thekeeton

Very true, although not many other areas have a single band with potential to win state every year they go much less two in Marcus and Bell. But yeah, aside from that I know that there are good bands everywhere, which is why i said earlier that its a pipedream to be able to redraw the lines so every deserving band could go, so i agree with you, but i wish it wasnt so haha its just the nature of the game i guess. But i do like the free pass for Marcus and Bell idea, maybe if you medal in state you could be given an exhibition slot at area and a free pass from area the next state year to get new blood in from that area as well, that would cetainly alleviate that problem in this area, and get at least three more deserving schools in the fray. Eh its an idea, i dont think the current system will change anytime soon though haha

Where in there did it look like anyone was crying? Wanting them to redraw the lines so that every good band can go to state is a definite pipedream, because thats not reason enough to redraw UIL lines, but putting together an allstar team like that most likely wont ever happen. I was hoping even to spark some speculation about where the nonqualifying bands would have placed at state, but in no way shape or for was I crying about where the lines are at. Everybody knows this is a tough area, its just how it goes. I stand corrected on the director changes I was partially right, and for all i know this could have been the best Richland band, so I could very well stand corrected on the direction they are taking, i'll take someones word from inside the band over mine any day haha Current Student>Alumni any day of the week for that info

I can confirm that Richland has a new head director, in fact of the three directors they had last year only one remains. The former head left for a fine arts director job, as previously mentioned, but also the third director took a head director job at Keller Central. So all in all, definately a rebuilding year from a director stand point not necesarily the kids themselves. Not gonna lie, I was very surprised to see Richland so low, as im sure most were. Especially after a respectable placement at Arlington above Hebron no less. Although for my own part I am happy for Hebron because I have a couple of new friends still in it, so im glad the get to bask in the moment of glory that is placing higher than Bell :] and i do mean that harmlessly. It's like seeing a grand slam, or seeing a record broken in front of your eyes, big upsets are momorable and thus should be savored (even if they crush your soul later that year haha) On a side note can we please rearrange the areas so that ALL these bands can go to state instead of eliminating half the contenders for finals before state even starts?

yeah it was very similar, i had to go look it up and see last years, but it felt like this years cymbal break was even longer but that could just be cause id never seen anything like it before haha

you know i dont really ever feel the need to cheer when our band/line wins anything, mostly because our directors are adamant in us being classy, but when they called richland for best tenors, i had to cheer lol btw the round rock cymbals chicks were the most hardcore thing i've ever seen in my life lol