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Then they get beat by those groups. It's about winning the war, not the battle. And the war in this case is state. CTJ understands that and will continue cleaning.

I think they'll be fine. It's not anywhere near as dirty as 2016, and they play very well. I'd be very shocked if they didn't advance.

Both groups made finals!

That Broken Arrow entrance was epic to say the least. Very fun show, probably the most straightforward theme they have done in a while. I wish they didn't have the capes the whole time, kinda hides how well they march.

Agreed, the improvement from Austin was substantial. Night and day difference.

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a band the size of Weiss play and march as well as they do. Anyone who complains that only big bands can be good need to learn a lesson from this group. Pure quality.

It's the theme of their show haha. There are no actual black holes at the stadium... as of now.

Another interesting note is how the three highest scores for 14th also had the 3 highest scores for 1st. I wonder what the average of all the finalist scores in those years looks like in comparison.

I never did But I agree, any band that makes state earned it.

They almost certainly would have won, yes. Scores can be an interesting thing. Also I'm not sure if CTJ would have beat Carmel had they gone. It was definitely possible.

I thought it was a little too safe of a show, even for Marcus. The marching also wasn't quite as perfect as it usually is. I haven't seen them yet this year, so I have no idea if their fall is like everyone says.

Geez, enough with the Whataburger hype. They haven't even won a contest this season. Super overrated.

I don't think soloists count that much if anything to the music caption. They're more a music GE element, with a better performance earning more effect.

I wouldn't count out Hebron or Leander on that music caption. Vandegrift sounds great, but not quite as good as last year.

You're right about your first statement. Thank you for reminding me.

Except that they aren't lol. Anyone who has criticism against your band isn't always some hater, and I would hardly call their post that. They even acknowledged it was just their thoughts about it and not exactly what will happen like 2014.

Round Rock's Homecoming Queen the past two years has been the drum major. Having a whole organization to vote for you really helps!

DCI used to do that. It was called the "tick" system. I'm sure some old marching band circuits did it that way too, but BOA has never as far as I know.

IMO he's gonna be nice and comfy in the same spot he's been the past two years.

Thank you. I'm definitely a blunt person, I'll acknowledge that. Just know I take no pleasure in harping on their chances of success, but realistically that's just the current situation.

I WAS part of that band. I agree, the kids are doing their best as they always do. I understand the events that have happened are not in their control, nor have I blamed it on them. I'm simply calling out a product that I don't think is very good, competitively or just enjoyable in general. Again, NOT because of the kids. As for the yelled at part I didn't mean to imply the kids are being verbally abused in any sort of way. The educators there are great people and have always been respectful to the students, so I apologize for that exaggeration. However, I will not apologize for my feelings on the product this year. The reality is design is THE most integral part of a successful marching band show, and there is only so much effort from the kids that will improve that.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize I wasn't allowed to have opinions on shows. My bad.

Yup, that's the part that makes me the angriest. They're probably being yelled at day after day to clean something that is virtually uncleanable.

Haha thanks for the laugh

It was over as soon as the show was made. A bad show is a bad show. Period.