BOA McAllen 2018

[Guest]

I think Seven Lakes will be the closest band to CTJ this weekend. 

[Guest]

  On 9/22/2018 at 9:12 PM, Hard Core Band Fan said:

From the late 1980's until the early 2000's Westfield was a killer band and one of my favorites of all time. It's a very different program today.

 

That is largely due to the demographic of the neighborhood now. However, they still are in a MUCH better place than they were from 13-16. 

[abtwitch]

  On 9/22/2018 at 9:09 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

Seven Lakes sure didn't disappoint.  I really loved their show!  So colorful and vibrant, yet dark!  And their sound is great!  Definitely should medal today.

 

My stream cut out right in the middle though.

 

Does anyone else get errors sometimes where it says that the stream is already being used on another device when you know for a fact it isn't?  Or is FloMarching just really unsecured and my account is being compromised?

I've had that happen to me a few times today, but I've been lucky enough to not have had it happen in the middle of any of the shows I'm watching

[Guest]

Anybody manage to catch Willis?

[Hard Core Band Fan]

 

 

My stream cut out right in the middle though.

 

Does anyone else get errors sometimes where it says that the stream is already being used on another device when you know for a fact it isn't? Or is FloMarching just really unsecured and my account is being compromised?

 

Yes, had that several times today. I noticed that it would happen while I was watching from my PC and I was using my phone and something linked to the FLO site.

[Rudedog34]

I've been receiving the same error too. Comes about every hour to hour and a half.

[principalagent]

Thinking Seven Lakes could dark horse for that visual caption.

[jetliner]

  On 9/22/2018 at 8:58 PM, LeanderMomma said:

oh my! Seven Lakes sure is bright! What the heck are those things anyway? Easter eggs?

Can't fool me, that's a beauty blender.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/22/2018 at 9:22 PM, jetliner said:

Can't fool me, that's a beauty blender.

Ha! You're absolutely right!

[LostChoirGuy]

While McNeese St. prepares to perform, I can't help but notice the coincidence that their football team is a few blocks away from my apartment right now getting ready to play the local University.

[whitewing09]

I got to tune into the live stream for a few bands and I’m truly impressed. I’m so glad that BOA does McAllen and Mindland. It’s awesome to see some bands that I don’t normally get to see because of the promixity of these bands to other contests and crowding of probably the most Central contest—San Antonio. I’ll talk about a few.

 

I love United! They were such a pleasant surprise at SA last year and they were great to watch this year. I’m sure this will be in finals tonight.

 

Seven Lakes really left me wanting more! It’s awesome to see them developing into such a fine band. Hoping to see them in Conroe finals this year!

 

Westfield surprised me! They’ve had a rough time these past (several) years. I believe the program shrank substantially after the retirement of a very prominent director, but it looks like they’re growing. They’ve step it up in terms design and I could see them really stepping up to the plate and returning to, at least, regional prominence.

 

Cannot wait to watch finals tonight!

[Danpod]

McAllen Prelims:

4A All Captions - Claudia Taylor Johnson

3A Music - Rio Grande City
3A Visual - Mission
3A General Effect - Roma
 

2A Music - Pioneer
2A Visual - Hidalgo
2A General Effect - Pioneer

AA Champion - Pioneer
AA 2nd Place - Hidalgo
AA 3rd Place - Sharyland

AAA Champion - Roma
AAA 2nd Place - Rio Grande City
AAA 3rd Place - James Pace

AAAA Champion - Claudia Taylor Johnson
AAAA 2nd Place - Seven Lakes
AAAA 3rd Place - John B. Alexander

[Danpod]

McAllen Finalists (Random Order):

Hidalgo
San Benito
Claudia Taylor Johnson
United
John B. Alexander
Seven Lakes
Edinburg
Brazoswood
Roma
Pioneer

[LM1047]

What a great finalist group. Should be a fun night.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 9/22/2018 at 9:13 PM, Cityscapes said:

 

That is largely due to the demographic of the neighborhood now. However, they still are in a MUCH better place than they were from 13-16.

Yes, I know and I wasn't being mean or anything like that. I've being doing this for a long time and I knew it just wasn't likely to happen today.

[Guest]

  On 9/22/2018 at 10:43 PM, Hard Core Band Fan said:

Yes, I know and I wasn't being mean or anything like that. I've being doing this for a long time and I knew it just wasn't likely to happen today.

I understand. You gotta feel for those kids. I feel like they went into today with the mindset that this would be their big comback into the BOA world and it just didnt workout as planned. 

[Band2013-2]

Seven Lakes was impressive definitely silver medalist tonight. CTJ is always fantastic they have proven that the more show you have on the field early on, the better the outcome.

[Danpod]

McAllen Finals Schedule:

7:45 PM - Pioneer
8:00 PM - Hidalgo
8:15 PM - Edinburg
8:30 PM - Roma
8:45 PM - United
9:00 PM - Brazoswood
9:15 PM - John B. Alexander
9:30 PM - Seven Lakes
9:45 PM - San Benito
10:00 PM - Claudia Taylor Johnson

[LostChoirGuy]

Is that implying that San Benito was top 5? I didnt see them, but that's a huge surprise.

[Danpod]

  On 9/22/2018 at 11:08 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

Is that implying that San Benito was top 5? I didnt see them, but that's a huge surprise.

 

Yes.  The first five to go in on Finals are Prelims 10th - 6th Place IN RANDOM ORDER.  The last five to go on in Finals are Prelims 5th - 1st Place IN RANDOM ORDER

[Guest]

  On 9/22/2018 at 9:22 PM, principalagent said:

Thinking Seven Lakes could dark horse for that visual caption.

Lowkey thinking Seven Lakes could dark horse more than just that. 

[LostChoirGuy]

I definitely enjoyed seven lakes more from a single viewing, but I think CTJ may be one that as I learn more of the subtleties I will enjoy more.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/22/2018 at 11:12 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

I definitely enjoyed seven lakes more from a single viewing, but I think CTJ may be one that as I learn more of the subtleties I will enjoy more.

Excellent way to put it! I agree completely.

[principalagent]

  On 9/22/2018 at 11:08 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

Is that implying that San Benito was top 5? I didnt see them, but that's a huge surprise.

I caught them and was pleasantly surprised! They’ve participated in the State Marching Contest a few times. Great to see them do so well; I think it’s their first BOA—at least in a while!

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 9/22/2018 at 10:47 PM, Cityscapes said:

I understand. You gotta feel for those kids. I feel like they went into today with the mindset that this would be their big comback into the BOA world and it just didnt workout as planned.

But it is just one day at one competition at the beginning of the season. Things can change if the directors and students want it bad enough. Disappointment can be a great motivator!