UIL 5A State Marching Contest 2024 (Nov. 4-5)

[Person]

Argyle was sigma other than trombone solo

[utee94]

Lake Belton is the most pleasant and unexpected surprise for me today so far.  I enjoyed all aspects of their show-- very good music and drill, and beautiful visuals with zero props or front screens or other added elements.  The color guard costumes were perfectly utilized for added visual impact.

[Samuel Culper]

13 minutes ago, utee94 said:

Lake Belton is the most pleasant and unexpected surprise for me today so far.  I enjoyed all aspects of their show-- very good music and drill, and beautiful visuals with zero props or front screens or other added elements.  The color guard costumes were perfectly utilized for added visual impact.

For such a young program, Lake Belton has come a long way in a short time.

[Samuel Culper]

20 minutes ago, Joeking said:

I don't get why your rolling your eyes he said that because north has a very different show and it depends on if the judges like that type of show or not

Preemptively suggesting that if they don't make finals it will be due to judging bias is fairly obnoxious, imo.

[GarbagePatchKid]

40 minutes ago, Person said:

Argyle was mid other than trombone solo

Dude don’t hate on argyle. That program is amazing. Give them a few more years and I think they will be near the top. 

[rhsbandfan]

What is the link to watch the finals announcement?

[Anthony V]

Pieper's energy was pretty solid throughout. Congrats on a good run at state for the first ever senior class of Pieper HS! 

[Anthony V]

6 minutes ago, rhsbandfan said:

What is the link to watch the finals announcement?

If you're using NFHS, you'll be able to find it here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/uil-schools-austin-tx

[WILKINSON]

1 hour ago, Person said:

Argyle was mid other than trombone solo

Created an account just for this?

[Tish]

First time posting but long time band fanatic! I am in awe of all these bands! When my oldest son was in band from 2018-2021, I only participated when I could. I never really knew how much time, blood, sweat and tears went in to each performance. All 38 bands have worked so hard to be here and they all deserve our utmost respect ❤️ My youngest son is a Freshman in band and I am finally in a place where I can participate more and experience what goes on behind the scenes. There is no doubt that what my sons band is going through is any different than all other bands here today. They have all worked hard and have had support from parents and community. Predictions are fun and judges have their say...but at the end of it all...our kids won...they gave it their all and we cheered them on and we won't stop! Congratulations to all 38..5A bands! I can definitely appreciate the competition but the comradery is next level!!!

[Asaiah]

9 minutes ago, WILKINSON said:

Created an account just for this?

If it's the Argyle trombone soloist, it's funny. Otherwise, dedicated hater lol

[Joeking]

1 hour ago, Samuel Culper said:

Preemptively suggesting that if they don't make finals it will be due to judging bias is fairly obnoxious, imo.

I mean a big part of it will be that but still you can use your words next time

[LeanderMomma]

7 hours ago, lhbenlee said:

Were you watching in person or on the stream? I saw it in person up high and I’m really not sure what you’re referring to. Perhaps there was stuff in the live stream.

I watched it on the stream and I sure didn’t see any of the things they referred to. 

[rouseglazer1]

2 hours ago, WanderingTraveler said:

Rouse: The sound of the full ensemble is outstanding. Big brass hits sound like an actual organ. Visual of this show is insane. The small brass ensemble was playing crazy technique cleanly.

 

Lake Belton: Just a side note this front ensemble is huge. This group had such a mature sound all the way through. No props, but honestly this show didn’t need them. Color guard uniforms were super cool to help with the visuals of the show.

 

Pioneer: Flute and Flugelhorn soloist sounded great! Liked when there were train like musical notes to go with the show! Woodwind sound and technique was very nice!

 

Aledo: This show is so visual, and the entire field is full. Loved the sound from this ensemble and there is not a single dull moment in this show. Percussion was on fire, beats were clean!

 

Barbers Hill: Immersion for this show starts VERY early in the preshow, props to getting the parents in on the GE. Having a huge plane on the field is cool. Clarinet RIB solo was super impressive. Overall super fun show.

 

Argyle: Super cool show, loved the moments when groups would get together to “get their picture taken”. Soloists all over the show, loved the trombone solo. Full band visual stuff was super neat.

 

Liberty Hill: So much emotion in this show. Also quite a but of power from this band! Music works super well with this show theme.

 

Sharyland: Woodwinds sounded super good, they killed their feature. Loved how the low brass sounded, especially the trombones! Very solid execution of this theme.

got to watch everyone from barbers hill on, was pleasantly surprised by barbers hill’s performance, they sounded so good.

i am not surprised that argyle was that good, they were known for being the champions of 4a of course.

being from the austin area myself seeing liberty hill’s exponential growth has truly been a joy and tbh i think they’re a lot louder than most people give them credit for considering their size

sharyland’s woodwinds were soo good sometimes i cant wrap my mind around how high schoolers could be that good 😭

 

[SousaPain]

Bands leaving in the middle of the following band's performance after taking their pictures is an awful look and needs to stop.

[lythrum]

overall really liked glenn's show, wish there was some more intense impacts and some of the ending crossing sets were clearer but when they hit their sets they hit their vertical and horizontals really well.

[Armyguy1381]

2 minutes ago, SousaPain said:

Bands leaving in the middle of the following band's performance after taking their pictures is an awful look and needs to stop.

They have been doing that all day and is part of the schedule they have to follow...it is the uil making it that way.

[SousaPain]

I've been here all day.  Some have stayed.  Some haven't.  If it's a UIL thing, it needs to be fixed.  

[utee94]

4 minutes ago, Armyguy1381 said:

They have been doing that all day and is part of the schedule they have to follow...it is the uil making it that way.

Yup it's UIL's schedule.  The picture actually took our band so long this morning, that they couldn't get back to the truck to load their instruments quickly enough and we almost missed our parking lot mandatory exit time.  They need to change the UIL schedule, because this current process doesn't work.

My suggestion would be to take the pictures somewhere else.

[SousaPain]

1 minute ago, utee94 said:

Yup it's UIL's schedule.  The picture actually took our band so long this morning, that they couldn't get back to the truck to load their instruments quickly enough and we almost missed our parking lot mandatory exit time.  They need to change the schedule, because this current process doesn't work.

This is a great point I hadn't considered, but goodness it's a bad look.

[utee94]

1 minute ago, SousaPain said:

This is a great point I hadn't considered, but goodness it's a bad look.

I think the photographer hollering over the band that is currently performing, just to get a picture, is a lot worse.  Many reasons they should move this process somewhere else, outside of the dome's grandstands.

[WanderingTraveler]

El Dorado: Nice Section features! I love golden hour, it’s interesting to see it arranged for marching band!! Loved the hit in the ballad, super moving!! Congrats to them on their first time making it to state!

 

Pieper: WHAT A SOUND! This show not only sounded amazing but had an incredible visual alongside it. Super warm timbre coming from the group, especially in the ballad. Trombone + band jam sesh was spectacular.

 

Mt. Pleasant: Visually a stellar show. From the backdrop to the stage and the add ons, it def had amazing GE. Baritone soloist was amazing, loved their tone. Also 30+ color guard on rifle is actually so cool.

 

Burleson Centennial: Super impressed with the front ensemble book! They make it look easy. The clarinet and flute duets were both super nice! The hit towards the end was fire.

 

Kempner: Welcome back Halloween!!! But for real, loved the backdrop of this show before it even started. Brass technique is great in this show. Love how this ensemble treated dynamics. Another congratulations to yall’s first time at state!

 

Tom Glenn: Nice chops battery! Trumpet soloist had a beautiful sound. Loved the styling the band did in the closer. Again, BATTERY!!!

 

Jack C Hayes: Last one, and this show is VERY gold. Love it. Super powerful opening hit. The visual to go along side it was great! LOW BRASS FEATURE?! Good job. The wood winds killed it directly after as well.

[SousaPain]

3 minutes ago, utee94 said:

I think the photographer hollering over the band that is currently performing, just to get a picture, is a lot worse.  Many reasons they should move this process somewhere else, outside of the dome's grandstands.

100%

[DrumLine]

6 minutes ago, WanderingTraveler said:

El Dorado: Nice Section features! I love golden hour, it’s interesting to see it arranged for marching band!! Loved the hit in the ballad, super moving!! Congrats to them on their first time making it to state!

 

Pieper: WHAT A SOUND! This show not only sounded amazing but had an incredible visual alongside it. Super warm timbre coming from the group, especially in the ballad. Trombone + band jam sesh was spectacular.

 

Mt. Pleasant: Visually a stellar show. From the backdrop to the stage and the add ons, it def had amazing GE. Baritone soloist was amazing, loved their tone. Also 30+ color guard on rifle is actually so cool.

 

Burleson Centennial: Super impressed with the front ensemble book! They make it look easy. The clarinet and flute duets were both super nice! The hit towards the end was fire.

 

Kempner: Welcome back Halloween!!! But for real, loved the backdrop of this show before it even started. Brass technique is great in this show. Love how this ensemble treated dynamics. Another congratulations to yall’s first time at state!

 

Tom Glenn: Nice chops battery! Trumpet soloist had a beautiful sound. Loved the styling the band did in the closer. Again, BATTERY!!!

 

Jack C Hayes: Last one, and this show is VERY gold. Love it. Super powerful opening hit. The visual to go along side it was great! LOW BRASS FEATURE?! Good job. The wood winds killed it directly after as well.

Thanks for keeping tabs all day. Job well done

[RouseMegaFan]

Woah who is this Baylor band! I mean they’re no rouse but they’re hot contention!!