2022 BOA Austin (Sept. 24)

[Origin]

Rouse: The attention to detail in the design is always top notch! Everything is so perfectly tailored to the strengths of the band. The show flows extremely well for this point in the season. 

[Origin]

Cedar Ridge: They’re the full package, every section of the band is so strong. The commitment to character is so admirable!

[Origin]

I missed Vandy to watch The Woodlands. Did the light up stuff work?

[BandFan59]

1 minute ago, Origin said:

I missed Vandy to watch The Woodlands. Did the light up stuff work?

Yep, they changed colors between movements. Thought Vandy was very strong, some great technical passages in there that aren't quite crispy clean yet but still performed well. The demand of the show is quite high and they performed it very well. Barring an insane performance from Vista, I'd say they're probably the winner for me tonight.

[BandIsAwesome]

I missed Vandegrift's final run as well :c

 

[Band2021]

Currently based on what I've have seen I think finals goes like this: 

Vandegrift 

Cedar Park

Cedar Ridge

Round Rock 

Vista Ridge

Rouse

 

But its hard to really say! Vandegrift is no doubt 1st based on overall performance. 

[BandFan59]

My first time watching Vista since a very early season video and wow did they impress. Very loud and full sounds, nice cleanliness visually. I don't remember the name of the source material for their opener but I know that Leander played it in 2016 and that's one of my favorite shows of all time, so that's a big plus for me. My personal rankings after seeing everyone would be:

1. Vandegrift (M/GE)
2. Cedar Park (V)
3. Cedar Ridge
4. Vista Ridge
5. Round Rock
6. Rouse
7. Westlake
8. Leander
9. Hendrickson
10. James Bowie
11. Westwood
12. Lake Travis

[natertater21000]

2 minutes ago, BandFan59 said:

My first time watching Vista since a very early season video and wow did they impress. Very loud and full sounds, nice cleanliness visually. I don't remember the name of the source material for their opener but I know that Leander played it in 2016 and that's one of my favorite shows of all time, so that's a big plus for me. My personal rankings after seeing everyone would be:

1. Vandegrift (M/GE)
2. Cedar Park (V)
3. Cedar Ridge
4. Vista Ridge
5. Round Rock
6. Rouse
7. Westlake
8. Leander
9. Hendrickson
10. James Bowie
11. Westwood
12. Lake Travis

Primacy of number by Phillip glass, love that piece. 

[Origin]

Vista Ridge was solid. Maybe some minor timing issues here and there. They’re definitely playing the long game with this show, it’s got some difficult stuff!

[TxTrpt]

5 minutes ago, Band2021 said:

Currently based on what I've have seen I think finals goes like this: 

Vandegrift 

Cedar Park

Cedar Ridge

Round Rock 

Vista Ridge

Rouse

 

But its hard to really say! Vandegrift is no doubt 1st based on overall performance. 

I agree! This is my top 6 in this order, too

[lost]

I am feeling

Vandegrift (All Captions)

Cedar Ridge

Round Rock

Cedar Park

Rouse

Westlake

Vista Ridge

James Bowie

Hendrickson

Lake Travis

Leander

Westwood

[lost]

15 hours ago, FaultLineBlues said:

I believe they actually got shifted down to later in the day! The BOA site has them listed for 1:15.

Oh weird.

[BandFan59]

Finals Results

1.  Vandegrift H.S., TX - 83.725
2.  Cedar Ridge H.S, TX - 83.175
3.  Cedar Park H.S., TX - 82.25
4.  Vista Ridge H.S., TX - 81.15
5.  Rouse H.S, TX - 79.675
6.  Round Rock H.S., TX - 79.25
7.  Westlake H.S., TX 78.45
8.  James Bowie H.S., TX - 76.45
9.  Hendrickson H.S., TX - 75.30
10.  Westwood H.S., TX - 74.75
11.  Lake Travis H.S., TX - 74.45
12.  Leander H.S., TX - 74.10

Outstanding Music Performance - Vandegrift H.S., TX
Outstanding Visual Performance - Vandegrift H.S., TX
Outstanding General Effect - Vandegrift H.S., TX

[BandFan59]

Vandegrift sweeps captions, but only have a 0.550 point margin above second place Cedar Ridge. Exciting to see Cedar Ridge perform so well so early!

[lost]

I love Leander, but I did see this coming. That run really wasn’t amazing, a lot of park and bark and the show doesn’t have the flow to garner much GE favor.

I am concerned. I trust they’ll improve, but when I saw that performance it really did worry me.

[Origin]

Congrats Vandy!!!

[Tubalord11]

Leander in 12th is just mind boggling, but I do know they have a new director! Congratulations to CR and CP for amazing start to their years! Big things for the Austin programs! 

[lost]

Cedar Ridge! It’s going to be a close year. We won’t have a direct Cedar Ridge v Vandegrift matchup until BOA San Antonio so it’s going to be a very fun rollercoaster until then that’s for sure!

 

[Miyazuu]

Congratulations to Vandy Bandy for 1st and a sweep but an extra congrats to CR, the highest they've ever placed at BoA Austin 🥲 I'm so excited for the rest of their season, especially with a gap that close.  

[peshbandkid]

My takeaways

1. Cedar Ridge is in a perfect position early this season! .55 behind Vandegrift bodes very well for them!

2. Round Rock bounced back from an awkward 2021 season! While the new uniforms are... different to say the least, I am glad to see them pushing ahead early!

3. I wasn't able to see Leander in prelims or finals, but their placement does concern me a little. I'm positive they will improve over the season, but I do wonder what put them in 12th

[Origin]

Wow, Vista made up some serious ground over Round Rock.

[natertater21000]

2 minutes ago, lost said:

I love Leander, but I did see this coming. That run really wasn’t amazing, a lot of park and bark and the show doesn’t have the flow to garner much GE favor.

I am concerned. I trust they’ll improve, but when I saw that performance it really did worry me.

Definitely saw the placement coming when watching live. I’m sure they’ll bounce back. It’s the nature of the activity for programs to ebb and flow over the years through staff change and new identities. I know the staff and the students will work to refine the show to the absolute best of their ability. 
 

that being said I’m not a huge fan of the design itself personally. 

[SleepySeal]

Can anyone who knows the prelims results for all bands please share all placements?

[Niceone]

Leander went from 7th in prelims to 12th in finals

[Band2021]

Leander had many issues but the main thing that hurts them is not being cohesive. The show seemed like it was mashed together and didn't really flow very well. I am interested to see what can be done to resolve this later in the season.