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There's 6 Texas bands going.

Cedar Park is the only one that I'm 100% confident is a lock for finals. Although, I think Leander will have enough umph to make it in. The Indiana bands have been really stepping it up. Bridgeland is clean, but, idk if that'll be enough to put them in. Their show isn't as demanding as the other bubble bands. Prosper is big and loud, but, give me a Brownsburg over that.

This will change next week after I watch the performances, but my tentative placements: 1 - 5: Avon Carmel Tarpon Springs Broken Arrow William Mason - gap - 6 - 10: Dobyns-Bennett Cedar Park Castle Brownsburg O'Fallon Township Fighting for the last 2 spots: Homestead Fishers Leander American Fork Bridgeland Carroll Prosper Stoneman Douglas Rosemount *These are personal opinions - please don't come for me

I was there as well. Flower Mound blew me away! I reallllyy enjoyed Waxahachie's show too. And oh my goodness Marcus. Such rich sounds from them as always. Excited for this weekend.

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Opinions are fine, but, there's no need for back-handed compliments like those.

They've been on the radar for quite some time now. Really good program. How big are they? I wonder when they'll move up to 5A.

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/uil-closes-case-for-sharyland-marching-band-allegations/ Case has now been closed "The UIL Area G Executive Committee issued penalties deemed appropriate under UIL guidelines. Both marching bands are scheduled to perform in the 5A Preliminary Round at the UIL State Marching Band Contest in San Antonio"

After watching their performances, these would be my top 5 1. Edinburg 2. Laredo Alexander 3. Brownsville Hanna 4. Edinburg North 5. Weslaco I was really impressed by Edinburg, some really wonderful sounds coming from that band. Another south Texas band that i have to educate myself on.

Will anyone be recording the Texas bands tonight? Thanks in advance!

You're awesome! Thanks

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZPYDVQQVnjcPQGnqxR7BaOuGWRHvgG8h

I recorded all Texas in finals, including ABC - I’ll send link to playlist when they’re done uploading. They’re high-cam though.

Here we go! #TeamTexas

When did Wando beat Vista Ridge? My brain can’t dig it out from my memory box but maybe it’s failing me.

Gotcha! Hadn’t been keeping up with the 4As in a few years. I remember Wills Point having a streak of Finals appearances.

Just realized that Wills Point, Burnet, nor Fredericksburg made finals tonight. When’s the last time Wills Point missed State Finals?

Yeah. Broken Arrow is scary good. This was their send-off performance with the full show on the field.

So glad to see Grulla make State Finals for the first time since 2014 when they came short from a Bronze medal. Also congrats to Calallen for advancing and representing South Texas. Great job everyone.

What happened to Kennedale? I remember them being good a few years ago. It’s a very strange SMC for me not seeing Atlanta or Princeton on the list. I miss them being in 4A. I hope Princeton finds success in 5A! No Rio Hondo or Port Isabel is also weird.

Long shot, but would anyone happen to have a recording of Round Rock? BOA SA or UIL State.

Congratulations Southlake Carroll! We’re all extremely proud of you! You all have come a long way. Also ‘grats to Westlake!

I really do like Dobyns-Bennett too, and while I don’t see them medaling or winning any caption here, I could see them finishing higher than most think. They have a beautiful show. It’s just gonna be very tough winning music when you have Carmel, Broken Arrrow, Flower Mound, amongst others.

Dang Roma comes out in 13th overall, just barely missing finals. They also got 13th at BOA Waco, just missing finals. I'm sure they gave it their all this season after receiving a Division II in 2019 due to a penalty for exceeding the eight minute allotted performance time, thus unable to participate in the Area/State contest for the 10th consecutive year. In 2017 they got 11th, just barely missing finals. But on a more positive note! Congrats to every single band! This 5A contest was truly amazing. So many great programs!

Oh man, no Port Isabel or Rio Hondo. Things sure do look different here from years past. Lots of new names.