reginafilangy

On the topic of why Rowlett never makes finals.... I am in the Rowlett HS band and attended the state marching contest in 2010 as a sophomore, and 2012 as a senior. In 2010, I felt as though the band was just aiming to make state, since none of us had been (Rowlett didn't make it in 2008). Once we made it, the band seemed to just be satisfied and stop giving their full effort in rehearsals prior to state. So I do believe we peaked at Area that year, and our state performance wasn't as great. However, in 2012 we had a different mindset. As a trumpet section leader, myself and the other leaders and drum majors kept telling everyone to "keep on pushing" and aim for the top just to see where we end up. We had a week of great rehearsals and hoped for a spot in finals. Now, I personally felt our state performance was better than area, but in the end we didn't make finals. Sure I was disappointed, but as always I am grateful to be given the opportunity to go to this amazing contest. Now on the topic of the bands that made finals.... Rowlett stayed to watch them all, so I got to see them first hand. All I have to say is WOW. The level of performance in this state contest is OUTSTANDING and to be a part of it is just a complete honor.Coppell's brass is just amazing, and being a trumpet player, I love that huge brass sound they have. I've watched Marcus and Bowie over the years and they absolutely blow me away every time. I still remember eating dinner with a group of Marcus kids at DMI last year, and they're so nice and friendly. Congrats to them for making first for the 4th time!! This was my first time to see CTJ and Reagan and I was really impressed. Both were very entertaining and fun to watch. I definitely plan on seeing them again in the future. And that trumpet solo in Westlake's show.... OH MY GOSH. The fact that he's able to walk down stairs and play that amazing. WOW!!! Overall, I really enjoyed watching finals, and great job to all the bands that peformed! The 2012 State Marching Contest was definitely strange. Overall, it was a fun and emotional experience, and the best way to end my high school marching career. Congrats to all the bands that attended and I hope everyone enjoyed it just as much as I did!