX

10:00 McCallum H.S., TX

10:15 Westlake H.S., TX

10:30 Hendrickson H.S., TX

10:45 Anderson H.S., TX

11:00 Belton H.S., TX

11:15 Ann Richards School, TX

 

11:30 Lunch

 

12:15 James Bowie H.S., TX

12:30 Stony Point H.S., TX

12:45 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX

1:00 Burnet H.S., TX

1:15 Weiss H.S., TX

1:30 Vista Ridge H.S., TX

1:45 Lake Travis H.S., TX

2:00 Round Rock H.S., TX

 

2:15 Break

 

2:45 Leander H.S., TX

3:00 Tom Glenn H.S., TX

3:15 Rouse H.S., TX

3:30 Cedar Park H.S., TX

3:45 Westwood H.S., TX

4:00 Vandegrift H.S., TX

 

4:30 Prelims Awards Ceremony

 

Finals Schedule:

 

7:45 First finalist band

8:00 Second finalist band

8:15 Third finalist band

8:30 Fourth finalist band

8:45 Fifth finalist band

9:00 Sixth finalist band

9:15 Seventh finalist band

9:30 Eighth finalist band

9:45 Ninth finalist band

10:00 Tenth finalist band

 

10:30 Finals Awards Ceremony

 

Adjudication Panel

Music: John Bell, Don Hill, Allan Kristensen, and Mike Rubino.

Visual: Lee Carlson, Bret Mascaro, and Kyle Miller.

Chief: Gary Markham.

[JeremiahW]

  On 8/30/2017 at 9:46 PM, zururoua said:

2:15 Break

 

2:45 Leander H.S., TX

3:00 Tom Glenn H.S., TX

3:15 Rouse H.S., TX

3:30 Cedar Park H.S., TX

3:45 Westwood H.S., TX

4:00 Vandegrift H.S., TX

 

4:30 Prelims Awards Ceremony

 

Five of the six bands in the last block are Leander ISD, that's some crazy "random" scheduling 

 

It's very possible we could see all six Leander ISD bands performing at night: if Glenn earns a class AA exhibition, and the other five make finals.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 8/31/2017 at 12:40 AM, JeremiahW said:

Five of the six bands in the last block are Leander ISD, that's some crazy "random" scheduling

Sure is!!!!!

 

Looks like I'll be getting up early that day, though. Lots of great bands to watch.

[Danpod]

  On 8/31/2017 at 1:40 AM, LeanderMomma said:

Sure is!!!!!

 

Looks like I'll be getting up early that day, though. Lots of great bands to watch.

 

Coffee, please!

[LeanderMomma]

  On 8/31/2017 at 1:59 AM, Danpod said:

Coffee, please!

I'll bring you a Starbucks. Will you be sitting with the "other" Daniel?

[zururoua]

I'm going to be very surprised if the top 3-4 stay in the same order from prelims to finals. All those LISD bands in one block... wow lol

[Danpod]

  On 8/31/2017 at 2:37 AM, LeanderMomma said:

I'll bring you a Starbucks. Will you be sitting with the "other" Daniel?

 

Seriously though, how did Pioneer HS get such an AWFUL start time? They're coming from the Valley for Pete's sake! But let me tell you I am so excited to see them and I WILL get there early enough to do so. They came out of NOWHERE last year to take 2nd overall at BOA McAllen. They weren't on anyone's radar! Not even expected to make finals, this little 2A band snuck onto the scene and practically stole the show!! SECOND PLACE, PEOPLE!

 

Yeah, I'm a little excited.

 

It'll be a great contest all around!  Yes, The Dan Clan (Valdez and Sanchez) will be at the top of the stands ready to bring all the knowledge!

[LeanderMomma]

  On 8/31/2017 at 2:53 AM, Danpod said:

It'll be a great contest all around! Yes, The Dan Clan (Valdez and Sanchez) will be at the top of the stands ready to bring all the knowledge!

I'll bring the coffee, you guys bring the knowledge! And if FloMo was coming, we KNOW what they would bring!

[JeremiahW]

  On 8/31/2017 at 2:37 AM, LeanderMomma said:

I'll bring you a Starbucks. Will you be sitting with the "other" Daniel?

 

Seriously though, how did Pioneer HS get such an AWFUL start time? They're coming from the Valley for Pete's sake! But let me tell you I am so excited to see them and I WILL get there early enough to do so. They came out of NOWHERE last year to take 2nd overall at BOA McAllen. They weren't on anyone's radar! Not even expected to make finals, this little 2A band snuck onto the scene and practically stole the show!! SECOND PLACE, PEOPLE!

 

Yeah, I'm a little excited.

 

I was also very surprised by them last year. Can't wait to see them in person!

[zururoua]

My prediction for top 3 based on what I've seen:

1. Vandegrift

2. CTJ

3. Leander

 

Music: Vandy/Leander

Visual: Leander/CTJ

GE: CTJ/Vandy

 

I believe all the captions will go to these three, and each of them is capable of winning two captions. Whoever gets GE wins it but the margins will be slim. Very slim. I think Cedar Park or Round Rock could sneak into medals as well, especially with Round Rock going to Gnats this year.

[scoobydoo]

  On 9/1/2017 at 10:31 AM, zururoua said:

My prediction for top 3 based on what I've seen:

1. Vandegrift

2. CTJ

3. Leander

 

Music: Vandy/Leander

Visual: Leander/CTJ

GE: CTJ/Vandy

 

I believe all the captions will go to these three, and each of them is capable of winning two captions. Whoever gets GE wins it but the margins will be slim. Very slim. I think Cedar Park or Round Rock could sneak into medals as well, especially with Round Rock going to Gnats this year.

Round Rock is much more aggressive/dark this year. Excited for this season and what all the bands bring to the field.

[zururoua]

I'm really excited to see how Round Rock stacks up this year, they kinda got forgotten last year with the whole Flomo and Gnats bands craziness

[LeanderMomma]

  On 8/31/2017 at 3:07 AM, JeremiahW said:

I was also very surprised by them last year. Can't wait to see them in person!

I just watched their (really poor video quality) performance at last night's football game and now I'm even more excited to see Pioneer! Wouldn't it be crazy if they made finals??!!

[A Testing Trumpet]

With the recent change in BOA's Judging, bands with more advanced visual programs will likely do better than they did last year; It stands to reason then that although the field is very similar to 2016 in this regional, Bands with a majority of musical focus wont do as well as last year here. 

 

My outlook with this in mind...

 

1-3 Category (No Particular Order)

Leander/Claudia Taylor Johnson/Round Rock 

 

4-6 Category (No Particular Order)

Cedar Park/Vandegrift/James Bowie

 

7-9 Category (No Particular Order)

Vista Ridge/Winston Churchill/Hendrickson

 

Bubble Category (No Particular Order)

Cedar Ridge/Westlake/Rouse/Tom Glenn/Stony Point/Dripping Springs/Westwood/Pioneer

 

Edit: Pioneer added to bubble

[Guest]

I'd put Pioneer HS as a bubble band.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/6/2017 at 5:14 PM, Cityscapes said:

I'd put Pioneer HS as a bubble band.

 

I agree completely.  

[Nny14]

  On 9/6/2017 at 5:14 PM, Cityscapes said:

 

I'd put Pioneer HS as a bubble band.

I'd definitely have them over Stony Point, but I'd be pretty suprised to see them in finals. They're on their way though.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/6/2017 at 6:04 PM, Nny14 said:

I'd definitely have them over Stony Point, but I'd be pretty suprised to see them in finals. They're on their way though.

 

Yes, poor Stony Point has had a bit of a roller coaster ride this year with band director changes and all.  Everytime I think they might have a shot at having a good year, something happens within their program to cause a whole new set of issues.  But I'm always rooting for them and hoping to see big improvement in coming years...they ARE an RRISD school after all!  

[Guest]

I really wish new braunfels was attending

[jevvell]

Those third and fourth blocks are stacked! Really wish i could go but I'll be busy, sadly

[Aardvark in NB]

  On 9/6/2017 at 8:09 PM, Cityscapes said:

I really wish new braunfels was attending

I believe it was being looked at, but with the director changes, it just kind of fell through. We'll compete with Vandegrift and Hendrickson at the TMC, but other that, San Antonio is our only major contest.