UIL 6A Area I 2024

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/17/2024 at 3:45 PM, Houston213 said:

There are 32 bands in the regions and if all of them make area (unlikely) then there are 6 state spots up for grabs. Now, it'll probably be 5 state spots due to previous trends in this area (possibly 4). 

I feel like Bridgeland, Cy-Fair, Cypress Woods, and Seven Lakes are locks for state because they seem to be the most consistent in the area. Seven Lakes scared me last year with their 5th place ranking but I don't think that means they won't get a state spot this year. Tompkins is a very unpredictable band. They did well in 2020 then kind of fell off and then did really well in 2023. 

Here are previous state qualifiers from this area for reference:

2018: 1st-Katy 2nd-Jersey Village 3rd- Seven Lakes 4th-Cy-Fair 5th-JE Taylor (Cypress Falls 1 off)

2020: 1st- Seven Lakes 2nd- Bridgeland 3rd- Cypress Woods 4th- Tompkins (Cy-Fair 1 off)

2021: 1st- Bridgeland 2nd-Cypress Woods 3rd- Seven Lakes 4th- Jersey Village (Cinco Ranch 1 off)

2022: 1st- Cy-Fair 2nd-Seven Lakes 3rd- Bridgeland 4th- Cypress Woods 5th- JE Taylor (Katy 1 off)

2023: 1st- Bridgeland 2nd- Cy-Fair 3rd- Tompkins 4th- Cypress Woods 5th- Seven Lakes (Jordan 1 off)

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I agree, it always seems to be every year it’s someone new who sneaks in, you have the 4 locks in B-Land, Woods, Fair, 7L, but that 5th spot is almost never permanent, it’s almost like a switch-out every year 😂

[Clamp]

  On 8/17/2024 at 3:45 PM, Houston213 said:

There are 32 bands in the regions and if all of them make area (unlikely) then there are 6 state spots up for grabs. Now, it'll probably be 5 state spots due to previous trends in this area (possibly 4). 

I feel like Bridgeland, Cy-Fair, Cypress Woods, and Seven Lakes are locks for state because they seem to be the most consistent in the area. Seven Lakes scared me last year with their 5th place ranking but I don't think that means they won't get a state spot this year. Tompkins is a very unpredictable band. They did well in 2020 then kind of fell off and then did really well in 2023. 

Here are previous state qualifiers from this area for reference:

2018: 1st-Katy 2nd-Jersey Village 3rd- Seven Lakes 4th-Cy-Fair 5th-JE Taylor (Cypress Falls 1 off)

2020: 1st- Seven Lakes 2nd- Bridgeland 3rd- Cypress Woods 4th- Tompkins (Cy-Fair 1 off)

2021: 1st- Bridgeland 2nd-Cypress Woods 3rd- Seven Lakes 4th- Jersey Village (Cinco Ranch 1 off)

2022: 1st- Cy-Fair 2nd-Seven Lakes 3rd- Bridgeland 4th- Cypress Woods 5th- JE Taylor (Katy 1 off)

2023: 1st- Bridgeland 2nd- Cy-Fair 3rd- Tompkins 4th- Cypress Woods 5th- Seven Lakes (Jordan 1 off)

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Having 6 state spots and 12 finals spots would really allow some unlucky bands like Jv Langham and Paetow to show what there about.

[ruben_f]

  On 8/17/2024 at 7:06 PM, Clamp said:

Having 6 state spots and 12 finals spots would really allow some unlucky bands like Jv Langham and Paetow to show what there about.

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agree!! 7-12 would look very different, but it unlikely  

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/17/2024 at 9:40 PM, ruben_f said:

agree!! 7-12 would look very different, but it unlikely  

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I’ve just realized a moment ago, that seven lakes is the only band in area I 6A to have advanced to state all the years of Area I!!

[ruben_f]

  On 8/17/2024 at 9:54 PM, Sideswiperr said:

I’ve just realized a moment ago, that seven lakes is the only band in area I 6A to have advanced to state all the years of Area I!!

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I just notice that too haha a little fun fact.

[ruben_f]

Any predictions for the month of August?  

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/20/2024 at 2:03 PM, ruben_f said:

Any predictions for the month of August?  

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1. Albert Lo 

2. Dawson 

3. Hebron 

4. Ranch(both)

5. Leander 

7. Mike Pickrell

8. The Cavaliers!

6. Bridgeland 

9. HS Band #10

10. Random Guy I picked up off the street 

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11. Cy-Fair MIGHT just sneak into finals 

12. Alberto Lo 

13. Cy-Woods

15. James Rees 

16. Ruben_F(could sneak into finals)

 

[Dave609]

  On 8/20/2024 at 11:25 PM, Sideswiperr said:

1. Albert Lo 

2. Dawson 

3. Hebron 

4. Ranch(both)

5. Leander 

7. Mike Pickrell

8. The Cavaliers!

6. Bridgeland 

9. HS Band #10

10. Random Guy I picked up off the street 

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11. Cy-Fair MIGHT just sneak into finals 

12. Alberto Lo 

13. Cy-Woods

15. James Rees 

16. Ruben_F(could sneak into finals)

 

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I could see Random Guy from off the street being the underdog in this one!

[J-Mike16]

  On 8/20/2024 at 11:25 PM, Sideswiperr said:

1. Albert Lo 

2. Dawson 

3. Hebron 

4. Ranch(both)

5. Leander 

7. Mike Pickrell

8. The Cavaliers!

6. Bridgeland 

9. HS Band #10

10. Random Guy I picked up off the street 

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11. Cy-Fair MIGHT just sneak into finals 

12. Alberto Lo 

13. Cy-Woods

15. James Rees 

16. Ruben_F(could sneak into finals)

 

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I agree with Dave. I could also see HS Band #10 take the win too!!! Unfortunately, I think Hebron was placed too high though. I'd have them in the 11 - 16 range tbh.

[ruben_f]

  On 8/20/2024 at 11:25 PM, Sideswiperr said:

1. Albert Lo 

2. Dawson 

3. Hebron 

4. Ranch(both)

5. Leander 

7. Mike Pickrell

8. The Cavaliers!

6. Bridgeland 

9. HS Band #10

10. Random Guy I picked up off the street 

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11. Cy-Fair MIGHT just sneak into finals 

12. Alberto Lo 

13. Cy-Woods

15. James Rees 

16. Ruben_F(could sneak into finals)

 

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great prediction ! ❤️

 

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/21/2024 at 12:22 AM, ruben_f said:

great prediction ! ❤️

 

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BUT, genuinely 

1. Bridgeland 

2. Cy-Fair 

3. Seven Lakes 

4. Woods 

5. Jordan

6. Tompkins 

7. JET
 

8. Katy/Cinco

9. Langham Creek/Cy-Ranch 

10. Langham Creek/Cy-Ranch 

[ruben_f]

  On 8/21/2024 at 12:42 AM, Sideswiperr said:

BUT, genuinely 

1. Bridgeland 

2. Cy-Fair 

3. Seven Lakes 

4. Woods 

5. Jordan

6. Tompkins 

7. JET
 

8. Katy/Cinco

9. Langham Creek/Cy-Ranch 

10. Langham Creek/Cy-Ranch 

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Mostly agree!
I say 7L and woods should switch. 
Then cinco I’m not sure if they would make finals their show is just “different” from the other ones. 
 

I think peatow could sneak in there too. Their show has LOTS of potential!!!!!!

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/21/2024 at 1:06 AM, ruben_f said:

Mostly agree!
I say 7L and woods should switch. 
Then cinco I’m not sure if they would make finals their show is just “different” from the other ones. 

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Yeah, I’ve been having that same feeling about Cinco..their show just doesn’t really “resonate” with me? It’s an interesting show but just feels cardboard-boxing ad feel? Weird mind-intricacy on my part but it’s just different, hope cinco is fine!

[Clamp]

I feel the new “wet bulb” policy is starting to seriously affect some bands. If you look back a week at the temps no one has been able to go outside since.

[tubapop]

I wish we had something more concrete to base these predictions on than reputation. We need to start doing recon missions and posting videos here for analysis 😄

[tubapop]

PS, anyone know what cy fairs show is? The theme?

[FwefewF]

The school itself hasn't revealed it yet so I can't say anything, tried that and Danpod himself removed my post

[ruben_f]

  On 8/21/2024 at 3:45 AM, tubapop said:

I wish we had something more concrete to base these predictions on than reputation. We need to start doing recon missions and posting videos here for analysis 😄

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or start going to their football games haha! 

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/23/2024 at 3:26 AM, ruben_f said:

or start going to their football games haha! 

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I can catch Tompkins and Cy-Ranch next Saturday or Thursday, not sure but that should be a good match up, football as well!! 
After that I’ll catch Bridgeland or Woods that following week.
 

[0415dci]

  On 8/23/2024 at 3:30 AM, Sideswiperr said:

I can catch Tompkins and Cy-Ranch next Saturday or Thursday, not sure but that should be a good match up, football as well!! 
After that I’ll catch Bridgeland or Woods that following week.
 

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The bridge land v Pearland game will not have a halftime show

[crunchycookie3]

  On 8/20/2024 at 2:03 PM, ruben_f said:

Any predictions for the month of August?  

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1. Cy-Fair

2. Bridgeland

3. Cy-Woods

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4-6: Jordan, Seven Lakes, Tompkins (complete toss-up)

7. Katy

8. Cinco Ranch

9. JET

10. Langham Creek

If 4 schools in addition to all of the KISD and CFISD schools earn 1s at region, then we'll see 5 state spots, but certainly not 6. Otherwise, we're looking at 4 spots to state from this incredibly stacked area. Right now, I'd put money on Jordan in 4th due to the school's young age and rapid growth, though last year Tompkins came out swinging at area and Seven Lakes is always hard to count out. Can't wait to see what these programs have in store this year!

[youraveragebandkid]

  On 8/23/2024 at 5:07 PM, crunchycookie3 said:

1. Cy-Fair

2. Bridgeland

3. Cy-Woods

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4-6: Jordan, Seven Lakes, Tompkins (complete toss-up)

7. Katy

8. Cinco Ranch

9. JET

10. Langham Creek

If 4 schools in addition to all of the KISD and CFISD schools earn 1s at region, then we'll see 5 state spots, but certainly not 6. Otherwise, we're looking at 4 spots to state from this incredibly stacked area. Right now, I'd put money on Jordan in 4th due to the school's young age and rapid growth, though last year Tompkins came out swinging at area and Seven Lakes is always hard to count out. Can't wait to see what these programs have in store this year!

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Why Cy-Fair over Bridgeland? I’m not hating on Cy-Fair, I actually liked their show more than Bridgeland’s last year; I’m just curious.

[ruben_f]

  On 8/23/2024 at 5:07 PM, crunchycookie3 said:

we're looking at 4 spots to state from this incredibly stacked area

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that what I’m worry about in this area that we could lose a state spot. Wouldn’t the finals spots go to 7? Correct?

[Sideswiperr]

  On 8/23/2024 at 11:12 PM, ruben_f said:

that what I’m worry about in this area that we could lose a state spot. Wouldn’t the finals spots go to 7? Correct?

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Say what now? 

[11BandMan11]

  On 8/23/2024 at 11:12 PM, ruben_f said:

that what I’m worry about in this area that we could lose a state spot. Wouldn’t the finals spots go to 7? Correct?

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Not quite - but after the rules changes from the past with prelims finals it's easy to get mixed up on things. Below is a copy paste directly from the UIL Rules. For the Area there SHOULD be over 20 groups in prelims, which means 10 Advance to Finals. 

(1) 9 Or Fewer Bands. If there are 9 or fewer bands, the preliminary round will stand as the final round. The top 50% of the competing bands will be recognized as finalists and will receive a finalist award, while the remaining bands will receive a participant award. There will be a drum major retreat held at the end of the competition to announce the results. The names of those bands advancing to the state marching band contest will be announced.

(2) 10 to 19 Bands. If there are 10 to 19 bands, the top 7 bands will advance from the preliminary round to the final round. In addition, any band below seventh place that receives a ranking of three or higher from at least two of the music judges and one of the marching judges will also advance to the final round. The two marching judges and two of the music judges will change captions. There will be a drum major retreat at the end of preliminary round to announce the results. Bands not advancing to the final round will receive a participant award. At the end of the final round there will be a drum major retreat where each band will receive a finalist award and the names of those bands advancing to the state marching band contest will be announced. Under extenuating circumstances such as severe weather or limited participation, the contest officials in consultation with the State Director of Music may declare the preliminary round to be the final contest.

(3) 20 to 29 Bands. If there are 20 to 29 bands, the top 10 bands will advance from the preliminary round to the final round. In addition, any band below tenth place that receives a ranking of three or higher from at least two of the music judges and one of the marching judges will also advance to the final round. The two marching judges and two of the music judges will change captions. There will be a drum major retreat at the end of the preliminary round to announce the results. Bands not advancing to final round will receive a participant award. At the end of the final round there will be a drum major retreat where each band will receive a finalist award and the names of those bands advancing to the state marching band contest will be announced. Under extenuating circumstances such as severe weather or limited participation, the contest officials in consultation with the State Director of Music may declare the preliminary round to be the final contest.

(4) 30 Or More Bands. If there are 30 or more bands, the top 12 bands will advance from the preliminary round to the final round. In addition, any band below twelfth place that receives a ranking of three or higher from at least two of the music judges and one of the marching judges will also advance to the final round. The two marching judges and two of the music judges will change captions. There will be a drum major retreat at the end of the preliminary round to announce the results. Bands not advancing to the final round will receive a participant award. At the end of the final round there will be a drum major retreat where each band will receive a finalist award and the names of those bands advancing to the state marching band contest will be announced. Under extenuating circumstances such as severe weather or limited participation, the contest officials in consultation with the state director of music may declare the preliminary round to be the final contest.