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

[Tubalord11]

Holy Smokes Calallen, what a super cool show!! Great use of Dance of Vengeance, love how the brass sections slowly enter one after the other, great job C-net solo. Super pretty ballad using Toxic, and that drumline feature is super sick, Heck Yeah Basses! Super strong visually as well, and the screen prop is great effect, though can be a little distracting at times only because the cool pictures, and a couple mic issues, the C-net on reminded me of Hebron at Bedford in 18 prelims (IYKYK), but a super strong performance, could see them tonight for sure, wonderful job!! 

[Tubalord11]

What a showing from Bridge City!! Such great musical sounds from this group, those WW"s were killing those technical runs. Mature sounds from the Euph and Trombone soloists, and great presence from the brass. Really enjoyed that performance, would love to a second time, great job!! 

[Tubalord11]

PANTHER CREEK!!! The fact that this is only their third year in existence, and they are this good is just insane. Amazing job Sprano going into that opening hit, and lovely work brass in the second movement. Such a beautiful ballad, that Trumpet has such a great tone, and that closer really packs a punch. Their individual marching technique is so so clean, some minor things in the drill/guard, but with a cleaner run tonight I see no reason why they can't take home the gold, fantastic job!! 

[Dave609]

Panther Creek sounded amazing! I hope I can see them in finals tonight 

[GarbagePatchKid]

  On 11/13/2024 at 5:31 PM, Tubalord11 said:

PANTHER CREEK!!! The fact that this is only their third year in existence, and they are this good is just insane. Amazing job Sprano going into that opening hit, and lovely work brass in the second movement. Such a beautiful ballad, that Trumpet has such a great tone, and that closer really packs a punch. Their individual marching technique is so so clean, some minor things in the drill/guard, but with a cleaner run tonight I see no reason why they can't take home the gold, fantastic job!! 

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I don’t know. It was good but I have a feeling they might not be totally happy with that run. I’ve seen better from them. Might just be where I’m sitting. 

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/13/2024 at 5:35 PM, GarbagePatchKid said:

I don’t know. It was good but I have a feeling they might not be totally happy with that run. I’ve seen better from them. Might just be where I’m sitting. 

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I do agree that it wasn't their best, I think still top half, but if they have a stronger run and get a good time, I see them at least medaling tonight

[FlagLover]

Amazing 1st block!! @Tubalord11 do you have block rankings for the 1st block?

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/13/2024 at 5:45 PM, FlagLover said:

Amazing 1st block!! @Tubalord11 do you have block rankings for the 1st block?

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these are my personal, though I'm sure they'll be very wrong lol: 

Panther Creek 

Calallen 

Bridge-City 

West Plains 

North Lamar 

Burnet 

Gatesville 

Pleasant Grove

AC Jones 

Marble Falls 

[Tubalord11]

Such an awesome performance from Randall!! Love the musical selections, and visually one of the cleanest of the day. Trumpet soloists was nails in the ballad, and that brass really packs a punch, I see why they've had such a great season, could for sure see them again, amazing job ya'll!! 

[Liam Allen]

I will be making the three and a half hour drive down to The Alamodome to report live and in person for finals!  Can’t wait to see all the advancing bands, and I’m sure they’ll all be phenomenal.

[WanderingTraveler]

I know Im late to the party, I have been in meetings, but PANTHER CREEK!!!! What an amazing performance.

[Tubalord11]

Congratulations to Valley View on their first state appearance!! A very strong musical performance, they've got a strongly blended sound, and those soloists were fantastic, tons of great visual moments as well, amazing job!! 

[Tubalord11]

Congratulations to Needville on their first state appearance!! Great soloists and a great sound from the ensemble, great job today! 

[Liam Allen]

Best of luck to the ole’ Alma mater

[sk1ee]

  On 11/13/2024 at 6:57 PM, Liam Allen said:

Best of luck to the ole’ Alma mater

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clean run from the ole’ Alma mater, good job cougs

[Tubalord11]

OMG CHINA SPRING!! Super strong run, musically and visually. Love how they've got custom uniforms today, really is effective. Love the different smile sets throughout, very clean and some strong individual technique. Musically so powerful, soloists are top level, WW"s killing those difficult passages and the brass has such a big sound. Another group that could for sure medal if not win tonight, the top is going to be really close, amazing job Chain Spring!! 

[FlagLover]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:12 PM, Tubalord11 said:

OMG CHINA SPRING!! Super strong run, musically and visually. Love how they've got custom uniforms today, really is effective. Love the different smile sets throughout, very clean and some strong individual technique. Musically so powerful, soloists are top level, WW"s killing those difficult passages and the brass has such a big sound. Another group that could for sure medal if not win tonight, the top is going to be really close, amazing job Chain Spring!! 

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Chain Springs 😂

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:13 PM, FlagLover said:

Chain Springs 😂

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okay that's what I thought it was lol, they had and said Spring on NFHS so I didn't know if I was wrong the whole time, fixed it though

[sk1ee]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:14 PM, Tubalord11 said:

okay that's what I thought it was lol, they had and said Spring on NFHS so I didn't know if I was wrong the whole time, fixed it though

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I can confidently say as an alumni it is China Spring

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:15 PM, sk1ee said:

it is China Spring

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omg 😭

[sk1ee]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:16 PM, Tubalord11 said:

omg 😭

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😭

[Liam Allen]

I think that wasn’t the run CS wanted, but it was certainly the one they needed right now.  Come back to finals and take it!

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:20 PM, Liam Allen said:

I think that wasn’t the run CS wanted, but it was certainly the one they needed right now.  Come back to finals and take it!

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Could for sure see it happening!! They have an amazing show and sound like a 5A band, loved their a ton 

[GarbagePatchKid]

  On 11/13/2024 at 7:20 PM, Liam Allen said:

I think that wasn’t the run CS wanted, but it was certainly the one they needed right now.  Come back to finals and take it!

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Agreed but it will definitely get them there. 

[Tubalord11]

Welcome back to state Farmersville!! Lovely performance, great job WW octet going into the opening hit. Great sounds from the brass, and that Sprano was ringing throughout the show, great work, and some cool visual moments. Another finalist contender for sure, amazing job!!