2022 6A UIL State

[1998-2018]

  On 11/7/2022 at 6:46 PM, FEDude said:

I'd say somewhere along the top 15-30 the bands would stop making GN semis.

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As I recall, not more than one Texas band who made the trip to Grand Nationals has failed to make Semifinals. 

[LKendrick]

There is now a high cam option!!!

Thank you NFHS.  

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 11/7/2022 at 9:53 PM, LKendrick said:

There is now a high cam option!!!

Thank you NFHS.  

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Who says complaining won’t get you anything? 😤

[Dallas Hobbs]

Hebron Prelims Performances

NFHS Live Stream

Phone Recording 

 

[lost]

I thought that was cleaner than Saturday? Let’s see if the judges agree.

[natertater21000]

I don't think a medal is out of the question for Vista.

[itsstephenyo]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:13 PM, lost said:

I thought that was cleaner than Saturday? Let’s see if the judges agree.

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Interesting, I thought the opposite. Bit of a rougher run than even their Super Regionals prelims performance. 

[Band2021]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:14 PM, natertater21000 said:

I don't think a medal is out of the question for Vista.

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Agreed! I think we can all agree that this contest is top heavy. We will no doubt see some changes in the finalist at the bottom half. 

[MikeKyu]

  On 11/7/2022 at 9:53 PM, LKendrick said:

There is now a high cam option!!!

Thank you NFHS.  

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I personally would like to thank Dr. Sheldon Cooper for is strongly worded email

[snares]

My goodness Vista. That was incredible. I love UIL because it's just so impossible to know who's going to medal, and Vista is proving that they are contenders for one of them. 

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:17 PM, itsstephenyo said:

Interesting, I thought the opposite. Bit of a rougher run than even their Super Regionals prelims performance. 

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You could definitely hear some timing issues with the pit and the ensemble. They didn’t have any stick-outs and bad sounds that I heard from the recording though, they really cleaned up from the ballad onward, and that closer performance is probably one of their best runs of it. I’m sure they’ll have a more put together finals performance to leave no doubt, at least as little of it as possible haha

[snares]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:19 PM, Asaiah said:

First time seeing the NFHS stream, definitely not a fan of the lighting for the multicam angles, the fisheye lens on the highcam, or the audio balancing in general. Yikes!

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The audio balance has been my biggest complaint so far. For some bands, it seems like depending on where they put the speakers for their pit completely affects the way the band sounds on the recording. Hebron and the Woodlands both sounded like their pit was 3x as loud as BOA, but Vista actually had a decent balance. Hopefully it's something they work out by tomorrow, because it literally just seems like a mic placement issue.

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:20 PM, snares said:

My goodness Vista. That was incredible. I love UIL because it's just so impossible to know who's going to medal, and Vista is proving that they are contenders for one of them. 

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Medal contenders I had going in are Vista, Hebron, TWHS, Vandy and Reagan

[MikeKyu]

Vista with big lush sounds....wow! This is my favorite Vista show ever, yes, ever. 

I totally dig Tomball's take on Jump, Jive and Wail. 

Reaching back a little bit Hanna was a great show. Their band's familiarity with the music game it not only a unique sound but one that really allowed them to enjoy the show. 

[Band2021]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:23 PM, Vidal28 said:

Medal contenders I had going in are Vista, Hebron, TWHS, Vandy and Reagan

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I can agree with this I think they are not only the strongest performances of the day but their shows lean in a UIL direction. I think CTJ and Cedar Ridge had amazing runs and will probably be in finals but it will be hard to challenge the mentioned bands. I have a feeling Marcus will place higher then BOA SA based on historical out comes. 

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 9:44 PM, TXTrumpetGuy said:

Block three:

Hebron: What else is there left to say? The brass book leaves me trying to catch my breath from the comforts of my couch. The props are perfect, the guard looks great, the soloists are probably the best I've heard all year (even though the mics were a bit hot in the ballad), is it a stretch to say they could make semifinals at the DCI World Class Championships? Probably, but who cares! This show is a delight to witness every time the opportunity arises. 

The Woodlands: One word: COLORGUARD. Nobody on the field looks like they're having as much fun as them. The crispness of the brass articulation in the opener gets me every time. It's no surprise why this show earned a silver medal and won GE this past weekend - it is "effective" in every sense of the word. I could see them slipping into the medal conversation here as well (especially given how close they were to Hebron in finals this past weekend), but we will just have to wait and see how it plays out.

Waxahachie: This show is like when you eat a dish so good that it takes you back in time to when your grandma used to make it: It hits you in the feels. The set pieces are beautiful, and the costumes compliment them very well. The dynamic control in the ballad is beyond impressive, and all the soloists really help bring this thing home. A strong finals contender to me.

Westlake: There's a lot going on in this show, partially because the clarinet soloist is absolutely shredding most of the time. Put his mic through a distortion pedal and he'd sound just like Eddie Van Halen. Kiss from a Rose is awesome, and I think works with the theme so well. The drill in the closer is sweet - and they execute. I would've been happy with just 8 minutes of jazzy clarinet solos, but what we get is a solid alternative.

Taylor: What a beautiful show. From the props to the uniforms to the music, it definitely puts an emphasis on emotional impact moments! The soloists were excellent, just icing on the cake!

Dickinson: I love anything having to do with movies, so they won me over pretty easily. They have some cool formations and they all looked really clean, and their impact moments are very effective. The Psycho music is a great way to finish off this wonderful homage to cinema. 

Alexander: The way they play with dynamics in the first impact moment is so cool. Those mellophones!!! The "scale" set is a great moment. Overall, a very solid show (with a very timely message) and a great run.

Midland: This show gives me big Academy 2016 vibes. The Sound of Silence always makes for a great ballad. There are lots of fun visual moments in the closer, and the soloists sounded very good!

Hanna: I adore this show. The props, the colors, the musical selections, all perfect. The kids look like they're having a blast too. They wanted to make a show for their community in Brownsville, and they've accomplished exactly that! 

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I think Hebron’s hornline of the last two seasons has definitely been of a World Class semis level of quality, no question in my mind. 

[moneyman]

Missed it but how was Waxahachie? They were great at area and I need to know what yall think?

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:18 PM, Band2021 said:

Agreed! I think we can all agree that this contest is top heavy. We will no doubt see some changes in the finalist at the bottom half. 

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It’s not top heavy though! Made my case about this in one of the earlier pages😂

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:29 PM, Band2021 said:

I can agree with this I think they are not only the strongest performances of the day but their shows lean in a UIL direction. I think CTJ and Cedar Ridge had amazing runs and will probably be in finals but it will be hard to challenge the mentioned bands. I have a feeling Marcus will place higher then BOA SA based on historical out comes. 

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I have Marcus in the top half as well, I said they would make it with ease due to how much their show caters to UIL but even then now, I might have to retract saying it would be easy for them as no one is wanting to give an inch here today👀

[TXTrumpetGuy]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:32 PM, Vidal28 said:

I think Hebron’s hornline of the last two seasons has definitely been of a World Class semis level of quality, no question in my mind. 

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It's crazy to think about when they're between the ages of 14-18, but the system they're in sets them up for success so well. The performers have all the tools they need to sound like a world class hornline, thanks to excellent teaching. 

[Band4Life22]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:32 PM, moneyman said:

Missed it but how was Waxahachie? They were great at area and I need to know what yall think?

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They marched and sounded great!  Definitely felt like I was strolling around in Paris!  I thought today was cleaner musically and visually than Area finals.

[Band2021]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:37 PM, Vidal28 said:

It’s not top heavy though! Made my case about this in one of the earlier pages😂

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I see went back and read your post. What i am saying is that top 5 here wont be any real surprises. I think Marcus may slide in the top half but very nervous to say they will  

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:42 PM, TXTrumpetGuy said:

It's crazy to think about when they're between the ages of 14-18, but the system they're in sets them up for success so well. The performers have all the tools they need to sound like a world class hornline, thanks to excellent teaching. 

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I tried to add in my edits that I might be underselling them a bit by saying that. Their trumpet sections of both years have been incredible, their low brass as well, but last year’s low brass was OTHERWORLDLY, especially when comparing it to other high school groups. 2021 Hebron Low brass was simply on another level last year that I would say was in World class finals territory. Especially if they were put to the rigors of a DCI summer schedule and spring prep. Not even joking

i listen to 2021 off of my enjoyment of listening to those trombones in that show alone

[1998-2018]

  On 11/7/2022 at 9:55 PM, Dallas Hobbs said:

Who says complaining won’t get you anything? 😤

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My wife, and so far she is correct when it comes to influencing her behavior. 😞

[Vidal28]

  On 11/7/2022 at 10:45 PM, Band2021 said:

I see went back and read your post. What i am saying is that top 5 here wont be any real surprises. I think Marcus may slide in the top half but very nervous to say they will  

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I think you’re right too, as the top 5 is so incredibly solid, the judges got it right at BOASA, I believe they will at state as well. If Marcus surprises everyone and medals though, that also shouldn’t be surprising, I think? It’s just how Marcus and UIL rolls haha