2018 6A State

[Danpod]

  On 10/21/2018 at 9:34 PM, Dosh24 said:

In our 2016 show, in the state finals video the announcement ends before the show starts

 

State Finals does not have the "shot clock".

[Dosh24]

  On 10/21/2018 at 9:57 PM, Danpod said:

State Finals does not have the "shot clock".

So the rule only applies to Region and Area and State Prelims?

[LostChoirGuy]

Hmmm... I didn't know that. But state prelims does?

[Danpod]

  On 10/21/2018 at 9:58 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

Hmmm... I didn't know that. But state prelims does?

 

State Prelims = Shot Clock

 

State Finals = NO Shot Clock

[Omega]

Okay, so I looked at ticket master for tickets and does anyone know of a way to get tickets cheaper than ticket master provides them? I just want to get around all of the fees is all so if you know, please do tell!

[Mash]

We always bought our tickets on site.  I don't think there are any cheaper ways of getting in.

[Danpod]

  On 10/22/2018 at 3:46 AM, Omega said:

Okay, so I looked at ticket master for tickets and does anyone know of a way to get tickets cheaper than ticket master provides them? I just want to get around all of the fees is all so if you know, please do tell!

Purchase on site! Seats for State contest are all General Admission.

[1998-2018]

  On 10/22/2018 at 3:46 AM, Omega said:

Okay, so I looked at ticket master for tickets and does anyone know of a way to get tickets cheaper than ticket master provides them? I just want to get around all of the fees is all so if you know, please do tell!

 

 

 

  On 10/22/2018 at 3:57 AM, Danpod said:

Purchase on site! Seats for State contest are all General Admission.

At least some of the fees will still apply at the gate. The Alamodome is gonna get their facilities/event fees come help or high water.

[Mash]

  On 10/22/2018 at 7:04 AM, 1998-2018 said:

 

 

 

At least some of the fees will still apply at the gate. The Alamodome is gonna get their facilities/event fees come help or high water.

Sadly, if you just want to go to finals.  You can usually buy a finals pass from a parent that their band didn't make finals.  One year I remember people were just giving them away.  It really tears at your soul seeing that.

[herbaflerb]

  On 10/19/2018 at 4:31 PM, CharpieAg said:

I don't get the Round Rock love.  Don't get me wrong, it's good.  I just don't think its that good.  The them isn't cohesive compared to Cedar Ridge or Hendrickson. 

 

Not sure if anyone remembers Cedar Ridge 2016, but Round Rock reminds me of that. It's just far too abstract. I like the show and the music is good, but it's a little hard to understand.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 10/22/2018 at 4:03 PM, Mash said:

Sadly, if you just want to go to finals.  You can usually buy a finals pass from a parent that their band didn't make finals.  One year I remember people were just giving them away.  It really tears at your soul seeing that.

 

But kind of counteracted by the savings...    

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 10/19/2018 at 4:31 PM, CharpieAg said:

I don't get the Round Rock love.  Don't get me wrong, it's good.  I just don't think its that good.  The them isn't cohesive compared to Cedar Ridge or Hendrickson. 

 

I saw all three of them Saturday at Region UIL and Round Rock had the overall better performance of the group. Going forward, who knows.

[GreedyGreen]

I felt opposite about it. Hendrickson's show was more light-hearted and generally more applicable to me (personally) than RR's. And Hendrickson had the most "UIL" sound that I had heard that evening. RR's ballad was beautiful though and their low brass was killer.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

  On 10/22/2018 at 8:15 PM, GreedyGreen said:

I felt opposite about it. Hendrickson's show was more light-hearted and generally more applicable to me (personally) than RR's. And Hendrickson had the most "UIL" sound that I had heard that evening. RR's ballad was beautiful though and their low brass was killer.

 

I was speaking more of which programs would likely score higher, not liking or enjoying.

[meursault]

Fun fact about people still wondering about the timing rules:

 

in 2014, CTJ had a 9ish minute long show with their "Fly to Paradise" preshow. For prelims, they had to skip that section completely, and instead started with their Symphonic Metamorphosis variation thing. In finals, since it's not timed, they were able to field the Fly to Paradise section which added a significant chunk onto the show. 

[LeanderMomma]

Leander had to leave out our entire first movement in the Fourth Dimension show at UIL in 2016.

[meursault]

  On 10/22/2018 at 10:48 PM, LeanderMomma said:

Leander had to leave out our entire first movement in the Fourth Dimension show at UIL in 2016.

Totally forgot about that one... they just started after the hit where they're near the cube, right?

[LeanderMomma]

  On 10/22/2018 at 11:19 PM, meursault said:

Totally forgot about that one... they just started after the hit where they're near the cube, right?

 

that's correct.  I hated it not being in there because it was such a huge hit and the colorguard part was so beautiful there with those massive red flags, but it was unavoidable.  Our show was a monster that year since we were taking it to GN, so it had to be cut down considerably for UIL.  

[CTJBandPops]

  On 10/22/2018 at 10:40 PM, meursault said:

Fun fact about people still wondering about the timing rules:

 

in 2014, CTJ had a 9ish minute long show with their "Fly to Paradise" preshow. For prelims, they had to skip that section completely, and instead started with their Symphonic Metamorphosis variation thing. In finals, since it's not timed, they were able to field the Fly to Paradise section which added a significant chunk onto the show. 

and they took the UIL bronze that year

[Drum major]

This is to all the RRHS band students who read this forum:

 

Yes, I am a parent of the RRHS Dragon Band and I have something to say to the students who read this forum:    Do NOT let these people get into your head.  I’m pretty sure NONE have been a contest judge therefore are just giving their “opinion” or “negative comments”.  They clearly  have not seen the incredible improvement that occurs with each practice nor have the seen the full show with ALL the props intended.  Are they able to  hear the amazing musical BALANCE that occurs during your performance and NOT just how loud you can play?  Have they noticed that your marching lines and formations are near perfect? The show is about 10% of what should matter- the music and marching is what you are being judged on - You ARE an amazing Marching Band and you do it well!   NO ONE can tell you your destiny, you get to decide and prove that.  

You know how far you have come from your first march.  You know what you can do.  You have done it before and you will do it again.  This is your time to do what you have been working for.   Make this your moment.   Prove to the "naysayers"  to not be so quick to judge.  

You HEARD what the judges at Region UIL  said – That is what you listen to - keep that in your head. Work from that – Improve from that. You CAN and WILL do this.  

 

We BELIEVE in you and nothing anyone says will take away that belief and support.   Believe in yourself and bring that to the field.     

 

[Rudedog34]

Go Rock. Go Band. Go Rock Band!

[meursault]

  On 10/23/2018 at 12:30 PM, Drum major said:

This is to all the RRHS band students who read this forum:

 

Yes, I am a parent of the RRHS Dragon Band and I have something to say to the students who read this forum:    Do NOT let these people get into your head.  I’m pretty sure NONE have been a contest judge therefore are just giving their “opinion” or “negative comments”.  They clearly  have not seen the incredible improvement that occurs with each practice nor have the seen the full show with ALL the props intended.  Are they able to  hear the amazing musical BALANCE that occurs during your performance and NOT just how loud you can play?  Have they noticed that your marching lines and formations are near perfect? The show is about 10% of what should matter- the music and marching is what you are being judged on - You ARE an amazing Marching Band and you do it well!   NO ONE can tell you your destiny, you get to decide and prove that.  

 

You know how far you have come from your first march.  You know what you can do.  You have done it before and you will do it again.  This is your time to do what you have been working for.   Make this your moment.   Prove to the "naysayers"  to not be so quick to judge.  

 

You HEARD what the judges at Region UIL  said – That is what you listen to - keep that in your head. Work from that – Improve from that. You CAN and WILL do this.  

 

We BELIEVE in you and nothing anyone says will take away that belief and support.   Believe in yourself and bring that to the field.     

 

 

Love this. If you're a a current band kid of any program, it's my firm belief that you should NOT be on these forums. Good luck Round Rock!!!!

[TWHSParent]

  On 10/23/2018 at 3:02 PM, meursault said:

Love this. If you're a a current band kid of any program, it's my firm belief that you should NOT be on these forums. Good luck Round Rock!!!!

 

Not commenting on the band discussion. However I disagree with your statement about not being on these forums. High School is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses. Reading criticism, determining if it is constructive or destructive, and taking it in to improve (if constructive), or ignoring (if destructive) is a critical life skill that serves well until you are the guest of honor at the funeral home. This is not an easy thing to learn, especially during the teen years where I remember taking everything to heart a bit too much. It can be mentally challenging, but learning to pick out the wheat from the chaff is important, as is building your ability to accept criticism without over or under reacting.

 

There is nothing quite like taking constructive criticism, working to improve, and coming out better at the end! As for the destructive criticism, well, ignoring then proving them wrong has it's own rewards too.

 

Just my two cents. Worth what you paid for it!

[LeanderMomma]

  On 10/23/2018 at 12:30 PM, Drum major said:

This is to all the RRHS band students who read this forum:

 

Yes, I am a parent of the RRHS Dragon Band and I have something to say to the students who read this forum:    Do NOT let these people get into your head.  I’m pretty sure NONE have been a contest judge therefore are just giving their “opinion” or “negative comments”.  They clearly  have not seen the incredible improvement that occurs with each practice nor have the seen the full show with ALL the props intended.  Are they able to  hear the amazing musical BALANCE that occurs during your performance and NOT just how loud you can play?  Have they noticed that your marching lines and formations are near perfect? The show is about 10% of what should matter- the music and marching is what you are being judged on - You ARE an amazing Marching Band and you do it well!   NO ONE can tell you your destiny, you get to decide and prove that.  

 

You know how far you have come from your first march.  You know what you can do.  You have done it before and you will do it again.  This is your time to do what you have been working for.   Make this your moment.   Prove to the "naysayers"  to not be so quick to judge.  

 

You HEARD what the judges at Region UIL  said – That is what you listen to - keep that in your head. Work from that – Improve from that. You CAN and WILL do this.  

 

We BELIEVE in you and nothing anyone says will take away that belief and support.   Believe in yourself and bring that to the field.     

 

 

 

I've been hoping a Round Rock parent would come in here and say something!  I don't totally agree that the kiddos shouldn't be a part of the forum, but I 100% agree that Round Rock has been a bit denigrated this season and they don't deserve that.  So has FloMo, CTJ, Haltom and Marcus.  Oh and Bell.  (I'm sure I am missing a few; I apologize to those I missed who have felt that same way this season).  It's actually been a rough season all around in many many ways..  More so than usual.  I'm just anxious to see everyone at BOA San Antonio and at UIL because I honestly think none of us has even the smallest CLUE as to who is going to medal at either of these events this year.  I think there are going to be major surprizes all around!  (And I sincerely hope that Round Rock is one of those surprizes).  

 

EDIT:  Actually you didn't say that the band kids shouldn't be on the forum.  My bad!

[meursault]

  On 10/23/2018 at 3:24 PM, TWHSParent said:

Not commenting on the band discussion. However I disagree with your statement about not being on these forums. High School is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses. Reading criticism, determining if it is constructive or destructive, and taking it in to improve (if constructive), or ignoring (if destructive) is a critical life skill that serves well until you are the guest of honor at the funeral home. This is not an easy thing to learn, especially during the teen years where I remember taking everything to heart a bit too much. It can be mentally challenging, but learning to pick out the wheat from the chaff is important, as is building your ability to accept criticism without over or under reacting.

 

There is nothing quite like taking constructive criticism, working to improve, and coming out better at the end! As for the destructive criticism, well, ignoring then proving them wrong has it's own rewards too.

 

Just my two cents. Worth what you paid for it!

You're definitely right - perhaps I misworded what I meant. Not that you shouldn't be allowed on the forums, or you shouldn't ever read, but just to take everything said (or not said!) about your program with a grain of salt! At the end of the day, your show will be as good as you and your band can work to make it.