Spitfire78

Summit lost more than their head director. They lost everyone from the ground up. Howard Middle School directors went to Prosper ISD. Messrs Kanicki and Garcia are now at Trinity. Dr. Hart and Ms Hildebrand chose different career paths. I'm really proud of these kids for keeping the tradition of excellence alive at Summit.

Arlington Lamar did Area and Waco BOA on the same day last year - I guess Martin isn't going to get outdone. It's nice to see Mansfield doing well. It's a shame that Mansfield ISD dismantled Summit - I guess they could no longer stomach an Arlington school representing MISD.

Someone else was wearing Summit's "marshmallow peep" style from 2019 (It's good luck - Summit medaled that year)

It was becoming a pretty substantial contest before COVID. Summit always went - it's their school district but Highland Park and many other notable programs were competing.

I gotta admit, as fired up as Legacy was after their 10th place finish at Area last year, (which is still really good) I thought they would come back strong and take up the mantle from Summit who is having to completely reorganize. I didn't see Lake Ridge coming - and I should have. Mr Bonebreak's programs are as solid as they ever were at Summit.

Told ya' y'all were sleepin' on Rock Hill

Wow. Permian got a cold/flat instrument morning slot. Mojo usually goes later in the day. Looks like they paid a little more attention to distance traveled in scheduling A couple of years ago, Mansfield High pretty much had to get on the bus right after the football game for their morning slot.

Yeah, that's new director's style. Past few years, Summit would pick music that would have a "park and bark" right away and they would go full face melt fortississimo. It's effective. It grabs your attention. But it's the new directors' show. They have a different vision. I wish them well.

Looking forward to seeing Trinity's new directors' show. I think Rock Hill might break into the finals. Aledo and HP are always good. And getting to see my kiddo on the field is always great - even if it is only exhibition

Wait! Highland Park is doing a BOA?

A little disappointed that Martin and Arlington opted out. Sometimes P.O.C. is the only time I see Arlington High. Also missed Lamar. Still impressed that they did Area and BOA Waco in the same day last year I understand Martin not attending given the scoring last year. Summit still sounds like Summit and that's a good thing. Success breeds success. Hopefully, for Summit's former directors, it's success at a bigger school. Lots of work to be done there, but I wouldn't count Summit out yet. It was nice to see Seguin make finals. When your nextdoor neighbors are Martin and Summit, you kind of get forgotten.

Summit has all new directors. Messrs Kanicki and Garcia are at Trinity. Dr Hart also left. Mr Nugent is at Prosper Rock Hill

Top 20 is amazing. But if you're in the state marching band competition, your band has probably been picking up trophies, plaques, and medals all season long so the kids probably already knew they were pretty good

It happens. 2 years ago, Mansfield pretty much had to leave the game Friday night, go back to the school, switch buses, and head out to Midland for BOA. The turnaround between BOA Waco and 5A State was ridiculously short for a few bands. No Sleep 'Til Medals are hanging around your neck and your Drum Major is holding the trophy

MISD administration didn't do Summit (or partial Legacy) any favors with their "school of choice" initiative. Running off the talented directors at T.A. Howard and CTIS might have been a mistake. They seem to have mitigated it a bit by replacing them with very qualified directors and I hope they continue the culture of excellence that the Nugents and Ms. Hitz inspired. They still have Dr. Hart and the percussionists love Doc. One of the members in battery spent a lot of time with Lake Ridge and Mansfield battery at All Region Band, Orchestra, All Area auditions, MISD music theatre orchestra, etc..., but will not transfer from Summit because he won't leave Doc. Lake Ridge and Mansfield always bring it in 6A. Summit has been a success in 5A. Having Legacy and Timberview succeed and win will just add to keeping MISD a diverse and successful "Destination District". I wish nothing but success to the up and coming Legacy Bronco Band and believe that they will succeed.