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Is this schedule in reverse prelims results order? I'm not too familiar with how TMC does their finals schedule.

Dang taking music over a group like Marcus is no easy feat. Congrats to our out of town visitors!

The funny thing is there's actually tons of evidence against this reputation bias theory. So much so I probably couldn't even fit all the examples in a single post here. But if anyone who thinks otherwise wants to start naming some "overrated" programs in this state or any other, go on ahead. Just don't be surprised when you (rightfully) get flamed for it.

Agreed. Seeing one of their first games I really liked the show but they seemed a bit behind on learning and cleaning in general. This isn't exactly foreign territory for them though.

Blue Springs 2013 is one I can think of.

These are the situations where schools that have a capable JV band can really take advantage of it.

At the end of the day judges are human too. Even if their assignment is just analyzing effect, if a moment is dirty or poorly performed it's not going to be as effective as it could have been.

After BOA Austin I thought Vandegrift was going to go unchallenged protecting their San Antonio/ State title. I'm...not so sure about that now. Wow Hebron.

You can build up the programs you think should have made finals without tearing down the ones who did.

Eh I'll trust educators in marching band for decade+ years watching in person over random band parents/kids over a stream.

The predictions posted on this site are always bad though lol

This contest is also almost annoyingly early, so you're probably not getting the best from groups who typically bloom later in the season. I imagine a group preparing for Nationals wouldn't be the exception to this.

New regionals plus the top end competition at the contest formerly known as BOA Austin is ridiculous, so there was always a small chance for one or two bubble bands to make finals. Now Waco and San Marcos gives those bands a better chance at finals, which is great for getting a second round of eyes on your program and is generally more fun for the kids. I don't blame the directors.

Alternates. Usually freshman that couldn't get a spot, so they march a make shift drill block early in the season to gain some experience, but it eventually goes away.

Fair warning but I'm going to be jonesing for Cedar Park all season. The show announcement hooked me and the music is so fun already.

The last time Leander did a show about colors it went pretty well so this one sounds like a strong one in the making.

Not very suprising. BOA Austin has always been a top heavy contest with maybe 1 or 2 finalist spots up for grabs. Now a lot of those bubble bands have a better shot for a second performance with more critiques available early in the season.

I feel like we need a new LD Bell. A top tier Texas program that is willing to head up to Nationals year after year to compete. That will probably be the most realistic chance of Texas winning it all more consistently. Because let's be real, they're not moving Nationals to Texas, or Kansas or whatever location you might come up with. Indy is the place and Lucas Oil is the perfect stadium. The Woodlands are the closest thing we have to that right now. Round Rock also has a consistent propensity for going but they're still building their overall design up despite being a great playing band.

Hebron tied for the highest music score ever. Ridiculous.

Either that or they'll win music and not even medal, joining their fellow Lewisville bands in accomplishing that feat.

The faces of the Fishers kids while they were singing is what this is all about. Priceless.

Also I really love that we got Round Rock and Pearland back to back so we have Dayman vs Nightman.

Round Rock absolutely killed it! Such an amazing thing when your last performance is your best and the Dragon Band accomplished just that. I was with the band when they first made finals 10 years ago, and I hope these guys hold this night in their heart 10 years later just like I do! Bravo!

I'm gonna be a negative Nancy and predict the top 3 stays the same in finals. The Indiana bands are just too strong overall programs for Team Texas to overcome this year. It's just so annoying how it's been 10 years since we sent the SA Regional Champion to Nationals.

It's pretty much impossible for one untrained spectator to guess the collective opinion of 7 judges according to specific rubrics. There's also things like individual music where no one watching at home or even in the stadium will have the viewpoint the judge does.