J-Mike16

I feel like this would be an interesting topic to talk about on its own as we all have different opinions on which Area is considered to be the hardest, or most challenging. I am in no way saying Area B is "easy". Just compared to Area C, who has bands with State Championship titles, Finalist placements, State appearances, etc. Area B has less bands under the Area's belt with those accolades. (I counted 8 bands that have a history/reputation in the State world, and compare that to Area C with about 11 bands, just not quite there.) Area B has a bunch of really good quality bands that are just starting to showcase themselves recently because of the re-alignment and the removal of the Region 25 bands but not what I would consider to be the deepest 4A Area lineup. Definitely top 2 or 3 though for sure. 1st Predictions for Area B... State Advancers ONLY (for now) 1st - China Spring 2nd - Panther Creek 3rd - Gatesville 4th - Robinson 5th/Alternate - Aubrey and/or Krum

I would hope so. Having that 8th spot could really do this Area some good since there are just so many state-quality bands in Area C.

Very much so. I think its the most stacked 4A Area.

Yes, Celina, Sulphur Springs, and North Lamar made State Finals. The other 4 all placed in the 12th - 17th range. Really impressive too for all groups to be in that range outside of finals.

I agree 100%. Still don't agree with them placing 17th at State but I'm gonna let it slide this time around lol.

I honestly dont see much changing.

I have a friend who worked with Gulfport HS. Very nice to see them place 29th!

I said it over at Hornrank, but it's sad to see The Colony drop from 9th in Prelims to 32nd in Semi-Finals.

I personally don't think the stadium is big enough. Especially with the number of bands that were there last year. This is an odd question to answer because me personally, I would say no. Most region 10 bands have about 4 hours to travel to get to Lindale. I do think Region 25 and the other regions should have earlier slot times. And my answer is, no not really.

That's how it was for 5A Area F (Pre-2017) and then 5A Area E in 2017.

Yes, you are correct. UIL did used to only announce State advancers. I really dont think it was until 2020 that Areas started giving out all placements.

Awesome!! Thank you.

This needs to be moved to the UIL: Upcoming Contests topic. I have been wanting to start this conversation for a bit now as last year's results were not what everyone was thinking lol.

How come?

Yes they do!!

I haven't finished watching The Woodlands yet, but I have NEVER seen judges flip out and stand up during a performance! I just love their show this year!

oh wow! I saw prelims results and thought that was insane. Those Finals results are even crazier!

I'm assuming you are referring to not able to look at contest results and the predictions from other people... When the last contest has ended for our game, we basically turn the game into silent mode til September 1st of the following year. The only thing you can do during that time is look at the previous years full rankings of the predictors.

First time seeing that show.... I actually really liked it. I kind of pre-judged them just on the title of the show but I can see why they could absolutely take it this year. I've always been impressed in what they bring year after year. Not sure if they planned this but their final set was how they started their show last year. Could the two shows share something that most people wouldn't figure out?? (I honestly think I'm a little crazy and that the two shows are not tied together but you never know). Is there a video of The Woodlands out there?

Ohhhhh my bad lol. Well that can apply too when I go there as well!

I'm gonna have to screenshot this so in the future if/when I go to Grand Nationals, I can use this bit of knowledge XD

The Final Sunset

This is a tough question to try to answer because there are just so many amazing shows. However, the ones I continue to go back to over and over are.... (If there are any Avon lovers in here, here you go) Avon 2013 - Statuesque (Probably in my top 3 favorite shows of all-time. It is also the best show to not win Nationals.) Avon 2012 - Feast or Famine (This show helped fuel my love for marching band as I was in 6th grade beginner band that year.) Hebron 2021 - PenStriped (For obvious reasons that I don't need to go into) John B. Alexander 2018 - The Price of Progre$$ (Easily one of the most emotional shows ever. This show was ROBBED heavily. Absolutely deserved about 15 to 20 places higher) Richland 2007 - iShow (Holy cow this show was awesome! The opener music + drill is 🔥) North Shore 2016 - Muse (The entire band and staff knocked it out of the park with this show. Them making State Finals that year was 1000% accurate. They were truly one of the best in the State!) I can 100% bet yall that I left about 1 or 2..... or maybe more on the lines of 10 to 20 shows that also deserve to be mentioned 😂

I noticed yesterday! Congratulations!!! 🙌

South Forsyth is in Georgia. I mean if they go, that's cool! However, this is a Texas HS Band primary Forum site.