UIL 5A State Marching Contest 2023

[J-Mike16]

Okay Hendrickson!!! I hear yall!!!!!! 

That bari sax solo at the end was electrifying!!! What a wonderful performance!!

[J-Mike16]

Currently here are how I place the first 6 bands,

Lone Star

Hendrickson

Friendswood

Richland

Roma

Lebanon Trail

 

[TrebleMaker2]

Wow, that Hendrickson show left me breathless just watching! So much going on everywhere! I love that so much thought went into every aspect-this show is dynamite!

[lost]

Hendrickson is always a treat. I am reminded of the judges comment from early season where she said pink was not a power color. I think that it is and Hendrickson proves it.

[Tubalord11]

Fantastic performance from Hendrickson!! Great soloist all around, really cool drill and guard was great, wonderful job Henny! 

[Band_dad_of_2]

  On 11/7/2023 at 8:14 PM, TrebleMaker2 said:

Please think about what you are posting….Every one of those judges has a lot of experience in consistency, expectations, and adjudication standards. They have no reason to favor any band, and they have spent many years of their lives studyingthe nuances of performance. Their task is to award the best product they can and to encourage excellence and give suggestions for improvement. Our task is to support ALL bands, encourage as we can. Criticism needs to be constructive and delivered in a manner which is open to friendly discussion. We may be disappointed with results, but there are ways to express that in a gentler way. Let’s just enjoy theperformances and appreciate each student’s journey!

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100% 

We don't need bad vibes in the marching band community.  Good vibes is what has made it great.

Opinions are typically jaded by bands you support.  We shouldn't let that turn into criticism of other programs.

We all know how hard each one of these bands worked regardless of whether they made a 1 or a 3 at UIL Region.

 

[MikeKyu]

  On 11/7/2023 at 9:58 PM, Band_dad_of_2 said:

100% 

We don't need bad vibes in the marching band community.  Good vibes is what has made it great.

Opinions are typically jaded by bands you support.  We shouldn't let that turn into criticism of other programs.

We all know how hard each one of these bands worked regardless of whether they made a 1 or a 3 at UIL Region.

 

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Yes, more Guy Fieri and less Gordon Ramsay

[Band_dad_of_2]

  On 11/7/2023 at 9:33 PM, Samuel Culper said:

That sounds like an insult. You should apologize. 😄

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  Quote

"You were moving faster than I-35 at the close."

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I was thinking "wait....so they're standing still?"🤣

[maxin459]

Find someone who will hype you like a Centennial band mom.

[bsk]

  On 11/7/2023 at 9:33 PM, Samuel Culper said:

That sounds like an insult. You should apologize. 😄

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I took the IH-35 comment to be a compliment. Perhaps SH-130 would have been a better analogy in that case.

[MikeKyu]

Burleson Central

Killer percussion feature!! Beautiful big sound on the first hit. The kite formation looked great. Wonderfully sweet trombone solo. The turn right before the butterfly shape was an eye pleaser to kick off the close. 

[J-Mike16]

Burleson Centennial - 

What can I say....... well, I can start off with 1 word: Impressive

That was definitely a top half run right there! Loved the full band sound!!!

[Tubalord11]

WOW BURLESON CENTENNIAL!!! Killer percussion as always! Huge sounds, amazing soloist and super cool drill! Guard was also fantastic! Love this show so so much, great job BC!!! 

[J-Mike16]

Alrighty.... Rouse House Time!!

[TXguy512]

Here we go, Rouse! 

[MikeKyu]

I am a serious LISD homer. 

Not going to comment other than to say:

Great show today Rouse. Great season!! We are proud to have you represent the district. 

[J-Mike16]

ROUSE HS - 

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOWS OF THE YEAR!!!!

Absolutely dominating from the first step onto the field to even them walking off the field. If that doesn't get them the title, I am going to be so shocked! There is a reason why they are ranked in the nation.

[LostChoirGuy]

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

[Tubalord11]

ROUSE HOUSE BABY!!!! Guys, I think today could be the day CP gets dethroned, their best run of the show BY FAR!! Everything was perfect!! Soloist were absolutely on point, such controlled and mature ensemble sounds, drill was super clean, just wow wow wow! They gave it their all, nothing more could have been better! Congratulations on an incredible season and awesome final performance Rouse!!! 

[TrebleMaker2]

The level these bands are performing at is insane! Burleson Centennial was so enjoyable! Great job! Rouse-love the design, the music, and how your show has grown this year! 
 

[J-Mike16]

  On 11/7/2023 at 10:27 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

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I thought it was rumored awhile back that they were thinking about going soon. 

[TXguy512]

Bravo, Rouse! From your early statement at BoA Austin to this amazing final run at state finals, congrats on such a phenomenal season! 

[J-Mike16]

I just felt my soul leave my body from Cedar Park's Opener!!!

[RouseMegaFan]

I missed rouse but. CEDAR PARK! Wow what an amazing show. Loved the pre-show and overall theme. Amazing first hit! Very loud and lots of energy throughout the whole show! Soloists were insane, but by far my favorite part was the dance section of the ballad.

[J-Mike16]

Ok... why am I gasping for air?! OMG I love this so far