Favorite Field Tournament

malletphreak · Post by **malletphreak** » Sun May 16, 2004 10:38 am

Wildabeast wrote: like the rain?

LoL... yea sure!

BariSx_G · Post by **BariSx_G** » Sun May 16, 2004 12:30 pm

Savanna. I'd really like to go to Arcadia sometime, though.

dudewheresmycar · Post by **dudewheresmycar** » Sun May 16, 2004 3:44 pm

Definitely Arcadia. The whole tournament all-around is probably the best tournament in all of California - amazing venues (both field and parade).

Ryan H. Turner · Post by **Ryan H. Turner** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:11 am

When I was in high school, strangely enough, I really enjoyed the old El Modena Field Tournament (first time I ever met John Hausey in person, even though I'm sure he doesn't remember the dork in the Pasadena HS Drum Major uniform shaking his hand). El Modena was sort of early in the season, and usually not that huge of a tournament, but in a reasonably good stadium and a place that I would end up 25 years later working about a mile from at the Fire Dept. Small world...Another show I REALLY loved going to as a spectator, band geek that I am, was the old Azusa Field Tournament, where it was held on a Tuesday night at Citrus College. Traditionally, it was the first show of the year, and all the bands that came out would have incomplete shows, with the old Open Class having Arcadia, Los Altos, Magnolia, Mater Dei, and Loara battling it out.

In recent years, I think some of the best shows are what I lovingly refer to as "the biggees", and hence, usually the best run. The old Magnolia/now Kennedy Show, Loara, Valencia, Chino, Mt. Carmel, Arcadia, and Savanna. I had the great pleasure to be the voice of the Thousand Oaks Tournament in their first 2 years, and had they stayed the course and were able to secure the dates they wanted from SCSBOA, I'm sure that show would have been a great tournament.

seanrj · Post by **seanrj** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:49 am

Any of the ones at Glover Stadium. It is a great venue.

BlueStarMom · Post by **BlueStarMom** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:03 am

Actually as a band booster/mom, I like the BofA Las Vegas regional. However, since it was in Phoenix last year I would say I liked going to the SCSBOA championships. They were exciting. There were 10 outstanding marching units, with a diverse selection of shows and music. I know a few members of the unit that won the 5A title, and seeing their tears of joy spilled over onto their parents, family members, and many supporters.

fidave · Post by **fidave** » Sat May 22, 2004 9:34 pm

Azusa !? Wow, that brings back fond memories. Perhaps Los Altos in Hacienda Heights. Chaffey's Tournament of Champions. Chino (because we won). Mt. Carmel - a class organization and event.

Least favorite: Mission Viejo.

I'm just glad that most of the events that I competed in during 1980-1982 still exist today. Given the amount of work required to make these competitions happen (I worked the Arcadia review/show 6 years), I'm gratified that these schools and cities still understand the value of their events.

altohack · Post by **altohack** » Sun May 23, 2004 10:31 am

I don't think I've ever been to Mission Viejo before.

jacjar1 · Post by **jacjar1** » Tue May 25, 2004 8:01 am

The problem with most places(high Schools) is the same..parking!! or lack there of!!!
Especially at the newer schools where IMHO parking was a last consideration, just for everday stuff let alone a big event!

I liked Costa Mesa Show only when its at Orange Coast College. WBA championships at Buchanan WOW what a nice high school stadium one of the best I have been to.

mvshortstuff · Post by **mvshortstuff** » Tue May 25, 2004 3:42 pm

smd89 wrote:Mission Viejo is the worst placed field, grrr. stupid freeway

Ya, it really sucks when either there is alot of traffic and/or there is a train going by, but we have learned to deal with it.

Veria · Post by **Veria** » Tue May 25, 2004 4:51 pm

I liked the Glover Stadium (Savanna) cuz.. i dunno.. it was a really opened area. plus the fact that who doesn't like sitting in bleachers for like, 8 hours, then having it end in the rain!?!?! lol fun times

Survivor · Post by **Survivor** » Tue May 25, 2004 9:55 pm

But at the Glover field its not that big of a box. And my band needs a high box i dont know about yours? but ya the field is nice and so is the parking and practice spots its coo to hide in the allies.

BariSx_G · Post by **BariSx_G** » Tue May 25, 2004 10:02 pm

Has anyone ever practiced next to the building w/the reflective walls? (This is for those who've been to Glover Stadium.) You could watch yourself while you march!

MoophoniumMan · Post by **MoophoniumMan** » Wed May 26, 2004 6:29 am

My favorite field tournament was Chino... Maybe that's because that's the only one I've been to (and we didn't even march, we just watched)? lol The '03 season was my band's first season because we are a new school, so we didn't march field, just street. Maybe when this year's season is over (eew, I don't like saying when this year's season is over) I'll have a better perspective!

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