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Two that I can think of just from my local experiences are:

(listed in no particular reason except for organization)

1) Vista Ridge (my school - particularly if a well-liked and extremely competent assistant band director eventually becomes head director, or if some future turn of events unbeknownst to me occurs to make us accelerate our progress - but then again, we might just keep metaphorically bashing our heads against a wall, and hopefully break that wall despite how much of a headache it is to do so...), Leander School District

2) Hendrickson High School, Pflugerville School District

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Well I think that Dickinson(4A) is doing extremly well this year. We arent a new band. Dickinson used to be one of the top bands in the state, but then we had a change of directors and havent really gotten back to the same level of excellence. I hope to see Dickinson do very well this year. It would be great for us to become " The Pride of Dickinson" again.

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those are all very true, but what do you think about lets say.... (thinking)... Hebron, Creekview, and all the other such bands in the same area as Marcus, Haltom, and LD Bell

 

do you think they're being overlooked because of their high ranking competitors?

and do you think its the same in other areas as well across the state?

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The two bands that stick out the most to me are Clear Brook and Hebron. Clear Brook burst onto the scene last year at BOA SA, had a stellar show, and made finals in one of the hardest SA lineups in history. This year, they've followed it up at BOA Houston, placing second in prelims and fourth overall in finals. This band is making all the correct strides to becoming a perennial 5A powerhouse.

 

Of course I have to gush a little bit about my band, but please tell me if you think I've gone overboard. Hebron has come a long way in the last few years. I remember when making finals at BOA was all I ever wanted to achieve. Now, Hebron has made BOA SA finals for the last 4 years and went to 5A state in its first year as a 5A school. They're definitely beginning to make a name for themselves. I laughed to myself in another thread when somebody stated a band had a "Hebron move" in their show. That was pretty cool.

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berkner is sliding more than falling... for the last couple of state contest they made finals... im not too sure that people are posting bands on the rise or bands that have been great but not great enough to become an "elite" band... for me a band that is on the rise (even though they are the best in the state already) is marcus...

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berkner is sliding more than falling... for the last couple of state contest they made finals... im not too sure that people are posting bands on the rise or bands that have been great but not great enough to become an "elite" band... for me a band that is on the rise (even though they are the best in the state already) is marcus...

 

 

 

They didn't make finals in 04 and they did this past year. And they also have a new band director who I've heard nothing but great things about.

 

So explain the part about the current state champion being on the rise?

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Berkner does have an amazing director, Frank Troyka. I have had the honor of meeting him once, and I know some of the other TxB Staff members know him too.

 

Given his success at CyFalls, I can't wait to see what he can do at Berkner.

 

Just some food for thought,

 

Rising bands can depend on many things. Much of it depends on the strength of the incoming class as well as the senior class. Then you have to consider the drill design, music selection, and performance venues. And there are countless more variables.

 

Marching band is different from sports. Sports is riddled with statistics out the wazoo, to the degree that teams can be ranked or predicted even before a season starts. Marching band relies on too many unknowns.

 

But then again, isnt that what makes each new season exciting?

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So explain the part about the current state champion being on the rise?

 

Marcus has really only been a serious contender for about the past 3 years or so. With the big jumps in progress they have made in recent years, they are still on the rise in that the program is cementing itself as one of the best in Texas. Winning a state championship draws massive attention to a program, which means more interest in the program by students, parents and the community. Another very important part of success at the high school level is strength in the feeder schools, and what percentage of those kids continue doing band in high school, which is something Marcus definately has.

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I'll hafta agree about Creekview and Hebron coming up.

 

4A: Sherman, Aledo, Centennial, Southwest and The Colony are very good, and if they keep pushing they'll be up there. Especially now that Sherman just beat out the 4A 2005 State Champs, and Centennial and Southwest placed 2nd and 3rd respectively at honor band.

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In 3A, I'm going to go with Hidalgo. They had an amazing program before Canton dominated the SMC, legendary actually. They're finally starting to emerge as a powerhouse 3A. In 4A, S.H. Rider High School has a new director in his 2nd year at the school. He's completely revamped the program, giving them a much more modern technique and show design in general. In 2 or so years, I'm sure they're going to be fighting for area final spots.

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I have to say I think Martin is one of the rising bands in Texas. It makes me wonder where they'll be in a few years.

 

i remember when yall beat us at birdville back 9th or 10th grade, martin is really good... anyways, not to be a "home-er" but rowlett has been a really young band for the last couple of years, last year 3/4th of the band were underclassmen, they didnt do too bad for themselves. they have an extreamly strong and big junior class (this year). i wont be suprised to see them in finals next year at state...

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haha thats what im thinking about my school!! WARNING: EXTREME COCKINESS Ya'll will see this sat what we are all about!! be reeady!!! But yea my props to hebron for the Soulja Boi!! lol

 

um emily, hebron didnt do soulja boi.. that would be central.

haha nice try though. ps: quit being so cocky.. lol

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