UIL 4A State Marching Contest 2024 (Nov. 13)

[cheeto2401]

11 minutes ago, Band_kid77 said:

Do y’all think Canyon, Randall, and/or Fredericksburg have a shot of making finals?

canyon and randall, yes

fredericksburg, not sure

yes they were area d champs but that the easiest area im pretty sure (correct me if im wrong)

[Frost]

Yeah it is the easiest area but still I mean they were area champions so they possibly do 

[bassclarinetplayer]

On 11/10/2024 at 12:27 AM, J-Mike16 said:

Why Aubrey in 4th.... at State?

Just a thought that I put out there, and I have seen their show and it is good, hopefully it does make top 10. There were three bands who's show I saw (fully/a majority of) that I feel like should've made to state this year. Again, my opinion for this, but I think that Kennedale, Springtown, and Alvarado should have made state this year.

[bassclarinetplayer]

But I mean, the bands that made state (the ones I saw and the others I have not yet) have some really good parts and pieces of them that made them qualify for state. Either way, good luck guys and have a lot of fun! But most importantly, give it your all!!! It may seem nervous at first if you are a first time marcher/prop mover/alternate, (I was like that two years ago my freshman year when I went to state) but in the end, it's not about the results of getting a trophy or not (if you are that competitive then it might be, i'm not throwing any shade to those people), but it's about being able to make new friends with people from other schools and have a really amazing time performing and putting on the best show that you can perform! (Sorry for my little rant, wanted to provide an anecdote here lol).

[bassclarinetplayer]

12 hours ago, Woodwind209 said:

Call me crazy but I think other bands like Sulphur Springs, Bridge City can Lumberton could potentially beat Farmersville and Aubrey, I think top ten will potentially be 

 

1. Sulphur Springs

2. Celina

3. Davenport

4. China Springs

5. Panther Creek

6. Lumberton

7. Bridge City

8. North Lamar/ Farmersville

9. North Lamar/ Farmersville

10. I really don’t know who to put here, lots of great bands

 

All the bands who will be at state are all very talented, with some bands having somewhat worse reps at area than region. I hope the best for all bands performing at state this year and can’t wait to watch it!

I respect your top 10, but I mean, why Sulphur Springs over Celina? No shade to anyone who goes to Sulphur Springs (your show is really good), but Celina is back-to-back state marching champions in 4A for 2022 and 2023

[bassclarinetplayer]

On 11/6/2024 at 6:23 PM, Tuba180 said:

To all the Area B/C folks…as a resident of Area E, I’d love to hear how this stacks up against the stars of your region…lmk please🙏

As a person who's in Area B, hearing this for the first time, it sounds really good and it has a good tone and blend. In my opinion, I feel like I see this show for an advance to finals, and in my opinion (again) a solid 5 to 6 (not last, but not at the top, still really good though)

[bassclarinetplayer]

20 hours ago, Apache said:

Everyone has an opinion. And everyone gets to judge when you put that opinion out. 
 

I don’t disagree with your top 3. I think 4 and 5 is not right. I’ve never heard of Aubrey and Farmersville is good but there are at least 2 bands that I have seen that are better.

I'm curious to know which two bands you think would be in the top 5 (replacing 4 and 5)?

[MrBrandman24]

23 hours ago, Liam Allen said:

Seconded

Thirded

[Band_kid77]

See y’all tomorrow at state! Good luck to everybody competing!

[Frost]

Hebron winning and not letting Vandegrift three peat is cool but 6a is fun to watch 

[J-Mike16]

13 minutes ago, Frost said:

Hebron winning and not letting Vandegrift three peat is cool but 6a is fun to watch 

Wrong thread

[Frost]

Oh shoot 

[LKendrick]

bump

It's prelims time!

[Tubalord11]

Great performance from North Lamar to get things going!! Some super talented soloists and great musical moments, drill was also fairly clean, great job NL!

[Tubalord11]

Good morning everyone! Will be watching on NFHS almost all day, do have some work to do but will do my best to comment throughout the day.

Good luck to everyone today!! 

[WanderingTraveler]

Love the music selections in the West Plains show!!!

[TrebleMaker2]

I have enjoyed watching all the classes of UIL so far-it is amazing what each school accomplishes. The first 3 bands did not disappoint! It is going to be a fun day!!

[Tubalord11]

What a showing from West Plains with the Rouse 19 show(one of my favs)!! Some great sounds all around, that percussion was on fire and drill was really clean, could definitely see them in finals, great job y’all! 

[WanderingTraveler]

Congratulations to Marble Falls on their first SMBC appearance!!! Well done!!

[GarbagePatchKid]

Ok Gatesville. I see you! That was great!

[Tubalord11]

Great stuff from Gatesville! Sax soloist was killer, and they've got a strong ensemble sound, great job!! 

[TrebleMaker2]

Gatesville, What a cool show! Love the music, and the GE was wonderful! WOW!

[Tubalord11]

Strong showing from Burnet!! Love the musical selections, Wine Dark Sea is one of my favorites, and they played it so well. Great job Sprano soloists in the ballad, and a strong push into the final moments. Great visually as well, loved the guard pre-show, amazing job!! 

[TrebleMaker2]

Wow, Burnett! Great use of creative props! Nicely done! 

[TrebleMaker2]

Holy buckets, Calallen! What an amazing performance! Great music, cool GE- just a delight to watch.