Panhandle Bands

[Drummantx]

I know that the Texas Panhandle regions (1 and 16) the least talked about ones in the state. Anyone from here or familiar with any of the bands?

 

I know that the last band to have made state finals besides Canadian (1A or 2A) in 2009 was Canyon in 2006, 2004, and 2002. Medaled twice. Plainview is probably the biggest 4A in the state with over 300 students, they also have made 74 straight division 1s in Marching.

 

 

[Fraghawk]

Tascosa trumpet player here. We don't really get much attention from other regions, but we have some great bands (Canyon, AHS, Tascosa and Plainview). I think Clovis is going to dominate HPMF.

[Drummantx]

  Fraghawk said:

Tascosa trumpet player here. We don't really get much attention from other regions, but we have some great bands (Canyon, AHS, Tascosa and Plainview). I think Clovis is going to dominate HPMF.

 

SWEET. Another panhandler! I agree, I think some preconcieved opinions about the panhandle are really off and offensive. They work just as hard as any other band in the state. Can't wait to see you guys Saturday! I graduated from Canyon last year.

[Fraghawk]

Can't wait to see Canyon on Saturday! From what I've seen In past years, I'm sure they will deliver a solid, exciting show. Our Drum Major went to Canyon 2 years ago, so We have an affinity to their band.

[Drummantx]

  Fraghawk said:

Can't wait to see Canyon on Saturday! From what I've seen In past years, I'm sure they will deliver a solid, exciting show. Our Drum Major went to Canyon 2 years ago, so We have an affinity to their band.

 

The show is better than 07 - 10 and a little behind last year. Drumline is the best it has been in a very long time though, I'll say that. I expect them to be in the 2nd to 4th range Saturday.

[Fraghawk]

  Drummantx said:

The show is better than 07 - 10 and a little behind last year. Drumline is the best it has been in a very long time though, I'll say that. I expect them to be in the 2nd to 4th range Saturday.

Same here. I haven't heard them, but they have been consistently good in years past. I don't want people to over looks us. We got same amazing talent through out the band this year, and I'm excited to see where we place this Saturday. Do you know anything about Clovis, besides that they're amazing?

[Drummantx]

  Fraghawk said:

Same here. I haven't heard them, but they have been consistently good in years past. I don't want people to over looks us. We got same amazing talent through out the band this year, and I'm excited to see where we place this Saturday. Do you know anything about Clovis, besides that they're amazing?

 

We compete against Clovis every year at ZIA in New Mexico, which is basically their state marching contest. Here are last years, our score then their score:

 

2011 Prelims:

 

71.4, 82.15 (10.75 Spread) They placed 2nd and we placed 6th.

 

2011 Finals:

 

69.45, 85.7 (16.25 Spread) They placed 3rd and we placed 6th.

 

They are VERY good, but their shows are kinda boring honestly.