Txpharmguy

Congratulations to all the finalists on a job well done. A little bit of historical perspective: ten years ago in 2014, Vista Ridge was 12th with a score of 84.00. That score would been 34th in this years prelims. (I know, different judging panels, yada, yada, yada). However, it just shows how difficult this super regional has become. There are a lot of bands who have closed the gap over the years. Shoot, CTJ won with a 93.35 and that would have scored 8th in this year's final.

I agree, as a whole, the bands in 6A state prelims is probably better than BOASA. However, I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say that making finals at BOASA is harder than UIL 6A SMBC finals. There will probably be a couple of would be finalists from state who don't make finals at BOASA. Nonetheless, it'll be some great competition

Keep in mind these are ordinal placings. We don't have access to the raw scores (1000 points each). It could be that maybe 5 or 6 bands were within 50 points of each other per judge and that could potentially be the difference in making state or not.

Let alone a strong chance of having three medalists at state

Saw them at Area D competition and they looked smaller than what I've seen in years past. One of the parents said they had 75 to 80 seniors last year and about 40 incoming freshman. They were still very, very good just not as dominant as they were 5 years ago.

There are pros and cons with the boom mics. It certainly can enhance your sound. Likewise, it can amplify any mistakes that may occur. Other perennial GN finalists like Broken Arrow, Tarpon Springs, Avon, Willam H Mason, and Blue Springs, MO use them.

Let's not forget Pearland. They certainly would have been in the conversation for finals as well

Anyone know why Reagan didn't have tenors in their battery?

Reagan, Round Rock, and CTJ should be finalists. Of course, never say never. I'd imagine all 5 being top 25 in prelims. Area B is also very deep too.

Area D is already stacked as it is. I have no doubt that some of the bands outside the top 5 would be finalists in other areas. Many years ago LISD was part of the same region for TMEA.

After seeing the tonight following Vandy at the football game, I'd say they're back in the mix. Much improved over BOA Austin

Round Rock is going to Orlando Spring of 2023 and London summer of 2024. Don't think they're going to GN. If I recall, It cost close to 300K for a band to go

Round Rock is going to London June 2024 so don't think they're going to Indy in 2023

Not to mention 10 thru 13 was separated by 0.2 points.

2 of those are Round Rock in 2018. Got 13th overall. Around 10ish in most categories, but one marching judge gave them 34th. Nonetheless, it's going to be a great competition and although nearly all the finalists will be BOA SA Finalists, the order may be different at SMBC