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

[Lisajayes]

My kid has been out of marching band for 3 1/2 years now but here I am watching the live stream.  LOL.  Faves so far are Lone Star, Cedar Park, and I really liked Smithson Valley (1st band) even if they don't make finals.  But I know nothing other then looking for clean line, strong sound, and entertainment value.  Ha Ha.  So fun to see these talented kids putting it all out there!  

[Lisajayes]

Just now, clarinote said:

How is the NFHS stream? Is it worth buying a membership?

It's good!  I am not sure what the code is but my 'honey' app got me the month for $6.  Just make sure to cancel.

[DrumLine]

Cedar Park is such a joy to watch. Professionals at work.

[rouseglazer1]

6 minutes ago, clarinote said:

How is the NFHS stream? Is it worth buying a membership?

better than last year’s.

[WanderingTraveler]

Im going to group these updates, because otherwise they will never get done:

 

Poteet: Super cool theme, visually stunning show, and who doesn’t love west side story.

 

Lubbock: I knew this band would sound after their chorale, super moving show and nice sax quartet.

 

College Station: Cool wave-with-your-arms GE during the pre-show! Trombone solo was beautiful and loved the visual elements of the entire show! Also heck yeah woodwinds!

 

Lone Star: What a show! Mahler 2 + Lone Star is a deadly combo! Ballad was super moving, had some people teary eyed!

 

Cedar Park: Cane for blood and living up to their name! What a clean show. That sound was a wall, and the technique was super clean.

 

Midlothian: Super colorful show! Small ensemble technique was outstanding! Full ensemble sound was beautifully balanced and thats a super talented sax player!!! ALSO TROMBONES!?!?!?

 

 

[clarinote]

9 minutes ago, Lisajayes said:

It's good!  I am not sure what the code is but my 'honey' app got me the month for $6.  Just make sure to cancel.

Thanks for the tip!!! If anyone hasn't bought the membership yet, use the promo code "AC-50424" for half off!

[WanderingTraveler]

1 hour ago, Tubalord11 said:

Good morning everyone!!! Good luck to everyone today! Won’t be able to watch any of prelims but I plan on watching finals tomorrow!! See yall in the dome tonight!! 

Have fun in exhibition!!

[Billilll]

Lone star looked really good clean and had a powerful brass projection could she them medaling

[DrumLine]

Wakeland: I’ll say it again. Technically sound but lacks the pop, power and degree of difficulty that CP, Lone Star and Midlo brought in the first block.

[clarinote]

4 minutes ago, DrumLine said:

Wakeland: I’ll say it again. Technically sound but lacks the pop, power and degree of difficulty that CP, Lone Star and Midlo brought in the first block.1

I don't know about lack of power, but it would be nice to see them do more difficult drill.

[txpurple21]

Great job Midlothian!!! 

[DumbBandLoser]

1 minute ago, clarinote said:

I don't know about lack of power, but it would be nice to see them do more difficult drill.

Or more difficult music

[RouseMegaFan]

my favorite so far have been CP and Lonestar but can’t WAIT to see rouse!!!

[Lisajayes]

Wakeland was really a pretty show.  Friendswood, wow those colors are popping and I love it!  Excited to see Leander up next too.  All these bands bring a little something different and special.  

 

[natertater21000]

Just now, RouseMegaFan said:

When is rouse performing 🤦‍♂️

seems like a mega fan ought to know...

They go on at 3:45 PM

[RouseMegaFan]

Just now, natertater21000 said:

seems like a mega fan ought to know...

They go on at 3:45 PM

Woah woah woah that was sarcastic 😅as a mega fan of course I’d know

[clarinote]

I'm glad Leander got that run out of their system. imo seemed filled with nerves and unusual mistakes.

[Dave609]

Getting Wakeland, Friendswood, and Leander back-to-back-to-back was really epic! 3 potential finalists who all gave amazing performances! I REALLY liked wakelands show, I could legit see it possibly take 2nd place. Friendswood show was really interesting and I really enjoyed the music. Leander show was just a fun show to watch/listen to. I can't wait to see more amazing shows!

[NoCommonSense]

1 hour ago, clarinote said:

How is the NFHS stream? Is it worth buying a membership?

Actually quite decent this year. I bought and haven't really had any problems. The video quality randomly dropped to 144p for about 30 seconds during cedar parks run but other than that it's been good. It's no Box5 but it's much improved from 2022.

[ThatOneRandomGuy]

47 minutes ago, DrumLine said:

Wakeland: I’ll say it again. Technically sound but lacks the pop, power and degree of difficulty that CP, Lone Star and Midlo brought in the first block.

Please stop glazing yourself 🙏 

[Anthony V]

CH's drill is fun.

[lhbenlee]

27 minutes ago, clarinote said:

I'm glad Leander got that run out of their system. imo seemed filled with nerves and unusual mistakes.

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.

[WanderingTraveler]

Rio Grande City: Excellent use of the field, plus that euphonium soloist has a beautiful sound!!! Loved the muted trumpet part.

 

Wakeland: They were the masters of dynamic contrast and control! Not only is the full ensemble sound super mature, but those mellos are super impressive. Also another wicked sax player!!!

 

Friendswood: Super fun show and man they got some power! Loved the small ensembles in this show, and the music selection was super fun.

 

Leander: Was playing the, “how many pairs of glasses does each band member have?” game. But genuinely, such an impressive run and so entertaining!!!

 

Lubbock-Cooper: Theme for this show is super fun. The flute soloist killed it and visually and thematically super cool.

 

Colleyville Heritage: Loved all the music in this show. Backdrop for this show was neat once all the props came together!! Immersion with the whole metal thing was cool.

 

North Mesquite: The standing tuba player was awesome. Woodwinds were super clear, nice features! The whole ensemble was visually very in-sync.

 

[WanderingTraveler]

8 minutes 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.

With you on this one, they sounded and looked good!

[fluteatute]

40 minutes ago, clarinote said:

I'm glad Leander got that run out of their system. imo seemed filled with nerves and unusual mistakes.

Better to have that kind of run now than during finals