OWB_Nation Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 On 3/26/2025 at 5:02 PM, Debw said: Keller Central director McNulty is leaving the last day of March and headed to Melissa ISD. Lots of new beginnings this summer. Expand Now that is something I didn't see coming. Quote
Bbowman615 Posted March 27 Posted March 27 it’s only the first quarter of the year and already lots of changes not just band related so I can’t even keep up what’s going on OWB_Nation 1 Quote
bassboneman Posted March 27 Posted March 27 On 3/27/2025 at 4:16 AM, Bbowman615 said: it’s only the first quarter of the year and already lots of changes not just band related so I can’t even keep up what’s going on Expand Yeah, This is shaping up to be quite an interesting year. Quote
OWB_Nation Posted March 27 Author Posted March 27 On 3/27/2025 at 4:16 AM, Bbowman615 said: it’s only the first quarter of the year and already lots of changes not just band related so I can’t even keep up what’s going on Expand I agree, but I'm really excited for it too. This could shape who we see advance from Area C and many other Areas as well. I just can't wait any longer Quote
CosmicLimbo Posted March 29 Posted March 29 Dville had 4 trumpet all staters this year and I don’t think any of them were seniors! This next year will probably be their strongest high brass section ever. Really hope their show takes advantage of this and does more cool stuff like what they did with their screamer last year. Tubalord11 and melloww 2 Quote
dfwhorn Posted March 30 Posted March 30 This area's gonna be fun this year, I think that a lot of these director changes will help spice it up. I think Sachse will still place high in area and state. They had a really great show last year and I think they could continue that momentum as GISD is slowly getting on the map with them and LCHS; I dont see them falling down many spots at Area. OWB_Nation 1 Quote
SaltySynth Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Calling out to those who are or have been Drum Majors. Our leadership auditions are coming up and I'm a synth player so our options are pretty limited since we can't really be a percussion captain/section leader and we already help load the trucks every game so joining the loading crew is kind of off the table. There are really only 3 options for a leadership role and that would be join the Electronics crew that helps set up speakers for rehearsal(not every interested), sound crew captain which has already been taken by my friend, and lastly drum major. I would love the opportunity to conduct the band and be a strong leader but I love synth so much I don't know if its worth leaving synth for my last 2 years so I can be DM. Also if I don't enjoy DM we get locked into it for the remaining time we have in HS. I'mm pretty conflicted and would love to hear from those who have been DM!!!! Thanks yall OWB_Nation 1 Quote
Bbowman615 Posted April 1 Posted April 1 I’d like to announce the new director of Sachse is j.k. simmons was previous director for the worlds best jazz band now woodlands might have some competition now melloww 1 Quote
SaltySynth Posted April 1 Posted April 1 On 4/1/2025 at 5:21 PM, Bbowman615 said: I’d like to announce the new director of Sachse is j.k. simmons was previous director for the worlds best jazz band now woodlands might have some competition now Expand Isn't that the guy from whiplash? I'm guessing not the same guy but its the same name at least lol. It would be pretty cool if it was the same guy XD Quote
OWB_Nation Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM Author Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM On 4/1/2025 at 6:04 PM, SaltySynth said: Isn't that the guy from whiplash? I'm guessing not the same guy but it’s the same name at least lol. It would be pretty cool if it was the same guy XD Expand Could you imagine 😂 SaltySynth and bassboneman 2 Quote
bassboneman Posted Thursday at 12:55 PM Posted Thursday at 12:55 PM On 4/3/2025 at 1:56 AM, OWB_Nation said: Could you imagine 😂 Expand that would be quite funnny Quote
SaltySynth Posted Thursday at 03:35 PM Posted Thursday at 03:35 PM On 4/3/2025 at 1:56 AM, OWB_Nation said: Could you imagine 😂 Expand I wonder which school this year is getting Percussion caption? Quote
OWB_Nation Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM Author Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM On 4/3/2025 at 3:35 PM, SaltySynth said: I wonder which school this year is getting Percussion caption? Expand I could imagine Wax or Sachse will run away with it, but since I’m a woodwind I don’t know much about percussion so take that with a grain of salt 😂 Quote
SaltySynth Posted Thursday at 04:54 PM Posted Thursday at 04:54 PM On 4/3/2025 at 4:37 PM, OWB_Nation said: I could imagine Wax or Sachse will run away with it, but since I’m a woodwind I don’t know much about percussion so take that with a grain of salt 😂 Expand I was joking about the Whiplash guy being the band director still. The top 3 for Perc for me would be Sachse, Wax, or Berkner. Berkner beet out Hebron at the lone star drum line contest in 2023 so even thought they placed pretty low in finals their percussion is kinda cracked. OWB_Nation 1 Quote
Thebuster07 Posted Friday at 05:30 PM Posted Friday at 05:30 PM Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving OWB_Nation 1 Quote
SaltySynth Posted Friday at 08:25 PM Posted Friday at 08:25 PM On 4/4/2025 at 5:30 PM, Thebuster07 said: Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving Expand Some big changes this year. That change shouldn't change to much unless the director is cracked and changes the culture of the band instantly. I see it more as a set back for Pearce this year but depending on who that is it could be worth watching out for them. OWB_Nation 1 Quote
OWB_Nation Posted Friday at 09:20 PM Author Posted Friday at 09:20 PM On 4/4/2025 at 5:30 PM, Thebuster07 said: Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving Expand My goodness Quote
BugWub24 Posted Saturday at 02:03 AM Posted Saturday at 02:03 AM On 4/4/2025 at 5:30 PM, Thebuster07 said: Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving Expand For those wondering, the head director is going to launch the Richland band program in Prosper ISD. OWB_Nation 1 Quote
OWB_Nation Posted Saturday at 03:06 PM Author Posted Saturday at 03:06 PM On 4/5/2025 at 2:03 AM, BugWub24 said: For those wondering, the head director is going to launch the Richland band program in Prosper ISD. Expand It’s not even the end of UIL concert season and so much has happened. Anyone know where I can find the fast forward button to skip to marching season? Quote
OWB_Nation Posted Saturday at 11:54 PM Author Posted Saturday at 11:54 PM So after seeing some of the things that happened, I want to make an estimation chart for where I think the highs and lows are for some bands. These aren’t necessarily my “predictions” but more the possibilities I see. 1. Wax/Sachse 2. Wax/Sachse/Rockwall 3. Sachse/Rockwall/Forney/D-Ville 4. Rockwall/Forney/D-Ville 5. Rockwall/Forney/D-Ville/Berkner 6. Forney/Berkner/JJ/Lake High 7. Berkner/JJ/Lake High/Rich 8. JJ/Lake High/ Rich/ Heath 9. Rich/ Heath 10. Rich/Heath/Royce City/N Forney Quote
bassboneman Posted yesterday at 12:42 PM Posted yesterday at 12:42 PM On 4/5/2025 at 3:06 PM, OWB_Nation said: It’s not even the end of UIL concert season and so much has happened. Anyone know where I can find the fast forward button to skip to marching season? Expand For real! to much is happening for me to keep up... OWB_Nation 1 Quote
SaltySynth Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago On 4/5/2025 at 3:06 PM, OWB_Nation said: It’s not even the end of UIL concert season and so much has happened. Anyone know where I can find the fast forward button to skip to marching season? Expand I don't even like concert band!!! LET IT BE MAY ALREADY!!!!! OWB_Nation 1 Quote
bassboneman Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 19 hours ago, SaltySynth said: I don't even like concert band!!! LET IT BE MAY ALREADY!!!!! Expand NGL if you're on this website it means Marching band>concert band all day. Quote
SaltySynth Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 19 hours ago, bassboneman said: NGL if you're on this website it means Marching band>concert band all day. Expand I told my bassoon teacher that I like synth more than bassoon and she "your opinion is wrong and you're gonna start practicing bassoon." TBH concert band is extremely easy to me and I can play any of the music just from fingering music on the side in band class so I never practice at home since it's to easy LOL OWB_Nation 1 Quote
bassboneman Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 19 hours ago, SaltySynth said: I told my bassoon teacher that I like synth more than bassoon and she "your opinion is wrong and you're gonna start practicing bassoon." TBH concert band is extremely easy to me and I can play any of the music just from fingering music on the side in band class so I never practice at home since it's to easy LOL Expand Same! only things i practice at home is solo's and region etudes... OWB_Nation 1 Quote
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