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Leander getting bumped down to 5A really puts pressure on Cedar Park, Rouse, and Glen. All of which made the Finals (Cedar park #1, and Rouse #4). I think It's very possible we see a repeat of 2015 with a Leander ISD sweep in 5A.

Rouse HS had 7 make all state. Leander ISD as a whole had a total of 34 make All-State band.

There is a reason CTJ won. They were the best band out there this year. I think the bitterness comes from those of us that know our schools would have had a shot at the title as well under different circumstances. But nobody can take anything away from CTJ. There is a reason they are one of the best band in the country, Year after year they absolutely bring it every time they step on the field. Those shirts crack me up!!

Do I think Leander ISD made the right decision and did not compete this year? I think so. Do I wish we could have seen VRHS defend their title? Of course I do. I also feel for all of those seniors that did not get to do all of the things they should have done. My daughter was a senior at Rouse last year (in Color Guard) when all of this started and their winter guard season was canceled.

My top 5 (with a dark horse) 1. CTJ - with a superb timeslot and knowing the quality of show they always bring, I think its their contest to lose this year. 2. FloMo 3. Marcus- Best band in Area C this year, but super crappy time slot. 4. Woodlands 5. Hebron Dark Horse- watch out for Waxahachie

I think that's a pretty safe bet.

It does, I agree. Idk, I have mixed emotions about it. A "state winning" UIL show may or may not do well at GN, and the smaller schools like CP, Rouse, and Glen don't have near the fund raising base as Vista or Vandy. A trip to GN is an additional $400,000 to the budget. I think it would be really cool if LISD sent everyone to GN one year. win the whole thing and sweep the classes.

I agree there is a chance, but 2021 is also a 5A state year.

I think it will also be interesting to see how many regions and areas consolidate their contests. How many schools are actually going to compete this year? For most of the "big" schools they cannot even start learning drill until Sept 7th or 8th. At which time the 8 hour rule is now in effect. Is that enough time to learn a 8+ minute show? There are no other contests to go to for a tune up before Region/Area/State, is that going to effect the quality of the product? this is Texas we have the best marching programs in the country arguably. I think for the schools that have not made a decision yet because they are waiting to see how things play out, just the not knowing part of that is driving people crazy.

Rouse finals performance