2022 BOA Austin (Sept. 24)

[Niceone]

https://marching.musicforall.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/09/2022-Austin-Prelims-Print-Recap.pdf
 

prelim results

[Miyazuu]

2 minutes ago, SleepySeal said:

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

Quick Recap , Prelim Sheets , Finals Sheets

[Samuel Culper]

I'm proud of Vista. 4th against this field when they had the re-learn part 3 of their show this week. Amazing.

[Origin]

Brandeis was first out, but by a pretty decent margin. 

[Band2021]

Just now, Samuel Culper said:

I'm proud of Vista. 4th against this field when they had the re-learn part 3 of their show this week. Amazing.

I heard! Very difficult when unexpected things happen.

[Nny14]

1 minute ago, Band2021 said:

I heard! Very difficult when unexpected things happen.

What happened?

[Band2021]

Just now, Nny14 said:

What happened?

I believe a copyright issue at least that's the word on the streets. 

[Nny14]

4 minutes ago, Band2021 said:

I believe a copyright issue at least that's the word on the streets. 

Wow that is unfortunate. They did great regardless though so good for them 

[Samuel Culper]

2 minutes ago, Waywey said:

Austin missed out on finals by .5 to Dawson, super unfortunate from the once big powerhouse as they had technical issues and missing tarps for the props.
And no surprised to see groups such as Woodlands and Pearland be up there in finals so great work from them

BOA N Houston thread is over there ----->

[Tubalord11]

Just now, MikeKyu said:

How do you know they finished 7th? 

recap 

[Miyazuu]

1 minute ago, MikeKyu said:

How do you know they finished 7th? 

Prelims Score Sheet < Score sheets have the prelims placement of all bands

edit: also yeah, the general recap like tubalord said

[GeekBoy54]

31 minutes ago, Niceone said:

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

Where's the consistency and continuity within the judging system in this contest?

Oh wait, silly me I forgot...there is none.

[MikeKyu]

I didn't see the recaps posted. Thanks! 

[MikeKyu]

4 minutes ago, GeekBoy54 said:

Where's the consistency and continuity within the judging system in this contest?

Oh wait, silly me I forgot...there is none.

There was plenty of consistency in this panel. Just check the scores of the other bands. Leander didn't have a great run. It happens. 

[GeekBoy54]

4 minutes ago, MikeKyu said:

There was plenty of consistency in this panel. Just check the scores of the other bands. Leander didn't have a great run. It happens. 

I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I had them elsewhere.

[BandIsAwesome]

I predict Cedar Ridge to beat Vandegrift at the end of the season, can't wait to see them perform at Katy

[Marchingbandperson]

1 hour ago, GeekBoy54 said:

Where's the consistency and continuity within the judging system in this contest?

Oh wait, silly me I forgot...there is none.

I love when people try to illegitimize the performances of thousands of teenagers because their personal ranking of the bands was different than the judges panel. 
This happens every year on these forums and it disgusts me 

[Rubisco]

31 minutes ago, Marchingbandperson said:

I love when people try to illegitimize the performances of thousands of teenagers because their personal ranking of the bands was different than the judges panel. 
This happens every year on these forums and it disgusts me 

Hmmm, not saying I agree with the original post, but I hardly think that criticizing a lack of consistency with the judging is the same as "illegitimizing" the performances themselves. That's a tad dramatic.

This show must have been amazing to watch live!

[GeekBoy54]

8 hours ago, Marchingbandperson said:

I love when people try to illegitimize the performances of thousands of teenagers because their personal ranking of the bands was different than the judges panel. 
This happens every year on these forums and it disgusts me 

Wow, you're ignorant. If you read my other comment in this thread, I said I had them (Leander) elsewhere, meaning I had them higher. How is that illegitimizing their performance or the other bands? Please tell me.

[hennybandboy]

really fun preforming and watching the shows yesterday! I personally would like to see round rock and rouse swapped.

[BandFan59]

Let's keep it civil now, we all have our own personal preferences and we should respect that.

[Band2021]

2 minutes ago, BandFan59 said:

Let's keep it civil now, we all have our own personal preferences and we should respect that.

I agree, all bands were great last night it was a very competitive contest! Which is a great thing to have, it helps bands grow and improve so all bands benefited. 

[Miyazuu]

12 hours ago, Marchingbandperson said:

I love when people try to illegitimize the performances of thousands of teenagers because their personal ranking of the bands was different than the judges panel. 
This happens every year on these forums and it disgusts me 

People just have a hard time stepping away from their bias and refusing to come to terms their bands did not do as well as they did in prelims (lest we forget, multiple comments were made regarding concern over early season performances). So the next step is the blame the judges, despite the fact all the other bands moved placements 0-3 spots max (arguably normal) while Leander was the only one who dropped outside of that.

 

Hendrickson: 12th -> 9th (+3)

Leander 7th -> 12th (-5)

Westwood 10th -> 10th (Same)

Bowie 9th -> 8th (+1)

Westlake 8th -> 7th (+1)

Lake Travis 11th -> 11th (Same

Round Rock 4th -> 6th (+2)

Cedar Park 3rd -> 3rd (Same)

Rouse 6th -> 5th (+1)

Cedar Ridge 3rd -> 2nd (+1)

Vandy 1st -> 1st (Same)

Vista Ridge 5th -> 4th (-1)

 

Edit: All bands did fantastic, and I'm eagerly looking forward to what the season has to offer (especially with some of our climbing contenders such as RR and CR) but dissing the judges and in part the band placements because your band did not end up where you wanted is not right. 

[DallasFan]

The moment you let yourself understand that this activity is a completely subjective art and at the end of the day these results do not matter as long as these young adults are learning, growing, and creating great memories. That's all that truly matters. 

On a side note, so good to see full retreat back for BOA events. Breaking ranks and seeing everyone mingle is always so heart warming to see! 

[Miyazuu]

3 minutes ago, DallasFan said:

The moment you let yourself understand that this activity is a completely subjective art and at the end of the day these results do not matter as long as these young adults are learning, growing, and creating great memories that's all that truly matters. 

On a side note, so good to see full retreat back for BOA events. Breaking ranks and seeing everyone mingle is always so heart warming to see! 

Exactly this, during the Box5 steam prior to prelims results the camera was focused on the line of drum majors. It's amazing to realize these performers are simply kids with responsibilities and lives outside of this yet they work so hard for what they do and make the activity so fun. I'm so proud of the progress some of the bands have made and it's only the first competition for some. 

 

Additionally, a lot of members of bands read these posts and see what adults are saying and it tends to be hurtful or aggrevating to feel like your placement wasn't fair. My partner and I were those same kids just a few years back so we know the trend continues. Competitiveness has it's place on the field, not an on online fourm with grown adults to be arguing about rankings or unfair judgement.