Popular Post thejitfromband Posted October 24 Popular Post Share Posted October 24 10 minutes ago, Dave609 said: It is possible! I personally believe though that if there isn't, then it will be the first 2 out of finals. My generalized thoughts on how many from each area will be in finals- Area A- 1 (or 2) Area B- 2 (or 3) Area C- 4 (or 3) Area D- 1 (or 0) Area E- 2 My thoughts are that state finals will be composed of area c and area b with a couple of outliers. Area c has celina, sulphur springs and farmersville leading the pack with all those three bands being capable of taking home the medals. Area b has panther creek and china springs leading their pack. However all 7 bands coming from area c are capable of making finals since north lamar and canton will be in the lower half. It's frustrating but at the same time fascinating how some areas can just dominate. It also shows how deep area b is since old area b bands will be making state this year who haven't in a while or ever. And the bands that stayed will be more free to make state. I'm hoping for some new finalists this year and medalists. GoldenGuard, Cooper_Chambers and whatsbandman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/15/2024 at 7:43 PM, TexasStrangers said: Farmersville has been 4A for many years. The get to Area but never seem to make it to State because the 4A Area they are in is just brutal. However, I think their show has a chance. They have won overall 1st in 2 competitions this year and have gotten 2nd in 2 others. The sax solo in the show is very moving and full of emotion. Their sax soloist is the highlight of that show, he is amazing for sure, and to me, is the best part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Honestly, I hope to see some underdogs rise up and advance. There are so many great overlooked bands that don't get near the love they should, and I want to see them surprise everyone and shine!! SETXgal and bassclarinetplayer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeto2401 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 3 minutes ago, just.misty said: Honestly, I hope to see some underdogs rise up and advance. There are so many great overlooked bands that don't get near the love they should, and I want to see them surprise everyone and shine!! who would be considered underdogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 6 minutes ago, just.misty said: Honestly, I hope to see some underdogs rise up and advance. There are so many great overlooked bands that don't get near the love they should, and I want to see them surprise everyone and shine!! Underdogs as in bands who make State but just can't get over the hump into State Finals OR bands who can't get over the hump into State? I have a few in mind but will try not to be biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/22/2024 at 8:57 PM, thejitfromband said: I'm also excited especially because we will see some new finalists this year and some new medalists. Again region 25 will be the best the state has to offer therefore area c is now the most competitive. I'm excited how area b will hold up against area c this year because area b lost all their bands basically. I disagree. Area B still has several amazing bands, they just don't necessarily have the financial backing that the ones who moved to Area C have, and have traditionally been overshadowed and overlooked in the past. Don't count Area B out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillDyre15 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/15/2024 at 7:38 PM, cheeto2401 said: my 4A predictions for this year at state 1st: Panther Creek 2nd: Celina 3rd: Sulphur Springs (very close point diff with celina) 4th: China Spring 5th: Farmersville 6th: Davenport 7th: Calallen 8th: West Plains 9th: Canyon 10th: Lumberton (if applicable) 11th: Gatesville (if applicable) 12th: Alvarado I think Canton could take on of those tops 5 spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassclarinetplayer Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/13/2024 at 10:19 AM, bandnerd310 said: My predictions so far are 1st: Panther Creek 2nd: Sulphur Springs 3rd: Celina 4th: China Spring 5th: Canton 6th: Davenport 7th: Farmersville 8th: Canyon 9th: Calallen 10th: Lumberton (could be multiple other bands as well for this spot) I have mine here and it might be different (top 3 might be the same; switch Celina and Sulphur Springs, Farmersville move to 5, put Lake Dallas maybe at 9 [a little bias here sorry lol] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassclarinetplayer Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 2 minutes ago, bassclarinetplayer said: I have mine here and it might be different (top 3 might be the same; switch Celina and Sulphur Springs, Farmersville move to 5, put Lake Dallas maybe at 9 [a little bias here sorry lol] I do hope that Lake Dallas does make top 10 for the preliminary round at Area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted Thursday at 05:30 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:30 PM On 10/25/2024 at 11:09 AM, cheeto2401 said: who would be considered underdogs? At this point pretty much anyone not Celina, Panther Creek, Aubrey, China Spring, or Krum. Not knocking those bands, because I have seen some of their shows, and they are good, but there are a lot of good bands with a lot of talent that barely get any recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet180 Posted Thursday at 08:10 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:10 PM Don’t sleep on Davenport that’s all I’m gonna say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted Thursday at 08:14 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:14 PM UIL has released the Performance Draw for Prelims AreaMarchingBand (3) (uiltexas.org) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJC Posted Friday at 08:16 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:16 PM On 10/31/2024 at 12:30 PM, just.misty said: At this point pretty much anyone not Celina, Panther Creek, Aubrey, China Spring, or Krum. Not knocking those bands, because I have seen some of their shows, and they are good, but there are a lot of good bands with a lot of talent that barely get any recognition. Krum and Aubrey? Are they really contenders? I haven’t been paying much attention, but the last few years I thought that they’ve been a tier below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarbagePatchKid Posted Friday at 08:21 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:21 PM 21 minutes ago, RJC said: Krum and Aubrey? Are they really contenders? I haven’t been paying much attention, but the last few years I thought that they’ve been a tier below. I was wondering that as well. I would maybe consider them possible dark horses but not definite contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeto2401 Posted Friday at 08:34 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:34 PM area day is tomorrow!! good luck bands! just.me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted Friday at 08:44 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:44 PM 27 minutes ago, RJC said: Krum and Aubrey? Are they really contenders? I haven’t been paying much attention, but the last few years I thought that they’ve been a tier below. There just seems to be a lot of chatter on another forum about Krum and Aubrey having amazing shows this year and moving on to finals and possibly going on to state this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.me Posted Friday at 08:46 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:46 PM There are some shows from some of the favorited front runners that I feel like are technically clean and have good musicality, but I am a little underwhelmed and think the shows are just kind of meh, but not in a bad way. There are also shows that I feel are more exciting and dynamic that seem to be a bit overlooked... LKendrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atssbsax1 Posted Friday at 08:52 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:52 PM 3 minutes ago, just.misty said: There are some shows from some of the favorited front runners that I feel like are technically clean and have good musicality, but I am a little underwhelmed and think the shows are just kind of meh, but not in a bad way. There are also shows that I feel are more exciting and dynamic that seem to be a bit overlooked... I agree the top contenders definitely have boring shows compared to other bands. However, these aren't being overlooked. Judges have shown that they will reward a clean band over a fun band. That's why the top contenders are the top contenders. They are clean on the field visually and musically. GarbagePatchKid and SETXgal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILKINSON Posted Friday at 09:44 PM Share Posted Friday at 09:44 PM On 10/31/2024 at 3:10 PM, Trumpet180 said: Don’t sleep on Davenport that’s all I’m gonna say They've been on the radar for quite some time now. Really good program. How big are they? I wonder when they'll move up to 5A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet180 Posted Saturday at 08:36 AM Share Posted Saturday at 08:36 AM 10 hours ago, WILKINSON said: They've been on the radar for quite some time now. Really good program. How big are they? I wonder when they'll move up to 5A. They’re almost 5A right now and their band is pretty large for a 4A I think…I’d expect a move up in the next cycle unless the upper boundary for 4A changes. Band_kid77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynet2010 Posted Saturday at 02:43 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:43 PM Happy area day to all today. Hopefully area A can get prelims and finals in but weather is rough this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trumpet180 Posted Sunday at 05:43 AM Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 05:43 AM The 2024 UIL AAAA State Qualifiers Area A (4): 1. Randall 2. Canyon 3. West Plains 4. Pecos Area B (5): 1. China Spring 2. Panther Creek 3. Aubrey 4. Gatesville 5. Robinson Area C (7): 1. Celina 2. Sulphur Springs 3. Bridge City 4. North Lamar 5. Farmersville 6. Lumberton 7. Pleasant Grove Area D (6): 1. Fredericksburg 2. Burnet 3. Stafford 4. Needville 5. Marble Falls 6. La Grange Area E (5): 1. Davenport 2. Calallen 3. Floresville 4. Valley View 5. A.C. Jones J-Mike16, Band_kid77, bandnerd310 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet180 Posted Sunday at 06:06 AM Share Posted Sunday at 06:06 AM Early predictions for state?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejitfromband Posted Sunday at 06:30 AM Share Posted Sunday at 06:30 AM 20 minutes ago, Trumpet180 said: Early predictions for state?? I normally would but the judging today was not it. I do not agree with placements especially in area b and c. It seems like judges simply picked the bands that were the loudest and later in the day. That's not how you judge a contest. Hopefully judges at state are competent. Anyhow, I do feel like breaking top 10 this year will be extremely hard. These bands are getting better and better every year. Good luck to everyone especially those new comers like Aubrey and Farmersville. Cloud902 and LKendrick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted Sunday at 06:37 AM Share Posted Sunday at 06:37 AM 6 minutes ago, thejitfromband said: I normally would but the judging today was not it. I do not agree with placements especially in area b and c. It seems like judges simply picked the bands that were the loudest and later in the day. That's not how you judge a contest. Hopefully judges at state are competent. Anyhow, I do feel like breaking top 10 this year will be extremely hard. These bands are getting better and better every year. Good luck to everyone especially those new comers like Aubrey and Farmersville. So, do you think the bands in B & C don't deserve to go to State? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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