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So the main scoring difference is the impact of GE. It’s 20% music (10% individual, 10 ensemble), 20% visual (same individual and ensemble split). And 60% GE (2 20% music and 1 20% visual). IMO, they are the most fun and strongest overall comps around the nation. They do tend to last longer bc there’s normally more bands and they each have 15 minutes (some early ones are like 10?) but that’s really the main differences. Definitely worth going to then if you can!!

Again. Your info is wrong. Not coming at you. Just telling you that you are mistaken.

Where are you getting that regions 20 and 21 will be moving to Area D for marching? What about regions 12 and 18?

I've been in band for 3 years now and love DCI and go to marching contest on my days off but I still don't quite understand how BOA works. Like are shows longer for BOA? How is the scoring different from UIL? I'm super in touch with how the UIL side works but I'm lost with BOA.

Area D - Regions 8, 20, 21, 26 Region 8: Midway HS Temple HS Copperas HS Bryan HS Hacker Heights HS Lake Belton HS Chaparral HS Region 20: Duncanville HS Skyline HS Waxahachie HS Forney HS Lake Highlands HS North Forney HS Richardson HS Pearce HS MacArthur HS Nimitz HS Jesuit College Preparatory School Berkner HS Red Oak HS Irving HS Booker T Washington Region 21: Legacy HS Longview HS Region 26: Round Rock HS Hutto HS Westwood HS Cedar Ridge HS McNiel HS Stoney Point Hs East View HS If everyone makes Area there will be 31 bands leaving 6 state openings. Please correct me if this is wrong but I believe for every 5 bands there is 1 state slot up for grabs. Hope everyone has a fantastic season and look forward to hearing more about each band in the coming months when show reveals and contest start.

I remember playing at the Lakeview Centennial VS Wylie East game last year and the stadium felt smaller than it was (I was on the visitors side). The size of the Melissa ISD stadium is larger than bigger school districts' stadiums. Both CKD stadium and Mesquite Memorial stadium is large, but Mesquite Memorial stadium is bigger than CKD stadium.

Its a nice stadium with solid judges and good logistics, and bedford wasnt on this date originally so for an early season performance its a no brainer Wylies stadium is on the older end and HEB is a BOA oriented competition, so for UIL priority groups Melissa is the only option in DFW with all the perks

Sheesh this contest got competitive. Are the judges better this year or something? Why did the contest ramp up this much? I'm excited for marching season to start back up soon and people to announce their shows.

Hi I'm LakeviewCentennialMello. I'm excited for this marching season. I go to school in Garland, Texas.

Just curious. Why would the lines change much? Does Kaufman go to C or B? I think B and C were fairly balanced last year with C being slightly stronger. In State Finals C had 3 in finals with one medalist. B had 2 in finals with 1 medalist. At state outside of finals in the very good placement of 11-15 C had 2 and B had 2. C lost 1 medalist a few of others bands to 5A. B lost a medalist plus a few others to 5A. These are the possible leaders based on last year just to illustrate balance. C- Sulphur Springs, NL, Bridge City, Pine Tree, Kaufman (if area C)? Plus a few other strong programs. B- China Spring, Aubrey, Krum, Alvarado, Springtown plus a few othe strong programs. It looks like on paper that C would be slightly more competitive. Is that your argument for change or is it geography or some other reason?

Surely you don't mean Grift? ......................Right?

I'm so glad I made these predictions... because TCGC just promoted 3 of the teams competing here... 😥

Unfortunately not There’s not really a different date they can do it unless it wouldn’t be at McLane which is the most ideal stadium for the comp, but it still gonna be super strong

I'm rooting for Richland to take first place! Honestly, who wouldn't want to see them become area champs? I think they'll definitely beat Burleson, Midlothian, and even their "little brother," Birdville. There are some interesting developments, possibly related to football...wink wink. Also, I've heard rumors that Area F might be relocating this year.

i allowed for it thank you for asking.

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So.... What are we doing if Vander gets moved to here?

so no 5a kids at Waco this year...

OP updated with date and confirmed bands.

Does anyone know why the old Poteet instagram was deleted?

If anyone has any videos from local contests, feel free to share them. Paging @packwick Unfortunately, lots of people probably think this place is still dead.

Awesome! I did say that unless something changed, I would be wrong. To be fair, I was also told this information back in October by a staff member at the school, so don't come after me providing false information.

James Bowie, Hutton, Taft & Winston Churchill are confirmed per Hornrank

BOA Waco is officailly set for October 24th. cannot wait for this competition.