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Timber Creek put all four movements on the field at region and it did make a huge difference in their program. I thought - of the three 6A that were there, they were clearly above Keller and KC. A few thoughts - Their program has changed so much since HEB -- it doesn't even look like the same program. The finish is really great and adds a ton to the program. Why grey uniforms? The swing flags are amazing. Wouldn't it had a much better GE with covers on grey? 2 seconds left on the clock when they finished - 2!! might want to tighten that up a bit. Its clearly the most ambitious and difficult program they have ever attempted. Like in gymnastics - they are going to get degree of difficulty points that others wont. We will see if they peak at the right time for Area. Cant take anything for granted. Keller's program has great musicality, and to my taste, is a little less "arty" than the last few years (a good thing to me, but what do I know?) They have a lot of strength in their horns. Always worry at the end for them - but the judges seem to love their late improvements year after year - They seem to get beat by TC early and overcome them late in the season. it may be another one of those years. we will see. KC program has also developed as the year has gone on. They are the smallest corps of the three there at region - but they do have a great sound for their size. Their program is recognizable and interesting. The music is approachable and accentuates their strengths. I found is very likeable. Dont sleep on them. If they add something flashy here at the end, they could surprise.

Very interesting to see CTJ contrasted against a Tennessee band - clearly they have changed nearly the entire program in two weeks! CTflippingj!!! So proud of them! they are a truly special program

That kid could flat out play. And you could tell he was loving it!!

Can you imagine what it’s like for these students who are trying to improve and yet so are all the other bands? It’s got to feel deflating for some - but that said - when you see the reactions of Bridgeland at UIL and some of these bands at BOASA when their name is called for finals - they know they’ve really achieved something special.

We may find out just how much this is true this coming week at Grand Nats. Now we all root for the Texas schools!

You aren’t just whistling Dixie!

And none from Texas. which is good

I don’t think that’s how it works tho.

From how they are scheduled in finals

You are really good at predictions!!!

Finals are broken into 7 lower finalists and 7 high. None of the high will place below 7th

Bell improved more during one season than I would even think possible. Wow.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar?

They were undoubtedly cleaner today. I didn’t even have them in finals - but no accounting for taste for dots. Good luck Bell!

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