texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Joshua’s show is “Rise Up” and finishes out the 2nd block. I loved the band’s entrance to the field from the “powerline” of the end zone as they individually take flight to their position…nice touch! The show falls a little flat in the middle but picks up nicely after the ballad. Nice tenor sax solo! Good finish to the show. Might have a chance at finals. Quote
BandDad4Life Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 7:12 PM, SaxMeow said: any word on whether or not we’re having finals? Expand Nothing yet other than finals is expected to start at 9:00 pm. That is also around the time more rain is expected. My guess is if there is any rain, no finals. Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 The radar predictions are looking good for finals Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 RL Turner kicks off the final block and sure enough we get more music from interstellar. A bit of a rough start but they recovered once the routine kicked in. There’s a lot of exposed parts in the middle section that could use some cleaning up. Trumpet solo was played with authority. Good full ensemble balance in the final section. Nice show! Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Saginaw takes the field with their show, “A road by any other name.” A big improvement from last years trampoline and balls show. The end of the ballad with the Romeo and Juliet music was powerful and the transition from there was fun and light. Might make finals BandDad4Life and RRBND27 2 Quote
RRBND27 Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 I may have just witnessed 1st place 😳. Wowwww. Aledo HS. 🔥🔥 Dave609 1 Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Aledo’s show “Havana Nights” starts off very solid and then transitions into a great flute solo but then there were a couple tempo issues evident that will cost them. The french horn and trombone duet was melodic and polished. The ensemble balance was clean and stadium filling. Marching was pretty clean throughout. I believe they left the door open for the top spot. Good performance overall. Quote
GradDad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 10:43 PM, RRBND27 said: I may have just witnessed 1st place 😳. Wowwww. Aledo HS. 🔥🔥 Expand Curious if you watched everyone before them? RRBND27 1 Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Southwest’s show is “Cursed” and they did a nice job with the show. Good performance and glad that they made Area! Dave609 1 Quote
Popular Post texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 28, 2023 Richland is taking the field with their show “Under Pressure”. Nice start and I love the intensity. Great soprano sax solo leading into the night on bald mountain section and volcano reveal. The flugel solo was extremely exposed and he delivered. The backfield portion before the finale was a nice affect and they finished strong. I loved the phantom regiment kick out for the final set! See you in finals! Ben007, mjwall69, Aquaflamma85 and 4 others 6 1 Quote
Popular Post Dave609 Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 28, 2023 @texastrumpetdad Thank you for keeping us informed about this area! Can't wait to see who advances to finals! o1iv, JTextrumpet1973, RRBND27 and 1 other 4 Quote
Zkxng Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 10:57 PM, texastrumpetdad said: Southwest’s show is “Cursed” and they did a nice job with the show. Good performance and glad that they made Area! Expand A little sad that's all there is to really say lol Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 South Hills is the next band with their show “Heist”. They have some fun music to go along with the theme. The percussion has a nice feature in the middle that highlights them well. A smaller band that deserved to be here at Area. Good job band! Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 11:24 PM, xatreon said: opinions on everman?? Expand Massive improvement from years past and it looks like they are setting a foundation for years of future growth with their new leadership. Quote
OldBandDude Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 11:24 PM, xatreon said: opinions on everman?? Expand I really liked their show. It's a smallish band compared to most competitors but I thought they had a strong tight sound. The marching was solid. I don't know that they will make Finals, but they looked like they belonged. Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Creekview is second to last to preform and starts off with a nice solo. Verdi’s Requim was an excellent transition from their ballad and led into their finale with power. They did a nice job and had a well deserved Area appearance. Quote
Meowbark Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 I’ll be surprised if they make finals… texastrumpetdad and Bandboy 1 1 Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Timberview is the final band to perform and their show is titled “Lumber Tango.” It starts off with a nice harmonica solo. The flugel solo with woodwinds was a nice sweet moment. Another nice show to round out the day. Quote
Mello46372864 Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 11:57 PM, texastrumpetdad said: Timberview is the final band to perform and their show is titled “Lumber Tango.” It starts off with a nice harmonica solo. The flugel solo with woodwinds was a nice sweet moment. Another nice show to round out the day. Expand What’s you’re finalist predictions following the last band ? Quote
texastrumpetdad Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 Final’s Predictions after prelim performance: 1 Burleson Centennial 2 Aledo 3 Colleyville Heritage 4 Richland 5 Azle 6 Birdville 7 Grapevine 8 Brewer 9 Midlothian 10 Saginaw RRBND27 1 Quote
Popular Post MEOWWOOFBARK Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 11:55 PM, Meowbark said: I’ll be surprised if they make finals… Expand Are you a troll? Richland is easily one of the top contenders here, even possibly 1st meowmeowmeow11, Aquaflamma85, BandMom07 and 2 others 5 Quote
OldBandDude Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/29/2023 at 12:00 AM, texastrumpetdad said: Final’s Predictions after prelim performance: 1 Burleson Centennial 2 Aledo 3 Colleyville Heritage 4 Richland 5 Azle 6 Birdville 7 Grapevine 8 Brewer 9 Midlothian 10 Saginaw Expand Am I weird that I really liked Arlington Heights and think they have a chance to make finals? Quote
Popular Post lawnmowermaniac Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/29/2023 at 12:00 AM, texastrumpetdad said: Final’s Predictions after prelim performance: 1 Burleson Centennial 2 Aledo 3 Colleyville Heritage 4 Richland 5 Azle 6 Birdville 7 Grapevine 8 Brewer 9 Midlothian 10 Saginaw Expand Where’s Everman? They are a top contender, top 4 guaranteed. I would guess they place number 1. o1iv, texastrumpetdad, Mello46372864 and 3 others 6 Quote
OldBandDude Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/29/2023 at 12:16 AM, lawnmowermaniac said: Where’s Everman? They are a top contender, top 4 guaranteed. I would guess they place number 1. Expand Truthfully, there show was good enough that they will likely get an automatic bye in the Finals and advance directly to State. Mello46372864 and RRBND27 1 1 Quote
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