LeanderMomma Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Smaller classifications are also typically held to a lower standard for a 1, but not much lower. I've saw plenty of surprising 1s today though (hopefully the standard isn't becoming too low). But Allen definitely got all 1s and was knocked by the penalty Must have been quite the penalty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETexasBandFan Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Must have been quite the penalty! Most penalties in UIL are a 1 division rating drop or a straight DQ, why it's that way, I don't know, it's extremely harsh for a simple mistake and can go as far as to punish other bands by reducing state spots. Plus it's somewhat redundant in regions with 2 or less of a classification because they go to area regardless of rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandboosterdad Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Lumberton, Bridge City, and LC-M will all be at Area C 4A next weekend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twc.rocket Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Allen kid here. Yup, we went over the 8-minute time limit (by 3 seconds). Pretty crushing situation for us, especially the seniors who did not ever imagine region would be our last performance. Apparently, there were some issues regarding the timekeeper with other bands as well, so it's getting appealed. If you watch the performance from first to last note, it's under 8 minutes by around 20 seconds, but it's hard to tell from the rules what exactly starts the clock. Nothing is super clear right now, but it's all in the hands of UIL at this point...we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twc.rocket Posted October 21, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Update on that. I'm still not super clear on the rules regarding time, but our band director ended up deciding that the evidence was against us and he is not going to go through with an appeal. These things happen, and even though it's a super disappointing conclusion to this year, we are very proud of our show and had lots of fun getting to the point we did. I am super excited for the kids that will do area in 2020. Allen is getting better and better every year, and I can't wait to see the new heights they reach. Top 5 in area finals would not surprise me at all. principalagent, azn, Danpod and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azn Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 ALLEN GOT ROBBED. #JUSTICEFORALLEN All banter aside, that really sucks but stuff like that happens ex. Bwood getting DQ'd in 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danpod Posted October 22, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Update on that. I'm still not super clear on the rules regarding time, but our band director ended up deciding that the evidence was against us and he is not going to go through with an appeal. These things happen, and even though it's a super disappointing conclusion to this year, we are very proud of our show and had lots of fun getting to the point we did. I am super excited for the kids that will do area in 2020. Allen is getting better and better every year, and I can't wait to see the new heights they reach. Top 5 in area finals would not surprise me at all. This is about the classiest thing that has been posted here in a long time. I commend you greatly for showing grace during what I am sure is a very difficult time for the band program. LeanderMomma, meursault, NETexasBandFan and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twc.rocket Posted October 22, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 This is about the classiest thing that has been posted here in a long time. I commend you greatly for showing grace during what I am sure is a very difficult time for the band program. What can I say but that band as an event produces such beautiful art and steadfast friends, that all I can really take from my 4 years is some great memories, area or not. And I'm sure any band kid would feel the same way(: LeanderMomma, NETexasBandFan, Rudedog34 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy08 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 TWC - you’re making me feel better about the next generation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenBandDad Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I held off on commenting until things shook out and we knew final resolution. It's very unfortunate that the timing issue occurred, but rules are rules. I was really looking forward to this show making its wide debut at Area contest, as it is absolutely the best show Allen has put on the field since I've been involved with the program. I think it also would have changed a lot of preconceived notions that many people hold about what a band the size of Allen can do. This show was designed to take advantage of the size of the band, and the musical performance was worked to a very high level (a process that started with last year's show). There is no doubt in my mind that Allen would have been a finalist at Area, and had a very good shot at advancing to state. With two more years to develop under this leadership, they will be a force to contend with in 2020 UIL competition. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I held off on commenting until things shook out and we knew final resolution. It's very unfortunate that the timing issue occurred, but rules are rules. I was really looking forward to this show making its wide debut at Area contest, as it is absolutely the best show Allen has put on the field since I've been involved with the program. I think it also would have changed a lot of preconceived notions that many people hold about what a band the size of Allen can do. This show was designed to take advantage of the size of the band, and the musical performance was worked to a very high level (a process that started with last year's show). There is no doubt in my mind that Allen would have been a finalist at Area, and had a very good shot at advancing to state. With two more years to develop under this leadership, they will be a force to contend with in 2020 UIL competition. You guys should go to BOA Grand Nats. It would blow everyone’s mind outside of Texas. FloMoParent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenBandDad Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 You guys should go to BOA Grand Nats. It would blow everyone’s mind outside of Texas. As fun as that might be, the logistics and cost of taking the Escadrille on that kind of trip is very daunting, to say the least. When we did the Rose Parade a few years ago, it was like moving a small city - 2 semi trucks, and we didn't take any props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudedog34 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yep. Same. Henny's trip to Macy's 2 semi trucks, 2 box trucks 3 days prior to 7 fully occupied airliners. That's the equivalent to moving a medium sized battalion of military personnel. LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 As fun as that might be, the logistics and cost of taking the Escadrille on that kind of trip is very daunting, to say the least. When we did the Rose Parade a few years ago, it was like moving a small city - 2 semi trucks, and we didn't take any props. Ugh, I didn't think of that. Well, Music Travel Consultants can get enough airplanes chartered for your band, and y'all could plan a show with no props. I'm just thinking of how stunned folks in Lucas Oil Stadium would be when you guys took the field. AllenBandDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avisshadow Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Wait- THE Allen High School band?? The one with like over 800 people?? I didnt know that was the band y’all were talking about. I’ve always wanted to see your shows in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Wait- THE Allen High School band?? The one with like over 800 people?? I didnt know that was the band y’all were talking about. I’ve always wanted to see your shows in person! Me too! I'm bummed they won't be at State or BOA! Next year I'm going to be sure I see them somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatOfSachse Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Area Schedule 2. Marcus - 9:30a 3. North Mesquite - 9:45a 3. Rowlett - 10:00a 3. JJ Pearce - 10:15a 25. McKinney - 10:30a BREAK 10:45a3. Lake Highlands - 11:00a 3. Sachse - 11:15a 3. Richardson - 11:30a 3. Mesquite - 11:45a 2. Flower Mound - 12:00p LUNCH BREAK 12:1521. Tyler Lee - 1:00p 3. Berkner - 1:15p 3. Garland - 1:30p 2. Guyer - 1:45p 2. Byron Nelson - 2:00p 2. Lewisville - 2:15p 25. Rockwall Heath - 2:30p 3. North Garland - 2:45p BREAK 3:00p25. Rockwall - 3:15 3. Lakeview Centennial - 3:30p 25. Wylie - 3:45p 25. McKinney Boyd - 4:00p 2. Hebron - 4:15p 3. John Horn - 4:30p 2. Eaton 4:45 EXHIBITION - TCU - 5:00p RECOGNITION CEREMONY/ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS - 5:30p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatOfSachse Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 2018 Schedule PDF 2018 Area C 6A Schedule.pdf CatOfSachse and FloMoParent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETexasBandFan Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 2018 Schedule PDF I don't suppose a predictions mod could start adding the area contests now that schedules are being released? I'd love to be able to make my predictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatOfSachse Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I’lol start submitting them into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingogooberman Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 caught a video of John Horn from Duncanville finals and I have to say I'm impressed. Dark horse for advancement, I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 caught a video of John Horn from Duncanville finals and I have to say I'm impressed. Dark horse for advancement, I'd say Agreed. Very solid performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmbandfan Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Agreed. Very solid performance. Yes, I was at Duncanville, and JH was on fire at finals. Solid show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Is anyone attending this contest that could share their thoughts about all of these great bands today. Unfortunately I can’t make it out there today. Thx principalagent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 How did all the bands do today. Any thoughts? Did anyone really stand out? Predictions? Good luck to all bands!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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