clarinet1602

Yes I understand what UIL looks for, and honestly it doesn't matter what "type" of show you have or if it "converts" to UIL or not. If you can play your music sonorously and march super clean then you're in the ballpark. I mean look at LD Bell for example, they have shows some years that you wonder how it will fare with the UIL judges but it doesn't matter because they play clean and march clean. And I may inform you that I am educated on these shows as well as I have seen all of them more than once.

And why are you saying this?

For me it's all about Hendrickson and Cedar Ridge. Both have come so far in such a short amount of time! From watching these two bands at Conroe I can say Hendrickson's visual has improved GREATLY! And it shows, as they placed 2nd in individual marching, right behind The Woodlands. Cedar Ridge has grown up in all aspects of their program in such a short amount of time! In my honest un-biased opinion, I don't think either has a definite foothold over the other simply because they are on the same level. Hendrickson placed ahead of CR in prelims at Conroe and CR placed ahead of Hendrickson in finals. Both are completely worthy of finals and of recognition, but I suppose it truly will come down to who has a better performance! That being said, i'd be happy if both made it:)

I agree Lake Travis is still very much a contender for state. However I wouldn't count out Hendrickson or Cedar Ridge beating them in a spot, especially since Hendrickson has scored higher than them both visually and musically at two consecutive contests now which is the opposite of last year.... Either way Area D is always rough but exciting!