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I'll try to make a top ten with as little bias as possible 1. Bridgeland: As a Cy-Fair marcher, this pains me but it's true. Bridgeland is a powerhouse of a marching band and I don't see them declining any time soon 2. Cy-Fair: This is where my only peice of bias comes in, this placement could really go either way between Fair, Woods, and 7L. Our band has been talking about how they plan to refine the band and I won't reveal anything but I think it might work. 3. Seven Lakes: VERY impressive finish last year, I hadn't thought much of them until I saw their state finals run and knew there was something new in this 7L band. I need to see one more perfomance like that from 7L and they will be challenging Bridgeland for the top spot. 4. Cy-Woods: Brought things back after a dissapointing 2023, Woods has always had potential and I think they've unlocked it. It just turns out 7L did at the exact same time. 5. Cinco Ranch: Let's have a moment of silence for Cinco's 2024 state dreams. I belive that they can do it again but the as this area gets better we'll have to see how they evolve 6. Jordan: Interchangable with Cinco, Jordan has really impressed me these past few years. I originally thought 2024 was going to be their first state trip but it didn't work out that way. Still an amazing and young program. 7. JET: Very consitent band, I think that Jordan and Cinco are going to make the push over them this year. 8. Tompkins: Again, interchangable for 5, 6, or 7. Tompkins shocked the world (area) in 2023 when they got third and made state, then they came back down. They've got serious talent I just need to see more. 9. Cy-Ranch: Cy-Ranch has been a growing threat in area I for a few years, a slow growing one but still growing. 10. Langham Creek: The former kings of the area have fallen far, but they're still coming for that number one spot. LC hd an incredible 2024 and I am fully ready to see what they have in store next year. Bubble bands in no order: Katy, Paetow, Jersey Village, Cy-Springs.

Excited for this contest this year! Unlike last season, there is no conflict with the McKinney Marching Invitational and BOA Bedford, so I'm hoping they can return to the attendance numbers they've had in previous years. Confirmed attendees (as of 03/27/2025): Birdville H.S. Lake Highlands H.S. Lovejoy H.S. McKinney Boyd H.S. McKinney North H.S. Naaman Forest H.S. Reedy H.S.

hey i really want to know if he ended up posting that

If bands were stocks I'd be investing in Cypress Springs

Gonna catch as much as I can. I should be able to catch all of SO and SW Saturday, just no award ceremony or IW. Thursday and Friday will be on and off but should be a good amount. can’t believe it’s already the end of the season, best of luck to everyone this weekend!!!

Not mine but saw it on the forum. Cy springs "urban playground"

ALL TEXAS GUARDS (adjusted to Central Time) Thursday, April 3 Prelims Scholastic A: Location: Truist Arena 1:40 PM - Louis D. Brandeis HS, TX 1:56 PM - Garland HS, TX 2:20 PM - Katy HS Varsity, TX 4:05 PM - Tomball Memorial HS, TX 5:50 PM - Foster HS, TX 6:14 PM - Azle HS, TX 6:22 PM - Dripping Springs HS, TX Location: Cintas Center 9:24 AM - Hutto HS, TX 9:40 AM - Veterans Memorial HS, TX 12:05 PM - The Colony HS, TX 1:48 PM - Wylie HS, TX 4:53 PM - Hendrickson HS, TX 5:33 PM - Jordan HS, TX 6:13 PM - Melissa HS, TX Independent A: Location: Dayton Convention Center 1:46 PM - RGV Winter Guard, TX 1:54 PM - Allure Independent, TX 4:35 PM - Ether, TX 5:07 PM - Black Gold, TX 6:44 PM - Redemption Guard, TX 7:24 PM - Eagle Mountain Independent, TX Scholastic Open: Location: Nutter Center 9:33 AM - Emerson HS, TX 11:27 AM - Cedar Ridge HS, TX 12:25 PM - Southlake Carroll HS, TX 1:37 PM - Pearland HS, TX 2:04 PM - Westlake HS, TX 2:22 PM - James Bowie HS, TX 3:26 PM - Little Elm HS, TX 3:35 PM - Cy-Fair HS, TX 5:15 PM - Round Rock HS, TX Independent Open: Location: University of Dayton Arena 8:09 AM - Glory Independent, TX Location: Nutter Center 7:16 PM - Undaunted, TX 7:25 PM - Industry Independent, TX Scholastic World: Location: University of Dayton Arena 2:35 PM - The Woodlands HS, TX Independent World: Location: University of Dayton Arena 3:40 PM - Ménage, TX 3:50 PM - Mirage, TX 5:35 PM - Invictus, TX

Here’s Argyle. No idea what the music is but it looks really interesting. Im guessing it’s about Elysium from greek mythology?

Here my early thoughts on a lot of these J programs for this year; i think itll be another great year as this area impressed me a lot last year LISD big 3 most likely will go to state all again, with my personal order being Flomo Hebron Marcus in that order, all 3 could be in contention for each spot of those positions however; well have to see how their shows for this following year treats them. But my opinion for this specific order is that Flower Mound is way more of a heavy theming school and with all these other schools starting to develop (Bwell, WISD, MISD PESH, etc) I think that theming could possibly start being more necessary Prosper HS is probably gonna have another killer year with the Grand Nats appearance and 16th at the SMBC; however I want to wait and see how the new Richland school they are opening in the west of the district will affect their program before I make any big opinions on their program, but they will most likely be a contender for state once again. Braswell is a bit tricky on me to decide on right now just because of the sudden jump, but I think that they will most likely have another good season, and even possibly a visit to State if they can find a way to take advantage of Prosper high's situation with richland. Also keep in mind DISD is opening a new HS in the Crossroads area in 2027, but that wont be an issue for Bwell for these next few years. Wylie ISD will probably both be finals calibur once more, but keep in mind the new management, more notably Weast now has Sachse's Head director, which could be a really useful asset after their really killer season at SHS last year. Another big thing that could be talked about is the guard programs in these programs could have an effect on the programs this year, with those proposals for the judging system. Little Elm is having a historic Open season; Marcus is still really strong, and Prosper Wylie and Rock hill are also having good seasons this year, but in general a lot of the guards here are really good too not just the ones mentioned here. I think this year will be a great year for pretty much every band in this area and I cant wait to see how their shows end up for this year.

I totally agree, The NFHS mic's breaking during the 6a state runs was awesome! (Even the top 5a schools are loud, almost as loud if not, slightly louder than some DCI's. I'm talking about Rouse, CP, and Leander lol)

Texas, ya’ll are great but you have such a GIANT chip on your shoulder!

vista ridge was my favorite 6a this year, really rooting for them in coming years.