Actually, the reason why we didn't decide to use these at Denton was due to heavy rain, and we didn't want the electronics to malfunction. Granted they did malfunction during prelims and the end of finals at Area. Our director actually decided to shut them off when they started to malfunction, but you're right though, placing 11th at Denton was a huge push for us, and you can bet we'll be alive and kicking come BOA: SA and State.
If it helps to my credibility, I'm in the band.