2023 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 9-11)

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/11/2023 at 3:59 PM, Hard Core Band Fan said:

Just curious how you assess a win for them without seeing at least three other serious contenders.

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Just me being absolutely blown away from that performance lol 

 

Obviously my opinion my change, but that was just a type of performance that I've never seen done in terms of overall execution, demand......I'm just speechless 

[tx._eli.04]

Hebron, oh my... 

Absolutely speechless. I watched this from my living room and my goodness, I can feel their energy through my tv. I have only seen people already standing up and cheering before the show was over for DCI groups. I have never seen it in BOA. I did catch some very very minor mistakes through the multicam, but I would be shocked if this doesn't win music and general effect. The technical demand for the musicians on the field is off the charts. The color guard was also very clean and spot on. Beautifully executed performance. BRAVO HEBRON!

[Josegjr]

I’m completely speechless! That was honestly such an amazing performance! 
 

I have not seen Avon or Carmel but they have some very serious competition with Hebron and The Woodlands! I have seen The Woodlands and they are amazing! I’m hoping 1st and 2nd for team Texas! 
 

 

 

[BlastFromThePast]

  On 11/11/2023 at 3:59 PM, Hard Core Band Fan said:

Just curious how you assess a win for them without seeing at least three other serious contenders.

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Agree, I hear Carmel is incredible this year and there are other serious contenders this afternoon. Hebron was amazing but nothing is a given at this point.

[crunchycookie3]

Centerville is a true treat! Not a ton of bands doing jazz on the field, and I really admire their commitment to doing so year after year. The reveal of the art was really interesting! Could they see their highest placement in recent memory here this year?

[Tubalord11]

Really fun show from Centerville! Love the Jazz sections, and guard was a treat to watch!! Great use of the props throughout the show, and their soloist were Incredible, amazing job CJB! 

[maxin459]

I love Carmel's show but Hebron 

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:07 PM, crunchycookie3 said:

Centerville is a true treat! Not a ton of bands doing jazz on the field, and I really admire their commitment to doing so year after year. The reveal of the art was really interesting! Could they see their highest placement in recent memory here this year?

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Yes! I don't think I've seen Guernica as marching band prop lol. That was a really fantastic show

[tx._eli.04]

Centerville giving me 2022 Troopers vibes at the end with the final drill move lol. Great performance today!

[crunchycookie3]

I’m very surprised this Lawrence Township show was not well received at Indy SR, so I’m glad they’re getting some better recognition here. Their field design sure is busy! I’m not sure I’ve seen a show from them since they were still divided as Lawrence Central in 2013. This is a completely different band!

[Hack]

Way to go Texas bands! 
 

do you guys think Pearland can make finals?

[tx._eli.04]

Round Rock's ballad is just beautiful 

[ChristopherRoden]

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:36 PM, Hack said:

Way to go Texas bands! 
 

do you guys think Pearland can make finals?

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Absolutely. a lock in my opinion! 

[crunchycookie3]

Round Rocks’s ballad flags are stunning! I love their full band singing for the final chord of the ballad. It’s beautiful and very light! Very fitting for this show. They shouldn’t have anything to worry about this afternoon, and they should get a second run at this today. Those green feet are always on the move!

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:36 PM, Hack said:

Way to go Texas bands! 
 

do you guys think Pearland can make finals?

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100%, assuming they have an amazing (which has been the case all season long), they will for sure get in, a lock for me as well 

[maxin459]

Bones ❤️

[Tubalord11]

GO ROCK! GO BAND! GO ROCK BAND!!! 

 

Another stellar performance from this group! Bone/Trumpet soloist and the end, chef's kiss! Guard was amazing, adding so many additional colors to the show. Great sounds all around, drill was very clean, and I'm sure we will be seeing them again tonight, stellar performance Dragon Band! 

[GeekBoy54]

Great showing from Round Rock! It's always heartbreaking to lose your perfect Grand National Finalist streak like Round Rock did in 2021, but they should have nothing to worry about this time. I love it when programs make a rebound!

[Hack]

Thanks - so nervous. Pulling for all our friends from Texas today. First timer here, will be at semis in 30 minutes 

[crunchycookie3]

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:36 PM, Hack said:

Way to go Texas bands! 
 

do you guys think Pearland can make finals?

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They are sitting so comfortably that I’m thinking top half may be a real possibility. Although anything can happen, I suppose!

[maxin459]

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:36 PM, Hack said:

Way to go Texas bands! 
 

do you guys think Pearland can make finals?

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I would be shocked if they didn't - they definitely have the best slot of any TX band! 

[maxin459]

I am bummed that this is an off year for Tarpon - I love their show this year and would like to see how they would do at nats.

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/11/2023 at 4:45 PM, maxin459 said:

I am bummed that this is an off year for Tarpon - I love their show this year and would like to see how they would do nats.

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100%! I'd say they would be another one of my bands to win. Their show just makes me think of BD, and I would have loved to see them here, although it's one more spot for a TX band to potentially make finals, so Ig there's something good out of the not being here 

[crunchycookie3]

I heard a lot of hoopla about Fishers on a certain other website. They’re certainly a crowd pleaser! It’s definitely a fun show. I’m thinking Bowie may be sitting closer to the finals cutoff than I thought! Musically, even the higher-tier Indiana schools seem to be no match for that classic TX sound! I’m wondering if GE judges will reward Fishers’ very cute production, though.

[Origin]

Fisher’s show is very charming, and I quite like the design, but I just don’t think the music performance/tone quality is there compared to other bubble groups. 

[Tubalord11]

Great performance from Fishers! Love me some Christmas shows, and the singing at the end was a nice touch to finish the show! Great soloist and sounds all around, and guard was excellent! I do think however the vocalist may end hurting them more than helping them, just the sound of her voice was very dark in a very bright show, so I do wonder how the judges will take that, but she sounded great and had a wonderful tone. Definitely a bubble band and we may see them again tonight, great job Fishers!