Detailed "Prunalysis" of the Honda Battle of Bands No. 1


My rankings...

Percussion
Virginia State University
This often looked over percussion section had fantastic tonal bass drums, and excellent snare work.

Feature Tune
Florida A&M University
?Praise Is What I Do? The band showed excellent blend and balance on this tune.

Marching & Drilling
Tennessee University
Tenn. St. showed creativity, excellent drilling practices, and the ability to make several formations.

Best drill formation
Bethune-Cookman
Moving the word love diagonally up & down a set of stairs.

Power with respect to Size
Alabama State University

Total Power
Bethune-Cookman College

More to come...
 
Band No. 10

Tuskegee University
Strengths
?Additunal? introduction
Tubas during dance routine

Weaknesses
Intensity of sound
Numerous deadspots in show
Articulation

Band No. 9
Savannah St. University
Strengths
Sound quality

Weaknesses
Too much announcing
Low energy show
More intensity from dance squad

Band No. 8
Johnson C. Smith University
Strengths
Some creative moves during dance routine
High energy show
Feature Tune

Weaknesses
Too much time facing away during the drill
Low knee lift
Low intensity sound when marching or dancing
Dance routine

Band No. 7
Alabama St. University
Strengths
Tremendous Power
Dance Routine

Weaknesses
Low intensity double time
Balance
Drill mistakes

Band No. 6
Florida A&M University
Strengths
Balance
Great Sound

Weaknesses
Numerous mistakes
Uniformity
Considerably over the time limit

More to come...
 



Band No. 5
Tennessee State University
Several drill formations
Excellent drilling
Creative formations

Weaknesses
No high points in show
Dance routine

Band No. 4
Bethune-Cookman College
Technically sound show
Power
Good dance squad

Weaknesses
Very low energy
Limited drill formations

Band No. 3
Clark-Atlanta University
High energy show
Use of several formations
Announcing

Weaknesses
Dance Routine
Low intensity of sound when dancing
Tightness of concert shell

Band No. 2
Virginia St. University
High energy show
Use of several formations
Show of technique
Excellent percussion section
Announcing

Weaknesses
Need more energy from announcer during dance routine
Phasing problems during ?Torture?
More intensity from dance squad

Band No. 1
Prairie View A&M
Strengths
High energy throughout
Exciting percussion feature
Crowd pleasing dance squad
Good looking drill formations
High knee lift

Weaknesses
Balance
Strength & articulation of tuba section
Lack of announcing during dance routine

The Prunester...Telling it like it is.
 
Originally posted by Prunejuice
Overview of Prairie View's show

To be perfectly honest the percussion section won the show for the band. After the standing ovation that the drumline received, all the rest of the band had to do was not mess up. It sincerely helped that the crowd also really liked the dancers the followed the feature, and the drum majors that proceeded it.

As I said before, the feature was exciting. I have some issues with the cleanliness of the snares and the fact that the tenors did more stunts than playing, so I cannot give them the best playing section award. It was a fantastic show though.

For the instrumentalists, balance issues in the low brass section and cleanliness in the tuba section were some of the few flaws to an otherwise very good show.

The crowd really thoroughly enjoyed this band. I know that the reaction of the crowd had to have an oeverwhelming effect upon the band. You cannot tell me that some members of the band did not cry after the show was over.

The Dirty Opinion
Prairie View blew us all away. They set the standard. I don't think that FAMU & BCC will be able to top it.

The Prunester...Telling it like it is.
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Interesting. However, (and it would probably come with more tape of what they do outside of just the fieldshow) but PV's mostly central attribute IS the drum section. They're band is, as I would put it, a "Percussion Band", alot of what they do adds to an emphasis on the drum section and makes PV ...well, PV ya know? Like Michigan does "Kickin on Eight"...PV does drums and ballads, and if you're not careful to outdo them, dance routines. But interesting synopsis on Prairie View from another conference. I have to say though, some of the replies I read on the 5th sounded a little like sourgrapes but in this thing (HBCU bands) EVERYBODY seems to agree only to come back and vehemently disagree. So I respect your opinion. Good job PV!
 
:redhot: :redhot: :redhot: I'm not very happy with the "shamin' saxes" that you saw when we entered......That will be addressed in due time......

But.....apart from that "brutal honesty" shown towards my section.....I respect your honest analysis of the bands in attendance thanks....
 
Originally posted by PVSAX99
:redhot: :redhot: :redhot: I'm not very happy with the "shamin' saxes" that you saw when we entered......That will be addressed in due time......

But.....apart from that "brutal honesty" shown towards my section.....I respect your honest analysis of the bands in attendance thanks....
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toldya you was standin around lookin like a crab CB :lmao:
 
This is one helluva post! Great play-by-play Prunester. Outstanding Job! One thing I know for certain.....Alabama State is a TRUMPET SECTION away from wrecking shop. Great progress from a band that has been through so
many changes.

PVA&M..........i salute you.
 
Originally posted by BIFF
This is one helluva post! Great play-by-play Prunester. Outstanding Job! One thing I know for certain.....Alabama State is a TRUMPET SECTION away from wrecking shop. Great progress from a band that has been through so
many changes.

PVA&M..........i salute you.
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:spin: Thanks BIFF:spin:

:goof:I salute all the SWAC bands:goof:
 
Originally posted by BIFF
This is one helluva post! Great play-by-play Prunester. Outstanding Job! One thing I know for certain.....Alabama State is a TRUMPET SECTION away from wrecking shop. Great progress from a band that has been through so
many changes.

PVA&M..........i salute you.
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When the Hell did Biff sneak in here. Old AZZZZZ!! sup Biff

:rolleyes: @ 85% of this thread.
 
Take another look

Not to be disrespectful but you need to take a long look at your point your trying to get across. I respect your attention to detail but how can you say that BCC looked like a band of clones marching in but A.S.U.lacked intensity. If thats the case BCC lacked intensity (whats more boring than a band of clones). What do you want us to jump around while maarching in our ranks. This the first time I've ever heard this. Just take a look at our faces and the intensity is there.
 
Originally posted by Prunejuice
As any man I would say that I truly loved these girls? outfits. I would?ve said that a few years ago though. Now, however I was quite troubled. I really think these girls had no clothes on.

I truly belief that in order to be taken seriously for our artform, there are certain limits that we should not pass. If we are going to have dancers, the emphasis really should be on their ability to dance. Their appearance and figure should count as a prerequisite, but not the sum total reason for their existence with the band. To me personally the outfits were a little too revealing.

I also belief that there are some things that dancers should not do regardless of what they?re wearing. To me dancers should not pump, especially not directly at the audience. Dancers should maintain a look of elegance.

One last comment, I?ve have seen several bands where the dancers have done the ?Crazy In Love? dance move. Every dance squad that I have ever seen did the ?Crazy In Love? move going to the side. The Stingettes for some reason turned all the way away from the crowd to do the move. I did not appreciate them doing that, particularly in the outfits that they had on.

People may not agree with words. But I?m just

Prunejuice?and I?m going to tell it like it is.
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FINALLY!!!!! Someone agrees with me!!!!!! :rolleyes: Not to mention I thought I was all by myself when I noticed that they turned away from the audience to do that particular move; they didn't do it in Detroit or any other performances. :confused:

And folks wonder why I call them "Glorified Exotic Dancers."
:smh:
 
double time

I agree with you prunejuice on every aspect except for the intensity of our double time. You have to remember what exactly double timing is, your not running you are acctualy marching. Watch our feet and arms everybody is on the same foot at the same time not rumming like some bands. The only other band that does it right is FAMU. Please don't mistake intensity for running.
 
Originally posted by Prunejuice
Band No. 10

Tuskegee University
Strengths
?Additunal? introduction
Tubas during dance routine

Weaknesses
Intensity of sound
Numerous deadspots in show
Articulation

Band No. 9
Savannah St. University
Strengths
Sound quality

Weaknesses
Too much announcing
Low energy show
More intensity from dance squad

Band No. 8
Johnson C. Smith University
Strengths
Some creative moves during dance routine
High energy show
Feature Tune

Weaknesses
Too much time facing away during the drill
Low knee lift
Low intensity sound when marching or dancing
Dance routine

Band No. 7
Alabama St. University
Strengths
Tremendous Power
Dance Routine

Weaknesses
Low intensity double time
Balance
Drill mistakes

Band No. 6
Florida A&M University
Strengths
Balance
Great Sound

Weaknesses
Numerous mistakes
Uniformity
Considerably over the time limit

More to come...
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FAMU must have really sucked to be ranked #6:confused:
 



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