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What are the predictions this year for this area? I noticed that every year before this, this area was almost always the first 4a Area put up, but this year Area C seems to have taken the spotlight. What were bands that surprised y'all?

Van Alstyne

I'm not sure how many shows are out there for finals and prelims, but I found a link to Farmersville. There's definitely bias on my end, but either way it was a beautiful performance and I'm proud to see my band perform at the Alamodome after so many years. Congratulations to all the bands that got to this level and hopefully we get yo see more bands next year. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cm7s1zFmB/

I believe Pleasant Grove got 12th and know that Farmersville got 13th

it's hard to tell, their marching and visual was far behind some bands imo, but their music was sounding great. I'm not sure they should've gotten top 3, but who knows. If they can clean their marching, they definitely earned their spot in top 5 imo

No one is hating on North Lamar. They are doing great and I'm quite shocked you're taking the comments of then as hate. You yourself said everyone has an opinion and it should be respected. That alone there shows where you yourself stand. Respect the opinions of others and don't call their opinions hate. No one here is calling your opinion a hate on Farmersville so don't do the same to them. I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but it's extremely demeaning to other voicing their opinions when they respect your posts but you don't reciprocate. I don't want to or mean to be harsh, but if you are going to tell other to be respectful, least you can do is listen to your own advice. Good luck to you and hopefully all bands do great and meat their goals at state.

They're still being briefed over even after area so I'm excited to see how they perform. Rn my mind is still thinking they had a lucky run, but tbh they could turn some heads possibly.

I understand that North Lamar just finished their whole show. That there is hard to support though since they are having to heavily clean the whole end of their show while other bands who have had their whole show only have to clean bits and pieces leading to a cleaner show overall. I do think North Lamar has a shot at top 5, but Farmersville seems to have the edge over them even if they did lose at area to NL. Bridge City is still in the picture, but looking at their marching, I don't understand how they got ahead of either NL and Farmersville. It's going to be close that's for sure.

which bands over Farmersville and Aubrey? I personally don't agree with Aubrey being fourth, tbh I don't think they'll make past the top 10, but I'd say Panther Creek first and China Spring second, then I'd put Sulphur in third with Celina in fourth. I do predict Farmersville in fifth, but if not I think they'll definitely be top 10. I don't really see any other bands being top 5 though

Considering Anna isn't there and neither is canton how would that shift them around? One spot opened up in top 5 due to Anna's absence; you also have new bands like Gatesville and Aubrey from area b and Farmersville and Pleasent Grove from area C which have never been seen competing with bands from other areas. From what I know, Farmersville and Aubrey have never gone against Calallen and Davenport.

I see talk of Davenport and Calallen. Are they any good? I've never heard of them before since I've only ever really had to watch bands at my band's area. How would people place then in comparison to bands in area b and c since those are the two areas I come from?

These are just videos I found for comparison since I know some people couldn't be there and they are just seeing what looks like arguing all over the place. Same competition, same day. I couldn't find van alstyne or bridge city unfortunately, and sulphur and Celina are both understandably top 2 so no use for those. If you find videos of the other state qualifiers please share 🙏. I'd love to watch lumberton's finals run since I missed it and their kids were a blast to be with before retreat. Also, the video of North Lamar isn't the best, so if anyone had a better one please share if possible 🙏. I'd love to get a closer better angle of them but I can't find any.

You're right, I apoligize if I am discrediting NL. They are phenomenal and I've been a huge fan of that band. They were the first band I ever saw that left me in awe my first year in marching band. I don't mean to be rude towards them. I haven't singled them out though if you look at all my posts. I attempt to be as fair as possible on here.

I like placing myself from an outside perspective since it's more fair to other bands. Of course I can't avoid bias, but if it at all helps that's why I do it.

Of course we are happy, it's been ages since Farmersville made state and even then, that was for 3a. It's not just us though, VanAlstyne was dropped an absurd amount. That alone should tell you the inconsistency of the judges. I'm so happy we made it to state and get to show everyone what a small town like us is capable of doing and that we can compete against bands like Panther creek and Celina. But being a student who marches like many others on here, it sucks more seeing other bands discredited or misjudged. Either way, it's even harder when so many people unanimously agree and it appears so obvious, yet we don't know and can't have the piece of mind that judges were biased towards a band they like since that's all we see as spectators both students and parents. I can say for a fact we are happy we made it, but it's not just us, other bands were unfairly judged and it's hard to say it didn't happen when it's right there. I don't mean to be a Debby downer or hateful to other bands. I'm happy they get their chance to go to state and we'll be right there facing off against them with a smile on our face hoping to see them again next year.