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

[lost]

Am I crazy if I say I like these sheets better than BOA?

[slowbrass]

Not too psyched about Hebron’s uniform refresh. I’m sure the sparkles read better from the box but they kinda ruin the lines in my opinion. And I really hope they don’t add those hip capes the DMs are wearing to the marchers as well.

[Bassmom27]

  On 11/12/2024 at 3:06 AM, bandsoflove said:

We will see 🤷‍♂️

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But, where were they during retreat?

[WanderingTraveler]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:27 AM, lost said:

Am I crazy if I say I like these sheets better than BOA?

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The BOA sheets are not even ordered by overall rank, these are miles better. BOA sheets are so annoying to look at. So no, not crazy.

[northtexasshawty]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:06 AM, BoaBetter said:

Love vista, their show is so well designed ❤️ 

Vandegrift is executed well but the design is so boring

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Their shows are like this every year. Clearly it’s working because they won state back to back in the uil circuit. 

[BandMom06]

Congrats to everyone that competed today and to though’s who made finals. I will say I am completely shocked in Cy woods placement. Their show is so fun and they looked amazing today, not worth a 29 place finish at all. 

[clarinetistkai05]

man, im so proud of forney. i mean first year as 6a and they’re already in state? i know next year they will be back for revenge. i am extremely gutted for the seniors, who are some of my good friends, knowing they’re ending their season on this note. however, i know they are geniunely so proud of how far they’ve come. 

[Fez76]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:46 AM, BandMom06 said:

Congrats to everyone that competed today and to though’s who made finals. I will say I am completely shocked in Cy woods placement. Their show is so fun and they looked amazing today, not worth a 29 place finish at all. 

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For Cypress Woods to go from 18th at BOA to 29th at State makes zero sense. Clearly the super early performance slot hurt them, but that can’t be the whole story. It was a good run. Truly—what in the world happened here? That show was incredible.

[BandMom06]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:51 AM, Fez76 said:

For Cypress Woods to go from 18th at BOA to 29th at State makes zero sense. Clearly the super early performance slot hurt them, but that can’t be the whole story. It was a good run. Truly—what in the world happened here? That show was incredible.

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Yeah it make absolutely no sense at all. The only think that has been said is their super early performance time and scores being saved for later. There was no other deductions that would have brought them down that much.

[qwertytb12]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:51 AM, Fez76 said:

For Cypress Woods to go from 18th at BOA to 29th at State makes zero sense. Clearly the super early performance slot hurt them, but that can’t be the whole story. It was a good run. Truly—what in the world happened here? That show was incredible.

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I know that its easy to compare from UIL to Boa but it is just not that simple. Different ways of judging, UIL typically cares more about how clean you are as there is no GE caption and you should technically get the same score with no props, also in UIL state there is a Percussion caption which is not there in Boa. Boa tends to focus on show design and props more and not as big a focus on percussion.

[qwertytb12]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:59 AM, BandMom06 said:

Yeah it make absolutely no sense at all. The only think that has been said is their super early performance time and scores being saved for later. There was no other deductions that would have brought them down that much.

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^. Maybe time affected them a little but the main  2 reasons are percussion, and ge

[jetliner]

Seven Lakes really just went and proved that their placement at BOA was no mistake. Genuinely impressed.

[BandNerdier]

I’m surprised Vista wasn’t #1 or 2 in brass

[loltpt]

What do we think about dville’s placement?

[BandMom06]

  On 11/12/2024 at 6:01 AM, qwertytb12 said:

^. Maybe time affected them a little but the main  2 reasons are percussion, and ge

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I thought their ge was good, I’m sure a little more percussion would have helped. Can you explain how timing would have effected them?

[lost]

  On 11/12/2024 at 6:04 AM, jetliner said:

Seven Lakes really just went and proved that their placement at BOA was no mistake. Genuinely impressed.

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Thanks for mentioning this. I think after their BOA SA placement some people had their doubts, but it is important to note they were 12th in prelims ahead of Round Rock and Cedar Ridge. First-time SA finalists usually place a little lower because it's a different ball-game none of the students have experience with though, so even if others didn't it was something to be expected.

Seven Lakes had a few off years but now they're back and are (hopefully) here to stay. 

[CosmicLimbo]

Darn I really like Alexander’s show. Didn’t think they’d make finals or anything but wasn’t expecting last. Also a little surprised about Carroll, North Shore, Cypress Woods and all the Area C bands. I thought at least maybe Forney would be closer to that finals spot especially with their performance time. side tangent but as an alumni I’m a little bummed out about Dville at 32nd. I know scores aren’t everything but dang that one kinda stung a little bit. Regardless, that trumpet screamer and trombone duet is easily my favorite thing Dville has put on the field this decade and those kids should be super proud of the season and show they put on! I think all the right bands are in finals and just goes to show the level of depth here in Texas. And lastly big shoutout to Seven Lakes. Is this their first time in 6A finals? Someone feel free to correct me if it is or isn’t but huge congrats again to them regardless 👏🏽can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow!

[Houston213]

  On 11/12/2024 at 6:30 AM, CosmicLimbo said:

Darn I really like Alexander’s show. Didn’t think they’d make finals or anything but wasn’t expecting last. Also a little surprised about Carroll, North Shore, Cypress Woods and all the Area C bands. I thought at least maybe Forney would be closer to that finals spot especially with their time. Finally side tangent but as an alumni I’m a little bummed out about Dville at 32nd. I know scores aren’t everything but dang that one kinda stung a little bit. Regardless, that trumpet screamer and trombone duet is easily my favorite thing Dville has put on the field this decade and those kids should be super proud of the season and show they put on! I think all the right bands are in finals and just goes to show the level of depth here in Texas. And lastly big shoutout to Seven Lakes. Is this their first time in 6A finals? Someone feel free to correct me if it is or isn’t but huge congrats again to them regardless 👏🏽can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow!

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Yes, this is Seven Lakes first 6A finals appearance (not counting 2020 since all 20 bands were considered finalists according to the UIL archives but only top 10 got  awards) but this is the first time they made normal state finals. They did place 14th in 2021 but back then only 12 made finals. 

[Fez76]

  On 11/12/2024 at 6:01 AM, qwertytb12 said:

^. Maybe time affected them a little but the main  2 reasons are percussion, and ge

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That would make sense for a little movement but 11 slots? Still think this is dumbfounding. 

[Bbowman615]

Still bummed about Sachse 😔felt like they could’ve been higher but can’t be mad when expectations have already been met for them and are already moving up quick every year 

[11BandMan11]

YES SEVEN LAKES!!! Way tor represent H-Town and earn that Finals slot!!! The new-ish addition to their staff of the former Woodlands director to their already stellar staff has definitely pushed them into hopefully being perennial BOA and State finalists!!! 

This years finalist grouping is STACKED! Can't wait to watch Finals in person! #WorthTakingTheDayOff 

[natertater21000]

  On 11/12/2024 at 5:27 AM, lost said:

Am I crazy if I say I like these sheets better than BOA?

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No, I would have argued the exact opposite with the old UIL sheets but these are much better. The BOA sheets putting GE as 60% and giving three judges full unaveraged say on 20% of a bands score is something I have never liked much. Leander this year is a good example as to why, 10th in music, 14th in visual, but that 28th in vis GE dashed any hope of a finals appearance. I actually think that TMC and state marching have the better sheets at the moment. 

I think if BOA added three more GE judges and averaged the scores for each sub caption (maybe at supers and nats only?) that could help.

[tubapop]

  On 11/12/2024 at 12:18 PM, 11BandMan11 said:

YES SEVEN LAKES!!! Way tor represent H-Town and earn that Finals slot!!! The new-ish addition to their staff of the former Woodlands director to their already stellar staff has definitely pushed them into hopefully being perennial BOA and State finalists!!! 

This years finalist grouping is STACKED! Can't wait to watch Finals in person! #WorthTakingTheDayOff 

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Eh? Which woodlands director? 

[Band1234556]

  On 11/12/2024 at 6:11 AM, BandMom06 said:

I thought their ge was good, I’m sure a little more percussion would have helped. Can you explain how timing would have effected them?

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Yeah that’s exactly why, if ge is good then they would obviously place higher at a boa competition, in all honesty at state what time you go doesn’t really effect you that much, that’s more of a boa super regional thing

[cheeto2401]

  On 11/12/2024 at 12:18 PM, 11BandMan11 said:

YES SEVEN LAKES!!! Way tor represent H-Town and earn that Finals slot!!! The new-ish addition to their staff of the former Woodlands director to their already stellar staff has definitely pushed them into hopefully being perennial BOA and State finalists!!! 

This years finalist grouping is STACKED! Can't wait to watch Finals in person! #WorthTakingTheDayOff 

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100% sure Seven Lakes will be consistent state finalists from here!!