UIL Area B 2022

[BandDad4]

Maybe I'm missing it, but still think even after watching the YouTube that Lake Ridge is getting to much credit. Their a good band no doubt, but not 6a state band yet.

[Band_Daddy]

  On 10/28/2022 at 8:11 PM, BandDad4 said:

Maybe I'm missing it, but still think even after watching the YouTube that Lake Ridge is getting to much credit. Their a good band no doubt, but not 6a state band yet.

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Well, I think you are missing it!  LOL

[Raydurs]

  On 10/28/2022 at 6:07 PM, averagebandnerd said:

Wax did go to DMI and placed 3rd under Keller and Wakeland. From the videos I've seen Keller visual is MUCH improved!

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oops im dumb- they'll probably be cleaner by then

[pancake]

area eve predications:

1. coppell

it’s coppell. they are proving to be having an even stronger season than last year. even with the kinda weird show design, they are proving why they consistently have 10+ all staters with their musical excellence. also the visual package seems to be more demanding than last year. contrary to popular opinion, i think the Latin Beethoven in their closer is so fun putting a fresh twist on the beautiful Beethoven 7 melody.

2. keller

idk why people continue to doubt keller, if they’re anything it’s consistent. sure their show may also be kinda wacky, but DMI has shown that they are still the keller we know and love, and that has made finals at every contests they’ve attended since 2015

3. waxahachie

beautiful show. that’s literally all i need to say about them. the paris theme is executed so well and the kids are pulling off the show nicely.

4. ld bell

im hoping to not jinx this, but after the kinda fluke of last year, i think this may be the year we see bell back at state. they had a pretty good showing at dallas and st. louis, scoring well at both. vento designs can be kinda iffy, but this one seems to be a solid one.

5. timber creek

timber creek continues to one up themselves in design and execution every year. this show should be more than enough to earn them their second state appearance.

this is where it gets iffy

6. slc

though they missed finals at dallas, they had a rebound at prosper. i assume they are playing the long game for nats and might have cleaned up enough for the final state spot.

7. duncanville

i have not seen their show yet, so i am basing this of opinions ive heard. i think them and slc could swap depending on how their runs go, but i think this may be the most likely scenario.

8. lake ridge

9. keller central

10. martin

11. hp

12. haltom

[Dallas Hobbs]

Do they sell tickets on site or only online?

[yomama]

  On 10/28/2022 at 10:54 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

Do they sell tickets on site or only online?

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i think its purely online

https://gofan.co/app/events/735386?schoolId=TX87621

[bandisbetterintexas]

  On 10/28/2022 at 8:11 PM, BandDad4 said:

Maybe I'm missing it, but still think even after watching the YouTube that Lake Ridge is getting to much credit. Their a good band no doubt, but not 6a state band yet.

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What makes you say that? What are your predictions for tomorrow then?

[VinoGirl]

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m just ready to get this contest done! So many great bands and programs. I have a bit of anxiety about how it will turn out…mostly because I know how hard ALL these kids have worked. I absolutely believe that the UIL rubric will make for an interesting contest. I think we may have some surprises. I think we’ll debate the results. But, my God, I’ll be glad when this Area contest is finished. 
 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL. I truly will be cheering for every band tomorrow. ❤️❤️❤️

[Dallas Hobbs]

It looks like the rain stopped right in time for the contest. Go Weather! And Go Bands!

Also guess who forgot to bring a seat cushion again!🤣 I also didn’t think  to bring a towel but a nice lady lended me hers to wipe off the seats

[Dave609]

  On 10/29/2022 at 1:03 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

It looks like the rain stopped right in time for the contest. Go Weather! And Go Bands!

Also guess who forgot to bring a seat cushion again!🤣 I also didn’t think  to bring a towel but a nice lady lended me hers to wipe off the seats

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That sucks, glad to see someone helped you out. I legit just brought a blanket and am sitting on it. Hope to see you at Finals for Area C!

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 1:44 PM, Dave609 said:

That sucks, glad to see someone helped you out. I legit just brought a blanket and am sitting on it. Hope to see you at Finals for Area C!

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Will be there! Everybody here sounds sooo good. How can the judges make any decision?? 

[Dallas Hobbs]

Im gonna make some predictions for prelims placements as I see the bands go on. I’ll update this as time goes on. After the contest I’ll see how accurate I was. If you see an asterisk that means I’m not totally certain yet and will probably need to come back:

•Coppell 

•Keller

•Waxahachie 

•SLC

• Timber Creek

•Lake Ridge*

- - - - - - Top 6

• LD Bell*

•Duncanville

•Keller Central

•Highland Park

•Haltom
• JJ Pearce
- - - - - - Finalists

•Lake Highlands

•James Martin

•Berkner

- - - - - - Finalist Bubble

•Chisholm Trail

•SGP

•W. E. Boswell

•Richardson 

•Trinity 

•Fossil Ridge

•Nimitz

•Mansfield

•Legacy

•Weatherford

•Arlington

•North Crowley

•Paschal*

• Irving

•Desoto 

•MacArthur

•Cedar Hill

 

 

Edited October 29, 2022 by Dallas Hobbs

[Vidal28]

  On 10/29/2022 at 2:03 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

Im gonna make some predictions for prelims placements as I see the bands go on. I’ll update this as time goes on. After the contest I’ll see how accurate I was:

1. Keller

2. SLC

3. Richardson 

4. Arlington

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Looking to be there right after the break in an hour to hear Waxahachie wooooo

[Dallas Hobbs]

Also feel free to ask me how any of the bands did and I’ll give you my best analysis.

[HeartOfTexas]

  On 10/29/2022 at 2:33 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

Also feel free to ask me how any of the bands did and I’ll give you my best analysis.

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How did SLC do? 

 

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 2:35 PM, HeartOfTexas said:

How did SLC do? 

 

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Sublime! I the only other time I got to see their show was boa Dallas prelims so this was a good refresher. 
 

Sooo much substance in the sound of every section. The woodwinds really impressed with their clarity, uniformity and dexterity with their runs in the closer. The brass has such a potent sound. And the band maintains great control of their formations on the move. 

[bancl]

Keller got pulled out of warmup after about 10 min because the parking lot lights wouldn’t come on and had to warm up in the stadium in pretty steady rain 😕.  

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 2:52 PM, bancl said:

Keller got pulled out of warmup after about 10 min because the parking lot lights wouldn’t come on and had to warm up in the stadium in pretty steady rain 😕.  

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Oh is that why they were in the stadium so early?

[Vidal28]

State Worthy performances from Waxahachie and TC so far in this block, very great job by the both of them!!

[PercMom2104]

  On 10/29/2022 at 2:33 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

Also feel free to ask me how any of the bands did and I’ll give you my best analysis.

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How about Chisholm Trail?

[Vidal28]

SGP is in finals bubble for me, really enjoyed their show!! I also can’t get enough of how pretty Ice Dance sounds!☺️☺️

[Vidal28]

  On 10/29/2022 at 5:00 PM, PercMom2104 said:

How about Chisholm Trail?

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I thought they did really good!! They’re on my finals bubble as well👀

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 5:00 PM, PercMom2104 said:

How about Chisholm Trail?

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Copied from Duncanville Marching Invitational Discussion Board. Same thing today only cleaner:

They play all of their material very confidently and professionally. I especially liked the in the hall of the mountain king movement. I was impressed by how well each woodwind section executed their part, really good control from the high woodwinds in the upper register 8th-note phrases, and confident playing from the saxes and low reeds. I liked those little ornaments the brass did in their playing! Very creative. And the low brass handled their part so well, very controlled sounds coming from that section when they could’ve easily played their parts splatty. They’re a band that’s comfortable with featuring any section which is impressive.

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 5:13 PM, Vidal28 said:

SGP is in finals bubble for me, really enjoyed their show!! I also can’t get enough of how pretty Ice Dance sounds!☺️☺️

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They’re a band that does a good job of playing within themselves. Not too loud or too soft. Just the right amount of support in the sound at various volume levels.

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/29/2022 at 4:14 PM, Vidal28 said:

State Worthy performances from Waxahachie and TC so far in this block, very great job by the both of them!!

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I love how potent TC’s sound is! And how well the woodwinds shaped those phrases, all while maintaining great tuning. And those little da-DA moments in the big hits! Very easy for someone to play in the space but they stayed together very well.