2021 BOA Austin (Sept. 25)

[CTJBandPops]

33 minutes ago, LostChoirGuy said:

Yeah, I think last year kinda killed this site. ?

O.K. - so I will spark up the conversation to tomorrows event. my prediction to BOA Austin - both for AAAA Prelims and for the Finals

1. CTJ

2. Vandegrift

3. Vista Ridge

Music - CTJ

Visual - Vandegrift

G.E. - CTJ

good chance all 3 medals top scores above 80

convince me I am wrong

 

[josephbandfan]

I was actually a little worried about whether or not this site could be revived after last year but there has been a lot more conversation recently. Obviously not like it used to be but the season is just getting started! 

[josephbandfan]

I think the prediction I was most unsure of making was putting Leander in 5th. The last video I saw of them was from a couple weeks ago and it was fun, but just a bit confusing and it left me unsure. I'm expecting the transitions will feel a lot better now that the show has had more time to develop. And while the guard is noticeably smaller, I say quality is more important than quantity.

[FaultLineBlues]

Super excited for tomorrow! It's been a while since I've been able to watch marching band of any kind in person! DCI Round Rock was an awesome return, and I'm stoked that the kids get to march again, and from what I've seen online, show design hasn't missed a step at my favorite programs! 

[ioncewaslost]

2 hours ago, FaultLineBlues said:

Super excited for tomorrow! It's been a while since I've been able to watch marching band of any kind in person! DCI Round Rock was an awesome return, and I'm stoked that the kids get to march again, and from what I've seen online, show design hasn't missed a step at my favorite programs! 

Took the words right out of my mouth! DCI RR was the kickstart I needed - my college semester has left me little time to get hyped about band, but just thinking about the corps at the same stadium as tomorrow gets me so excited! These kids want to perform in front of a real audience. And tomorrow, that is what they shall get!

[LeanderMomma]

I was really excited to be in the Leander stadium at the game tonight!  And the show looks and sounds wonderful. They were definitely looking like the old Leander. It made me so happy!!! I hope they’ll be even better tomorrow. It is such a FUN show. You can tell the kids are absolutely loving it. And there’s a tuba solo (!!) and the ballad was just really beautiful. I was so happy to see Leander perform so well and I can’t wait to see it at the KRAC tomorrow!

I also have to give a shout out to the Manor HS band. They are small, but they did a wonderful job with their show!  I loved it and sure was wishing the people around me would hush!  I would really like to see that show again. 

[MikeKyu]

19 minutes ago, LeanderMomma said:

I was really excited to be in the Leander stadium at the game tonight!  And the show looks and sounds wonderful. They were definitely looking like the old Leander. It made me so happy!!! I hope they’ll be even better tomorrow. It is such a FUN show. You can tell the kids are absolutely loving it. And there’s a tuba solo (!!) and the ballad was just really beautiful. I was so happy to see Leander perform so well and I can’t wait to see it at the KRAC tomorrow!

I also have to give a shout out to the Manor HS band. They are small, but they did a wonderful job with their show!  I loved it and sure was wishing the people around me would hush!  I would really like to see that show again. 

Leander has done an amazing amount of work in 3 weeks. Wow! LISD has an amazing chance of sweeping 5A this year

[josephbandfan]

I saw a bit of Leander's props and the guard uniforms on their IG page and it all looks so cute! I can't wait to see more of the show.

[rogden99]

We just need to make sure the Freshman and Sophomore parents know about the site! I remember learning about it during my daughter's first competition.  We have two classes of parents who have no idea what they are missing yet ? 

 

Oops, my quote didn't work ... I obviously don't post much, but I love love love reading everyone's comments!

[MikeKyu]

Yes, the re-learning curve is very steep for all organizations this year. It's going to take a few years until the "new normal" really takes root.  

[FaultLineBlues]

Holy crap, Cedar Ridge blew me away. (obviously biased as an alumni but y'know let me be proud of my old program)

[abbytheflute]

Wow! I gotta say, being on the other side of the field for the first time this year is a whole different kind of fun. Absolutely blown away by both Cedar Ridge and Lake Travis! Going to be SUCH a fun competition

[Nny14]

Man Westlake came to play, they sounded fantastic.

[Origin]

Lake Travis - Great sounds, what more can I say

Cedar Ridge - For a smaller 6A band (only 4 tubas!!), they have such a large presence musically and also visually (thanks to that great guard.)

Westlake - Gave a very strong performance that was also quite clean. We should be seeing them again tonight I would think.

[ohwell]

Leander is so fun!  Best prop ever 

[Origin]

Leander had some great moments musically! I did immediately notice the guard being smaller. Also, having a delay is never fun, especially at your first competition in two years.

[Samuel Culper]

23 minutes ago, Origin said:

Leander had some great moments musically! I did immediately notice the guard being smaller. Also, having a delay is never fun, especially at your first competition in two years.

Delay?

[SHP]

Wow! First time coming on here since the 2019 season.I haven't watched any of the shows this year so Austin finals is going to be my first exposure to everyone this year. First time being off the field so this is going to be an interesting experience for sure! 

[LeanderMomma]

8 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

Delay?

Just a short one getting the electronics going. I don’t think it hurts them. 

[abbytheflute]

2 minutes ago, LeanderMomma said:

Just a short one getting the electronics going. I don’t think it hurts them. 

Sounds about right haha. Those electronics never want to cooperate??

[Origin]

Weiss sounded really great. Their costumes are super fun too. 

[FaultLineBlues]

I think Vista was great, but Leander is still my best of show so far. 

[Origin]

Vista Ridge - Quite an ambitious show. I’m so impressed with their marching ability. Really great brass feature moment in there. The percussion is amazing and I love what the timpani adds. Not crazy about the Katy Perry parts.

[FaultLineBlues]

1 minute ago, Origin said:

Vista Ridge - Quite an ambitious show. I’m so impressed with their marching ability. Really great brass feature moment in there. The percussion is amazing and I love what the timpani adds. Not crazy about the Katy Perry parts.

Agreed on that bit, it didn't really add much for me, and felt like it wasn't in line with the rhythm of the show. 

[BandFan95]

Rouse was stunning