UIL 6A State Marching Contest 2024 (Nov 11-12)

[Tubalord11]

If Cy-Woods was going to have a performance that could get them into finals, it was that! (I hope lol)!! This might be my favorite show entertainment wise this season because that show is soooooo much fun!!! The Fox theme is such a great opener, and the way they make it more technical than it is really helps it stand out. That sax quartet, ridiculous level of talent, all of their soloists have such a mature sound. Visually very clean, love the different step types, but regardless of the results, thank ya'll for bringing us one of the most fun shows ever, amazing job Cy-Woods!! 

[Tubalord11]

Really fun show from Dickinson! Love the Pure Imitation opener and boy do they have a big sound! Supper pretty ballad, such beautiful sounds from the flute and clarinet player. Great use of the Candide Suite in the closer, super really challenging runs from the C-net and WW's that they absolutely nailed, and that Drumline feature with the big candy set was super cool, great job Gator band!! 

[FwefewF]

What's the deal with frienships props? Why do they say boa did I miss something?

[Miyazuu]

  On 11/11/2024 at 3:43 PM, FwefewF said:

What's the deal with frienships props? Why do they say boa did I miss something?

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I think they're just meant to mimic the ads/sponsors that line race tracks. 

[Tailgate88]

Great show by Coppell!  That ballad was beautiful and the closer was blowing some folk's hair back in the stands!

[bandsoflove]

I’m not sure if it was just my view, but I’ve been watching Coppell’s band show all season and I personally don’t think it was their best run. Was there a timing issue between the front ensemble and the band itself? Seemed like the band was trying to catchup from the start and through entire show. Hope the best for them though. 

[Tubalord11]

Coppell brining it this morning!! Just such a spectacular performance, nothing short of what we've come to expect from this amazing band. Great job brass with that opener, and omg I could listen to that ballad all day, so so beautifully played, such great effect with the backfield playing. Trombone feature was awesome, and that closer was really tight, great job trumpets with the repeated technical licks. Visually super clean as well, just a great run all around, fantastic job Coppell!! 

[Miyazuu]

The prelims crowd has been so fun this morning. I hope it's just as electric tomorrow

[Tubalord11]

Wow Tomball Memorial left me blown away by that performance!! First time seeing the whole show and what a performance!! Such mature and big bright sounds from the ensemble, and they are playing some difficult stuff. Super pretty ballad, and oh my goodness that Trombone solo was insane, great job today Tomball Memorial!! 

[FaultLineBlues]

John B Alexander has a show designed to make moms (and me) cry. 

[WanderingTraveler]

What an amazing first block! Definitely a good indicator of how today is going to go! Really enjoyed Cypress Woods show from this block. Wouldn’t be a show theme I would ever think of, but that group definitely sold it! Super strong showing this morning!!!

[AWF2014]

  On 11/11/2024 at 4:26 PM, FaultLineBlues said:

John B Alexander has a show designed to make moms (and me) cry. 

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And I cry every time I see that show. 

[personofaperson]

jesus.
That John B Alexander show hit me like a truck. Great show!

[utee94]

I'm working upstairs and competition is on TV downstairs, I had to jump on a conference call, but did I just hear Bocelli and Alice Cooper in the same show?  Now that's something!

 

[SaltySynth]

  On 11/11/2024 at 2:44 PM, Tubalord11 said:

Amazing performance from Sachse to get things started!!! This is by far the best show they’ve ever done, and if they continue with this great of a design, I see them being an advanced to state for a long time. A really strong performance on all aspects, can’t get enough of that Yellowstone ballad, amazing job Sachse!!

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What are the chances of them making finals? I was at area C finals with one of the bands and hearing them make 1st over Waxahachie made have hope that sachse might have a shot at finals.

[WanderingTraveler]

HOLY CHOPS MARCUS DRUMLINE!!!!

[WanderingTraveler]

  On 11/11/2024 at 4:52 PM, SaltySynth said:

What are the chances of them making finals? I was at area C finals with one of the bands and hearing them make 1st over Waxahachie made have hope that sachse might have a shot at finals.

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They had a good performance, so I wouldn’t be surprised seeing them in finals!

[bandsoflove]

I love Marcus. That was a flawless execution! Marcus had a great and clean show visually and musically. Everything carried out so smoothly and it just flowed seamlessly throughout the performance. 

[FwefewF]

Marcus has amazing music, but come on prisms all over the field and no pink floyd?

[Tubalord11]

  On 11/11/2024 at 4:52 PM, SaltySynth said:

What are the chances of them making finals? I was at area C finals with one of the bands and hearing them make 1st over Waxahachie made have hope that sachse might have a shot at finals.

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If I'm being completely honest, I unfortunately don't see it happening. They had an amazing performance for sure and I think will be close, but that performance time is going to hurt them, and while they did beat Waxa at area, they were ahead by a good margin this past weekend, but I do think they have a shot, but I personally have them a few out but would be beyond excited if they did!! Just remember anything can happen!! 

[CosmicLimbo]

Man Marcus that was awesome. That drum line is so crisp from start to finish and that entire woodwind section is so strong ripping out those crazy runs like it’s child’s play. Definitely one of my favorite shows from them and can’t wait to see it again tomorrow 

[quenslays]

from what i have watched this is my top 5 so far

marcus

coppell

dripping springs

cy woods

sasche 

[John McKinsleigh]

John mckinsleigh here. I love band and America 🙂

[SaltySynth]

  On 11/11/2024 at 4:58 PM, Tubalord11 said:

If I'm being completely honest, I unfortunately don't see it happening. They had an amazing performance for sure and I think will be close, but that performance time is going to hurt them, and while they did beat Waxa at area, they were ahead by a good margin this past weekend, but I do think they have a shot, but I personally have them a few out but would be beyond excited if they did!! Just remember anything can happen!! 

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So true, unfortunately my band didn't make state this year but I feel so good for all the bands that made it. Sachse has to be my favorite highschool show this year with them playing the same opener as Troopers 2023 along with Bon Jovi and Mando theme.

[Miyazuu]

A blinding performance performance from Marcus. Thank goodness my deductible resets soon 🤭 but actually, I wonder how they'll place in finals.