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I think Redwater, if they have a run in finals that is on spot technically will win. They have the most exciting show in the field, they just have to make sure the small details are there to take the State championship. I think after that it is toss up of Mineola and Atlanta. Mineola had the best run I have seen of their show in finals of Area and beat Redwater by 1 pt, who did not have a flawless run technically in my opinion. I am interested in seeing CH Yoe, Holliday, and Howe shows since we don’t get to see those in east Texas much. Could be a dark horse that stepped down from 4a with all the redistricting that went on this year. It will definitely be an exciting day for all bands. Hope weather holds up. Do not want to go through another year of battling lighting and rain and temp drops to 40 while trying to get a 40ft stage together and down the hill. lol.

State Marching prelim schedule

Well said. Yes it was super hot out there yesterday. Feels like we go from one extreme weather event to another each year with area performances. QC, Winnsboro, Commerce all had good sound I thought but the energy and design of Redwater, Mineola, and Atlanta were far above anyone there that day. Mineola I thought put together their best performance I had seen of that show in the finals. Redwater had issues with mics not connecting well which made some of the solos/duets not as potent during the show. All in all I will be excited to hopefully see these three bands fight it out in the finals of the state marching contest. I know there are standards in judging but it is a bit subjective as well so it sometimes depends on what judges you get in whether they love your show or not sometimes. I think Area C will be well represented at State this year. As far as wishing ill will—-that’s really not an example I think a parent would want to present to kids. I find myself critiquing the design or the theme with the music but to wish a kid to do bad on a solo/duet is crazy. All those kids have worked countless hours to put on a few shows. I may not like a school because of a rivalry or such but at end of the day applaud those kids performing-they have put in some work. just wanted to shout out to all the volunteers that feed, bring water to warm ups, setup props, move props, load props, drive trucks and trailers hours to bring these shows alive. If you haven’t been apart of a band village you don’t know the hard work the kids and parents put into these shows. Thanks to all that dedicate their time to let these kids shine. hope to see some great performances at State in a week.

I would not be surprised if 4 of these bands make top 5 at SMBC. This Area C has been very good over the last 4-5 years that I have been following our band here in redwater.

I will be there watch my daughter do colorguard for one of the bands. Figuring top 4 out of the 6 going to state will come from region 4.

So if Eustace does not get a 1 to advance AreaC will only have 10 bands in finals and 5 going to state correct? Since we only currently have 29 bands that have progressed from regionals.

I have found commerce and malakoff high school have moved on to area per their Facebook page

I know the results. Does anyone have the judges scoring sheet for prelims and finals?

Sorry forget previous post. My brain read that post differently in my head.

How many more still have to compete in regionals?

I will just politely disagree at this time. Mineola has always seemed to put on a good show but to say their show couldn’t be played by any other 3A band seems far fetched. I heard all three of the big hitters at region 4 today and it will be a super close margin between Atlanta, Mineola and Redwater for winning area C. I also think those three will be in the finals of state program as well. This area and this region seems to be the cream of crop for 3A bands in Texas. Hope all kids perform well during each performance. All these kids put in so much time to perform this shows that are spectacular. See everyone at area in white house.

It is usually a very good, well run event that has a lot of good bands at.

Here is a schedule of the bands I had so far.

You are correct. I would figure most of the bands did not have the final portion of their show. Redwater still has no props nor have they got the drill for their final remaining section. I think this year will be really tight amongst the top 4 bands in area c and I see these bands challenging each other at state for medals. This has been the best blend of sounds I have heard from Redwater since hearing them. I also heard Mineola at pleasant grove invitational and said that didn’t sound or look like a Mineola band. I am use to them knocking my face back in the stands and it just didn’t do that for me that time. I imagine they will improve as all bands so so I am very excited to see area c competition in the coming weeks. It should be one of the better comps.

I have seen most. Have not seen Atlanta band in person. Redwater beat Mineola and winnsboro in pleasant grove invitational and yes I understand it is an early competition and not all is finalized but that is said for all the bands. I think Redwater has an excellent mixture in their sounds for the size band they are. I find it amazing that UIL will break up the 3A into upper and lower divisions for athletics but not for marching bands. I stand by my selections and really feel this will be an awesome year for Redwater band and their prisoner of time show!

My prediction for area c finals will be 1. Redwater 2.Atlanta 3. Mineola 4. Winnsboro 5. Quitman 6. Commerce 7.Orangefield 8. Queen City 9. Annuhac 10. Tatum

I will prolly only get to see one band. Have parent prop duty for redwater dragon band. Lol

Yes I may have mistaken actual numbers for making a point. Atlanta does carry around 125-130 on field band members....I am counting guard, front assemble, battery, and winds. Mineola has probably around 100 members. Atlanta as a school is near numbers for 4a schools with around 455 high school members. Yes Area C has seemed to be one of the more if not most competitive sections in the state since my kids have started high school band over the last 3-4 years. Mineola has been the perennial powerhouse in this area and dependent on what type of show you like, rightfully so. I will say to your point of them going against 4,5,6a bands, that the last contest the bands were split into 3-4a and 5-6a bands in finals and only two 3a bands were at the competition. Now I am not sure how the score took them from 2nd in prelims to 7th in finals, but that is where they landed. That being said they have in previous years been a good band, with good brass sounds, but too much electrical outputs, and show then actual marching for my taste--but that is just me.......scoring for any event is subjective to a point. I don't mean to offend anyone....I just like to have discussions and express viewpoints and hope no one gets feeling hurts....we all have opinions. I think Area C will have a very tough competition and the 5 that come out of this region will have a very good shot to compete in state finals like they did 2 years ago. My thought is that Atlanta/Mineola/Redwater will vie for 1-3 with Winnsboro having 4th, and 5th is still in air for me. Queen City show is hit or miss so someone could come from another region to take 5th. Thank all for this open discussion form.

I will say that I think area c region 4 will have several in the top 10 at state. I find a big discrepancy amongst the size of 3A bands throughout the area-with bands like Mineola/Atlanta carrying 125+ band members and bands like Winnsboro/Redwater having roughly 75 members. And yes I know bigger isn’t always better but sometimes it does give a more richer sound. I do find that this year more of the larger bands tend to march more during solos, etc then when entire band is playing and if they play they tend to play whole notes versus a rift, etc. I feel it will be an interesting year at state and I predict the reigning champion will fall this year to someone in their own area. Just my prediction. Hope all have a great area showing and we all get to see some awesome shows.

Looks like only 5 will be selected from area C due to UIL regionals having 27 bands scoring 1 in regionals. Is that correct? if so who are your predictions. I think the top 5 from region 4 make it. Mineola Redwater Winnsboro Atlanta Queen city

It appears Mt pleasant pulled out of the competition. I was waiting to see the 30ft stage and 50 guard cover the field.

Anyone have a lineup sheet for this?

Results?