It's been 10 years since a BOA regional has been held in Florida—and tonight's regional finals definitely made the wait worth it. The seats were filled in Camping World Stadium and the fans were not quiet throughout the night, giving it up as each group went on. 

A few groups, however, took their chance this weekend to stand out and get noticed in this weekend's BOA Orlando Regional and that's definitely worth pointing out.

See the full results from the 2018 BOA Orlando Regional on October 13.

Stoneman Douglas (81.350, 4th)

What more is there to say about their finals run than "wow." The Eagle Regiment came out today with their best and gave the crowd everything that they were looking for—considering the overwhelming applause at the end. And I was right alongside them at home watching Stoneman Douglas's finals run.

The opener begins with an almost dreamlike feeling, but with a heavy dose of space. The winds enter the soundscape quietly at first but builds and leans into something that you know will hit hard. Then the first impact and Dies Irae is on full display, matched with high-velocity drill and some impressive playing. Both the woodwinds and the brass get their chance at playing some licks—both were executed very well in finals. Intensity reaches an all-time high and the drill follows, leading straight into a huge rifle toss.

Watching it was about a million times more exciting than reading that, I promise. Huge props to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment for coming out and flat out showing off in finals. That color guard is something else, by the way.

Park Vista (83.500, 2nd)

The show starts with a flute solo as the pacing builds in your ears. The field is placed with round tarps and a large number prop on it. On the 50, a large number "8." Park Vista's show "In Due Time" is a visual masterpiece. The group moves extraordinarily well in their marching technique and upper/lower body choreography throughout the performers. 

What's most impressive to me is their handling of foot-timing—perhaps the most difficult issue in the visual caption facing most high school band programs.

One thing is also for certain: this band is not afraid of jazz running. The drill is often very fast moving or involves dramatic direction changes. The visual program as a whole is also easy to understand as the mood shifts from circular, rounded shapes into sharp, straight edges. This is also reflected by a shift in the tone of the music. 

The vocalist in the closer is definitely my favorite part of their program. Once she gets going, she cannot be stopped. The ending sustain could last forever and it still wouldn't be long enough, but it has to in order for the audience to get that final sense of completion.

Tarpon Springs (86.650, 1st - Best Music, Best Visual, Best GE)

The show we've all been waiting for. Tarpon Springs' "Ready Player One"-themed show called "RP1" has finally made its way out of hiding and onto our screens. 

The field is set with massive screens on each 20 and the 50 as three characters emerge blue, yellow, and red. The band runs out from behind the massive screens and comes out to bathe the stadium in glorious chords. The words "Welcome to the Oasis" show up on the screens followed by "find the key." And we're off.

Their drill is impressive, to say the least. Add what they're playing on top of it and you've got a real contender. Tarpon Springs obviously have their eyes set directly on Grand Nationals coming up in mid-November with this program.

The prop usage is next-level with the massive screens across the field. Each screen is about 5 yards in width and height—they are surprisingly clear, which has been difficult to achieve with screens on the football field. 

By the way, the ending is so good that you'll want to see it as many times as you can just so you don't miss a thing.