UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)

[clarinetistkai05]

alright, I’m heading off for the night! I hope I can wake up and not have to be shocked, but hey you never know. have a wonderful night everyone! 

[ViewFromTheBox]

All I'll say is that I'm glad I'm not a judge. Getting 43 groups down to 14 in one shot feels like an impossible task. Really wouldn't be shocked by any surprises that come our way.

[Zil]

Congratulations to all who performed today! You were all awesome!

Remember that this batch of seniors were freshmen during COVID. And the underclassmen were affected by COVID in the crucial middle school period. They have overcome all that and more! (That's for every band kid this season!)

I wish there was more than 14 slots in finals! I don't know how the judges will decide the top 14 but I hope you all enjoyed performing your shows and performing with your friends! 

[Gehrig4]

We’re about to be shocked!   There’s my prediction!   Four or five wows 

[Dallas Hobbs]

Finalist Predictions. So many deserving groups this year. I willl happily be wrong if these are inaccurate, but anyways here are my predictions in alphabetical: 
 

• Coppell
• CTJ
• Flower Mound
• Hebron
• Keller
• LD Bell
• Marcus
• Pearland
• Ronald Reagan
• Round Rock
• Vandegrift
• Vista Ridge
• Waxahachie
• The Woodlands

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/31/2023 at 2:36 AM, DankBOA said:

This is feels like the most competitive competition for making finals this year, so many bubble bands 

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I swear I’ve never seen so many contenders before. Like every time a group comes I think “oh yeah they can make finals” and then someone else comes on and I’m like ugh why is this so hard lol

[ViewFromTheBox]

Last thing I'll say before we get finals announcements is a sincere congrats to everyone who marched here today. This is the first time this season I've had time to sit down and watch marching band, and all of you blew it out of the water! Everyone was fantastic. Congrats on your fantastic seasons no matter which 14 bands move on to finals.

[Tubalord11]

So, I'm doing rankings for top half and then tiers for bottom half since that's where it gets really tricky. Please keep in mind that this is probably the most competitive 6A state we've had to date, so take it with a grain of salt. Also, for any members who are in the medium/low chance, this in no way means your band is bad, it's just super competitive, and am just trying to make realistic predictions, but every single band that stepped out on the field today was incredible, and could arguably make finals. 

 

Prelims Predictions: 

 

1st. Hebron 

 

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2nd. Marcus 

3rd. The Woodlands 

4th. Vista Ridge 

5th. Flowermound 

6th. Vandegrift 

7th. Ronald Regan 

 

Locks for finals: Pearland, Round Rock 

 

Very High chance of making finals: CTJ, Timber Creek, L.D. Bell, Wylie, Prosper, Coppell, Waxahachie, Cy-Fair, Westlake, Bridgeland, Keller, Westwood, North Shore Senior, Dripping Springs, Lake Travis 

Medium chance of making finals: Wylie East, Dickinson, College Park, Klien Oak, Tompkins, Cypress-Woods, Tomball Memorial, Clear Brook, Seven Lakes, Haltom, Dawson, Berkner

Low chance of making finals: JBA, Pebble Hills, Midland, PSJA, Cornado, Permian, United, 

 

 

 

 

[Sideswiperr]

Any updates?

[luke_anderson]

any updates on finalists?

[QuadMonkey]

  On 10/31/2023 at 2:57 AM, luke_anderson said:

any updates on finalists?

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drum majors walking in the field rn

[ViewFromTheBox]

Drum majors are out on the field now. I think we still have to recognize each band who competed before we get to the finals announcement. Might be a few minutes still.

[Dallas Hobbs]

  On 10/31/2023 at 2:57 AM, luke_anderson said:

any updates on finalists?

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I’ll post the finalists/schedule when they’re announced. Does everyone want them one at a time or all at once when they’re announced?

[Sideswiperr]

  On 10/31/2023 at 3:02 AM, Dallas Hobbs said:

I’ll post the finalists/schedule when they’re announced. Does everyone want them one at a time or all at once when they’re announced?

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One at a time makes it a bit spicier.

[luke_anderson]

as they’re being announced

[J-Mike16]

One at time. Builds anticipation

[bchorn]

  On 10/31/2023 at 3:07 AM, J-Mike16 said:

One at time. Builds anticipation

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No...just do it all at once so we don't overload the server with refreshes hearing 14 finalists.

[ViewFromTheBox]

Also, a reminder that if we give the forums the hug of death (aka a 503 error), the folks who run this site will have the results in the live blog: https://www.24liveblog.com/live/UaQuw

[Displayed name]

Two cfisd finalists is insane❤️❤️❤️

[Josegjr]

2:15 Coppell

2:30 RR

2:45 Keller

3:00 Bridgeland

3:15 Waxahachie

3:30 Cy Fair

3:45 Pearland

4:15 Vandy

4:30 TWHS

4:45 Hebron

5:00 Flowermound

5:15 Marcus

5:30 Vista Ridge

5:45 Ronald Reagan

[GeekBoy54]

Oh my god CTJ missed finals!

[Displayed name]

Two cfisd finalists is insane❤️❤️❤️

[Dallas Hobbs]

John pollard was going to fast for my internet so here they are all at once lol 

2:15 Coppell

2:30 Round Rock

2:45 Keller

3:00 Bridgeland 

3:15 Waxahachie 

3:30 Cy-fair  

3:45 Pearland

4:15 Vandegrift 

4:30 Woodlands

4:45 Hebron  

5:00 Flower Mound 

5:15 Marcus 

5:30 Vista Ridge

5:45 Ronald Reagan

[ChristopherRoden]

Seems like the scores increased as the day went on..

[BandFan95]

Super proud of Westwood coming in 16th!