NETexasBandFan Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 What are your predictions for who makes the state marching contest, along with rankings for this year? I don't have any personal opinions of my own, (just a high schooler who doesn't pay much attention to the bands outside my competition), but I'm interested to see what everyone thinks. bandlover1994 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takigan Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Moved to upcoming contests. Also renamed to broaden topic (we're not going to have a state thread for predictions, a contest day thread and a results thread. It's all going in 1 thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvell Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I could see Richland edging out Cedar Park for 5A champion this year! laurav 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I could see Richland edging out Cedar Park for 5A champion this year! That would be the upset of the decade, I don't mean that in any negative way towards Richland they are a great program, but that would be an exciting outcome to watch unfold. I love seeing the old standard placements shattered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica fan Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I could see that as well if im being honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony V Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 You guys, I'm not going to say it's impossible that Richland take the championship, but I think it's way too early to make a judgment call on whether that's a realistic possibility. I've seen Richland a few times this year, and they are comparable in potential to last year, especially since they have a longer season this time. So, I think they have a very good shot at placing 2nd. But if Waxahachie or Prosper (or both) continue to step up their game this year, then maybe Richland will have some potential rivals for the silver. We'll see what happens. I think this will be a very good contest with a lot of good bands in finals. Making the top 5 at this contest would be a real achievement. I know that Leander, Vista Ridge, and Vandegrift moved up, but maybe we should consider that this does not make this contest easy. Just off the top of my head, rough-and-ready with much potential to change, thinking about "tiers" for finals: Tier 1 Cedar Park T2 Richland T3 Waxahachie Prosper Dripping Springs T4 Wakeland Aledo Centennial Southwest T5 (I'm not as sure who would go here. Also, I'm not sure if finals will be top 10 or more than that. Someone let me know.) McKinney? Birdville? Forney? Lot's of exchange between those tiers could possibly happen. A slim chance -- at this point, anyway -- that either Richland or Waxahachie push Cedar Park out of first. More of a chance for swapping, I think, between Richland, Waxahachie, or Prosper. If Wakeland, Centennial, or Aledo has a really good year, maybe they could jump up to spar more directly with Dripping Springs, Prosper, or Waxahachie. Aledo tends to make those surprising jumps, but it tends to be early season that it happens. I would give Wakeland more of a shot for moving up. If I've seen Southwest, it's been a few years so I can't comment. Same for Forney. McKinney I've already mentioned on another thread; they have the power under the hood, but to my non-college-trained ears, there are consistency and cohesiveness issues. Birdville is kind of a foil to McKinney in that respect: few stick-outs, musically consistent, polished and respectable, but sometimes we're left wanting a bit more impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I think this will be a very good contest with a lot of good bands in finals. Making the top 5 at this contest would be a real achievement. I know that Leander, Vista Ridge, and Vandegrift moved up, but maybe we should consider that this does not make this contest easy. I miss us being 5A! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelCulper Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 In betting terms, I would take Cedar Park vs the Field and feel good about my bet. The battle is going to be for silver and bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTxBandMom8 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I'm not sure about Prosper being that high. Everyone is predicting they will move up, but to Tier 3? Has anyone seen their show this year? I saw the show last year. It was good, but I'm not sure there is any indication of them being able to pass up others. If someone who has seen their show could provide feedback, I'd be more willing to buy into this prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxOxAxUIL Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I believe the moment Leander and Vandegrift went to 6A, 5As fate was sealed, Cedar Park all the way. As for 3A you've got your usuals Whitesboro, Cameron and a strong Mineola group, but look out for Jourdanton who just came off of a TMEA State Honor band title. 2A, you have the war between Sundown and New Deal, but keep an eye out for Kerens. 1A is practically anyone's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony V Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I'm not sure about Prosper being that high. Everyone is predicting they will move up, but to Tier 3? Has anyone seen their show this year? I saw the show last year. It was good, but I'm not sure there is any indication of them being able to pass up others. If someone who has seen their show could provide feedback, I'd be more willing to buy into this prediction. People's expectations about Prosper have mostly come from their ability to compete with or be within striking range of Waxahachie last year at the BISD festival and, if I remember correctly, BOA Plano. You're right, there's not any indication from this season of whether they're at the same level as they were last season. But I think many people are expecting that they will be at that level because John Alstrin was hired on as head director -- which was the cause of their growth last year. We'll see what develops though; you may very well be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percplayer19 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Though I feel Richland has turned a corner toward the upside im not quite ready to have them overtake Cedar Park. They have a great show but they also have a lot of young members that are growing up quickly. By the time UIL comes up I expect them to be peaking at the right time. If they can put this together like last years show I do have them making State and even will place them in the top 10 but as far as medaling they will have to have the best performance they have ever done to have a chance to possibly overtake Cedar Park. They have a culture of a winning performance and believing they will win. Richland is moving in the right direction in building a winning culture again, but I like the direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band_dad_of_2 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I miss us being 5A! Other 5A schools don't!!! :lol: You guys are fantastic....best of luck to you in 6A!! Funguy02 and moofac3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LKendrick Posted September 18, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Regarding to Prosper, in terms of my own expectations I think they have the ability to strike pretty high for a few reasons. Pretty steady but rapid improvement and growth as a program over the last few years, they're definitely not slowing down and if they keep the rate of improvement at the same level and improve off of last years very solid show that much again that could put them in some pretty great company. They scored REALLY well in music at San Antonio in a pretty deep and crowded field last year at BOA, and it was well deserved. Very powerful, balanced, and great ensemble sounds coming from that group (as well as an amazing percussion section). I know Grand Nationals doesn't automatically equate to a band being better or having a better season but going for their first time they must be very comfortable and excited about where the program is at to be embarking on an endeavor like that. I'm not predicting anything concrete or saying that will happen but I can certainly see an argument why they could potentially strike pretty high up the ladder at state. I've really enjoyed watching theme emerge and I can't wait to see how they do this fall. BassDrummer122, principalagent and Anthony V 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Other 5A schools don't!!! :lol: You guys are fantastic....best of luck to you in 6A!! Ok, that made me laugh. herbaflerb and Band_dad_of_2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTxBandMom8 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm still in doubt about Prosper. Looking at their competition season, they are doing nothing BOA until San Antonio. I still have seen nothing from their show either. It's just odd seeing predictions for them when they weren't really on my radar last year at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I believe the moment Leander and Vandegrift went to 6A, 5As fate was sealed, Cedar Park all the way. As for 3A you've got your usuals Whitesboro, Cameron and a strong Mineola group, but look out for Jourdanton who just came off of a TMEA State Honor band title. 2A, you have the war between Sundown and New Deal, but keep an eye out for Kerens. 1A is practically anyone's game. I agree. Cedar Park is going to kill it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Other 5A schools don't!!! :lol: You guys are fantastic....best of luck to you in 6A!! 6A gets tougher every year... Leander's going to be great competition though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic238 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 You guys, I'm not going to say it's impossible that Richland take the championship, but I think it's way too early to make a judgment call on whether that's a realistic possibility. I've seen Richland a few times this year, and they are comparable in potential to last year, especially since they have a longer season this time. So, I think they have a very good shot at placing 2nd. But if Waxahachie or Prosper (or both) continue to step up their game this year, then maybe Richland will have some potential rivals for the silver. We'll see what happens. I think this will be a very good contest with a lot of good bands in finals. Making the top 5 at this contest would be a real achievement. I know that Leander, Vista Ridge, and Vandegrift moved up, but maybe we should consider that this does not make this contest easy. Just off the top of my head, rough-and-ready with much potential to change, thinking about "tiers" for finals: Tier 1 Cedar Park T2 Richland T3 Waxahachie Prosper Dripping Springs T4 Wakeland Aledo Centennial Southwest T5 (I'm not as sure who would go here. Also, I'm not sure if finals will be top 10 or more than that. Someone let me know.) McKinney? Birdville? Forney? Lot's of exchange between those tiers could possibly happen. A slim chance -- at this point, anyway -- that either Richland or Waxahachie push Cedar Park out of first. More of a chance for swapping, I think, between Richland, Waxahachie, or Prosper. If Wakeland, Centennial, or Aledo has a really good year, maybe they could jump up to spar more directly with Dripping Springs, Prosper, or Waxahachie. Aledo tends to make those surprising jumps, but it tends to be early season that it happens. I would give Wakeland more of a shot for moving up. If I've seen Southwest, it's been a few years so I can't comment. Same for Forney. McKinney I've already mentioned on another thread; they have the power under the hood, but to my non-college-trained ears, there are consistency and cohesiveness issues. Birdville is kind of a foil to McKinney in that respect: few stick-outs, musically consistent, polished and respectable, but sometimes we're left wanting a bit more impact. lake ridge and summit?? both mansfield bands are definitely on the come up this year. i can see both advancing to state in the area b marching contest this year along with wakeland, frisco centennial, and southwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony V Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 lake ridge and summit?? both mansfield bands are definitely on the come up this year. i can see both advancing to state in the area b marching contest this year along with wakeland, frisco centennial, and southwest. I'm sure both bands have a great season ahead of them. Lake Ridge could very well make finals, since they beat Forney last night. Summit, I'm not sure yet because I haven't seen them. jevvell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm sure both bands have a great season ahead of them. Lake Ridge could very well make finals, since they beat Forney last night. Summit, I'm not sure yet because I haven't seen them. I saw summit this weekend at boa, and let me tell you, they can play. They have a few things to work out visually, but musically they were phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 was able to catch pioneer at boa McAllen but not Roma, but judging from how strong pioneer was and the fact that Roma beat them pretty comfortably in both prelims and finals, any chance of them both slipping into finals here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 was able to catch pioneer at boa McAllen but not Roma, but judging from how strong pioneer was and the fact that Roma beat them pretty comfortably in both prelims and finals, any chance of them both slipping into finals here? I think they’re both contenders for state finals, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I could definitely see Roma in finals. Not sure about Pioneer yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I saw summit this weekend at boa, and let me tell you, they can play. They have a few things to work out visually, but musically they were phenomenal. Why didn't Summit do so hot at DFW? I heard they did very poorly musically in the score sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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