UIL 4A Area C 2024

[Saxtastic45]

  On 10/24/2024 at 9:24 PM, GarbagePatchKid said:

Saw the full show on Friday and feel like it is coming together much better than previous years, especially two years ago. 

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I kinda feel bad for them and Canton. There’s been so much negative on this thread like they are shadows of their former self’s. I didn’t get that impression from the videos that were shared and that I’ve seen. 
im routing for them and everyone else to have their best performances and I hope it’s a hard decision for the judges. I hope I can get to this contest and watch.

[viejo]

  On 10/24/2024 at 8:14 PM, maxin459 said:

I think the updated scoring sheets and rubrics do help for more consistent numbers throughout the day.

 

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Sorry can you explain please?

[maxin459]

  On 10/24/2024 at 9:42 PM, viejo said:

Sorry can you explain please?

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The new sheets are pretty explicit in terms of scoring ranges for always/ consistently/ usually/ sometimes/ rarely.

https://www.uiltexas.org/files/music/Area:State_Adjudication_Sheets.pdf

[SETXgal]

  On 10/24/2024 at 8:34 PM, pacaroni and cheese said:

1. no I am not from lumberton, but you cant lie they are big for a 4a

2. North Lamar was meant to be in the dog fight category with van alstyne/Paris/bridge city

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They weren't far from being bumped to 5A. "Sounds" like a 6A or 5A is really not a great description for any band though. There are 5A & 6A schools in Texas marching 50-75 performers. Honestly, there are some 5A & 6A bands that are not strong performing bands at all actually...

The judges are always the unknown. Celina didn't have a large band last year or a high dollar marching show with lots of props etc. They won state because of their scores for musical execution and marching precision.

 

 

[viejo]

  On 10/24/2024 at 9:56 PM, maxin459 said:

The new sheets are pretty explicit in terms of scoring ranges for always/ consistently/ usually/ sometimes/ rarely.

https://www.uiltexas.org/files/music/Area:State_Adjudication_Sheets.pdf

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Looking at this the content part of it really sticks out to me. Not to put other bands down but most stay still while playing with just doing choreo. “Frequently/Demand of Movement while playing” that’ll be good for those bands that have very challenging music and also can do it well on the move with challenging drill.

[Bandad]

Dad of a Junior, still new to marching contests. What will they do in case of rain?  

[gammie634]

  On 10/25/2024 at 1:22 AM, Bandad said:

Dad of a Junior, still new to marching contests. What will they do in case of rain?  

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I think i saw that there could be a delay until the rain stops or if it doesn't Lindales indoor facility will be used instead

[SETXgal]

  On 10/24/2024 at 11:02 PM, viejo said:

Looking at this the content part of it really sticks out to me. Not to put other bands down but most stay still while playing with just doing choreo. “Frequently/Demand of Movement while playing” that’ll be good for those bands that have very challenging music and also can do it well on the move with challenging drill.

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They are serious about it too. One of the guides on judging even states something like:

"In Texas we march and play, not march then play."

Some of the bands I have seen video of could potentially lose significant points there.

 

[Gigger_Frog]

  On 10/24/2024 at 10:57 PM, SETXgal said:

They weren't far from being bumped to 5A. "Sounds" like a 6A or 5A is really not a great description for any band though. There are 5A & 6A schools in Texas marching 50-75 performers. Honestly, there are some 5A & 6A bands that are not strong performing bands at all actually...

The judges are always the unknown. Celina didn't have a large band last year or a high dollar marching show with lots of props etc. They won state because of their scores for musical execution and marching precision.

 

 

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how is sounding like a 5a/6a not a good description

[GarbagePatchKid]

  On 10/25/2024 at 7:40 PM, pacaroni and cheese said:

how is sounding like a 5a/6a not a good description

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I would argue that bigger and louder does not always equal better. Just my two cents. 

[viejo]

  On 10/25/2024 at 7:42 PM, GarbagePatchKid said:

I would argue that bigger and louder does not always equal better. Just my two cents. 

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I agree, most bands have that loud and big sound but also have balance and tone problems. 

[Saxtastic45]

  On 10/25/2024 at 7:42 PM, GarbagePatchKid said:

I would argue that bigger and louder does not always equal better. Just my two cents. 

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It seems like that isnt rewarded at all. China spring would have won the state title last year if that’s the case. 

[SETXgal]

  On 10/25/2024 at 7:40 PM, pacaroni and cheese said:

how is sounding like a 5a/6a not a good description

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So you think that ALL 5A & 6A bands sound great?

[J-Mike16]

  On 10/26/2024 at 7:06 PM, SETXgal said:

So you think that ALL 5A & 6A bands sound great?

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To answer that, no there are bands that are in the 5A & 6A Classes that do not sound all that well. I mentioned early on in the season Lumberton did in fact sound like a 5A/6A Band. Let me talk more about that.

Lumberton has layers in their show musically that you don't typically find in a show that is not 5A or 6A. In general, 5A and 6A band programs tend to score better than 1A - 4A. That goes for musically and visually. Lumberton's show this year is something completely different than what has come out of the program in at least the last decade. I think it has high potential to go far and honestly seeing all the comments about Lumberton being mid just fuels the inside of me into wanting Lumberton to absolutely dominate.

I do want to say even though musically Lumberton sounds very good, they need to clean (of course we are in THAT time of the season) and just do something with that ending.

[BandDad85]

So the parking looks like it is going to be a nightmare.  Don't understand why a stadium is used that has maybe 10% parking capacity compared to stadium compacity.  Any tips from people that have been to Area competitions here in the past on parking? 

 

[J-Mike16]

  On 10/26/2024 at 8:18 PM, BandDad85 said:

So the parking looks like it is going to be a nightmare.  Don't understand why a stadium is used that has maybe 10% parking capacity compared to stadium compacity.  Any tips from people that have been to Area competitions here in the past on parking? 

 

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Lord have mercy they changed it up so much since I went in 2020. We parked at the lot next to the Early Childhood Center building lol. The now spectator lot was used for secondary parking.

Unfortunately, there isn't much I can help just because of the lots being different.

[GarbagePatchKid]

  On 10/26/2024 at 8:18 PM, BandDad85 said:

So the parking looks like it is going to be a nightmare.  Don't understand why a stadium is used that has maybe 10% parking capacity compared to stadium compacity.  Any tips from people that have been to Area competitions here in the past on parking? 

 

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Looks like get there early and don’t leave is the best plan. 

[SETXgal]

  On 10/26/2024 at 8:18 PM, BandDad85 said:

So the parking looks like it is going to be a nightmare.  Don't understand why a stadium is used that has maybe 10% parking capacity compared to stadium compacity.  Any tips from people that have been to Area competitions here in the past on parking? 

 

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They really need to find a new location. It was tight parking last year with just 15 bands. This year there are 24. So that could be 30-40 additional buses plus their trucks for props, uniforms, instruments, etc. AND both the spectators & students for 9 more bands.  They need a new location or less bands per area...

[LRaccoons]

Does anyone have predictions for all bands performing at area as in what place you think each band is gonna get?

[SETXgal]

  On 10/27/2024 at 1:07 AM, lin_disgrace said:

Does anyone have predictions for all bands performing at area as in what place you think each band is gonna get?

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I have a personal list of 13 bands I think the top 12 will come from. Beyond that, I will not even try. With having two weeks between Regionals & Area, a LOT can change. 

[GarbagePatchKid]

  On 10/27/2024 at 1:07 AM, lin_disgrace said:

Does anyone have predictions for all bands performing at area as in what place you think each band is gonna get?

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I have STRONG feelings about this area, lol. It’s one of my favorites. You can see lots of predictions if you scroll back through the forum. There are many predictions and shifted predictions as we moved through the season. One more week!

[LRaccoons]

What are y’all’s thoughts on the shows of the smaller bands such as Hargrave  or Liberty? 

[thejitfromband]

Less than a week left...Unfortunately, some awesome bands are not going to make the cut there's not enough spots for everyone. I just hope the judging sends the best bands to state. The judging was been a little wonky not too bad but still. I'm afraid a band may miss the cut because of incompetent judges. I'm unsure of my predictions now because of that as well. Anyhow good luck to everyone. If there would be a time to lock in it definitely would be right now. This week will determine who makes and who does not.

[BandConnoisseur]

Call me crazy but I think all 3 medalists at the SMC will be from Area C.

[BandDad85]

  On 10/27/2024 at 2:35 PM, BandConnoisseur said:

Call me crazy but I think all 3 medalists at the SMC will be from Area C.

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Panther Creek is in Area B and they will most likely medal in State