Vandegrift Band 2019- Grand Nationals Finals

2019 Vandegrift Band

[@kmills62]

love the trombone solo...so expressive, and beautiful

[@kennethschechter352]

I agree kenneth

[@hookyhook6006]

It keeps me awake at night... somebody help

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk33❤😍😘 Yap a boyfriend how old you are

[@jjh2456]

The fact that a marching band put together a whole show on Die Zauberflote and other Mozart stuff makes me so happy.

[@christopherroden7376]

And won grand nats with it!!

[@Ovensby]

@@christopherroden7376 in their first year competing at grand nats! Our football team played vandegrift, we watched their halftime show from the sidelines and holy crap, when they turned around in the ballad my BDs jaw dropped

[@beck4557]

we watched grand nationals live in my band class and every kid in the room’s mouth dropped when this band came on. absolutely amazing. I’m glad they won

[@homeinaustintx]

It was so amazing to get to be there in person! Our son, Kurt Wokoek was the trombone soloist!!❤️

[@beck4557]

@@homeinaustintx HE WAS SO GOOD!!! i get chills all over my body every time i listen!!! i sometimes come back to this video just to watch his solo, absolutely outstanding

[@homeinaustintx]

@@beck4557 That's awesome! I'll tell him!!

[@NindyBK]

@@homeinaustintx omg i know his sister

[@TinyTorpeedoTitz]

Ohhhhhmygoooood. Dude. I’m 26 years old watching this for the first time today and I’m mad I haven’t seen this sooner lol. My jaw was dropped, mouth dry, and in absolute Awe. I miss this marching band in HS. This is something else. This is pure joy for me rn I can’t explain it. AHHHHHHHHH

[@Elloliott]

that ending bit of the solo where the trombone glissandos up is just perfect

[@Bluman04]

Fellow marching band member here. Besides some DCI shows. This was one of the loudest bands i have ever heard of and it was so goooooooooooood. No wonder they say "Everything is bigger in Texas". Were going to Indianapolis again. I cant wait to hopefully hear this band again.

[@courtneyambrosius]

ah we actually are not going to grand nats this year, but we are doing macy’s 2022 so you can watch us next year ;D

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

@@courtneyambrosius Wait do you guys also have a 4 years rotation period for Grand Nats like Hebron, Flower Mound and Marcus do?

[@homeinaustintx]

And without using microphones on the whole band like so many do. Just pure playing skill. Mike Howard, the director at the time, was asked how they did it. He simply would say you just have to get everyone playing. 😁

[@Professor_Brie]

@@brrrrrtenjoyer I’m not sure if they even have an official rotation. This was the first year Vandegrift ever went to grand nats-it’s still a new school after all, only 13 years old

[@judahr03]

JD Shaw’s writing is unparalleled. He just knows exactly what to do and it’s consistently perfect.

[@markalvarez1234]

5:22 is chilling, that trombone soloist is amazing

[@spencergates5766]

Five years later and this is still the best BOA show I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. The drill, the music, the choreography, and the heart that the kids obviously put into it is wild!

[@doctorduck5741]

Still my favorite marching show of all time after 2 years of marching band.

[@lancejones8073]

It's wonderful to hear a band play melodic Mozart - - and win with it. Great job Vandergrift!

[@erinspousta5485]

Watch Mike Howard throughout the entire performance and his reaction towards the end. That is one PROUD MAN!!!!!!

[@MrBochawa]

That is one NERVOUS MAN! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@mevou2662]

@@MrBochawa he walks back and forth like that all the time lol. Even in rehearsals.

[@MrBochawa]

@@mevou2662 interesting. It looks like a nervous pace to someond who doesn't know. I didn't mean anything by it.

[@tylera86]

Incredibly musical percussion ensemble.

[@roderickrobertson8770]

We have talent like this and all the Super Bowl can offer is J.Lo & Shakira? Why don't we show the rest of the world the real USA! These kids are phenomenal!

[@lancejones8073]

Do I ever agree with you brother!!!

[@brandonlowe8457]

Yes!!!!!!

[@alexandereckley899]

It would be awesome if the did the dci champions and had them play for the Superbowl.

[@dctrbrass]

@@alexandereckley899 Been screaming this for years. give musicians the big stages. Wanna be part of the club? then put in the work and study.

[@d4rk1ze95]

Sadly, nobody gives a damn about talented musicians nowadays

[@huddybuddygreatness9309]

I remember when I first saw them playing that year I was like, yep, this is the one. Still come back for that trombone every now and then

[@homeinaustintx]

😁Kurt Wokoek, trombone soloist, is our son! Thanks for saying that!

[@raxtordone]

I was a volunteer for music warmups for all prelims semis and finals, I'm from PA and I knew coming into this competition Vandegrift was amazing, I was lucky enough to be able to watch this show from the box, from the auxiliary warm up room ( friend had to trade me so I could watch because they didn't use the main music warm up room for winds ), and for their victory run I watched from the field. It was nice to be able to step back from preforming and just being able to watch everything great around you. It was an amazing year for BOA and super competitive. Definitely an experience I'm going to remember.

[@HighlandOwl005]

I miss marching season. Just 6 more months until August

[@bizkitpersonal8516]

*cough* *cough*

[@jackneja3010]

@@bizkitpersonal8516 did you cough into your elbow?

[@radchad5854]

My band started in the beginning of July

[@alecharlow4270]

That is the saddest thing I've read all week!!!!! Our band is still doing marching season but we have so many safety precautions and things... wbu Doge?

[@TommyElijahCabelloReal]

My school’s band would’ve done flight of the bumblebee this year. But we had to move to plan B.

[@quinceyjarmon3629]

DEFINITELY the best show at Grand Nationals this year!

[@Clarinet.dommy1]

Coming from a Hebron student, I love the choreography and the musical selections here. It’s amazing

[@nonyabiz8064]

As a Carmel HS Dad I have to say you all were amazing and very much deserved to win! Congrats on an amazing performance!

[@DisabusingTheLeft]

When I saw this show for the first time in Prelims, I knew they would take the golden eagle !!!! INCREDIBLE SHOW!!!!

[@jessewhite7006]

Man what a throw back I’m so glad my last year was a good one I’m so proud of everyone that was apart of the 2019/2020 vandegrift band by far my best year

[@amigo1958]

I just can’t get over this show!!

[@kristywhalen350]

I have never heard of that band. This show brought tears to my eyes. This is a true power show. I must say that they have a FANTASTIC brass and very tight percussion. The only things negatively that stood out to me were the simplicity of the drill, with a bit of stand and play, and then becoming fatigued just before the final push. GREAT, GREAT JOB VANDEGRIFT!!!!!

[@andrewlopez9710]

I can’t wait to join Vandegrift high school soon. I am a freshman and will be joining my junior year. Can’t wait Vandegrift!

[@iamtvhead8718]

@Phia Gilbert hey it’s ally the flute! I’m a senior now, but I miss this show so much, I cried when I watched it 😭 thank you for uploading this, brings back memories ❤️

[@evanwashburn140]

Geeeeez the way they move in the beginning is so quick. Those slides across the field are insane😱.

[@tristanmoreno2346]

Evan Washburn minority power.

[@Jessygmt88]

This is amazing I am blown away by this! Congratulations! 🎉

[@andrewhxrris]

I’m an Avon kid but I really do be vibin to 3:22 doe it slaps

[@chrisbarreda3762]

Master Link vandy kid here and I can confirm I vibe hard to yall’s entire show, high key slapped homie

[@krisbyers8783]

@@chrisbarreda3762 chris marched guardians?

[@MiraDaWulf]

8, notes.

[@chrisbarreda3762]

Kris Byers that’s me lol, wassuo?

[@jacksonmcclendon7698]

bruh imagine being in a good marching band

[@JohnBoyle]

Meanwhile our Dad band is still working out Smoke On The Water! 😂😂. Allof these bands in these competitions are just fabulous. Period. This was a very special performance for sure and blessed to have witnessed it and all of the others.

[@williamnatal2342]

Now I see why they won grand nationals

[@haleystults1236]

I remember these guys I was there they did a great job!

[@laurennix8805]

They are HUGE!!!! gosh dang!!!!!!!

[@darkglacier9786]

I’ll be playing rack in this band this season!

[@robertsuba8750]

Dark Glacier u sure?

[@darkglacier9786]

Yeah! Got the results a week ago when I posted this :)

[@morelikecarter]

i think he meant because of covid xD congrats tho!!

[@dreamwish286]

Go rack

[@syahrulandika4187]

Can u tell every song in this performance ? It's so beautiful perform at all

[@annakatewilson5822]

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[@catswag16]

The director was the guest conductor for our all region band!

[@kenp.6474]

Cat Swag Region 33 :0

[@fitty_y0894]

Trumpets are solid

[@collinpike333]

Van Buren that’s what I love!!!

[@Cazzandrav]

What songs were played during the performance? Anyone know?

[@TheStickCollector]

Beautiful

[@maritzatomlinson4076]

I CANT WAIT

[@1049berkeley]

I love this show so very much. The only thing I wish it had more of was equipment/flag work. The dancing/choreo is great tho.

[@sophiagillygmail]

Our school doesn’t have a color guard. That’s why there’s not much flag work.

[@1049berkeley]

@@sophiagillygmail Ah, that would make sense !!!

[@collinpike333]

I love this!

[@j.v.hernandez421]

The trumbone solo gave me chills

[@andrewhxrris]

Why is it in mono? 😣

[@1049berkeley]

Honestly, I think Vandegrift may have bested Reagan if they both were there. Hard to tell; both shows were so fantastic.

[@Clarinet.dommy1]

I agree. I think this and our(Hebron’s) show were both meant to peak here at Nats and not San Antonio

[@steveperkins7009]

Superb!

[@scherzo7224]

Anddd I’m still trying to come up with an excuse on why our band can’t be this good

[@RishiJalukar]

My excuse is that my marching band is 150 people and they have like 300. I use this excuse to validate being stuck at #10-20 in grand nats for the past decade

[@RishiJalukar]

@Ivan Ontiveros yeah I suppose I’m pretty thankless about our current standings considering our past. We have won grand nationals 3 times and won states 27 times, so seeing us only get #20 in grand nationals is disappointing

[@ongrong1611]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation Plymouth canton educational park

[@stock.wheel.shawty]

freshmen and the directors not doing shit to help people who generally can't play/march is my band's problem

[@WaidAviationDrones]

@@RishiJalukar "being stuck at 10-20 at grand nats" lol. Our bamd can't even get to grand nats.

[@bens4276]

Hey I used to go there

[@donaldthomas1963]

WOW!!!!!!!

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[@scapularhook4408]

my band (GRHS) did this in 2016, its kind of weird to see a different band do it too in the same state

[@trumpetparker9771]

my band did this in 2014

[@paige_232]

Would’ve loved to see a full color guard in the show with flags and rifles it would’ve added so much in my opinion but I love the show it is amazing I loved seeing their encore at nationals

[@michelewokoek9671]

We actually do not have a color guard, we have the Vision Dance Company.

[@paige_232]

@@michelewokoek9671 I know that that’s why I was saying I would’ve loved to see a color guard

[@echonox31]

@@michelewokoek9671 Isn't Vision Dance Company the name of our color guard, or is there a difference?

[@homeinaustintx]

@@echonox31 it is, they are a dance team, no rifles or sabres. They use flags, but don’t toss or throw them. It’s just always been that way since the school opened.

[@rocketball1999]

Anyone recognize the opener? Phan 2011

[@pumpkin462]

Unpopular opinion: Vandegrift would still have won GN even Reagan attended 🤷‍♂️

[@dreamwish286]

pumpkin462 I can’t agree but I do know that everyone who says Reagan would’ve won are just haters

[@mbell985]

@@dreamwish286 to be fair...Reagan was 2 pointing VG at the end of the year.

[@kimis808]

@@mbell985 not Reagan haters ummm... Reagan won Grand Nats y'all. When your regional score is higher than Grand Nats score and you beat the nats champ prior to Grand Nats with a higher score then they got

[@kimis808]

Everyone who says Reagan would've won are just haters? Maybe look in the mirror hater rade?

[@kimis808]

@@dreamwish286 you shouldn't have to feel like you tear down someone else to make yourself feel good. Haters on you? As if Grand Nats champs

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[@raistlinmajere4659]

So good

[@caivean2337]

5th Texas band to win grand nats wonder who’s going to be the next

[@sonjagood7305]

💜

[@cloudii8820]

did they peform twice at grand?

[@shreyasrawulwar9967]

Yeah prelims and finals

[@collinpike333]

Shreyas Rawulwar what about semifinals?

[@nickniehaus1763]

Actually 4 times lol. Prelims, semis, finals, encore

[@michelewokoek9671]

And the victory run after😁

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[@eXcommunicate1979]

Nice clean drill. Well designed and marched. Not very challenging though (please don't kill me), from a /visual standpoint/, thought musically they were pretty damn tight. I was kinda shocked to read further down in the comments that they won? I just expected something a bit more ambitious to be the winner. Though, I suppose putting Mozart on the field is ambitious enough, considering.

[@twstdreality]

Not only did they win this but they also received the internationally recognized Sudler Shield Award

[@michelewokoek9671]

And they won the TMEA State Honor Band that year! Actually, they march every kid they can so everyone can be involved. It’s a HUGE undertaking to put that many musicians on the field. The drill never stopped, they did body movements non stop. DCI only marches 120, this program has almost 400 that want to be on the field. I’m so proud that our directors make every effort to do so instead of just the top few. And, I’m completely proud of my son, the trombone soloist! 😍

[@aliciakozlek8068]

@@michelewokoek9671 - Congratulations to your son! We are STILL talking about that solo 2 years later. AMAZING!!

[@homeinaustintx]

@@aliciakozlek8068 That’s wonderful! Thank you sharing this with me. Kurt will be thrilled to hear this!

[@TuckerNator2000]

Omg that trombone sound

[@homeinaustintx]

That’s our son, Kurt Wokiek😁you should check our his EDM on Spotify or any streaming!🎵(shameless plug)

[@isaacarnson4229]

Are they an audition-only band?

[@rtlthemusician5598]

I think so

[@ericnewman593]

It's a public school. All kids can play in the band. I believe they move less strong players (those who struggle playing and marching at the same time) into props management roles, etc. The school is only 10 years old and grown so much that I expect they will eventually have to split into two bands (JV vs Varsity).

[@austinparr3nt]

Eric Newman can confirm that’s exactly what they do

[@dreamwish286]

It’s public, but usually the students who can’t handle the work leave.

[@austinparr3nt]

Dream Wish no....

[@joerumler48]

Holy tihs ....

[@marcoHernandez-hw5il]

What are they playing when the trombone soloist plays?

[@michelewokoek9671]

Lacrymosa, the Evanescence version

[@marcoHernandez-hw5il]

@@michelewokoek9671 thank u

[@Uncle_Yam]

Why doesn't BOA have a percussion category?

[@evans5801]

WGI has a high school percussion circuit where alot of highschool drumlines compete

[@kevinstark8039]

Sometimes I wish BOA had a color guard and percussion category. But other times I’m glad they don’t idky😭

[@taylorchafin2849]

trombone👌

[@Landedcloud]

i go to that school

[@annatar_tgd]

6:33 😩

[@causeway7005]

Outcome would have been different if Broken Arrow and Reagan were competing. Reagan beat them earlier in the season.

[@jeremyquiros5483]

Would've loved to see both of them at GN, since I loved both of their shows. Unfortunately, BA doesn't seem to go to GN every year anymore, and Reagan performed at the Macy's Parade.

[@pumpkin462]

Jeremy Quiros BA does a trip it seems every 3 years. They are doing Pasadena roses , grand nationals, and St. Louis this year

[@adamantiumlife9875]

Cause Way May have but they weren’t there and they swept the floor with their competition. People can’t even hate on this show because this would’ve placed above some previous champions in earlier years as well. Obviously different year different show but you can’t take this away from them especially after sounding as great as they did. Beautiful show, clean, powerful, and it damn well put them on the map

[@rickbrooner8717]

Cause Way I mean of course the results would be different lmao let’s throw money at all the GOD TIER marching programs and have them ALL compete. 60% of the finalist wouldn’t even have made it lmao. Let’s throw in Ronald Reagan, Broken Arrow, Tarpon Springs, Wando, etc. there’s already a top 8 if you include the top 4 that placed making it in with them. Results would be all over the place, but they aren’t there so we can’t make those assumptions

[@0range_jell0]

I was at the St. Louis regionals and watching BA’s show was phenomenal

[@taylorchafin2849]

5:18🥵

[@joeontiveros9566]

What's the song in the begging

[@livejazz7179]

Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem. Or do you mean the intro during the solo dance? Magic Flute, Queen of the Night's Aria.

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[@colorsunknown9770]

5:22

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

0:20

[@wildabeast_szwarc]

I think if they tried a little harder they could fit a few more glissandos into that trombone solo. 🤪

[@jakereddehase5547]

It’s still a really good ensamble

[@Zennex._]

6:34 They made a pp

[@dougiejones5719]

Looks like a giant question mark to me

[@pageboy25]

Those saxes could have worked a little bit more on their connection and timing

[@sophiagillygmail]

Pageboy25 they were probably just nervous

[@sophiagillygmail]

Pageboy25 they were performing in front of the entire country lol

[@user-fh3jp7hm7v]

Holy fuck this is a high school ensemble???

[@mdbrumbach1]

Kyoto Tachibana Senior HS would mop the floor with these guys.

[@hattricks4dayz291]

I really don’t see what the point of this comment was

[@oh9900]

nope they’re good but have terrible intonation and articulation. they’re a good band for the general public but would not do too well competitively

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

Lol the only impression of Kyoto Tachibana you guys get is from Pasadena parades. You seriously think they could beat bands like Vandegrift,Avon,Carmel, Hebron or Broken Arrow? Kyoto Tachibana is lucky they don't know who these guys are cause it seems like 90% of people think they're better but they've never done anything against a BOA champion band. They aren't better. This isn't against Tachibana's hard work but they it's true.

[@takigan]

They would score huge in execution (both musical and visual) but would struggle to rack up the necessary GE points due to the lack of difficulty and artistic complexity of their music selections. It would be like trying to win the state marching contest while playing Louie Louie and National Emblem March....like you could be the Chicago Symphony and you're still going to hit a wall just based on your literature choice. They'd also run into some size issues that a lot of other bands with only 120-130 kids run into. It's hard to compare a band of that style to the bands of BOA. Now if we're talking about some of the JMBA scholastic groups, like Shonandai HS, Saitama Sakae HS, Tenrikyo Academy (天理教校学園), Nishihara, etc.....Those shows have more of a WGI-Lite flair to them. I think those groups are stronger overall than Vandegrift, Hebron, Broken Arrow, Avon....groups like that.

[@ThePotatoDogg]

This is cleaner than a lot of DCI corps 😂

[@RealKingLukeXVI]

I'd rethink that comment

[@ThePotatoDogg]

Luke Lamb nah it’s true, this would definitely place in the upper open class range

[@neal0071234able]

Cleaner?.. Yeah they can play runs and licks 9 outta 10 high school bands couldn't even come close to..but then again 99 vanguard didn't just raise your hairs.. You felt it in your chest.. This band could compete with some college/university marching bands.. Which for a high school band is ridiculous good.. But a top tier drum corps during late July onward pushing into finals week is when the sound comparison just isn't close.. Its like saying lsu or Clemson could beat the raiders or browns.. Its just not happening.. I feel sorry for any band thats gotta follow this group at a football game halftime show.. thats gotta be terrible if your in the other band 😂

[@mbmaccin555555]

Well also a lot of high school band kids go into dci too I would rephrase this comment though and maybe say better than low tier open class but this doesn't compare to world class I wouldn't think

[@mbmaccin555555]

Also the amount of players in these groups shouldn't be compared to dci they are as loud only because they have a crap ton in these bands Take 50 members out in the winds section and it wouldn't be as loud

[@wheniwasyourage4418]

Here again very interest how these boa bands have to have such large numbers to achieve power, in my opinion this many members just clog up the field.

[@oldaccountfromhighschool]

nice music, but like instead of a guard, they have a dance squad that only uses swing flags

[@caitlynclark6916]

and they won grand nats with vision...your point??

[@ghostlymirage2922]

folly I actually like the dancers. they show more emotion than a guard

[@claycrompton3421]

Ok thats cool and all but I kinda like Bridgeland Highschool's show better

[@reynoldmiller]

saw them at the contest at Cy-Fair, absolutely unbelievable great band!

[@MiraDaWulf]

Reagan was better. Personal favorite and statistical favorite

[@lucas20.25]

amazing band but i think avon should have won

[@tejonr.3437]

No

[@someone-yc1pc]

@@tejonr.3437yes

[@tejonr.3437]

@@someone-yc1pc no Vandegrift is way better tell me what Avon does that is very good

[@tejonr.3437]

@@someone-yc1pc I’m not from Vandegrift I am from the area of Vandegrift but I didn’t know they beat Avon by half a Point. Good job Avon

[@milescumminski8077]

Too bad they do not have an actual guard! They should not have won!

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

Lol they deserved the win 100%. Not having a guard doesn't take away that they marched more than Avon and had the 2nd best music of that day. Also they won general effect. That tells you enough they deserved the eagle.

[@repuIsive]

@@someone-yc1pcavon lucky they not from texas 😂😂😂 top 5 at conroe and austin lmaoo

[@pisspoopfart]

this band is really overrated

[@tonionknight7472]

JACOB SILVA stop spreading negativity. It’s high school marching band, these kids were working their asses off for probably over 6 months to bring this awesome show to life while also juggling their school work. Hats off to this incredible band, from a Reagan kid.

[@pisspoopfart]

Carter Duggins stfu the only reason they’re praised is because they literally paid hundreds for a big band , but their shows aren’t that great

[@ghostlymirage2922]

JACOB SILVA how do you pay for a big band? they just have a big band

[@laura09284]

My school year 2010-2014 there was not a lot of band members. Vandegrift was still considered new then. We got to where we were with well deserved accomplishments. You can’t buy a band. 2019-2020 is because now they have enough people interested of being part of the band family. And a great band at that. Lol go hate somewhere else 💁🏽‍♀️

[@ericnewman593]

It's a public school. You get the kids that live in that school's local community and that's it. They are fortunate that the Leander Independent School District really invests in fine arts. All the local elementary and middle schools have well-established music programs creating a strong feeder program into this and the other high schools in Leander ISD (which are pretty well all incredible bands btw)