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Currently in progress..... Bands of America San Antonio, Texas Super Regional Championships Alamodome - October 23-24, 2009 - San Antonio, TX FINALS RESULTS 1. 91.55 - L.D. Bell HS, TX 2. 90.40 - Marcus HS, TX 3. 88.80 - The Woodlands HS, TX 4. 88.30 - James Bowie HS, TX 5. 86.50 - Cedar Park HS, TX 6. 84.75 - Richland HS, TX 7. 83.30 - Spring HS, TX 8. 82.60 - Stephen F. Austin HS, TX 9. 82.50 - Hebron HS, TX 10. 82.10 - Keller HS, TX 11. 81.15 - Colleyville Heritage HS, TX 12. 79.95 - Leander HS, TX 13. 79.80 - Winston Churchill HS, TX 14. 77.35 - Ronald Reagan HS, TX Outstanding Music Performance: Marcus HS, TX Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell HS, TX Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell HS, TX Fan Favorite: L.D. Bell HS, TX

Currently in progress..... Bands of America San Antonio, Texas Super Regional Championships Alamodome - October 23-24, 2009 - San Antonio, TX FINALS Schedule 7:15 - The Woodlands H.S. 7:30 - Stephen F. Austin H.S. 7:45 - Marcus H.S. 8:00 - Leander H.S. 8:15 - L.D. Bell H.S. 8:30 - Richland H.S. 8:45 - James Bowie H.S. 9:00 - Colleyville Heritage H.S. 9:15 - Spring H.S. 9:30 - Hebron H.S. 9:45 - Ronald Reagan H.S. 10:00 - Winston Churchill H.S. 10:!5 - Cedar Park H.S. 10:30 - Keller H.S. Exhibition: 10:45 - Jackson Academy -------------------- Class A 1. Jackson Academy, MS 2. Hidalgo HS, TX 3. Pearsall HS, TX Outstanding Music Performance: Skiatook HS, OK Outstanding Visual Performance: (tie) Jackson Academy, MS & Skiatook HS, OK Outstanding General Effect: Jackson Academy, MS Class AA 1. Floresville HS, TX Outstanding Music Performance: Floresville HS, TX Outstanding Visual Performance: Floresville HS, TX Outstanding General Effect: Floresville HS, TX Class AAA 1. Stephen F. Austin HS, TX 2. Cedar Park HS, TX 3. Richland HS, TX Outstanding Music Performance: Cedar Park HS, TX Outstanding Visual Performance: Stephen F. Austin HS, TX Outstanding General Effect: Cedar Park HS, TX Class AAAA 1. Marcus HS, TX 2. L.D. Bell HS, TX 3. The Woodlands HS, TX Outstanding Music Performance: Marcus HS, TX Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell HS, TX Outstanding General Effect: Marcus HS, TX

Westfield placed in the top 10 in Prelims but didn't perform in Finals. Anyone know why?

USSBA Houston, TX Regional October 10, 2009 2A: 1. 77.325 - Magnolia HS 2. 73.725 - Navasota HS 3A: 1. 76.575 - Brazosport HS 3 Open: 1. 81.200 - Waller HS 4A: 1. 84.850 - Oak Ridge HS 4 Open: 1. 78.65 - Kempner HS 5 Open: 1. 80.850 - Dekaney HS 2. 80.025 - A&M Consolidated 3. 79.025 - Klein Collins HS 4. 76.525 - Conroe HS 6 Open: 1. 87.075 - Brazoswood HS

Bands of America San Antonio, Texas Super Regional Championships Alamodome - October 23-24, 2009 - San Antonio, TX FRIDAY PRELIMS Edinburg H.S., TX 2:30 Port Isabel H.S., TX 2:45 Floresville H.S., TX 3:00 Judson H.S., TX 3:15 Nikki Rowe H.S., TX 3:30 W. Charles Akins H.S., TX 3:45 Leander H.S., TX 4:00 New Braunfels H.S., TX 4:15 John Jay H.S., TX 4:30 Franklin H.S., TX 4:45 Seven Lakes H.S., TX 5:00 DINNER Richland H.S., TX 5:45 Harlingen H.S., TX 6:00 Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX 6:15 Northwest H.S., TX 6:30 James Pace H.S., TX 6:45 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 7:15 Ronald Reagan H.S., TX 7:30 Winston Churchill H.S., TX 7:45 Hidalgo H.S., TX 8:00 Skiatook H.S., OK 8:00 Jackson Academy, MS 8:15 SATURDAY PRELIMS John Marshall H.S., TX 7:45 Monterey H.S., TX 8:00 Haltom H.S., TX 8:15 Vista Ridge H.S., TX 8:30 Pflugerville H.S., TX 8:45 Georgetown H.S., TX 9:00 Connally H.S., TX 9:15 Lopez H.S., TX 9:30 BREAK Dekaney H.S., TX 10:15 Colleyville Heritage H.S., TX 10:30 Coppell H.S., TX 10:45 Marcus H.S., TX 11:00 Westlake H.S., TX 11:15 Westfield H.S., TX 11:30 Hebron H.S., TX 11:45 Langham Creek H.S., TX 12:00 Brazoswood H.S., TX 12:15 James Bowie H.S., TX 12:30 LUNCH Martin H.S., TX 1:15 Trinity H.S., TX 1:30 Clear Brook H.S., TX 1:45 Sharyland H.S., TX 2:00 The Woodlands H.S., TX 2:15 Cedar Park H.S., TX 2:30 Keller H.S., TX 2:45 Round Rock H.S., TX 3:00 Spring H.S., TX 3:15 L.D. Bell H.S., TX 3:30 EX: Univ. of Texas at Arlington 3:45

Yes, I will be there.

Bands of America Houston, Texas Regional Championships Pearland ISD Stadium (The Rig) - Pearland, Texas - October 3, 2009 PRELIMS TBA 8:00 Abbeville H.S., LA 8:15 Dawson H.S., TX 8:30 Catholic H.S., LA 8:45 Pearland H.S., TX 9:00 Elkins H.S., TX 9:15 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 9:30 BREAK Lafayette H.S., LA 10:00 Clear Lake H.S., TX 10:15 Dekaney H.S., TX 10:30 James Bowie H.S., TX 10:45 Spring H.S., TX 11:00 Vista Ridge H.S., TX 11:15 John Marshall H.S., TX 11:30 LUNCH Cypress Falls H.S., TX 12:45 The Woodlands H.S., TX 1:00 Friendswood H.S., TX 1:15 Cypress Creek H.S., TX 1:30 Winston Churchill H.S., TX 1:45 Brazoswood H.S., TX 2:00 Victoria Memorial H.S., TX 2:15 BREAK Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX 2:45 Georgetown H.S., TX 3:00 Cedar Park H.S., TX 3:15 Hidalgo H.S., TX 3:30 Clear Brook H.S., TX 3:45 Hightower H.S., TX 4:00 Pflugerville H.S., TX 4:15 Additional Info @: http://www.musicforall.org/programs/region...A.HoustonTX.pdf

Since Arlington is a regular Regional, only 10 bands will make Finals. Super Regionals are the only ones where the number of bands attending determines the number of Finalists there will be.

Wes Cartwright is still listed on the staff at L.D. Bell. He's not listed (and never was) under the email link because he's not a band director. http://www.ldbellband.org/info/modules.php?name=Directors

From L.D. Bell's band website: Van Mathews Appointed New LD Bell Band Director Posted on Wednesday, June 24 @ 17:45:53 CDT by webmaster Jeremy Earnhart Moving to Irving ISD Dr. Gene Buinger, superintendent of schools, has appointed Van Mathews as the new LD Bell High School Band Director. He replaces longtime director Jeremy Earnhart, who has taken a position as fine arts director with Irving ISD. An Open Letter to the Bell Band Family From Jeremy Earnhart Mathews came to HEB ISD as the Assistant Band Director for the 2008-2009 school year. Prior to joining the L.D. Bell staff, Mr. Mathews taught for eight years in the Birdville Independent School District at Haltom High School. During his tenure, the Haltom High School Marching Band remained a consistent recipient of the UIL Sweepstakes Award, attended the Texas 5A State Marching Band Contest every available opportunity from 2000-2006, achieving finalist status in 2002 and 2004, and was a Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist at every contest attended. Mathews’ concert ensembles consistently received the highest ratings at the U.I.L. Concert and Sightreading Contest and have been awarded “Best in Class” at numerous concert band contests. Mathews also taught at Lewisville High School in the Lewisville Independent School District and at Lake Highlands High School in the Richardson Independent School District. “It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Jeremy Earnhart,” Mark Chandler, director of visual and performing arts, said. “His dedication, work ethic and passion for the kids have proven to be the best recipe for success with the L.D. Bell Band. I know that I speak for everyone when I say that we send with him our best wishes and heart-felt gratitude. I know that he will serve Irving ISD well as their Director of Fine Arts.” “At the same time, we are very fortunate to have Van Mathews on the team, ready to step up and lead this great program. Mr. Mathews has a vast level of education and proven experience that he will bring as the director of bands. His passion for excellence in music education as well as his heart for family and students will prove to again provide the proper recipe for success. Together with Mr. Holt, Mr. Alvarez-Calderone and a yet un-named staff member, this team will continue the superior level of achievement that is the Bell Band, and strive for new levels of excellence.” Mathews has a total of 18 years teaching experience in music education. He has a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a bachelors’ degree from the University of South Carolina. He has held positions in Richardson ISD, Lewisville ISD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina. Currently he is a member of the brass staff for the 12-time Drum Corps International World Champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, California. Prior to joining the Blue Devils in 2000, Mathews was the brass caption coordinator and a member of the instructional staff with the Madison Scouts from 1992-1999. He began performing in 1984 with the Suncoast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps from Pinellas Park, Florida and aged out as a member of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps from Madison, Wisconsin. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Gamma Beta Phi. He lives in North Richland Hills with his wife, Brenda, daughter Gabriella, and firstborn son Derek.

They used to. One of the directors (Jeremy Spicer) was the brass tech for SCV.

And, best 12th place Grand National Finals show of all-time!

KC Michael is back at Westfield? This is exciting news. I loved his work and design with Westfield back in the 1990s and early 2000's.

U.S. Scholastic Band Association 2009 Texas Fall Schedule September 26 Central Texas Preview - Hendrickson High School, Pflugerville, Texas North Texas Preview - Red Oak High School, Red Oak, Texas (Tentative) October 3 South Texas Regional - La Joya High School, La Joya, Texas Southwest Texas Regional - United ISD Stadium, Laredo, Texas San Antonio Regional - SCUCISD Stadium, Schertz, Texas (Tentative) North Texas Regional - Burleson High School, Burleson, Texas October 10 Central Texas Regional - Shelton Stadium, Kyle, Texas October 17 Houston Texas Regional - Dekaney HS, Houston, Texas October 31 Texas State Championship - Woodforest Stadium, Conroe, Texas

Let's put a face to the name. http://www.lubbockisd.org/hutchinson/hutch...all_of_fame.htm http://bumjuggin.com/

Lafayette was absolutely deserving of being in Finals, IMO.

And, it's off to Indianapolis I go. Can't wait to get there.

BOA Grand Nationals begins tomorrow! Discuss....

I wouldn't call 2005 a mess. Sure, their music execution was nowhere on par of what we expect of L.D. Bell, but darn was that show design something. The music repertoire = incredible. The drill = breathtaking. It was a beautiful show. Best overall show design I've seen on the field. And yes, this includes drum corps.

Ronald Reagan HS 2005 - You Never Know.... The integration of modern music and classical music at its best. The opener was fun, the ballad was emotional and the closer was tear jerking. The climax at the in the closer from Love Actually's "Prime Minister's Love Theme" is one of my favorite musical moments of all-time. Ronald Reagan sounded gorgeous that year and their percussion section is one of the best I've heard on the field. L.D. Bell HS 2006 - The Remaining Emotional, loud, soft, eerie...it's everything that I look for in a marching show. Every time I'm stressed, Bell 2006 is one of the first things I pull up (besides Dave Matthews Band) on my mp3 player/laptop and I blare it as loud as I can. The show covers all aspects of my emotional spectrum.

March and play, march and play. This entire topic is just silly. People harped in the early 2000's that L.D. Bell wasn't visual enough. Fast forward to now and people now complain that they don't march and play enough. Some of you...you just can't please, huh? L.D. Bell has the ability to march. L.D. Bell has the ability to play. If judges really had a problem with it, don't you think they would be slamming the band at contests about it? I think what they've doing the past four years is just fine. For me, L.D. Bell brings out emotion in people like no one else. Whether they march enough or play enough....I could care less. As long as they are remembered and bring out the emotion in me, that is all that matters.

Yeah, we sat there. It wasn't a press privilege though. We felt like spoiling ourselves and spent the $96 (each) to sit up there. It's really nice and relaxing. BOA offered suite tickets for Super Regionals for the first time this year. http://www.musicforall.org/resources/tickets/suites.aspx

2008 Bands of America Grand National Championships Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana - November 13-25, 2008 2008 Grand Nationals Prelims Schedule: http://www.musicforall.org/programs/gn/08bands.aspx Performance Times (in Eastern Standard Time): Hidalgo HS - 8:15am (Friday Prelims) Colleyville Heritage HS - 8:45am (Friday Prelims) L.D. Bell HS - 5:30pm (Friday Prelims)

I'm looking forward to the last block on Friday too: 6:00 - John B. Alexander HS, TX 6:15 - Aledo HS, TX 6:30 - Stephen F. Austin HS, TX 6:45 - Claudia Taylor Johnson HS, TX 7:00 - Langham Creek HS, TX 7:15 - Winston Churchill HS, TX 7:30 - Ronald Reagan HS, TX 7:45 - Siatook HS, OK 8:00 - Loveland HS, CO Alexander is a really good South Texas band, Aledo was a Finalist at the Arlington Regional a few weeks ago, Stephen F. Austin/Johnson/Langham Creek/Churchill/Reagan all back to back (sweet), and the two out of state bands to round it out. I can't wait.

Bands of America San Antonio, TX Super Regional Championships Alamodome - San Antonio, Texas - October 31-November 1, 2008 http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Region...nAntonioTX.aspx FRIDAY PRELIMS 12:15pm - C.C. Winn HS, TX 12:30 - Eagle Pass HS, TX 12:45 - Klein Forest HS, TX 1:00 - Elgin HS, TX 1:15 - Georgetown HS, TX 1:30 - Leander HS, TX 1:45 - John Marshall HS, TX 2:00 - East Bernard HS, TX 2:15 - Aubrey HS, TX BREAK 3:15 - United HS, TX 3:30 - Judson HS, TX 3:45 - Harlingen South HS, TX 4:00 - W. Charles Akins HS, TX 4:15 - Dekaney HS, TX 4:30 - Cedar Park HS, TX 4:45 - Victoria Memorial HS, TX 5:00 - William B. Travis HS, TX DINNER 6:00 - John B. Alexander HS, TX 6:15 - Aledo HS, TX 6:30 - Stephen F. Austin HS, TX 6:45 - Claudia Taylor Johnson HS, TX 7:00 - Langham Creek HS, TX 7:15 - Winston Churchill HS, TX 7:30 - Ronald Reagan HS, TX 7:45 - Siatook HS, OK 8:00 - Loveland HS, CO SATURDAY PRELIMS 8:15am - Calallen HS, TX 8:30 - James Bowie HS, TX 8:45 - Westlake HS, TX 9:00 - Waller HS, TX 9:15 - Arlington Martin HS, TX 9:30 - Harlingen HS, TX 9:45 - Clear Lake HS, TX BREAK 10:15 - Del Valle HS, TX 10:30 - Azle HS, TX 10:45 - Lopez HS, TX 11:00 - L.D. Bell HS, TX 11:15 - Colleyville Heritage HS, TX 11:30 - Mabank HS, TX 11:45 - Clear Brook HS, YX 12:00pm - Creekview HS, TX 12:15 - Berkner HS, TX 12:30 - Friendswood HS, TX BREAK 1:15 - Marcus HS, TX 1:30 - Haltom HS, TX 1:45 - Whitesboro HS, TX 2:00 - Hidalgo HS, TX 2:15 - Edinburg HS, TX 2:30 - Keller HS, TX 2;45 - The Woodlands College Park HS, TX 3:00 - Fossil Ridge HS, TX 3:15 - Hebron HS, TX 3:30 - Boswell HS, TX 3:45 - Exhibition: University of Texas @ Arlington Adjudication Panel - Click link below