IamNobody

And drumlines have those winter opportunities as well...so...they shouldn't be on the field during marching band?

I don't understand the logic of this statement...MANY small bands have very effective colorguards. Have you ever seen Jackson Academy? It just takes a little more effort by the directors and staff to recruit members outside of the band. I see small bands all over the state with great colorguards. And you want to talk "not fair"? How is it fair that the countless number of students in colorguard work as hard as the band members all season to be an effective/intregal part of the show, and then aren't even mentioned, noticed, or adjudicated at the UIL level. This is not "military band" in the 30s...its 2010...most schools have a colorguard and some kind of visual/ge caption would be nice. If you don't have a colorguard, you score low in that caption and then decide it may/may not be time to get one...

Not only does TX have the best bands, the colorguards are typically amazing as well...and even though UIL hardly even notices them on the field at their competitions, the instructors, designers, and students work tirelessly to make certain they are an integral part of the show. We have some of the best guard instructors in the country here (proven by what they put on the field) and they design and teach all season only to be completely ignored at state. I personally think its a crime. Who were some of the best guards on the field this year? Would it have affected the outcome at State? Personally, I think DVille would do very poorly in this caption. I also think Marcus, Hebron, and Bowie had the best guards of the entire day at state; they contributed to the concept, they were as equally proficient at their show as the band, they added a LARGE amount of effect to their shows...

Found Hebron:

I've seen Wakeland's show...I don't mean to disrespect anyone, especially a fine ensemble such as Wakeland...but for being a blatant rip-off of another very familiar show, it leaves a lot to be desired. I know they will pull it together though.

Personally, I think it is quite silly to make predictions based on previous years. Each band starts on a level playing field...and with Hebron going to Midwest and taking 5A Honor Band, they clearly have some good things going on there...I wouldn't count them out in the visual dept. either...sounds like they have a very "complete package" this year. We shall see. I wish them both the best as they are both fantastic band programs.

Hebron HS: "Music For A Darkened Path": Sensemaya, Giving by Melilo, and Scythian Suite. Rumor has it the guard is costumed as Little Red Riding Hood. Hebron's take on fairy tales? Supposedly, ALOT of elaborately designed props, great drill by Michael Gaines again, a very strong guard, and outstanding musical performance from the Texas 5A Honor Band.