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

[BoaBetter]

Just now, Tubalord11 said:

Imo was by far much better than this past weekend, you could tell from the performs reactions that it was much better, a lot tighter in the closer and other places where they weren't so much at boa 

this might be true but last week as in the week before san antonio they were much cleaner and precise 

[WanderingTraveler]

This poor NFHS microphone😰

[Detroit Rock City]

Cedar Ridge pushed back to 5:45. Truck got a flat tire driving down. 

[Miyazuu]

1 minute ago, Detroit Rock City said:

Cedar Ridge pushed back to 5:45. Truck got a flat tire driving down. 

NOOOOOOO

[talkalot]

1 hour ago, Tubalord11 said:

Oh Southlake, you have my heart, this is one of my favorite shows of all time, and if that was your last run, thank you for bringing us that magical show!! Great job brass in the opener, and that WW small ensemble, ya'll have been incredible all season long! Really love the visual design of this show, s much bodywork with them "swimming" around, love the big fish set, just so much from a design standpoint that they nailed and executed so well! Beautiful work in the ballad, the Flugelhorn soloist is so good, percussion rocked their feature, and guard was great, amazing performance Dragon Band!! 

This is the first time I heard of people noticing the guard swimming behind the corals! Hope that’s what you’re referring to, it’s my favorite tiny detail in their show.

[BoaBetter]

I see another LISD North sweep here today and tomorrow, TWHS has a great chance at medaling as well

[TWHSParent]

7 minutes ago, BoaBetter said:

I see another LISD North sweep here today and tomorrow, TWHS has a great chance at medaling as well

TWHS has never finished higher than 4th at UIL state. Ever. Would be great to finally beat that, but the competition is sooooo tough....

[Samuel Culper]

36 minutes ago, BoaBetter said:

I see another LISD North sweep here today and tomorrow, TWHS has a great chance at medaling as well

Says the guy with 12 posts, almost all of which are talking down Vandegrift.

#Shockednotshocked

[TacosNSalsa]

2 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

Says the guy with 12 posts, almost all of which are talking down Vandegrift.

Shockednotshocked.

Heh - you noticed that too 🤭🫣

[Origin]

Kindof insane how good Vista ridge sounds….

[WanderingTraveler]

Vista Ridge has such a beautiful show. That ballad is outstanding. My favorite show this year.

[utee94]

i absolutely love parts 3 and 4 of that show.  Well done VR.

[Tubalord11]

34 minutes ago, talkalot said:

This is the first time I heard of people noticing the guard swimming behind the corals! Hope that’s what you’re referring to, it’s my favorite tiny detail in their show.

YES!!! They have so many hidden details, love it so much!’ 

[Banddude28]

Vista ridge has been criminally robbed this season—im sitting in the 2nd row rn and there’s no brass line better. My friend next to me was crying during the ballad and the sounds is so huge and the trumpet solo is insane and the beginning is insane and Taylor Trevino went crazy.

[Samuel Culper]

2 minutes ago, Banddude28 said:

Vista ridge has been criminally robbed this season—im sitting in the 2nd row rn and there’s no brass line better. My friend next to me was crying during the ballad and the sounds is so huge and the trumpet solo is insane and the beginning is insane and Taylor Trevino went crazy.

That ballad is absolutely stunning and so moving. The kids sell it so completely.

[MHS Band Dad]

18 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

Says the guy with 12 posts, almost all of which are talking down Vandegrift.

Shockednotshocked.

I don't expect the Vandegrift directors and band to take Saturday's results and roll over - I'd rather win against someone at their best than by default.  If Lewisville bands do indeed sweep UIL I want it to be with everyone giving their best performance.  No one should be able to say " you won, but...". It's just not a good feeling knowing you only won because the other guys f'd up. 

[RouseCasa]

Let’s go, Vista Ridge! Beautiful sound and show. I saw them at BoA SA finals and their wall of sound was so powerful yet balanced. They might have had the most “in your face” sound of the night. 

[maxin459]

1 minute ago, Samuel Culper said:

That ballad is absolutely stunning and so moving. The kids sell it so completely.

Honestly. I watched in multi-cam today and the performers are so expressive and 100% bought in. It was very touching.

[natertater21000]

There is no one who plays with better tone than Vista Ridge.

[bk_bobb]

Vista Ridge’s show was very moving.  
its been one of my favorites since the start of season and it has unfolded so gracefully.   🦢 

[BoaBetter]

12 minutes ago, MHS Band Dad said:

I don't expect the Vandegrift directors and band to take Saturday's results and roll over - I'd rather win against someone at their best than by default.  If Lewisville bands do indeed sweep UIL I want it to be with everyone giving their best performance.  No one should be able to say " you won, but...". It's just not a good feeling knowing you only won because the other guys f'd up. 

Well no, LISD North is just a powerhouse this year

[Bushpresident]

If anyone has a video of the SLC State multicam, could they please DM it to me?

[AWF2014]

How did Cy Fair perform? I missed seeing them. 

[MHS Band Dad]

11 minutes ago, BoaBetter said:

Well no, LISD North is just a powerhouse this year

Yes, Lewisville ISD is having a great year, proud of these kids for certain. But just WOW - how entertaining the shows have been this year  I know the judges are looking for different things than the audience.  You can really enjoy a great show that maybe wasn't technically up to standard and the judges are way better at that than I am.  

[utee94]

3 minutes ago, MHS Band Dad said:

Yes, Lewisville ISD is having a great year, proud of these kids for certain. But just WOW - how entertaining the shows have been this year  I know the judges are looking for different things than the audience.  You can really enjoy a great show that maybe wasn't technically up to standard and the judges are way better at that than I am.  

Yup.  And the judges are also looking for different things in UIL compared to BOA.

Vandegrift, Vista Ridge, TWHS, are all in it for the top 3, so far today.