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David Carbone was a director at Martin HS in Arlington, but I don’t think he lives in TX anymore.

Whoa these results are wild what da heck.

This is all true, but being Hebron wouldn’t be possible without the finances to go along with it. To be a powerhouse band program, the first thing you need is kids who work hard, the 2nd is directors who inspire them to, and the 3rd thing is money. Not just any school can become Flower Mound. Chances are if you live in a well off area, you’re high school band will be at least pretty alright. If you live in an economically struggling area, 9/10 times the band program isn’t so great.

I completely agree. I was quite shocked too seeing some of their contest results this year, especially the DFW prelims sheet. I’m not sure if it was a good idea to schedule 2 contests in a day, the kids probably feel exhausted right now. I hope they can pull it together before their next contest, which is area if we’re discounting region.

Honestly, I think they're having transition issues. I think they're executing great and are clean, but as a program they're in a tough spot. Losing McCann is a big blow to them, especially since the new director they have is extremely different from him. As an alumni, I'm confident that in future years they will continue to pick up steam if they keep the spark going culturally, but for now, they're having growing pains. The kids there right now are great, I'm sure they'll figure it out.

Anyone have the schedule for finals?

I’m a Martin Grad and saw a vid of their show. I haven’t seen anyone else so I’m in no place to rank anyone but I do know that Martin looks and sounds a LOT better than in the past few years.

Yeah don't worry we got a 1 😅

Add James Martin to that list