gmtb617 Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 5 TX bands in finals! Yeah! I might have to catch some of these finals performances this evening! Especially proud of SFA for their FAST upward trajectory these past few years. Quote
Guest Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 5 TX bands in finals! Yeah! I might have to catch some of these finals performances this evening! Actually 6! Pretty awesome!!! Quote
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 Actually 6! Pretty awesome!!! Was pulling hard for Trinity, too. Ugh My heart! Love to Trinity, as well! So very proud of our awesome Texas bands!! #represent Quote
Rubisco Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 FANTASTIC showing by TX groups here. Some unexpected results, too. Rosemount was in the bottom half, despite beating Blue Springs earlier in the season in prelims. Haltom ahead of LD Bell is also unexpected, and makes me wish that they were attending San Antonio this year. I'll try to catch at least the top half of finals later tonight. Quote
LKendrick Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 I look forward to hearing your thoughts! If you’re the same username on the Hornrank finals we had the same top 14. Quote
Guest Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 If you’re the same username on the Hornrank finals we had the same top 14. Yeah I saw! Looks like we were only one off! Quote
josephbandfan Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 I was jumping up and down on my seat while driving and listening on flomarching! Especially for Haltom getting 2nd in 4A and Caroll making finals. Quote
MikeKyu Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 I was jumping up and down on my seat while driving and listening on flomarching! Especially for Haltom getting 2nd in 4A and Caroll making finals. Do you have a very large car or are you a very small person? Just trying to get a visual josephbandfan 1 Quote
TWHSParent Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) So the announcer really got into YEEE!!! HAW!!! Thought it was funny.... Edited to fix typo Edited October 20, 2019 by TWHSParent LeanderMomma and An Inspirational Pinecone 2 Quote
Nny14 Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 So they announcer really got into YEEE!!! HAW!!! Thought it was funny.... It hurt my ears Quote
Rubisco Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Rosemount was a bit of a disappointment for me. Too many recycled Wes Cartwright ideas. There wasn't really any drill moment that looked fresh to me. And the brass was so muffled at all the big moments. Generally, there was just a lack of clarity and energy. Now, Wes Cartwright's #1 client, Broken Arrow, was a different story. I am LIVING for this show. I like it just about, oh, at least 10 times more than last year's production. They are bringing the kitsch this year, and it's awesome. I don't think this is the strongest music performance BA has given, but the arranging is outstanding, and it helps gloss over some of the weaker moments musically. I think maybe there could have been a few fewer fences on the field, but we all know how much Wes loves to fill the field up with stuff. Union I thought gave a pretty rough performance of an interesting show. I'd like it a lot more if it were cleaner, which hopefully it will be by Nationals. Also, some of the music arranging didn't make a whole lot of sense. Like, the back and forths between the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra and the Garbage Concerto in the opener. Quote
Focusflute Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 I agree. Felt like Rosemount was such an afterthought when they have “bigger” groups the design team writes for. Maybe they should find a team that really cares about elevating that group instead of giving them left overs. Quote
Rubisco Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 I think LD Bell's Cartwright show falls somewhere in between Rosemount's and Broken Arrow's in quality, but definitely closer to Broken Arrow's. I think they're clawing their way back to their circa 2012 form. Lots to appreciate here. I like how the panels are pulled up and moved around the field. They really sculpt the field nicely, and as a result, I think the visual in the 2nd half of the show is much more interesting than the visual in the first half. Still not quite giving the knockout performance they used to give, but maybe in the near future. Quote
Rubisco Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Blue Springs, well, it's not a top 3 Nationals show. More like a just-in-finals Nationals show. A little bit too scatter-brained in the design, and the performance isn't nearly as polished as it was last year. Pacing was a bit off, too. I felt it drag. That said, I liked it a lot more than Rosemount's production, which topped them earlier in the season. Quote
Rubisco Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Oh. My. GOD! (That's what I just said out loud.) People had that Haltom show as a bubble band after seeing it in prelims?! Totally unexpected for me how wonderful this show was. Obviously the 2nd best band in the contest. It's not even close in my mind. That music performance alone puts them above the pack. But the visual program is wonderful as well. Totally thrilling and engaging. The only thing I'm worried about is the visual dirt holding them back a little. Anyway, why in the WORLD are they not taking this to San Antonio? This show is the best show I've seen tonight besides Broken Arrow's -- and that includes several groups we consider strong contenders for finals at San Antonio. TXMarchingMadness87654 and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
BlueCircle Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Is this Haltom’s first and only competition this year????? Other than region or course. I’m glad they are ending their with a bang. Edit: thanks for reminding me they’ll be at Duncanville. Quote
BandFriendzz Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Is this Haltom’s first and only competition this year????? Other than region or course. I’m glad they are ending their with a bang. I believe they are attending the duncanville contest next week and lone star percussion contest BlueCircle 1 Quote
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Is this Haltom’s first and only competition this year????? Other than region or course. I’m glad they are ending their with a bang. They will be at Duncanville. BlueCircle 1 Quote
lost Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Question: Did the Texan bands that went just not do region? I know they all couldn’t have advanced to area since its not a 6A rotation but all bands do region right LHSbandDad 1 Quote
TWHSParent Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Not all regions are on Saturday. Region 9, for example, is on Tuesday. Quote
BandFan59 Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Question: Did the Texan bands that went just not do region? I know they all couldn’t have advanced to area since its not a 6A rotation but all bands do region right I know Coppell had their region on Tuesday, and I think perhaps the same for LD Bell and Trinity. Quote
TXMarchingMadness87654 Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 I know Coppell had their region on Tuesday, and I think perhaps the same for LD Bell and Trinity. Haltom's was also this past Tuesday. Quote
Rubisco Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 It'll be interesting for me to see these results. Haltom is going to have to overcome some groups with significant name-recognition to get 2nd place, but they totally deserve it. Plus, they've already surprised by placing 2nd in their class in prelims, so my hopes are high! Quote
BandFriendzz Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 Congrats to Bell and Haltom making top 5. Scores were so close wow. And three Texas bands in top 6 . Quote
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