2019 BOA Austin

[Band2013]

This is where it gets hard to predict because each band performed to the max. Some mistakes from Johnson but still hard to make accurate placements.

[An Inspirational Pinecone]

  On 9/29/2019 at 3:35 AM, JoeSchmoe said:

My Predictions for Finals

 

1. Pioneer H.S.

2. Pioneer H.S

3. Pioneer H.S

4. Pioneer H.S

5. Pioneer H.S

6. Pioneer H.S

7. Pioneer H.S

8. Pioneer H.S

9. Pioneer H.S

10. Pioneer H.S

 

Music: Pioneer H.S

Visual: Pioneer H.S

GE: Pioneer H.S

I don't know man... Have you heard Pioneer this year? I think they're a real contender for a medal, definitely above Pioneer. I also think it's a little risky to give Pioneer gold above Pioneer, but I could be wrong.

[Magma31651]

  On 9/29/2019 at 3:38 AM, An Inspirational Pinecone said:

I don't know man... Have you heard Pioneer this year? I think they're a real contender for a medal, definitely above Pioneer. I also think it's a little risky to give Pioneer gold above Pioneer, but I could be wrong.

I'd have to disagree with you there, I think that Pioneer is gonna take that medal right out from Pioneer's fingertips

[RenMacnary]

I love a full retreat.  So awesome!

[vistaridgefan42069]

prediction

 

 

V

cloud johnson

nuclear waste

bluecoats

donald trump

[An Inspirational Pinecone]

Anyone have results yet or is this a Toledo case where they take forever with results?

[DeepEllum]

  On 9/29/2019 at 3:55 AM, An Inspirational Pinecone said:

 

Anyone have results yet or is this a Toledo case where they take forever with results?

They’re Still presenting medallions to class champions.

[An Inspirational Pinecone]

  On 9/29/2019 at 3:57 AM, DeepEllum said:

 

They’re Still presenting medallions to class champions.

Aight, thanks for letting me know

[BlueCircle]

Wow Leander took visual from Vandy!

[BlueCircle]

WELL DONE Vandy!!!!!

[principalagent]

Guess it's time to stop telling Vandegrift what to do and let them do their own thing their own way!

[LostChoirGuy]

Great job Vandy! They won by a landslide, too! I am so excited that all three of these medalist groups are going to Grand Nats this year!

 

In all I did pretty good on my predictions. I got 5/10 exactly right and another 3 within 1 or 2 places. Also I got 2/3 captions right.

 

Hopefully I can keep my first place stansingin the predictions competition, especially after I didnt do super well in the Mansfield and Friendswood contests.

[DeepEllum]

Wow 86.3 is a very high score for September.

[principalagent]

  On 9/29/2019 at 4:13 AM, DeepEllum said:

Wow 86.3 is a very high score for September.

Score record for the Austin regional.

[BlueCircle]

  On 9/29/2019 at 4:14 AM, principalagent said:

 

Score record for the Austin regional.

Vandy is very deserving, their cleanliness was next-level.

[principalagent]

Rouse had almost two points on Round Rock in 11th, and Hendrickson was 12th. Penalties didn't matter at all.

[gmtb617]

Man, I’m inexperienced when it comes to competition of this level! First experience observing bands @ BOA Austin since 2015!! Granted, I listened quite passively and took the contest as pure entertainment, relaxing my competitive mind a bit.

 

Lake Travis with 7th place! Was not expecting them ahead of Bowie, but in retrospect I can’t say I disagree (I listened to both passively, I’ll admit). They had some of the strongest ensemble sounds outside the top 5. Band on the rise, folks!

 

Congrats to Vandegrift. >1.5 point lead! Cleanliness = Added Effect. Vandy knows this. Shake up GN with this philosophy!

 

Leander and CTJ’s shows are both so much fun. So glad they’re going to GN to showcase their productions to the nation.

 

CTJ deserves another shoutout. I did notice wacky forms but I would NOT have suspected an unforeseen obstruction for the whole show. Absolutely wild.

[gmtb617]

What a regional. About time I’d become re-exposed to it for real.

[gmtb617]

Some other prelims placements of note.

 

Westwood: 8th - Bit of a shakeup.

Cypress Woods: 13th - Woah!!

Johnson: 16th - Phenomenal for a first-year band!

 

Missed Cypress Woods and Johnson. I want to see Cypress Woods at Houston really badly now.

[principalagent]

Some more history / recap tidbits to keep track of:

• Vandegrift's third regional win tonight!
• Fun fact--last time Leander and CTJ went to nationals, they were second and third behind... Vandegrift.
• Leander is starting to bridesmaid this regional a bit. 2nd in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2019. Additionally, they were technically 2nd in 2015 and were 2nd in prelims in 2017. However, they prevented Vandegrift from sweeping like they did in prelims.
• CTJ's rough run didn't seem to do them in--they were 3rd by a similar margin in prelims.
• Cedar Ridge has surely staked its claim as Round Rock ISD's top dog now.
• Lake Travis in 7th is going to set them up for dramatic success this season. I would start looking at them seriously for a top half placement in St Louis and a photo finish to finals at San Antonio.

 

And while it's sad to see two regulars out of finals--both had made finals at this regional every single year they've attended (every year of the regional's existence for Rock and every year but the first for Hendrickson)--it is great to see fresh new faces in the night show. Congrats again to Rouse, Lake Travis, and Westwood. Clearly, those spots were earned. 

[lost]

Every band that performed was a treat. Lake Travis stood out such a powerful sound. This is their break out year. They’re going to make finals at St Louise I do not doubt it. Project Stravinsky was the start of a great era for this band and now it’s continuing with Eternal!

Congratulations to Vandegrift on the gold and breaking an 86 tough to do this early! It’s a record for the Austin regional right? Congratulations To Leander as well for snatching the visual caption, you deserved it. Kudos to CTJ for fighting through some prop issues and taking the bronze! Vista is building up to be great! Can’t wait to see what Cedar Ridge has in store same for Rouse and Westwood! Great regional.

[LeanderMomma]

  On 9/28/2019 at 8:18 PM, ATXBandNerd said:

I’m their number one cheerleader. Y’all can hate me when it’s all said and done

It was so nice to meet you and stand in that eternal line into finals together.

[LHSbandDad]

Congratulations to Vandegrift!!  So glad to see LISD take two spots on the podium tonight.  So happy for all the kids and what a performance by everyone.  Can't wait to see all these shows again in San Antonio!!

[LHSbandDad]

Does anyone know why these schools got penalties? (got this off of the horn rank results page)

 

*Penalties
Belton received a 0.3 point penalty
Hendrickson and Johnson received a 0.8 point penalty
Wagner received a 1.4 point penalty
Shadow Creek received a 1.8 point penalty
Byron P. Steele received a 3.3 point penalty

[principalagent]

They were all penalties for shows under 6 minutes.