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Thanks! I was hoping that was the case!

If this is the case which I totally could see that, area is probably going to be realigned pretty heavily I imagine, I dont see the overall benefit of representing multiple districts by having 1 dominate areas, although I dont know how they would address this with J and H unless they changed the amount of area bands needed to add state slots (from 5 to 1, to 4 to 1 or something) Some of the areas are becoming extremely district dominated, so I doubt UIL does nothing about it since theyve actually been pretty open to making changes as of late

I think McNeil will at least be top 5 if not 3.

Actually, LISD readjusted attendance boundaries last school year to respond to growth at Leander, rouse and Glenn as well as a decline at cedar park, vandy and vista. Based on what they’re projecting for the upcoming school year, it’s looking like all 6 will be in 6A. If this happens, westlake and LT can basically say goodbye to making state beyond 2025 as LISD sweeping this area is pretty much a given and not all of them would even make it (Glenn). There seriously needs to be some major region and area rezoning if this actually happens

There’s a wait list as of July 1st

As someone who also was in the hanna band 2017-2021, I am also a bit biased but Hanna is always great consistently. I am excited to see what they put on the field this year Hanna always has musically pleasing shows. I like JBA, United, Weslaco, Los Fresnos, Harlingen and the Edinburgh schools they have some really good show designs as well with a bit of improvement they can all compete even those bands that didnt make area finals. Always push your band better just because I didnt mention you doesn't mean you all don't have a great band program anything is possible. The 1st and 2nd spot as well you never know. Los Fresnos has been improving really greatly musically lately thats what keeps pushing them higher every year. And remember band is supposed to be fun anyone can make state wish you all a great year!

I think otherwise, but to each their own

I think lumberton will struggle getting out of area this year. Same with howe

1. Cedar Ridge 2. Westlake/James Bowie 3. Westlake/James Bowie 4. Timber Creek 5. Westwood 6. McNeil 7. Hendrickson 8. SFA 9. LD Bell 10. JET 11.Hutto 12. (Midlothion/Wylie East/Anderson) Class AA: 1.Kaufman 2.Grapevine 3.Creekview Class AAA: 1.Hendrickson 2.Midlothian/Anderson 3.Midlothian/Anderson Class AAAA: 1.Cedar Ridge 2.Westlake/James Bowie 3.Westlake/James Bowie Top 12 isn't set in stone but class rankings will more or less stay the same.

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1. Brewer 2. Alvarado 3. Castleberry 4. Brock 5. Grand Prairie 6. Everman 7. Venus 8. Benbrook 9. Troy 10. Grandview I feel like most of these are interchangeable especially 6-10 but it should still be a competitive contest

There will only be 10 Finalists, however, Godley does do a Best in 2A/3A Exhibition, so it very well could be Bosqueville holding that title. I see it as: 1. Brewer 2. Alvarado 3. Grand Prairie 4. Castleberry 5. Brock 6. Everman 7. Benbrook 8. Venus 9. Grandview 10. Whitney FIRST OUT: 11. Troy

Same as last year I believe, McKinney ISD Stadium.

Does anyone know where Area J is taking place yet?

Dang that really sucks. I really like watching them especially during finals. Hope they have an amazing prelims run though.

SLC doing prelims only due to homecoming conflict. Count them out of your finals predictions

Exactly my thoughts about Hanna, that on/off comment was kinda weird, they are always consistently good. I’m really excited to see the competition for that #3 spot, ESPECIALLY if there are 3 bands that make it (would love to see that happen). I do see Harlingen making a comeback though, they have the players just haven’t had the best design recently. I don’t doubt that they will come back strong and make finals this year, they are a pretty historically strong program!

1. Alvarado 2. Castleberry 3. Brewer 4. Brock 5. Venus 6. Everman 7. Grand Prairie 8. Benbrook 9. Troy 10. Grandview 11. (Potentially making finals if Brock is unable to stay) Bosqueville These guesses are very heavily based off of how last year went, and could be quite different from reality. Please tell me your thoughts on how you think this contest will go.

No this is MP first time doing a beetle juice show the past 4 shows have been: Out of Oz, Cruella, Wednesday, and 007

Any predictions on who makes Finals?

Probably, our director hasn't announced if we're staying for finals, but in the past when we had a conflict we would leave after our prelims run. He'll probably release information to us soon

Anyone else think it would be helpful to have all the Bands of America contests under its own topic?

So, if y’all advance to Finals, y’all would have to give up your spot?

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