Best Bands in state

[bossman]

I think it would be fair...i could very much go out on a limb and say that Marcus topped the rest in 2006.

[oDesign]

  radchad said:

I wasn't saying that.

What I am saying is that LOUDER AND GREAT PLAYING is better than both.

 

Or whatever. I wasn't bashing. I was just stating what i saw watching the performances.

 

So, if I compared them to Mansfield, would that be fair?

Just trying to understand your logic.

What i meant was Marcus's music was at a completley different level of difficulty compared to Bell's. They both played at a very high level, but since Marcus's music was harder, they get more credit.

 

louder and great playing of a peice does not increase its value in comparison to a more complex arrangement that was executed at a similar [if not higher] level.

[gavinrh]

  bossman said:

How could you ever bash Marcus High School in music? All you have to do is take a look @ the all-staters they produce and you'll change ur mind.

To me marcus resembles carolina crown.

haha or carolina crown resembles marcus?...

 

 

 

 

(Sea)horse racing sound familiar to anybody? haha

[aaron067]

  oDesign said:

What i meant was Marcus's music was at a completley different level of difficulty compared to Bell's. They both played at a very high level, but since Marcus's music was harder, they get more credit.

If anything, I would say that Bell's arrangements were more complex. Marcus had fairly simple arrangements of straightforward, classical pieces. The kids at Marcus played the crap out of the show, but it wasn't a difficult show.

 

You must also consider what physical requirements are affecting the music. Bell was running around the field for most of their show (literally!). Marcus had fairly simple drill that didn't strain their musicianship.

 

So, it really depends on where your preference lies. Do you like the solid concert band approach that Marcus takes, or do you prefer the all-out pageant approach of Bell?

[oDesign]

  aaron067 said:

If anything, I would say that Bell's arrangements were more complex. Marcus had fairly simple arrangements of straightforward, classical pieces. The kids at Marcus played the crap out of the show, but it wasn't a difficult show.

 

You must also consider what physical requirements are affecting the music. Bell was running around the field for most of their show (literally!). Marcus had fairly simple drill that didn't strain their musicianship.

 

So, it really depends on where your preference lies. Do you like the solid concert band approach that Marcus takes, or do you prefer the all-out pageant approach of Bell?

very true, and thats why Bell's program is so successful. Even though some of their music isnt as difficult, the marching portion more than enough makes up for it.

I was refering to the music when i was speaking about Marcus, when you take into consideration the difficulty of the DRILL, thats a wholleeeee other story. sorry if that was confusing. I say Marcus's arrangement was more difficult only because they were playing as a complete ensemble for much more of their show, which musically, is much harder.

 

But like you said, its all about preference.

[bossman]

  gavinrh said:

haha or carolina crown resembles marcus?...

 

 

 

 

(Sea)horse racing sound familiar to anybody? haha

LMAO!

Everything is about animals these days!

[radchad]

I wonder what animal Marcus is going to do this year? xD

[itsstephenyo]

  radchad said:

I wonder what animal Marcus is going to do this year? xD

Hmm... They've had shows about flowers, birds, and sea creatures. Therefore, their next show must be about amphibian and reptiles.

 

Eureka! I figured it out!

[bossman]

NICE

I could see them doing a show about Steve Irwin.

[MaverickBand15]

In my region i think the best bands would have to be....

1. Cedar Park

2. Georgetown

3. Westwood

4. Round Rock

5. McNeil

 

*I am just talking about my Region...*

[Michael]

McNeil pwns noobs

[MaverickBand15]

Hey now, don't over hype ur band. I was being honest with those top 5.

[Michael]

I know, I just said we pwn. And your in McNeil band too.

[MaverickBand15]

, but still....lets be honest here...CP, G-Town and RR....always beat us......WW and us are about the same

[Michael]

yeah I know, but I can still say we pwn.

[Danpod]

  Michael said:

yeah I know, but I can still say we pwn.

Actually, you can. You'll look immature and give your organization a bad name.

[MaverickBand15]

haha

[Michael]

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Actually, you can. You'll look immature and give your organization a bad name.

 

Yeah, or I could be optimistic and supportive of our band.

[Danpod]

  Michael said:

Yeah, or I could be optimistic and supportive of our band.

No one's knocking that. I'm all about being optimistic. However, when you do it on a public forum, it reflects negatively.

[MaverickBand15]

I have to agree with Danpod here...

[Danpod]

Let's get this back on topic.

 

BOA Houston will be next week and we'll definitely see some of the best of the best there.

[MaverickBand15]

I would love to see BOA Houston. The only thing holding me back from going is a marching contest that i am attending here. What bands are attending?

[Michael]

Yeah, I wish I could go too.

 

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No one's knocking that. I'm all about being optimistic. However, when you do it on a public forum, it reflects negatively.

 

Okay, whatever... where'd you get that fact? And it's called team spirit.

[gavinrh]

dude, if we all ran around the forums yelling about how (insert band's name here) pwns all noobs, then the forums would not be a very fun place to be... if you really have an urge to proclaim the superiority of your band, i made a very special thread for it... haha

[SerialSleeper90]

Of all the messageboards, TXbands is like a haven to me from flamewars. Lets not argue and bicker. I don't wanna hear whether or not halo 3 pwns the other bands.