Jakefromstatefarm

The only reason people believe that "easy" shows are winning is because they are clean and the judges can not tally off for anything. One of the schools that I believe pull off high energy difficult shows and don't pull off high level contest wins is Brazoswood HS. They usually have very difficult repertoire for their shows and pretty demanding drills, but it is never actually "clean". I know it is very entertaining to watch especially their 2010 show, Vertigo, but the cleanliness of their show is not a high-level contest worthy winner. I've seen their show this year, Up in the Air. It is still a quite challenging show, yet they toned it down. This made it clean and sweet to watch. I hope B'wood does well at State this year. Let's hope they don't get too hyped up and have their top players "A View Askew" their show up.

Did you see their performance? I could not watch their prelims performance, but I expected to see them in Finals.

Wow. Yeah, I was shocked that Westfield did not make it. I did not see their performance either. Do you know what happened to TWCP?

STATE ADVANCEMENT COMMENTARY: Spring HS: Overall great show Spring! I love your musicality. I feel like the show has too many solos, but it does not hinder them from anything. Great players! But Spring...please. The Tents. Too many Tents! 16? C'mon guys it's very distracting. Woodlands HS: I love the repertoire for your show this year! Big Brass sound. Very Color full woodwinds. Soloists were wonderful. I had the privilege of sitting near the field and I definitely adore how your color guard chooses to perform for the audience from head to toe. It's amazing to see. There's still room for improvement such as a few diagonals not quite defined, but overall great performance. Pearland HS: Great Brass!! I loved when they stood on the platforms and just played their heart out! It's amazing to see passion for music in these kids, but I believe that they can do the same while marching. I feel like if the kids play at the same energy and power when they were standing as when they are marching. You guys could possibly make 2 performances at San Antonio. Great Job. Clear Lake HS: [DID NOT SEE] Brazoswood HS: Wow. I did not recognize you guys. Last time I saw you was at LSP. Great new uniforms! I felt that these new suits gave you guys TONS OF ENERGY! Your show was completely different compared to your BOA Conroe showing. Your Front Ensemble and Soloists can now be heard! They are a wonderful bunch! I loved how you added a sudden tempo change in the end of your show, full energy till the end! B'wood is back for redemption from 2010. Can't wait to see you guys again at SAN ANTONIO! Clear Brook HS: [DID NOT SEE] Dickinson HS: Kudos guys! 1st time to advance to state in the 5A Conference. Great to see you move on! I loved the idea of your show! But I think you can add more musicality in your playing. More phrasing. It was heartbreaking to see the Saxophone Soloist having a hard time playing during their Finals Performance. Below 40 degree soloing is such a difficult job to do, but eventually he came through! I love how you guys portray a full sound, but I hear edge in your playing. That's a tough job to fix, but I believe this band can fix that easily.