josephbandfan

I’m so happy to hear this! I originally had those concerns as well but your explanation makes sense. Part of me almost thinks this is a prank and that I’m getting my hopes up 😅. If there’s ever any sort of fundraiser for the trophy, I’d love to donate.

Another fun statistic. The number of SA championships from each metroplex since 2003: DFW: 12 San Antonio: 5 Houston: 2 And GN championships: Houston: 3 DFW: 1 Austin: 1

That would be interesting. Maybe some bands would attempt to obtain each trophy at some point in time. Like a career grand slam in tennis or becoming an EGOT winner.

Let’s goooooo. KISD come thruuu

I know it was their last public performance in Keller but they didn’t have to go off like that. Like geez, save some for San Antonio. KC was also amazing. Expecting a great finish for the KISD bands.

Fun fact: On this day 23 years ago was the 4A (2nd largest classification at the time) state marching contest where Coppell placed first and Keller placed 2nd. Great to see them fighting strong all these years later with some ups and downs along the way. Fossil Ridge also placed 4th! Only a couple years after opening. Keller Central and Timber Creek didn’t exist yet. November 1st is also officially Keller High School Marching Band Day in the City of Keller.

I would be so proud if both TC and Keller were in state finals.

Coppell was fantastic on all fronts. While I'm not crazy about the show, they really were the clear winner. I believe their rifle line alone was bigger than all of Keller's guard this year 😩 I saw recordings of Keller's halftime on Thursday and their prelims run, and their finals run was definitely the least solid. A couple of somewhat major blunders, musically and visually, that had me a little worried about how they'd place. That combined with performing first, I really couldn't argue against their placement. Just happy they could advance and get another opportunity to give their best. And each week, I have noticed changes in either the drill, visuals, music, soloist, and guard which I love because they are constantly trying to improve their show, even if it means they aren't as clean at each competition.

Wow! And Southlake Carroll lost a tie to make state from area B. Both bands going to Grand Nationals. Coincidence? I think not!

Congrats to all the bands that advanced. So glad that area b could take 6 bands to state.

My brother and I were thinking the same thing! Very wild.

I thought they were great when they performed in exhibition! A couple moments where I wished they weren’t blasting us with full volume but they’re another band that I could definitely see advance to state.

Was definitely my favorite competition of the season thus far! Everyone was so good and entertaining and I was kind of shocked at how amazing everyone sounded.

I believe the announcer made a correction to the prelims results saying that Keller and Waxahachie tied for the 6A visual caption

Yes, I believe it is reverse order. Can’t wait to get there! Hope the winds can die down some.

Just came back from the future. Keller wins 🤗

It looks like Keller Central dropped as well. Now it’s left to Keller and Fossil to rep KISD

Wish Timber didn’t drop out though. I wanted to see where they would land a week before area:

While that definitely sucks, I’m so so excited that Wakeland is coming to this.

I feel the same way. Besides the LISD trio of course.

You left out Keller and Pearland in Panel 1

Very good times haha. I think something similar but not as drastic happened at area last year too.

Sheesh, so it looks like the same judge that gave Keller 18th in prelims for individual visual also gave them 12 in finals for visual GE. Which dropped their scores in both rounds enough to place at least 1 spot lower vs had they been placed similarly to the other judges. Also looks like why SLC missed out on finals. I’m not trying to crucify the judge btw. Just stating an interesting observation I made while looking at the recaps.

I have a relative in the Keller band and after they performed, he texted me saying how ecstatic they were with their performance and everyone thinking they could make a comeback. That was great to hear, even though I knew they likely wouldn’t make a jump in placements. Not only because of the top half/bottom half split, but because there is still a lot of room for improvement. Hope the show grows a lot by SA!

Carmel is always one of my favorites when it comes to visual design. The drill, the guard, the way they use the whole field, etc. There are a couple large bands where it feels crowded on the field a lot but Carmel always has great variety when it comes to field coverage.