2021 BOA McAllen (Sept. 18)

[TheHornplayer]

Wow, just think about how this would’ve played out if finals hadn’t been cancelled!

[principalagent]

I believe it’s Pflugerville ISD’s first medal too. And Del Rio ISD’s.

[Samuel Culper]

Brandeis and Weiss will face off again in two weeks at the Vista Ridge Marching Festival, hopefully with MUCH better weather and with Finals.

[CCisd Band Parent]

  On 9/19/2021 at 4:19 AM, StandHorn said:

I won’t lie Del Rio threw me off, but we’ll deserved! I believe this is their first time placing top 5?!

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They played all, or at least some of their 2020 show again, I’m confused why this is allowed.

[TheHornplayer]

  On 9/19/2021 at 5:36 AM, CCisd Band Parent said:

They played all, or at least some of their 2020 show again, I’m confused why this is allowed.

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Doing a show twice isn’t really against the rules, if it’s not identical then I assume there isn’t as issue. I may be way wrong though 

[StandHorn]

  On 9/19/2021 at 5:36 AM, CCisd Band Parent said:

They played all, or at least some of their 2020 show again, I’m confused why this is allowed.

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To be fair the balled was completely different but I get what you are saying and agree in a way. Opener was the same as last years but the next part was the same with some sight twist in it

[CCisd Band Parent]

  On 9/19/2021 at 5:50 AM, StandHorn said:

To be fair the balled was completely different but I get what you are saying and agree in a way. Opener was the same as last years but the next part was the same with some sight twist in it

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I get it but it’s like if you played a piece at Uil one year and then the next year you played that same piece but changed the other two, there are rules against that, I don’t understand why marching band would be any different, especially if they’re like that for drill. It’s kind of a “goes without saying” thing I guess.

[DalSom]

  On 9/19/2021 at 3:37 AM, abtwitch said:

Gotta say, Roma that low is really confusing to me.

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Agreed

[DalSom]

  On 9/19/2021 at 4:19 AM, StandHorn said:

I won’t lie Del Rio threw me off, but we’ll deserved! I believe this is their first time placing top 5?!

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I had them 3rd on my a score sheet overall as well. 
I had them EASILY winning my “Fan-Favorite Show” based on entertainment value. 
 

[FEDude]

  On 9/19/2021 at 4:06 AM, TRBbaritone said:

Congrats to Brandeis for being the first NISD band, at least to my knowledge, to ever medal in a BOA event. Definitely the first NISD band to outright take the gold. 

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The first medal would be Marshall in the 1990s when they were one of the top bands in the US. I believe they got silver at a BOA competition.  
 

But yes, this NISD's first gold. This is huge for NISD. The district already has percussion and color guard powerhouses. Seeing Brandeis's rise since about my senior year has been so cool. Idk about BOASA finals, but it looks like Brandeis and Stevens aren't gonna be outside the bubble convos this year.

[SoundOff]

I’ve got a strong feeling JBA is going to be rising this year. This setback is going to take them further. More drive, more motivation. Their show isn’t even finished! Another HUGE congrats to Del Rio! They have definitely proven their worth over these past couple of years showing strong signs of improvement. Congratulations to ALL bands who performed and gave their all through the midst of unimaginable weather conditions. 

[TRBbaritone]

  On 9/19/2021 at 6:47 PM, ThisIsTheEnd said:

Brandeis is not going to SA

 

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It would have been cool to see them there. Definitely top 20 potential if and when the program decides to return to the Alamodome.