2018 6A State

[Guest]

  On 10/29/2018 at 2:33 AM, ChristopherRoden said:

 

Gotcha, we’ll work on that this week

Did the band get smaller? They looked a little smaller than they did in adrenaline rush.

[ChristopherRoden]

  On 10/29/2018 at 2:42 AM, Cityscapes said:

Did the band get smaller? They looked a little smaller than they did in adrenaline rush.

We're actually larger than we've been in a while. Two big freshmen classes the past two years have caused that. Over half of the band is freshmen/sophomore.

[snares]

I honestly think it’s down to Hebron, FloMo and Reagan. I see a lot of people are kind of putting Hebron down in their rankings, especially because of the rise of so many other bands, but keep in mind that 3/5 of the score is music and Hebron has been absolutely torching everyone they’ve seen in music this year AND last year. They’re going to be right around where FloMo is, and if they can clean up their visual act I think they’ve got the beatnik shot at state with how CRAZY hard their music is. Don’t count out Marcus, CTJ, Keller or Vandy to slip into that 3 spot. Also expecting a big jump from Vista Ridge this year.

[BenedictCucumberpatch]

  On 10/29/2018 at 1:28 AM, GBMELLO said:

1. Flower Mound

2. Vista Ridge

3. Keller

4. Hebron

5. Reagan

6. Vandegrift

7. Marcus

8. Bowie

9. Waxahachie

10. Johnson

11. Woodlands

12. Coppell

 

13. Westlake

14. Leander

15. Prosper

16. Hendrickson

17. Duncanville

18. Oak Ridge

19. Pearland

20. North Shore

 

Have fun with this! I want some variety in the top 3 (not just a bunch of Lewisville schools) so I put VR and Keller up there

At this point in their season, counting The Woodlands out of finals is a sin. They are more than capable of medaling this year.

[iasj4639]

Katy HS just beat 3 Conroe finalists in Cy-Fair, Seven Lakes, and JET, so looks they must be really good! I'm expecting a top 10 finish at state from them. Haven't seen their show though.

[hboy]

hey this is a student from pearland i just wanna know your opinions on pearland cause obviously we want to make finals but what do u guys think

[Guest]

  On 10/29/2018 at 12:54 PM, hboy said:

 

hey this is a student from pearland i just wanna know your opinions on pearland cause obviously we want to make finals but what do u guys think

I think you guys have a very good shot. Clear winner (regardless) of score at area E, and the show still has some room to grow.

[ChristopherRoden]

  On 10/29/2018 at 12:54 PM, hboy said:

 

hey this is a student from pearland i just wanna know your opinions on pearland cause obviously we want to make finals but what do u guys think

I thought the show was great, though I preferred the concept last year.

[herbaflerb]

  On 10/29/2018 at 1:28 AM, GBMELLO said:

1. Flower Mound

2. Vista Ridge

3. Keller

4. Hebron

5. Reagan

6. Vandegrift

7. Marcus

8. Bowie

9. Waxahachie

10. Johnson

11. Woodlands

12. Coppell

 

13. Westlake

14. Leander

15. Prosper

16. Hendrickson

17. Duncanville

18. Oak Ridge

19. Pearland

20. North Shore

 

Have fun with this! I want some variety in the top 3 (not just a bunch of Lewisville schools) so I put VR and Keller up there

 

You seem to have forgotten a certain Ridge...

[hboy]

  On 10/29/2018 at 1:15 PM, Cityscapes said:

I think you guys have a very good shot. Clear winner (regardless) of score at area E, and the show still has some room to grow.

we have a really long week and weekend ahead of us thank you for all supporters

[principalagent]

An Area E (E/I) band hasn't made State Finals since Langham Creek in 2006. While it would be great to see more Houston in finals, the battle is definitely uphill. Especially now that Area H advanced four.

[ChristopherRoden]

  On 10/29/2018 at 3:59 PM, principalagent said:

 

An Area E (E/I) band hasn't made State Finals since Langham Creek in 2006. While it would be great to see more Houston in finals, the battle is definitely uphill. Especially now that Area H advanced four.

We’ll do our best!

[wheels]

  On 10/29/2018 at 12:53 PM, iasj4639 said:

Katy HS just beat 3 Conroe finalists in Cy-Fair, Seven Lakes, and JET, so looks they must be really good! I'm expecting a top 10 finish at state from them. Haven't seen their show though.

Not sure how this happened but this was a shocking result for most who were there. I saw the show, its nice, cool props, fun circus theme but there doesn't seem to be a high degree of music or marching difficulty at all. I believe for that reason Katy has not placed that well in competitions this year, until now. I am far from an expert though so... Two weeks ago in the Katy Marching Festival if I remember correctly they finished behind Seven Lakes (KMF 1st, BOA 2nd & 7th), JET(BOA finalist), Tompkins (KMF 1st place guard), & Cinco Ranch.

 

Looking at the scoring, I saw it, not exactly, but pretty much the same as judge 1

 

1 7Lakes

2 CyFair

3 JET

4 Jersey Village

5 (toss up) CyFalls, Katy

 

All that being said I think making state is the goal and the most deserving pretty much did.

[QuietontheField]

  On 10/28/2018 at 8:44 PM, makebeats said:

no cy fair, and pearland higher than oak ridge and SL? weird lol

Pearland was dropped by one judge at Conroe and would’ve been finalists if not for the one score. They took first place in their area with two very consistent runs. I wouldn’t count them out of the running for finals. They’ll be in tough competition, as well as the other bands you’ve mentioned will be

[nightlife]

  On 10/29/2018 at 7:11 PM, QuietontheField said:

Pearland was dropped by one judge at Conroe and would’ve been finalists if not for the one score. They took first place in their area with two very consistent runs. I wouldn’t count them out of the running for finals. They’ll be in tough competition, as well as the other bands you’ve mentioned will be

Clements was dropped by one judge at Area E and would’ve been champions if not for the one score.  It seems that their drill is much more effective and achievable than the last time around. Besides some minor very fixable visual things, they should certainly be up there. If not finals, closer than ever.

[zoomer]

  On 10/29/2018 at 11:31 PM, nightlife said:

Clements was dropped by one judge at Area E and would’ve been champions if not for the one score.  It seems that their drill is much more effective and achievable than the last time around. Besides some minor very fixable visual things, they should certainly be up there. If not finals, closer than ever.

I agree, and I feel you guys are better than you were in 2014

[ChristopherRoden]

  On 10/29/2018 at 11:45 PM, zoomer said:

 

I agree, and I feel you guys are better than you were in 2014

This week is all cleaning and all perfecting and standardizing visuals

[GaryBand]

Who do you all think will make finals at state out of Area B? I watched the whole contest. Keller is a lock. Copell and Waxahachie and Prosper are competing for 10-12 in my opnion. If Prosper can clean up, they could have a better shot. My money is on Copell though.

[BandoFando]

  On 10/30/2018 at 5:07 AM, GaryBand said:

Who do you all think will make finals at state out of Area B? I watched the whole contest. Keller is a lock. Copell and Waxahachie and Prosper are competing for 10-12 in my opnion. If Prosper can clean up, they could have a better shot. My money is on Copell though.

Coppell is a safe bet cuz when have they not made state finals, ya know? 3 Area B bands made state finals in 2016 so a fourth of the finalists came from Area B, and my gut feeling says that only 3 will make it this year as well. It’s prety much a toss up between Waxahachie, Coppell and Prosper. It all depend on how they grow over the next few days.

[meursault]

  On 10/30/2018 at 5:25 AM, BandoFando said:

It all depend on how they grow over the next few days.

The same can be basically be said about every other band though. I’m confident about Keller and Hachie (newly learned that slang!) making finals, and mayyyyybe Coppell can slide in there, but they’re going to have a lot of competition from Cedar Ridge, Hendrickson, and some other bubble bands.

[BOAHEB]

  On 10/30/2018 at 6:16 AM, meursault said:

The same can be basically be said about every other band though. I’m confident about Keller and Hachie (newly learned that slang!) making finals, and mayyyyybe Coppell can slide in there, but they’re going to have a lot of competition from Cedar Ridge, Hendrickson, and some other bubble bands.

Coppell also has an early performance time and, from what I've heard, an unusually large amount of injuries, so they'll have to work very hard to get there. Genuinely loved Coppell Saturday though, waiting for them to get the recognition they deserve.

[CTJBandPops]

  On 10/30/2018 at 6:21 AM, BOAHEB said:

Coppell also has an early performance time and, from what I've heard, an unusually large amount of injuries, so they'll have to work very hard to get there. Genuinely loved Coppell Saturday though, waiting for them to get the recognition they deserve.

great program - I hope that they can work through their issues and advance - great history of great shows

[LostChoirGuy]

Hmmm... I've never really thought about injuries causing problems in marching band before, but I dont see why the performers wouldnt be affected just like any other athletes that can get injured. I guess this is one of those things you just don't think about of you aren't in band yourself and don't have a kid in band that you are worried about.

[meursault]

Yeah, every year the visual side of top programs gets harder and harder. Especially with the amount of rehearsal all the kids put in, it can cause a lot of stress injuries. It's become a lot bigger problem in DCI especially, and most programs have dedicated trainers to helping out. Coppell especially has a TOUGH visual program with all the ramps and slides and what not and it does not surprise me that they're having injuries. My heart goes out to those kids and I'm hoping for a speedy recovery!

 

On that note - if you're a student from any program, TAKE CARE of yourself this week! Extra stretching, rest, whatever it takes - I'm sure your band director has already addressed it, but seriously. It happens every year, a kid gets injured the week before state, and it's awful. Take. Care. Of. Your. Body!

[CTJBandPops]

  On 10/30/2018 at 7:14 AM, meursault said:

Yeah, every year the visual side of top programs gets harder and harder. Especially with the amount of rehearsal all the kids put in, it can cause a lot of stress injuries. It's become a lot bigger problem in DCI especially, and most programs have dedicated trainers to helping out. Coppell especially has a TOUGH visual program with all the ramps and slides and what not and it does not surprise me that they're having injuries. My heart goes out to those kids and I'm hoping for a speedy recovery!

 

On that note - if you're a student from any program, TAKE CARE of yourself this week! Extra stretching, rest, whatever it takes - I'm sure your band director has already addressed it, but seriously. It happens every year, a kid gets injured the week before state, and it's awful. Take. Care. Of. Your. Body!

concussions of guard members is an issue with programs that are pushing the envelope