[PrideBand]

Does anyone know when the selection will take place in regards to where this years state semifinals will be held for each class?

[bandman]

PrideBand, on 19 July 2010 - 02:25 PM, said:

Does anyone know when the selection will take place in regards to where this years state semifinals will be held for each class?

I believe
A Butler
AA CAL
AAA ?
AAAA South Oldham
AAAAA Papa John's

[bigbandfan]

bandman, on 19 July 2010 - 05:20 PM, said:

I believe
A Butler
AA CAL
AAA ?
AAAA South Oldham
AAAAA Papa John's

I hope AAA isn't at Meade County again. It's just too far from Papa John's.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

bigbandfan, on 21 July 2010 - 09:56 PM, said:

I hope AAA isn't at Meade County again. It's just too far from Papa John's.

How far from the Papa John's is it? I have never been to Meade.

[Tim]

37.6 miles, according to google maps. It says 50 minutes, but on the day of SMBC, it's more like 60-75 minutes depending on when exactly you're transiting.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

Tim, on 21 July 2010 - 11:55 PM, said:

37.6 miles, according to google maps. It says 50 minutes, but on the day of SMBC, it's more like 60-75 minutes depending on when exactly you're transiting.

Ah, ok. Thanks Tim.

[hitchhikertogalaxy@WJBand]

I personally love South Oldam. They have a great school, a great field, and just an all around great compition area. 4A should keep it at south oldam for years.

Meade is way too far, agreements there. But they don't have many more schools near papa johns that are big enough to host a comp. It's tough finding a school that wants to take on the challenge of semis. Meade should be thanked for all the work they've done for the semi's, even though they are far away.

[South Central Fan]

Could Eastern perhaps be a contender for the AAA spot? Since it's in Middletown, it wouldn't take terribly long to drive to PJCS.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

All I know... is that I hope and pray that it isn't PRP for Class AA again... it was absolutely horrible in 2008 when I was at M. South. Buses were broken into and lots of things went missing, not to mention terrible field condition... The judge's box is way to close to ground level and according to a judge, fan's interfer with the music.

So, I hope PRP isn't included in the challenger's list.

[Tim]

hitchhikertogalaxy@WJBand, on 22 July 2010 - 07:36 PM, said:

I personally love South Oldam. They have a great school, a great field, and just an all around great compition area. 4A should keep it at south oldam for years.

Meade is way too far, agreements there. But they don't have many more schools near papa johns that are big enough to host a comp. It's tough finding a school that wants to take on the challenge of semis. Meade should be thanked for all the work they've done for the semi's, even though they are far away.

Agreed on both counts. I went to South Oldham's competition last year and, other than the tremendous hill you have to climb, the venue and field are nearly impeccable. Also, despite the bad rap they get because of distance, everything else concerning Meade is solid gold.

It's too bad they can't get Male to host. I think that would fix most of the problems. Also, how big is CAL's stadium? Could it be a bit small for hosting a competition, even if it is AA? I've never been there.

[bigbandfan]

I've never been in CAL's stadium, but you can see it from the Gene Snyder Freeway. It looks large enough to host AA semifinals.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

Tim, on 23 July 2010 - 04:48 AM, said:

Agreed on both counts. I went to South Oldham's competition last year and, other than the tremendous hill you have to climb, the venue and field are nearly impeccable. Also, despite the bad rap they get because of distance, everything else concerning Meade is solid gold.

It's too bad they can't get Male to host. I think that would fix most of the problems. Also, how big is CAL's stadium? Could it be a bit small for hosting a competition, even if it is AA? I've never been there.

Well, back in 2008 at State Semi-Finals. We were standing on the field waiting for the announcements of who made it and CAL's director was there talking about how they had planned on trying to host. He said that it had all the capabilities that PRP had plus some. A brand new field, large stands. He was really bragging about it, so I hope it is.

[hitchhikertogalaxy@WJBand]

Tim, on 23 July 2010 - 05:48 AM, said:

Agreed on both counts. I went to South Oldham's competition last year and, other than the tremendous hill you have to climb, the venue and field are nearly impeccable. Also, despite the bad rap they get because of distance, everything else concerning Meade is solid gold.

It's too bad they can't get Male to host. I think that would fix most of the problems. Also, how big is CAL's stadium? Could it be a bit small for hosting a competition, even if it is AA? I've never been there.

CAL is good enough, I'm suprised I didn't think of that. And I'm suprised that kmea hasn't thought of it either.

[Omikse]

South Central Fan, on 22 July 2010 - 11:48 PM, said:

Could Eastern perhaps be a contender for the AAA spot? Since it's in Middletown, it wouldn't take terribly long to drive to PJCS.

I think AAA Semi's were at Eastern a few years back when I was in band. Maybe 2007? I always loved playing there. I don't really mind driving from Meade Co. though. They've always done a great job hosting the past few years, but I understand why some people would rather it be in Louisville.

[look what i can do!]

Omikse, on 24 July 2010 - 03:29 AM, said:

I think AAA Semi's were at Eastern a few years back when I was in band. Maybe 2007? I always loved playing there. I don't really mind driving from Meade Co. though. They've always done a great job hosting the past few years, but I understand why some people would rather it be in Louisville.

I didn't think Meade was all that bad, contrary to what most people who competed in AAA the past two years think. The only problems we had getting back and forth was because our bus drivers both years sucked and got lost. Dumb charter bus company.

[J Michael Murray]

I'm sure you guys know my thoughts on 3A being at Meade...

[What class of Semi-finals did I watch last year?]

[DUSTnTHAwind]

J Michael Murray, on 28 July 2010 - 12:41 AM, said:

I'm sure you guys know my thoughts on 3A being at Meade...

[What class of Semi-finals did I watch last year?]

was it that bad? lol. I remember back in 2007 when class 2A was like right down the road and the traffic was like backed up for miles and we almost didn't get there in time to rehearse.

I haven't ever been to Meade so i wouldn't know.

[J Michael Murray]

DUSTnTHAwind, on 28 July 2010 - 05:27 AM, said:

was it that bad? lol. I remember back in 2007 when class 2A was like right down the road and the traffic was like backed up for miles and we almost didn't get there in time to rehearse.

I haven't ever been to Meade so i wouldn't know.

I haven't either. But I had the choice between the long drive or going to 5A Semi-finals and already being there.
Easy choice.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

J Michael Murray, on 28 July 2010 - 04:13 PM, said:

I haven't either. But I had the choice between the long drive or going to 5A Semi-finals and already being there.
Easy choice.

lol I love it. That is one thing I do not miss about class 2A haha. It is so convenient to just be there already.

[Tim]

DUSTnTHAwind, on 28 July 2010 - 07:11 PM, said:

lol I love it. That is one thing I do not miss about class 2A haha. It is so convenient to just be there already.

They do kick you out between semifinals and finals, though.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

Tim, on 29 July 2010 - 12:24 AM, said:

They do kick you out between semifinals and finals, though.

true... I'll settle with that though lol. Better then having to reload both of our tractor & trailors and all of the hassle that is involved in moving from place to place.

[bandman]

bigbandfan, on 23 July 2010 - 09:55 AM, said:

I've never been in CAL's stadium, but you can see it from the Gene Snyder Freeway. It looks large enough to host AA semifinals.

CAL is doing the AA Semi-Finals----they hosted it last year and did a GREAT job------

[Kaitlyn]

Tim, on 29 July 2010 - 01:24 AM, said:

They do kick you out between semifinals and finals, though.

I didn't get kicked out.

[DUSTnTHAwind]

bandman, on 30 July 2010 - 06:25 PM, said:

CAL is doing the AA Semi-Finals----they hosted it last year and did a GREAT job------

Great to hear this. I wish 2A luck!

[Tim]

According to this page on KMEA's website, the semifinals locations will be as follows:

A: Butler High School (I'm assuming they mean Butler Traditional)
AA: Christian Academy of Louisville
AAA: Meade County High School
AAAA: South Oldham High School
AAAAA: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium

This post has been edited by Tim: 31 July 2010 - 03:55 AM