BandMom75

I feel like the Woodlands show didn’t have very much complex drill in it. Definitely featured the amazing guard, but the band was kind of like an afterthought IMO. I really enjoyed the performance. It was just different than I had expected.

I really enjoyed Seven Lakes show! Loved the Metallica hit! Idk how these judges are going to pick a winner.

Does anyone have predictions yet? I haven’t seen any of the Dallas area bands, so I can’t make a fair assessment.

i got chills watching their show. That music is beautiful. And those wings at the end! They have cleaned alot since TMC. i also really enjoyed Dripping Springs show. And CTJ is much improved. Love the color ribbons at the end! Honestly, all the banda did an outstanding job.

Did anyone catch Cedar Ridge? How did they do?

Is there any shade at the top under the press box? Hoping so!

I agree about this year’s show being harder. It’s different from the last few years for sure. They just learned the last part of the show last week like Im sure most of the other bands did as well. I am loving the music and the angels wings at the end. Will be interesting to see how the show evolves. Having 2 new directors (head and woodwinds) may also play a factor. Sea like lots of director changes lately. It’s definitely a demanding job.

Oh yes I see what you mean. Thanks for explaining!

What do you mean by “freewheeling”? Like improv?

Agreed! Most of the bands are behind because of the heat related regulations and missed out on valuable outside drill time. Some of the bands who normally have their entire show down are still learning drill this week. It will be interesting to see how everyone does this weekend. I think we are definitely in for some surprises.

That closer at the end of Vista Ridge was the bomb! Definite mic drop moment

It was during Reagan’s show. We thought it was an extra bass drum at first and then they started exploding one after the other.

Wow Leander sounded amazing! The brass was on fire. Loved all the calming blue colors in the show. Great job!

I hope that person is ok. He was on the ground and looked unconscious, not moving. He had to be carried off. Prayers that he/she is ok.

Hebron just blew my eardrums out! They were awesome! Loved that visual with the moving circle!

The Bridgeland guard was massive and amazing! Really enjoyed their show!

Round Rock sounded amazing! Loved that mini trombone solo!!! Tonight’s judges are going to have a hard time scoring everyone.

Coppell did an outstanding job!!! Loved the show.

Awesome thanks!

Will there be a livestream for results on Youtube? I remember there being one last year, but that may have been BOA. I didn’t want to purchase the streaming just for results.

I thought they sounded phenomenal. I was sitting up front so I couldn’t see much visually except for what was right in front of me. Im wondering how much the rain has affected the instruments. Many of these bands have been performing in rain lately.

Good luck to all the bands participating in today’s UIL STATE PRELIMS!!!

Their drill writer is one of their former band directors, Mr. Daffinee. I heard he started writing their drills several years ago while he was assistant band director. He does a great job!

Pearland was amazing! And Cy Fair sounded great!!! Reagans drill and visual rocked!!! So many great bands!

Me neither!