Tarpon Springs High School 2014

[@christinagrey6685]

All I can say is wow... Looks like it is the year where everything comes together for Tarpon. Incredible Brass, Woodwinds, Colorguard and Percussion. I was very entertained and cannot wait to see what this fantastic band delivers in Indy. In my opinion... Definitely a contender.

[@Koolaidgal]

Those runs, their sound, the design all came together so perfectly thus leading to give me major goosebumps. Congratulations on first place. You all deserved it:)

[@erinreed730]

Wow! Great show!!! People need to stop the hate. I am a Broken Arrow Pride Alum and we should all be proud of all the bands for the hard work they put in. LOVE this show and the music.

[@brettwindsor4120]

I'm a little late saying this but thank the god you guys won. I was at finals and just blown away by what you guys can do and how moving a show can be. (I was as high as you could go at Lucas oil) I could follow every thing you guys did unlike some other shows i watched that night.

[@bolts5994]

those who dislike the band have a right to your opinion and that's just fine. i'm related to someone in the band and i have NEVER seen a group of high school students work as hard as them. when i watch them i forget that they are just "kids". they worked their tails off to get to this level. its not an easy task and they should be looked at in a positive light. and as for the money part, thats a bunch of nonsense. how does tarpon get the funds? again hard work doing fundraising events at both raymond james field and at the trop during the baseball season. both of which i have worked very hard to help them out without making a dime for myself. this is NOT a rich band. they are a band that has a lot of family and community support. so why dont we all just focus on the music and achievements of not only them but all the bands out there. CONGRATS TARPON. so proud of you all.

[@johnmurphy5408]

Now that is how you use woodwinds. Thank you Tarpon Springs!

[@musicmankb51]

I've followed this band for a few years now and man you all are cranking it and getting better and better! I love you guys keep it up!

[@kendallnicholes1204]

Well uhhhhh it looks a lot different that what dude predicted... Congrats TarponSprings. Its been a great year for your performing ensembles... Tarpon Springs is a class act and deserved the success they are now experiencing... Been a long journey

[@XxSpartanGirlxX]

Congrats on winning, you guys. I was glad to be able to see your performance live at both Seminole Sound and East Lake!

[@Eylixx]

God, I would do anything, to be in this. They are so amazing. My band can't even qualify for state.. Jesus. I didn't think being this good in a high school marching band was possible. I love this.

[@evanschwepker9127]

Their music is so hard and flawless, until I heard this show I definitely thought broken arrow should have won but now I've changed my mind. Tarpon springs clearly deserved it.

[@HeyImLarry]

I don't know, broken arrow was kinda meh when I watched some of the Grand National shows this year. I did how ever watch tarpon springs in Atlanta this year, it was cool.

[@kyleadamhuston]

I agree with you Justin. Out of the top 5 that will be at finals this is the best show. Hopefully the scores reflect it because they deserve it!

[@MrHidan30]

They're going to give Broken Arrow and Avon (who I thought was going to be unbeatable) a run for their money. I also heard Marion Catholic may be a top 5 contender. This year is going to be insane.

[@victorkindermann8559]

How is this level possible out of a high school??? Truly amazing!!!!!

[@GhostXGrace]

i love my band family so much.

[@1049berkeley]

Hmmmm...I am sooooo happy they march percussion. I believe it just enhances their ensemble as a whole. I like this show better than Broken Arrow's-this year.

[@geebillbreaks2041]

Thanks man it means a lot :) (im bass 5)

[@k.coleman8483]

Incredible talent, work ethic, instruction and design. I am curious as to whether they use wireless mics on the woodwind section as a whole in addition to the soloists.

[@geebillbreaks2041]

Only soloists get mics that would be way too much if we put a mic on everyone

[@k.coleman8483]

OK. I only ask because I personally know of programs in Kentucky that mic up to 24 woodwind players and the director will sit in the bleachers and adjust levels live on their I-pad during the show. It's a philosophical debate: do you write the drill to allow for natural woodwind sound or do you write crazy drill and rely on electronics to get the sound up front?

[@justinsmith1682]

Best in the country. End of story

[@alexgoertzen5929]

Can't wait for them to perform this Friday, the experience will be 10x better.

[@Bassliketheguitar1]

That. Was. Incredible.

[@rossthurman6446]

Im so glad I got to see yall at BOA even though you guys beat us yall deserved first place for sure! Congrats!

[@myelin-sheath]

What the craaapppp why are they so amazing???

[@andrewbay8891]

My favorite BoA show

[@DrumRican98]

Chills. They are so perfect.

[@Alpha.Centauri]

Eh, I don't know about that. Their brass and woodwind lines are very clean and Tarpon practically shits GE, but I felt some of their body was relatively sloppy and I'm really getting tired of the soundtracks...at least they're marching /and/ playing this year :P

[@MrBochawa]

Alpha Centauri Saw them last night in Atlanta. They've cleaned up a LOT since this performance. Few little ticks, but overall they sound and look fantastic. This is the best Tarpon has ever been. SO much energy and the show was communicated incredibly well last night..

[@Alpha.Centauri]

I completely agree. Their finals performance was phenomenal. Had me on the edge of my seat up until the closer, when my computer crashed -.- (I was watching the live stream)

[@luifye3202]

Alpha Centauri u know what sound tracks they were playing ?

[@Alpha.Centauri]

Luify E By soundtracks I meant the vocals/sounds Tarpon always has in their show, but this year they actually fit extremely well. I was blown away by their finals performance. They absolutely deserved the eagle. This was by far my favorite Tarpon show ever, blew Paranormal out of the water. If you were talking about Tarpon's musical selection, it was all original music by Frank Sullivan and Kevin Ford.

[@ConcertsWu]

Is this a grass field? Hope the uniforms are fine after the performance. I work in a uniform staff in my band and getting stains off a uniform is hard work!!!

[@ChellesHappyHarborHomeMades]

Yes, they do get grass stains, mud, dirt and even tar sometimes! It is a total pain to get them out!

[@richyorwhateva]

Outstanding!! This band has to be on steroids.

[@evanschwepker9127]

This show is so awesome

[@SusRoscoe]

11:21 when the trumpets came in it gave me goosebumps

[@SubSonicBOOM32]

BOA champions! :)

[@luifye3202]

Whats the music selection they chose?

[@JustinNordeman62]

William masons show is pretty good this year

[@animeismylife2718393]

where in a competition with them this Saturday good god we have our work cut out .

[@SecurityFlaws]

Holy Shit. Congrats at 1st :D

[@tomridder1510]

this band intresting>< very powerful

[@MadameMuffins825]

This is way too good for me to function

[@bonkerson]

Their ballad is amazing. Does anybody know what's the song?

[@austinegan5391]

crazyweirdoo Smiling by Harry Gregson-Williams

[@kendrickchau7233]

What's the name of the love song?

[@kelvinchau1]

One of the member lost their plume. Congrat on first!!

[@savantcrystian2686]

What is the name of their show?

[@TheChestermarc]

ughhh i want to be in part of this school lol

[@zachlum4754]

So much dancing

[@DiamondPickCraft]

Anyone know what their balled is called? Starts at 7:40 almost.

[@LoyaltyOfTheMoon]

It's Darude - Sandstorm.

[@josephdigiovanna6418]

Loyalty Of The Moon No, Darude is techno and has a completely different melody line.

[@austinegan5391]

DiamondPickCraft Smiling by Harry Gregson-Williams

[@kaitdbug16]

What is the name on the ballad ( slower song)

[@josephdigiovanna6418]

When I hear i mentioned, it is always as "The Ballad"...written by Frank Sullivan (partner with Kevin Ford [TSOPE director] @ Inspire Music) for this program.

[@austinegan5391]

Kaitlyn Williamson Smiling by Harry Gregson-Williams

[@kaitdbug16]

thanks

[@seancalcutt1468]

They got first at BOA

[@BobtheMagicGuineapig]

God I wish I could do this with my band, they're all a bunch of lazy kids except for a select handful.

[@nickniehaus7170]

@Savant Crystian Man vs. Machine

[@dontask61897able]

Incorporating dci type visuals and forms in the show. A little bit better tuning at the beginning for the brass. And slow down the 16th notes in the woodwind feature, make it cleaner. Fantastic show overall for Tarpon.

[@MrBochawa]

Watch out! We got a badass over here.

[@stevenbehnke4751]

Wow! Tarpon Springs, take note, if you would have just thought to do these things you would go to the next level! Better hire Mr.TromboneDciUnicorn!

[@carl_yung]

Steven Behnke They might win BOA one day! Maybe.

[@snaremarcher5466]

***** They won grand nationals this week

[@TheEddie1209]

Congratulations on winning! But this show is not very good and it's way too standard. I think the judges in Indiana are pathetic and uneducated. I was hoping that Marian Catholic would win but now i'm thinking twice.

[@theoboegoddess]

....standard? There is nothing standard about this show. It is extremely memorable. You obviously have never watched many other high school marching band shows. And the judges are actually extremely well educated; unless you can prove that you have degrees from top music conservatories and direct a top band, you're a hypocrite. You can "hope" all you want and be biased all you want but Tarpon Springs' marching technique, general effect, visuals, difficulty of music, musicality and sound production are top notch. Nearly flawless. And the other bands just didn't beat that standard. The only one that was even close was Broken Arrow. Sorry if this sounds offensive to you but to insult the judges is ridiculous and uncalled for. They have years of experience judging, teaching, conducting... you name it. So don't go insulting the judges.

[@TheEddie1209]

Sounds like your biased toward Tarpon Springs! Anyways, I do not know that much about music but a few people I know from Marian Catholic said that Tarpons show wasn't that hard compared to Broken Arrow (and I think they said Carmel too). What I mean about "Standard" is that the show they performed can easily relate to a certain topic, whereas a show like i guess Broken Arrow was hard to figure out what it was about but it was very touching. Plus the fact that Disney funded them was really unfair, they should have been more imaginative about their own props. The fact that they lost .15 compared to the broken arrow band was very lucky for them. I haven't seen broken arrow in person, but their shows are extremely unique. I don't care much for their band personally!

[@jenniferpryor6716]

And universality in a show is a bad thing? Just because a show has a relatable, graspable topic doesn't mean it's bad. If anything, it adds to the general effect. In a show like Broken Arrow's, regardless of the great quality of it, the fact that it's so difficult to understand only takes away from GE. Tarpon Springs put out one of the most memorable, even revolutionary shows I've seen in years. I was so happy for them and their victory!

[@geebillbreaks2041]

theoboegoddess I love and miss you

[@gamingfail7220]

I am from another BOA marching band (greendale high school) and if anyone deserved to win it was Tarpon Springs

[@fridaytn1975]

Gimmicks, narration, pre-recorded music... But where are the hits that raise the hair on my arms and blow me out of my socks? After watching DCI and BOA this year, I just feel like we're losing the basics. That said, congrats on winning nationals. The students are obviously fantastic performers and work very hard. It's the show concept I'm not keen on.

[@scarysanta4811]

The show concept is amazing. One of the best BOA shows ever. A masterpiece

[@T0mat0_S0up]

Your first paragraph except for the last sentence is everything I feel about this show.

[@Heavymetalthunda3]

I'm gonna enjoy watching Carmel, Broken Arrow, and Avon walk all over them in Indy. Their playing, marching, and conceited attitudes are covered by the fact that they're popular and have so much money that they can buy themselves competition victories.

[@Heavymetalthunda3]

i met them at the ATL regional two days ago, lol. and they're pretty dickish people. you have an opinion, i have one too. They're probably gonna get beaten and i wont be surprised

[@demnixon3297]

Heavymetalthunda3 WHAT WAS THE NAME OF YOUR BAND AGAIN???? Couldn't hear it over the excellent performance of Tarpon Springs! HATERS ALWAYS GONNA HATE, MAYBE YOU SMELLED OF FAILURE... maybe thats why they didn't wanna talk to you.... just a theory!!!!

[@zacharyroberts3160]

Dem NIxon They are very good, but to be fair, they could not do what the do without the money they have. And when my band met them at BOA Atlanta, they did seem like very snobbish people.

[@Anonymousconcept]

You obviously met people from a different school. Regardless of what people say about money, I highly doubt that anyone at Tarpon Springs would be caught dead being snobbish or dickish or what have you. I will say that unfortunately for you, I highly doubt that Tarpon band members would resort to such petty tactics. I know who you are, and you are from Cape Fear. I would suggest you stop making everyone look bad because you're jealous.

[@TheGrandGamers]

Anonymousconcept #77.85

[@toddylomein1549]

A band that relies more on visuals than the music , how nice . I've seen better

[@ryangrabau3331]

...it is called MARCHING band...

[@nancywilson8067]

+Carlos Garcia Try telling that to DCI and see how they will laugh in your face