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  1. Good, or not really, morning Some really disappointing and unacceptable discussion here. Have cleaned it up here and some people you won't be hearing from again. Personal attacks on specific band members are incredibly inappropriate and disgusting to read. And are totally unacceptable for this website. It's not how we do things here. Please continue to discuss (passionately!) things you may like or didn't, but there is a very clear line that was crossed on here. We are better than this.
    19 points
  2. All 6 Leander ISD schools has advanced to the UIL State Marching Band Contest according to the Vista Ridge HS Band Instagram page
    18 points
  3. And it’s any bands game any year. Keller is out for the first time since 2014. CTJ is out for the first time since 2009. Nobody is safe. You don’t get to San Antonio finals on accident.
    17 points
  4. As someone from Rockwall. I just wanted to say one thing in this forum about them. We killed it. We absolutely killed it this season. School history was made with this show and we will keep writing history until there’s nothing left to write. As a senior who had the same thing happen to her during her freshman year (one placement off from state) it’s a bittersweet full circle. I appreciate everything this band has done for each other, some of the best community I’ve been apart of, and I may just be a random guard member to everyone in my band but in reality I am so dedicated and so invested in how this band succeeds and I can’t wait to sit back, relax, and watch the next generation of our colorguard, band, and people grow. Jacket fight never dies. -The obnoxious guard captain
    17 points
  5. Leander ISD doing what Leander ISD does. Celebrate it's students and staff.
    16 points
  6. you must be new here- we don’t talk like that to other bands. we’re all in this together at the end of the day. keep the negativity to yourself.
    16 points
  7. I thought it'd be cool to make a graph showing the 5A State bands' placement relative to their band sizes. Got the member numbers from the UIL program Some points of interest and outliers: -Of the Top 10 largest bands, only 6 made finals. -Of the Top 5 largest bands, 4 were in the top half of finals, with the other one (Lake Belton, 4th largest band) missing finals at 13th, making them the largest band outside of finals with 223 members -Cedar Park (5A Champ) was significantly larger than any other band here, ranking as the biggest group with 267, far ahead of Lonestar's 2nd rank with 225 members. -Roma was the smallest band in finals, tying for the 26th largest band (154 members) and placing 12th in the competition. -BC was the second smallest band in finals, ranking as the 25th largest band, squeaking ahead of Roma with 155 members. They placed 9th in the competition. -Argyle was not too much larger, ranking as the 21st largest band with 168 members and placed 7th in the competition. -Glenn placed impressively high (16th in the competition) considering they were the 3rd smallest (36th largest) band here. -The largest size difference between two bands that placed next to each other in competition was a 98 member difference between Lakeview Centennial, who placed 34th in competition and had 198 members, and Lopez ECHS, who placed 35th in competition and had only 100 members. Lopez ECHS was also notably the smallest band at the competition by 20 members (Liberty Hill was 2nd smallest), while LC was the 11th largest band. -Close behind this difference is Glenn and Pieper. Glenn placed 16th in competition, just ahead of Pieper in 17th. Glenn (36th largest), with only 1 member more than Liberty Hill, had only 121 performers. Pieper (Tied 7th largest) had 215, making it a 94-member difference for the two bands. -Other neighboring bands with gaps in member size that are worth noting are Argyle and Lonestar's difference of 57, College Station and Liberty Hill's difference of 70, and Lake Belton and Colleyville Heritage's difference of 63. NUMBERS ARE COOL!
    15 points
  8. there was one thing that really bugged me and some spectators nearby. mckinney north erupting in cheers and applause when LT was announced as 5th place. while i understand that it obviously meant that they had advanced to state, not one other program cheered- not even argyle, who'd been snuffed of a state spot just one year ago and had finally made it back. it is my understanding, as was taught by my directors and taught at many other schools, that you do NOT cheer when another band is announced below you. LT placed 5th in this insanely competitive area, so let their accomplishment be recognized, or let their placement one out of state be mourned, either way. you simply cannot burst into cheers and make the celebration of another program about yourself. i think ultimately that lack of maturity and restraint falls upon the directors. win humbly.
    15 points
  9. I’m actually quite satisfied with them!! I have been ranking FloMo high for a few weeks now and it feels justified after the SASR results. That show is INCREDIBLE!!! I was screaming!!! 😂 I’m so happy for those kids This show was very Broken Arrow-ish but with that special Flo-touch added to it. It was perfection last night!!! I was also quite thrilled for McNeil and Seven Lakes to get into finals. We often say that we want to see some fresh faces in the SASR finals, and we got some!! McNeil is a fantastic program musically and so it’s nice to see them having success now in marching competition as well. And Seven Lakes honestly just blew me away yesterday. What a fantastic show!! What a performance! Congratulations to both of these phenomenal programs! There were so many amazing performances this weekend and I was so happy to experience them all live again in the Alamodome with my fellow band friends. And I can’t wait to get to Indy next weekend and do it all over again! Lastly I just want to say something about my amazing Leander kiddos (yes, they feel like they are my kids, lol). While I was definitely sad they didn’t make finals, it was quite comforting to see them soooooooo close to the cutoff. Leander has been underrated a bit in general this season, but I knew they were performing exceptionally well all year and this really just proved it to me even more with the highly competitive environment that this year’s SASR was. I know the prelims performance could have been a little rough for them after the medical delay (oh how I hope that sweet guard girl is okay), but they came right out and killed it after the emergency situation was handled and they were just an absolute joy to watch perform. Keep it up Leander! You will be great in Lucas Oil Stadium and I can’t wait to be there live to witness it!! Ok everyone, go get some well deserved rest as we push through one more week of competition. Good luck to everyone at state and GN this week!! GO BAND!!! 😊
    14 points
  10. you do not know what a hot take is
    14 points
  11. Every Area B band in this contest made state finals😳
    14 points
  12. He’s alright, he’s back at home now and fine.
    13 points
  13. 1)lonestar 2)rouse 3)Lebanon trail 4)leander 5) aledo 6)hendrickson 7)cen10 8)roma 9)friendswood 10)argyle 11) wakeland 12) cedar park
    13 points
  14. You’re in the TOP 40 bands of 250ish across the state. That’s basically the top 16% of 6A bands in the state. While easier said than understood in the moment, these placements do not subtract from what an accomplishment your program has achieved. Congrats on a great season!
    12 points
  15. The key to being a student on here is: take only the positive comments, and leave only positive comments.
    12 points
  16. UIL 5A State Finals Results Another Leander ISD sweep. 1. Cedar Park 2. Rouse 3. Leander 4. Wakeland 5. Aledo 6. Lone Star 7. Argyle 8. Hendrickson 9. Burleson Centennial 10. McKinney North 11. Friendswood 12. Roma
    12 points
  17. Congrats to all the bands here at state. Finalists or not, you are the best of the best. Be proud. 👏👏👏👏
    12 points
  18. First time posting but long time band fanatic! I am in awe of all these bands! When my oldest son was in band from 2018-2021, I only participated when I could. I never really knew how much time, blood, sweat and tears went in to each performance. All 38 bands have worked so hard to be here and they all deserve our utmost respect ❤️ My youngest son is a Freshman in band and I am finally in a place where I can participate more and experience what goes on behind the scenes. There is no doubt that what my sons band is going through is any different than all other bands here today. They have all worked hard and have had support from parents and community. Predictions are fun and judges have their say...but at the end of it all...our kids won...they gave it their all and we cheered them on and we won't stop! Congratulations to all 38..5A bands! I can definitely appreciate the competition but the comradery is next level!!!
    12 points
  19. UIL

    UIL 6A Area C 2024

    Hey guys it’s me UIL good luck Saturday 👍
    12 points
  20. The 6A Area C Finals is going to be an incredible night. The long summer days, the holes on shoes, the sun burner necks, late night hydration runs, long football roads trips followed by early morning call times all with one goal in mind…a trip to State. There’s no more comparing shows from this year to last year. No more trying to say band x beat band z at this competition but were flipped at this other competition. Just one day, you get One march in prelims to claim a spot in finals. 10 teams will march on to the evening. Then it’s one march for state. Mano y mano, plume to plume. 217 heartbeats, beating as one! 8 minutes and 47 seconds to be your best. To have the march of a lifetime. Then it’s the wait. The adrenaline let down….the release of emotions as directors, marchers, and parents hold their breaths….in 10th place…you wonder if you did enough….in 9th place….what could I have done better…..in 8th place….ok ok what number are they on….in 7th place….omg…I can’t hear him. Who do he say…in 6th place…..breath breath breath we are ok. It’s all going to be ok. In 5th place….please don’t say us, please don’t say us…..in 4th place AND ADVANCING to State…..THE……… See you next weekend in Mesquite
    12 points
  21. FOUR TEXAS FINALISTS?!?!?! So excited for everyone!!! Friendswood and Argyle had such amazing performances as well congratulations on your seasons!!! Excited to see finals to close out the marching season!!
    11 points
  22. seeing people compliment my solo which was such an emotional moment for me literally makes me even more emotional you all are so kind thank you 🤍 regardless of results i’ll always look on this season with such happy memories 😸
    11 points
  23. This isn't a UIL situation where those tend to leak. You're better off trying to find the nuclear codes than BOA prelims results before the end of the competition.
    11 points
  24. Thank you, Lone Star, for giving us the opportunity to enjoy this show!! The growth of this program over the past few seasons has been extraordinary, and this year was no different. Super clean stuff from the WW's going into the opening hit, which was SO powerful!! That ballad has made me so emotional all season long, and today was no different. That trombone soloists were on point all season long, and the whole T-bone choir was just so beautiful. Visually as clean as it could have been, really great work on the cover downs, and a super strong finish. They have become one of my favorite HS marching bands, with the quality of not only the shows but the performers themselves increasing each year. Amazing performance Lonestar!!
    11 points
  25. As a parent of two of these kids I'm less concerned about "form" and more concerned about my kids getting enough sleep and getting their homework done. Luckily today and tomorrow were holidays for Leander ISD but they'll be missing Friday at school due to BOA-San Antonio and 2 days next week due to BOA-Grand Nationals. They'll be spending enough time in hotels over the next 2 weeks, so I'm more than fine with ALL of them coming home today.
    11 points
  26. Bridgeland was hosting this contest and I volunteered, so I can shed a little light. First things first, Bridgeland was just providing volunteers. Not at all in charge of high level decisions about the contest. That is the state UIL and the venue is operated by CFISD employees who were voluntold to participate. i think that uil and CFISD did the best they could under the circumstances. They can’t control the rain and they cannot afford domed stadiums for all the area contests. That is a financial and logistical impossibility. they provided indoor shelter to the bands that were stranded in the rain, inside Berry center. They covered instruments and equipment the best they could. Tarps were used for equipment left in the parking lot and for front ensembles on the field for Cy woods. Who by the way eventually won the contest with all equipment seemingly working as it should. All volunteers, uil, and CFISD employees worked together to make the best of a bad situation. yes, the students didn’t get to put their best foot forward. But there were a lot of positives. For one, the kids learned to deal with some adversity. As a parent I don’t necessarily want my kids cruising through their teen years with no challenges where they have to rise to meet the moment. That is what champions do. That is what everyday heroes do. That is what adults have to do. Strange scoring/judging debates aside, that is what cy woods did, and congrats to them for doing so. As a volunteer who directed the students off the field after performing, I didn’t encounter ONE sourpuss kid. They were all clearly tired but focused, and consistently polite and respectful. “Yes sir no sir thank you sir good luck to Bridgeland sir.” I saw social media videos on Bridgeland’s page with all the Bridgeland kids high fiving the Katy kids as they headed out to perform. i think ALL of the bands had a hard night and they all rose to the occasion, if not in victory or in advancing to state, then to being a total class act in difficult circumstances. Band contests aside, this music community is raising some great adults, leaders, and human beings of tomorrow.
    11 points
  27. 1. Flower Hill 2. Sheepron 3. Endergrift 4. The Woodland Biome 5. Moocus 6. Witchta Ridge 7. Appleland 8. Hopper 9. Ronald Chicken 10. Spruce Ridge 11. Square Stone 12. Dripping Pigs 13. Grassland 14. Waxazombie
    10 points
  28. For all the band kids reading this that did not make finals (and those that did), listen carefully: you are still amazing, and you still are part of an amazing band program, and nothing will ever take that away from you. I watched every single performance yesterday and they were all spectacular. Every single band is made up of great kids that work hard together towards a common goal. You are making memories, and friends, and learning skills that will last you a lifetime. Hold your head high, you deserve to.
    10 points
  29. Quick heads up: The recap for yesterday's Prelims contest is NOT publicly available. I deleted the links because if they are found on here, you all are gonna get me in trouble with my Dad and he is gonna yell at me. Seriously, we have a great relationship with the UIL and we don't want to jeopardize that. Thanks for understanding.
    10 points
  30. After reading some of your comments I think we need to understand that students from all of these bands read these replies. If you support a band go ahead and say all your positives about them. I don’t think we should be going out and saying negative things about other bands. They all work hard and there’s probably a reason why they placed what they did last night. Again if you like a band or bands go and support them if you don’t then don’t talk about them at all. Let’s be proud of everyone regardless if they qualified or not because again they all worked extremely hard!
    10 points
  31. A lot of people, especially some newer to marching band need to understand that UIL and BOA use two totally different sets of rubrics when it comes to judging. Using results from one to gauge the potential for another isn't the best way to approach things.
    10 points
  32. Maybe it is time for us all to take a step back and look at the big picture here. Less than 10% of all 4A bands qualify for State Marching-to get here is a huge achievement!. Sometimes in the heat of competition it is easy to forget that students are in band because it brings them (and their audiences) JOY! We all know the other benefits-sense of community, lifelong friendships, work ethic, etc. The life long lessons are the biggest benefit, and that includes being humble in a close win as well as dealing with disappointments with grace and appreciation for everyone’s efforts. in a few years the memories of crazy band trips, friends, and creating something special musically as a group will be the sweetest trophy of all. I enjoyed streaming all the bands, not just 4A but all the classifications, and the overwhelming feeling in every interview after a show was how much these kids cared for each other and the pride they brought to the field representing their school, It was wonderful.
    9 points
  33. 14 judges over two rounds with incredible resumes and experience had them first in both rounds. UIL isn't whispering in their ear to somehow magically align their numbers to make Celina win. This panel thought overall that Celina was the best. It's not that complex. I saw them from field level. INCREDIBLE sounds and phenomenal VP with an understated but cohesive product. You may not necessarily like the story they were trying to tell with their show, but they communicated it masterfully. Panther Creek was incredible too. And Davenport. And everyone. 4A is deeper than ever. Our favorite show doesn't always win and that's okay. We don't have the discredit the work of other bands to say we think someone else should have won.
    9 points
  34. Been lurking for a while but we should absolutely stop underestimating Vista Ridge. I think this is the 4th time since 2018 that they place 4th/5th at BOA Austin, get predicted in the 8th - 11th range, and then end the season top 5. Vista is an elite program that is always forgotten but are honestly the best at late blooming.
    9 points
  35. Most Texan thing ever to say "only a 10 hour drive"
    9 points
  36. WHAT A LONG DAY YALL!!! Congrats to the Cedar Ridge band for making it back into finals and the Seven Lakes band for FINALLY getting to the State Finals! This day was filled with many exciting bands from 40 of the best. I congratulate every band here for giving their best show! Although, with this, I have some things to say, and I may get a little negative here. For some of the bands that placed in 20th or below, I am so sorry for what scores you had to go through. Some of the scores down there do not make any sense at all. It seems some the bands who also went in the first block got hit with the worst of these scores. Even then, a lot of these bands got hit with what felt like random numbers to place them on a leaderboard. And I just feel so sad for these kids who worked so hard and probably had some of their best runs just for them to be placed somewhere they did not expect I would like to list some bands that I thought were hit with the worst judging: 1. Woods in 29th?! I did not have this on my bucket list but I am sure one person made a lot of money if they bet this would happen. While I do note that UIL differs from BOA judging, they still do not add up with this. I just feel like something happened and I really want to know what the judges saw for this since I did not see this show as a 29th-place show. Especially after rewatching all shows at midnight. (Do not worry I got sleep) 2. John B Alexander IN LAST?!?!? Like I said previously, that show hit me like a truck! The amount of emotions I was feeling during that show, and the storytelling they had. I am glad their content and design were a bit higher than the other scores but this show was nowhere NEAR last place. 3. Dawson I felt got really hosed as well. Those kids looked and sounded spectacular, especially sounded! But the judges gave them lower music scores for what they had. I really thought these kids would be higher but I guess not... 4. Duncanville placement shocked me. I did not expect that, that's all. 5. Pebble Hills had such extreme difficulty in their music and I was hoping that would reward them in the end, but some aspects did not give them the rewards. It sucks, this band was one of my favorites of the night. OTHER MENTIONS: Dripping Springs Waxahachie Sachse CTJ For the kids who did not make finals this year, know this. It may now be the end of your first or last marching season, but do not let these scores bring you down in any way. Do not let your whole marching season be remembered by bad scores of any kind. It is not about the scores, it's about having fun with your band and other bands along with you. Just making it to the State Finals is amazing enough! You guys made so many new memories with friends and other bands, and you got to perform here, in the dome. Make lifelong memories that you will never forget. That's it for me! I may comment for Grand Nats, but other than that, see yall next year! Love you all! ❤️
    9 points
  37. I'm not even going to worry about prelim scores. If history is any guide, they mean less than you think. Every band will rehearse tomorrow morning, make adjustments, and try to show up and put on their best show. Tomorrow is a whole new ballgame with different judges. Good luck to all of these kids who worked so hard to get here. Root for your own band, cheer for them all, and appreciate the work they all did to get here and the amazing shows we're about to see tomorrow. It's really an amazing accomplishment just to make it to state. 260+ bands, 40 make state, 14 make finals. These last 14 are the best of the best, and may they all deliver THEIR personal best tomorrow.
    9 points
  38. Vista Ridge laughs in your general direction.
    9 points
  39. I’d like to really hope you aren’t an actual member of the Vandegrift community and are just some random kid trolling seeing as you made your account just to say that and went out of your way to affiliate with a band program I think that may be the case.
    9 points
  40. Final thoughts from tonight. 1. flomo is very very good 2. Nobody else today was as good as flomo 3. I love flomo 4. Flomo can have my kids 5. I will move to flomo so my kids can be at flomo 6. their directors must be magic bcuz the turn around from their bad super hero show in 2022 to this is insane 7. Flomo for sure is on that podium 8. I’m changing my user name to Flomo fan 9. I quit my job to binge watch the flomo YouTube channel
    9 points
  41. UMMMM ROUSE, HELLO?!?! I don't have many words for what I just witnessed, holy cow!! Opening hit was just so rich with sound, and the preshow visuals, SO CLEAN!! The brass quintet, unreal, they are playing like professionals in a state symphony. That ballad was just so freaking powerful, and the closer, WOW. Drill was so so clean; I mean holy crap Rouse. We'll see what happens tonight, but I'm just shocked by what I just heard and saw, they are gonna be coming in HOT this weekend, amazing job Rouse!!
    9 points
  42. on the bright side i get to sleep after a game day for once
    9 points
  43. Just received news from a friend who goes to Rockwall that Area has been moved to Tuesday due to bad weather.
    9 points
  44. I have been waiting for my big "500th" post to come and here it is.... I declare, predict, manifest...... THE Orange Wave Band from Rockwall, Texas will advance to the STATE MARCHING CONTEST in the 1-4th position....(the official prediction contest I have them 2....but I think anywhere 1-4 is possible! Peaking at the right time! *GO AWAY RAIN*
    9 points
  45. UIL

    UIL 6A Area I 2024

    Hey guys it’s me UIL good luck Saturday 👍
    9 points
  46. H27dk

    UIL 5A Area B 2024

    I honestly think this has been blown out of proportion. I was there and have seen videos and it was minimal cheering when MN realized they had made state. And I saw members and directors actively telling the band to sit down and be quiet and respectful, so it certainly wasn’t intentional. Going last in finals immediately to results and then going to their truck to celebrate their success I see no problem with, they should be proud. All of the bands in finals including MN have put in tremendous work and any of them would’ve deserved to perform at state. I don’t see anymore good in tearing anyone down for 6 seconds of a realization that the MN band likely regrets. Out of the top 5 MN has been to state the least amount and I think it would be hard to find a band who wouldn’t have responded similarly in their same situation. Everyone worked hard. Everyone had great shows. Everyone deserves the recognition for great seasons
    9 points
  47. OGFISD99

    UIL 5A Area B 2024

    Lone Star is not playing today..... They just put down one of their most spectacular runs this year..... The show is cleaner and they have really accented their impact points..... they are a wall of Sound....
    9 points
  48. Alright fine I’ll throw my hat in the ring 😅 1st - Wakeland/Lone Star (both are just soooooo clean) 2nd - Wakeland/Lone Star 3rd - Lebanon Trail (known to be clean by area) 4th - Reedy/The Colony/Argyle/McKinney North (scores will be either really close, or spread out a lot imo) 5th - Reedy/The Colony/Argyle/McKinney North 6th - Reedy/The Colony/Argyle/McKinney North 7th - Reedy/The Colony/Argyle/McKinney North 8th - Emerson/Walnut Grove (Scores were really close last year) 9th - Emerson/Walnut Grove 10th - Independence/Memorial/Frisco Centennial/Heritage Im trying not to base my rankings off of previous comp scores since they all happened over 2 weeks ago and these comps rarely mimic UIL judging. 👍
    9 points
  49. Ilovecats1

    UIL 5A Area C 2024

    my predictions for area 1. North mesquite (although their show is boring, their marching technique is very good. I see them placing 1st at area.) 2 Kaufman (I havent seen them irl, but ive seen their performances on recording and they look great!) 3 HP ( hp has been looking very good this season, i havent seen them in person yet so i dont have many comments on them.) 4 MT pleasant / WM (mt pleasant has been doing great this year, they look very clean. West mesquite has also been improving very well throughout the season. although mt pleasant beat wm at battle of the spear, i feel like wm can make great improvements before area.) 5 MT pleasant / WM 6 Poteet ( although at the start of the season they were struggling, they ended up making great improvements. Placed them lower because WM placed higher at MMF but they might be doing better im not sure ill have to check their recent performances out) 7 LC ( i put them below because they are very close but not quite there yet. Hopefully they clean before area this Saturday.) Im very excited to see how these bands battle it out. Its going to be very competitive this year. these are my predictions for area!
    9 points
  50. Been rummaging through youtube finding clips of these bands, and boy is this gonna be a competition on Saturday. Here’s me just spit balling- 1. Wakeland: Obviously an amazing program, I'm pretty confident they will finish first here. 2. Lone Star: Again, amazing program, almost a guaranteed 2nd here. I LOVE everything about their show, and the music and overall design is genuinely beautiful. This is where it gets more difficult to predict. So many great shows out here. 3. Lebanon Trail: Nice show, and obviously a program that is known for like ultra cleaning for area. I think they should do well here, have them a 3rd, but I could see anywhere from 3rd to 5th-ish 4. Argyle: I've only watched this show from the video from Melissa (which was what, three weeks ago?) so I don't really know. However, that video sounded great to me and trying gauge improvement, I could see them ending up somewhere around here. 5. Walnut Grove: They've had some exponential growth from last year. There isn't a single good video I could find on Youtube, but I was in the stands for their performance at BOA Prosper, and it was awesome! They have a lot of sound for their size. Again, have them at 5th here but could see something from the 5th to 8th range. 6. McKinney North: Don't get me wrong, McKinney North has a great show, but it just feels more bland to me than their show last year did. Cool jazzy show, but it definitely doesn't feel like a UIL centered show to me. Still great, but that's just my personal opinion. 7. Reedy: Please don't come at me! I haven't really seen their show. Looking at the other predictions though, they seem to be doing awesome this year! This could definitely be way higher, but this is just what I have them at for now. 8. Emerson: This program is growing fast too! Super fun show, I personally really like the trumpet feature (I may or may not be a trumpet player). 9. The Colony: They've done better in past years, but with so many band having some of their best years, I unfortunately see them on the lower side this year. 10. Independence / Memorial / Lovejoy / Anna: This spot to me is one of the most competitive ones. I put these fours bands as contenders to who l see getting the spot in order of likelihood (Independence greatest, Anna least). To be honest, it could go to really anyone.
    9 points
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