josephbandfan Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Just curious. Why is everyone doubting Prosper this year? Please don’t misunderstand me, I know they are not a lock but now they are way outside of the bubble discussion. They have grown and done quite well this year aside from BOA DFW. At the HEB contest they did well in GE. Is it the fact that they didn’t make finals at BOA DFW. Yes, they only had three acts on the field and some of the GE judges were hard on them but I can’t imagine they have slipped that much in a year. I personally like their show this year more than last year. But if they drop in placement, I wouldn’t say it’s because they are slipping but that the competition is so crazy and many bands have made strong statements this season. I haven’t been able to come up with a prediction that I am even a little confident about, especially the 12-25. TrumpetDad 1 Quote
LHSbandDad Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Just curious. Why is everyone doubting Prosper this year? Please don’t misunderstand me, I know they are not a lock but now they are way outside of the bubble discussion. They have grown and done quite well this year aside from BOA DFW. At the HEB contest they did well in GE. Is it the fact that they didn’t make finals at BOA DFW. Yes, they only had three acts on the field and some of the GE judges were hard on them but I can’t imagine they have slipped that much in a year. In addition to what banddad84 said above, I would also point out that there will very likely be 10-15 bands that don't make finals this weekend that would easily have made finals in St. Louis and Indy Super Regionals that happened 1-2 weeks prior. This competition is stacked with good bands, Prosper being one of them. Good luck this weekend and thanks for representing Texas so well at GN last year!! CTJBandPops and TrumpetDad 2 Quote
BlueCircle Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Just curious. What bands would you say have made strong statements about their rankings? I know you’re not asking me, but I know you are associated with Westwood. Honestly, at this competition, the only statement that matters is the prelims performance. Don’t worry about placements or making finals. Focus on having the best prelims performance you can, and the results will take care of themselves. CTJBandPops 1 Quote
josephbandfan Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Just curious. What bands would you say have made strong statements about their rankings? Westwood, Rouse, Wakeland, JBA, Clear Brook, Lake Travis, and others I'm probably forgetting have shown a lot of growth and improvement this season and have moved into the bubble mix. And then there are the other bands that we already expect to be in the fight for finals like Coppell, Prosper, Round Rock, Westlake, etc. I just wish so much that these kids could get that second performance but there are only so many finals spots. Quote
natertater21000 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Westwood, Rouse, Wakeland, JBA, Clear Brook, Lake Travis, and others I'm probably forgetting have shown a lot of growth and improvement this season and have moved into the bubble mix. And then there are the other bands that we already expect to be in the fight for finals like Coppell, Prosper, Round Rock, Westlake, etc. I just wish so much that these kids could get that second performance but there are only so many finals spots. That's the number one reason I wish SA had a semi finals. Too many shows deserve a second performance. CTJBandPops and gregorydf01 2 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted October 29, 2019 Author Posted October 29, 2019 That's the number one reason I wish SA had a semi finals. Too many shows deserve a second performance. agreed - but that is in the hands of the MFA/BOA staff Quote
Popular Post AvonDad Posted October 30, 2019 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2019 understand that this is the most difficult super regional in the country - many great bands are going to be on the outside looking in - it is just that stiff a competition ...and that's why I'm looking forward to finals this Saturday. Catching up on the past days posts only adds to the excitement. Back in 2017, SA ranked better as a contest for me than GN after watching both of them live. Just going over possible finalists, no one really has a clue how its going to play out before they hit the field. Sure there are a handful of "yeah, this one will be there", but then those get tossed around in and out when other groups get remembered that maybe were overlooked the first time.... and you run out of slots. There are so many bands that are so close together that you could rerun the contest a few days later and come up with completely different results. Its not a knock to any particular band that may not make finals, even if it was their best run of the season, its the fact that performance levels are so incredible from all the groups that its hard to squeeze in, what 14?, bands to try and run it again Sat night. If I remember correctly, LD Bell broke 90 and didn't make finals in 2017 and there was something like 1.6 points separating 2nd through 6th place. SA is monster of a competition and the time to leave it all on the field, pushing for the best run of the year when your band is announced. Good luck to the all the groups this weekend and give it your all! I overheard a director tell his group when they entered the field "Breathe it all in guys! This is what you have worked for!" Now I have to go pack. Parkwoodmom, marimbajack, Majellan and 9 others 12 Quote
Parkwoodmom Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 ...and that's why I'm looking forward to finals this Saturday. Catching up on the past days posts only adds to the excitement. Back in 2017, SA ranked better as a contest for me than GN after watching both of them live. Just going over possible finalists, no one really has a clue how its going to play out before they hit the field. Sure there are a handful of "yeah, this one will be there", but then those get tossed around in and out when other groups get remembered that maybe were overlooked the first time.... and you run out of slots. There are so many bands that are so close together that you could rerun the contest a few days later and come up with completely different results. Its not a knock to any particular band that may not make finals, even if it was their best run of the season, its the fact that performance levels are so incredible from all the groups that its hard to squeeze in, what 14?, bands to try and run it again Sat night. If I remember correctly, LD Bell broke 90 and didn't make finals in 2017 and there was something like 1.6 points separating 2nd through 6th place. SA is monster of a competition and the time to leave it all on the field, pushing for the best run of the year when your band is announced. Good luck to the all the groups this weekend and give it your all! I overheard a director tell his group when they entered the field "Breathe it all in guys! This is what you have worked for!" Now I have to go pack. Welcome Back!! AvonDad and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
Popular Post vbassoon Posted October 30, 2019 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2019 Rather than make a list, I want to point out certain matchups that literally cannot be predicted with certainty at this point, whether they have competed together or not. Leander vs. CTJ - BOA Austin was a looong time ago, and we both know these two are in for the long run. It's going to come down to who is the cleanest as these two are clearly evenly entertaining. Battle for top 5. Marcus vs. Vista Ridge - Marcus seems to be picking it up this year with quite the upset over Hebron at DMI. Remember, this is still Marcus we are talking about. That said, Vista Ridge is putting on a phenomenal production this year, though maybe not as pristine as Lost and Found. Battle for top half. Keller vs. Bowie - Yup, It isn't over yet. I'm sure Keller has been cleaning like mad since #becauseWaco as that's what their type of show requires in order for a good placement. Also, ever since seeing Bowie at BOA Austin, I knew there was tremendous room for growth. If this isn't a BOA show, idk what is. Battle for top 10 Cedar Ridge vs. L.D. Bell - These bands are so so so consistent and good at what they do. Solid shows and performances year after year. Just can't put one over the other at the moment... Battle for a higher placement? Please note* I don't mean to pit bands against each other so intensely, this is all in the name of fun. Justin Gao, josephbandfan, LHSbandDad and 1 other 4 Quote
Trombone kid Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 marcus vs vista ridge is very interesting and hard to tell because marcus is so much better than last year (due to staff changes last year) and we will have to see if vista ridge can still have an edge this year. Quote
vbassoon Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 marcus vs vista ridge is very interesting and hard to tell because marcus is so much better than last year (due to staff changes last year) and we will have to see if vista ridge can still have an edge this year. Glad you agree Quote
PLC137 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 A lot of predictions here, is anyone willing to put money on it? Any one want to bet me $1,000 per correct placement, $500 per caption? Quote
Nny14 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 A lot of predictions here, is anyone willing to put money on it? Any one want to bet me $1,000 per correct placement, $500 per caption? I'd bet that on Reagan winning visual. The complexity and cleanliness of their visual program is just a step ahead of every other band in Texas. Quote
josephbandfan Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Cedar park vs Rouse. A nice and friendly district rivalry across several competitions with 2 more coming up! Quote
11BandMan11 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 A lot of predictions here, is anyone willing to put money on it? Any one want to bet me $1,000 per correct placement, $500 per caption? Can you imagine what it would look like if Vegas put down odds for Band Contests?! LeanderMomma 1 Quote
TWHSParent Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Can you imagine what it would look like if Vegas put down odds for Band Contests?! Something like: Reagan: 3 to 1 Flower Mound: 5 to 1 Vandegrift: 10 to 1 Hebron: 15 to 1 CTJ: 15 to 1 Leander: 20 to 1 TWHS: 25 to 1 Vista Ridge: 30 to 1 Marcus: 50 to 1 Keller: 50 to 1 James Bowie: 50 to 1 LD Bell: 75 to 1 Westwood: 100 to 1 Westlake: 100 to 1 Cedar Park: 100 to 1 Cedar Ridge: 100 to 1 Coppell: 100 to 1 Field: 250 to 1 El Gato_01 1 Quote
PSHSMom Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Has anyone watched the livestream on Flomarching yet this year, and if so do they have the ability to rewind yet (if on my TV)? I know they had it last year and then took it away! Quote
Band2013 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 It will be interesting to see large jumps in placements, which rarely happens. If Westwood does make finals it will be jumping from 33 the previous year ending with mid-80 score. I predict this year they have a real shot at cracking 90. However, no other trends have been broken this year, all bands seem to be in similar places leading up to San Antonio. Cedar Ridge And CTJ are hard to predict and may throw in a curve ball. And getting to see Cedar Park live and in action was amazing and is really hard to see them missing finals. I am very excited to be watching finals in person this year !!! Quote
principalagent Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Has anyone watched the livestream on Flomarching yet this year, and if so do they have the ability to rewind yet (if on my TV)? I know they had it last year and then took it away! No rewind ability this year. Quote
Majellan Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Something like: Reagan: 3 to 1 Flower Mound: 5 to 1 Vandegrift: 10 to 1 Hebron: 15 to 1 CTJ: 15 to 1 Leander: 20 to 1 TWHS: 25 to 1 Vista Ridge: 30 to 1 Marcus: 50 to 1 Keller: 50 to 1 James Bowie: 50 to 1 LD Bell: 75 to 1 Westwood: 100 to 1 Westlake: 100 to 1 Cedar Park: 100 to 1 Cedar Ridge: 100 to 1 Coppell: 100 to 1 Field: 250 to 1 First I should say I’m generally not crazy about Flo Mo shows. However, their show this year is outstanding and very well executed. They’re good enough that I they are going to be hard to beat. At the very least I would put them at the same odds as Reagan...and don’t forget that Hebron always brings it late in the season. Seems like most people are forgetting about Vista Murrieta, I think they are a dark horse for finals.....that is purely based on past years of success they have had. Quote
PSHSMom Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 No rewind ability this year. Thanks, I figured. I have alot to do on Saturday and was hoping I could rewind to catch a few bands I might miss! Quote
Majellan Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Has anyone watched the livestream on Flomarching yet this year, and if so do they have the ability to rewind yet (if on my TV)? I know they had it last year and then took it away
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