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queue 12 pages of recap requests... Congrats to all the kids that have worked so hard this year. Been a band dad a long time and a marching band fan longer, and I don't think there has ever been a field this entertaining and exciting from 1 all the way into the twenties and beyond. Congrats to Vandy on SMBC and Hebron on BOA (Texas) Grand Nats. Anyone worried that a pandemic had put a damper on arts activities like this need not be concerned any more. Great year for Texas music.

Does anyone know if retreat will be live streamed?

My personal favorite (possibly bc my kid was a trumpet player in this show) is the Hot Brass show from 2016. That said...the "Celebrate Texas" show from that same year has a rendition of "Texas, Our Texas" that gets me every time. Sorry to hijack the thread with TTU talk...

Finals schedule; 7:30 PM — EXHIBITION: Pecos H.S., TX 7:45 PM — Permian H.S., TX 8:00 PM — Granbury H.S., TX 8:15 PM — Wylie East H.S., TX 8:30 PM — Mansfield H.S., TX 8:45 PM — Del Rio H.S., TX 9:00 PM — Summit H.S., TX 9:15 PM — Vista Ridge H.S., TX 9:30 PM — James Martin H.S., TX 9:45 PM — Clovis H.S., NM 10:00 PM — Timber Creek H.S., TX 10:15 PM — EXHIBITION: Plainview H.S., TX

Congratulations to Prosper for making GNats finals! Way to rep Texas!!

This crew worked extra hard to put this together, and it's worth it. Trombone suicides are one of the most clever and creative things band kids do. Harrowing and impressive and fun all at once.

Is there a free live stream of retreat? I've searched and couldn't find it.

Yep.

I love Cooper's show so much! I smiled from recess bell to recess bell. It is so fun! We saw it at Midland BOA and they have added so much. Great entertainment!!

Curious...where is this picnic area?

DO. NOT. MESS. WITH. LEANDERMOMMA! You WILL incur the wrath of this forum! She is our honorary band mom, even if she might just be the same age or younger than some of us! Seriously...nobody is more gracious and supportive here. There's no shade thrown, just love and support for all of these kids killing it and working their d***dest. Let's lighten up. This is a remarkable time for marching band in Texas. More people than ever are engaged and interested, and the programs across the board seem to be getting stronger and more competitive. Let the football teams hate. Let's continue to support the arts and the tremendous acts these kids are putting on the field.

Speaking of the greatness of Area B--if you haven't seen this story cross your FB feed yet, try to tune in to NBC in DFW tonight at 10 for this story out of Keller High. Truly inspirational and a reminder that this world is still good, and band kids are still the best.: https://www.facebook.com/NBCDFW/posts/10156226200637690

I'm looking for confirmation...plans need to be made, work schedules arranged, etc. I was hoping a Prosper parent, etc, or someone definitely in the know could chime in.

Can anyone confirm that Prosper will definitely attend the State competition, given that they have GN in Indy the same week? If they do not, what happens? Does Timber get a slot at that point? Asking for a friend son.

Taking a break from food rankings to post something I forgot to about actual logistics. Shuttle is prelims only from the Legacy Church of Christ parking lot from 10a - 6p (8801 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182) Also, this event is CASH AND CHECK ONLY. No credit cards will be accepted. $3 for students 6-17, $5 adults, under 6 is free This and more information is available at https://www.uilregion5music.org/area-marching-band/