2021 BOA San Antonio Super Regional (Nov. 5 & 6)

[Origin]

THAT LOW BRASS HOLY CRAP! Those woodwind soloists in the opener 😭😭😭 HOW?? Then the whole band does it. It’s gross how good they are. That sax choir is sublime! Mellos in the ballad. Trombones in the closer. My jaw is on the floor. Just HOW?? How do you even learn a show like that. Hebron, I don’t care what happens next, you deserve to win this whole thing!

[HeyBandTX]

Wow!!!  Thank you for that Hebron.

[cjm715]

i’m shaking and speechless i just can’t believe what i just watched

[peshbandkid]

There’s no words to describe what Hebron just did. This should 100% be tonight’s champion 
 

 

[syd]

I just died and idk if Hebron killed me or brought me back to life…This is what I’m talking about. A show that can still make me FEEL something, even with my eyes closed. THIS BAND IS WHERE EXCELLENCE COMES FROM. 

[KinDallas]

I mean, Hebron's music is just a massive flex. And I'm HERE FOR IT. 

[itsjaredh97]

  On 11/7/2021 at 3:12 AM, peshbandkid said:

There’s no words to describe what Hebron just did. This should 100% be tonight’s champion 
 

 

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[BandFan59]

Claudia Taylor Johnson is incredible. Phenomenal. Amazing. Absolutely my favorite production of the year and I am amazed at how well they execute a show with this level of demand!!!

[snares]

I cannot imagine having to be a judge at these competitions...

[SomeBandNerd]

CTJ was great, but I think Hebron’s show was more challenging and more demanding. Hebron played their hardest material while on the move while CTJ would mostly stand and play. That’s what I noticed from watching these two schools back to back. Hebron marched and played. CTJ tended to stay in one place and play. CTJ did have some hard drill moves, don’t get me wrong, and I loved the uniqueness they brought to the field. I just believe Hebron’s show was a bit harder than theirs musically and visually. I know they will both do very well tonight though!! 

[Origin]

Vandegrift has quickly become one of the very best visual bands in the country. I think they fall into the trap of trying to play alot of things as loud as possible. They have absolutely no weaknesses to me though. I can’t get enough of their visual designs. 

[AlphaOmega]

  On 11/7/2021 at 12:20 AM, BandFan59 said:

Really surprised that both bands weren't on your radar. Pearland was an SA finalist in 2019 and Coppell earned the bronze medal at St. Louis this year. I'm guessing Round Rock was around 15-17 and Johnson maybe around 20-23.

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Regarding RR and Johnson, I think so too. 

[cjm715]

lordy, vandegrift 

[vistaridgefan42069]

cedar ridge into hebron into ctj into vandegrift into reagan has gotta be the loudest marching block this side of dci finals

[BandFan59]

Vandegrift is such an incredible band. Their music abilities are insane (the echo after the ballad hit was gorgeous) and visually they're executing at such a high level. I think I have them below The Woodlands, Hebron, and CTJ right now but that's no knock on them; the level of bands here tonight is unbelievable.

[AlphaOmega]

  On 11/7/2021 at 3:26 AM, itsjaredh97 said:

CTJ has entered the chat.

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Someone else above made some really great points about both shows. CTJ tends to do more stand and play while Hebron plays hard stuff on the move more. It'll be interesting to see which the judges prefer. 

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2021 at 3:41 AM, vistaridgefan42069 said:

cedar ridge into hebron into ctj into vandegrift into reagan has gotta be the loudest marching block this side of dci finals

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Saw a comment on another forum where regarding the “Texas Loud” stereotype, they said “if I want my face blown off, I’ll just watch DCI” if a high school ensemble can handle it, absolutely let them go as full out as possible👀 I’m always here for it🔥🔥🔥

[AlphaOmega]

We're almost done with this one. Congrats to all the bands who competed yesterday and today! Good luck to the finalist bands as they go to retreat soon. This has been a crazy weekend. 

[Minimaster]

I’m having a hard time seeing how Hebron doesn’t win this.

 

[MoonLite]

  On 11/7/2021 at 3:52 AM, Minimaster said:

I’m having a hard time seeing how Hebron doesn’t win this.

 

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That's because they won't not win this :0

[Origin]

Much better performance from Reagan tonight! Their designs are so fresh while keeping that traditional feel. That moment with the guard running with the flags would’ve been cool if we hadn’t already seen it done more effectively in Secret World 😕 . Anyway, the atmosphere they create with basically zero props is unmatched. Awesome performance!

[Band2021]

Reagan great run! Much better than prelims. They love to do alot of section shine! Which means that everyone guard, woodwinds, brass, and percussion will always have their moment! I love reagan been a fan since synergy! ❤ 

[BandFan59]

Reagan was much improved from their prelims run! Really enjoyed the show even with its similarities to Secret World and thought they performed it incredibly. The color guard at Reagan really is phenomenal. I have them pretty solidly behind the Woodlands, Hebron, CTJ, and Vandegrift, but that was a great run from Reagan nevertheless.

[snares]

  On 11/7/2021 at 3:53 AM, MoonLite said:

That's because they won't not win this :0

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It feels like Hebron has a 2nd place curse at this point, so hopefully this is the year that it breaks. I personally have them in first, but CTJ has incredible GE and the Woodlands were absolutely incredible, and Vandegrift is always dang good. 

[Origin]

What an impressive group of finalists. To think we would be back to this level of quality so soon after the pandemic! Congrats to Leander, Rouse, and Cedar Park on a fantastic end to their seasons. 
 

Good luck to the other 10 bands (definitely gonna miss TWHS being there) that will be competing at 6A State in a few days!