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“And in first place with a score of 99.98..... The Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders!”

They're alright. I've liked their shows but there's some room to improve. I assume you're asking because you're a member. Good luck this season!

Now I'm super excited. If anyone has video they're allowed to post, please do

It really sucks. I wish everyone could go to every contest ever. That's the dream.

It was a joke haha. I still love marching band and CR, but it would be a wonder if they swept both contests.

I was about to question your knowledge of Texas geography until I actually checked. It never occurred to me that Austin really that far from Waco. It feels like just a hop and a skip away.

Even more intense than last year? They set quite the bar with that San Antonio performance. Watching videos a year later still gives me goosebumps like no other HS show. Absolutely incredible.

Does this feel like a smaller contest than in years past? It feels like there should be more bands. On another note, Reagan is definitely sweeping. I love Georgetown, but unless they borrowed CTJ performers for the weekend they won’t beat Reagan.

I miss it every day. I still want them to do super well and there’s no question in my mind they’ll sweep State and San Antonio.

I thought I was tripping. I was annoyed with myself for forgetting Marcus until I read your post haha.

That will be senior night. I recommend the Vandy or Vista Ridge games if you want to see some great bands!

I’m honestly not really sure about the vibe. I left the program this year. It looks really good though. It’s got all the makings of a really nifty show. I’ll be there supporting them at Austin!

Keller is a consistent finalist. They made finals at BOA SA last year, which was probably one of the, if not the most difficult BOA contest to date. I think they might do a little better than Haltom this year. That being said, Haltom is fine. They're an alright band and can hold their own. We'll see what happens.

1. Hebron 2. Flower Mound 3. Cedar Park 4. Keller That's all I can really guess. I don't know a whole lot about the other participants.

Why would judges favor Haltom over Keller?

1: Keller 2: LD Bell 3: Coppell 4: Waxahachie 5: Haltom I think Keller can easily sweep this area. They're a great band.

That really is unfortunate. BOA Waco would have been even more awesome with CTJ. Does anyone have video of what they're up to this year?

Does anyone have any thoughts regarding placements? We're just a few weeks away!

Vista was definitely the moist underrated band at SA this year. They're a fantastic program.

Vandy is certainly scary as a competitor. They’re going to do great at State.

You are correct. He has moved on to bigger things at the district level. I’ll miss him quite a bit.

welp

You're right. The STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) is the standardized test of the 2010s.

Round Rock is definitely in a good position here. I can see them taking the contest or maybe Hendrickson even with the director change. They're both solid programs

It's always odd to me that bands like CTJ go to contests in the Valley. I'm not attacking them, I'm just wondering why they feel the need to go to these contests when they're obviously much more well off and have a far stronger program.