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    BandFan59 got a reaction from 11BandMan11 in 2024 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 14-16)   
    Absolutely agree. When I used the phrase "old school" I mainly refer to those directors that have a tendency to get verbally aggressive, threatening, and downright nasty towards their students without any of the positive reinforcement, all for the sake of trying to create a successful band program. I know there are plenty of older band directors out there that have not resorted to this type of culture under their direction and I applaud them for helping to set the standards that high school marching band is at today. As someone who marched for a director that was very much similar to Cartwright in their teaching practices, I absolutely do not think that is necessary or acceptable to run a successful band program and I'm glad that nowadays we are seeing less and less of that mindset in the marching band world.
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    BandFan59 reacted to 11BandMan11 in 2024 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 14-16)   
    Sorry for the longer post and response.... 

    If what I've heard from former students about Cartwright & instructional practices that were occurring - good riddance. 

    On another note - It's always interesting how there are a ton of other EXTREMELY successful "old school" band directors who did not and still do not resort to or utilize some of the methods that we all know are not just wrong for kids, but if we're really honest with ourselves, not just borderline, downright abusive.

    There's a very big difference between holding students accountable / having high expectations and communicating that appropriately to CHILDREN at the high school age, and verbally accosting / screaming / threatening / etc. CHILDREN for the sake of 'the art'. Accountability is good, high expectations are good, when POSITIVELY reinforced by staff and students alike. 

    Also, I really dislike how in the band community we have turned "old school" into a massive diss - we would literally have NONE of the funding, facilities, voices at the decision making table, etc. if it weren't for all of the amazing and positive "old school" band directors across Texas and the country. 

    While we're at it, lets get REAL for second. Marching Band - It's not that deep. It's CHILDREN running around a football field wearing crazy costumes, throwing things in air, etc. to be a part of something bigger than themselves and a part of a band and guard family where everyone is accepted and appreciated. Sometimes we can forget that when we all get heated in recaps, have bad reps or rehearsals, whatever; at the end of the day, its just marching band. #LetsAllBeGoodPeople 
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from itsstephenyo in 2023 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 9-11)   
    Hebron's placed third with the music caption at all three of their Grand Nationals appearances. Certainly impressive and a feat worth applauding! While I thoroughly enjoyed their show this year, I do feel that 2021 and 2022 were probably stronger productions, albeit not by much. Congratulations to all the bands!
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from DankBOA in 2023 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 9-11)   
    Final Results:

    1. Avon H.S., IN 97.475
    2. Carmel H.S., IN 97.275
    3. Hebron H.S., TX 95.700
    4. Blue Springs H.S., MO 95.075
    5. The Woodlands H.S., TX 95.025
    6. William Mason H.S., OH 94.350
    7. Pearland H.S., TX 91.800
    8. Round Rock H.S., TX 90.625
    9. Bentonville H.S., AR 90.450
    10. Keller H.S., TX 90.200
    11. Brownsburg H.S., IN 89.350
    12. Fishers H.S., IN 88.900

    Outstanding Music Performance: Hebron H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Avon H.S., IN
    Outstanding General Effect: Avon H.S., IN

    Al Castronovo Esprit de Corps Award: William Mason H.S., OH
    2025 Tournament of Roses Parade Invitation: The Woodlands H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from BassDr. in 2023 BOA Grand National Championships (Nov. 9-11)   
    Jarrett Lipman, their longtime head director, left the school after last year. Though schools like Vandegrift and the Woodlands have been able to weather head director changes very well, the first few years after a change are always difficult, especially for a school moving on from someone as influential as Lipman has been.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from ChristopherRoden in 2023 BOA San Antonio Super Regional (Nov. 3 & 4)   
    Wow, very impressed by LD Bell breaking into the top half!
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from AWF2014 in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    Congratulations to all the finalist bands! I haven't been keeping up as much this year as I would have liked but it's exciting to see two new finalists in Bridgeland and Cy-Fair! That said I feel for the students over at CTJ being the first ones out. It's certainly a punch to the guts for a program of their pedigree and history, even in a transitional year, but I've no doubt they'll come back strong at San Antonio and Grand Nationals.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from BandDad4 in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    Congratulations to all the finalist bands! I haven't been keeping up as much this year as I would have liked but it's exciting to see two new finalists in Bridgeland and Cy-Fair! That said I feel for the students over at CTJ being the first ones out. It's certainly a punch to the guts for a program of their pedigree and history, even in a transitional year, but I've no doubt they'll come back strong at San Antonio and Grand Nationals.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from clarinets74 in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from RaElk99 in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from Dallas Hobbs in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from northtexasshawty in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from CosmicLimbo in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from josephbandfan in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from northtexasbandfan in UIL 6A 2023 State Marching Band Contest (Oct. 30. & 31)   
    If anyone in the DFW area is interested in seeing some of the top bands perform live before state, Coppell is hosting a Show of Shows at their stadium on Saturday, October 28th at 5:30 PM as a send off for state. Hebron, Coppell, Keller, and Flower Mound will all perform and admission is free, though they're also taking donations for homeless shelters. None of these four will be at BOA San Antonio, so if you're not able to attend the state marching contest this will be one of the only opportunities to see them live before the end of the season.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from celesta in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from peshbandkid in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from Tubalord11 in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from Magma31651 in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
  20. Thanks
    BandFan59 got a reaction from Dallas Hobbs in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from GeekBoy54 in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from JazzRun in 2023 BOA Prosper (Oct. 14)   
    Prelims Results:

    Class A:

    1. Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Whitesboro H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Whitesboro H.S., TX

    Class AA:

    1. Lovejoy H.S., TX
    2. Grapevine H.S., TX
    3. Walnut Grove H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Lovejoy H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Grapevine H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Lovejoy H.S., TX

    Class AAA:

    1. Wakeland H.S., TX
    2. Rock Hill H.S., TX
    3. Azle H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: Wakeland H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Wakeland H.S., TX

    Class AAAA:

    1. L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    2. Prosper H.S., TX
    3. Keller Central H.S., TX

    Outstanding Music Performance: (3-way tie!) Prosper H.S., TX, Timber Creek H.S., TX, & L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX

    Finalists:
    Keller Central H.S., TX
    Waxahachie H.S., TX
    Azle H.S., TX
    Rock Hill H.S., TX
    Forney H.S., TX
    L.D. Bell H.S., TX
    Keller H.S., TX
    Wakeland H.S., TX
    Prosper H.S., TX
    Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
    Timber Creek H.S., TX
    McKinney North H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from packwick in 2023 BOA Katy (Oct. 7)   
    Have not been able to keep up with marching band very much this season, but wow seeing CTJ in sixth is a real shock. I'm sure they're still adjusting in the post-Lipman era but I very much hope to see them bounce back and finish this season strong, I have always been a big fan of that program.
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from Dave609 in 2023 BOA Austin (Sept. 23)   
    Final Results:

    1. Rouse H.S., TX 85.15
    2. Vandegrift H.S., TX 85.00
    3. Vista Ridge H.S., TX 83.50
    4. Cedar Park H.S., TX 83.15
    5. Cedar Ridge H.S., TX 82.00
    6. Lake Travis H.S., TX 80.25
    7. Round Rock H.S., TX 79.20
    8. Westwood H.S., TX 78.50
    9. Leander H.S., TX 78.10
    10. Westlake H.S., TX 78.05
    11. Dripping Springs H.S., TX 76.05
    12. James Bowie H.S., TX 75.55

    Outstanding Music Performance: Vista Ridge H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: (tie) Vandegrift H.S., TX & Rouse H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Rouse H.S., TX
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    BandFan59 got a reaction from peshbandkid in 2023 BOA Austin (Sept. 23)   
    Final Results:

    1. Rouse H.S., TX 85.15
    2. Vandegrift H.S., TX 85.00
    3. Vista Ridge H.S., TX 83.50
    4. Cedar Park H.S., TX 83.15
    5. Cedar Ridge H.S., TX 82.00
    6. Lake Travis H.S., TX 80.25
    7. Round Rock H.S., TX 79.20
    8. Westwood H.S., TX 78.50
    9. Leander H.S., TX 78.10
    10. Westlake H.S., TX 78.05
    11. Dripping Springs H.S., TX 76.05
    12. James Bowie H.S., TX 75.55

    Outstanding Music Performance: Vista Ridge H.S., TX
    Outstanding Visual Performance: (tie) Vandegrift H.S., TX & Rouse H.S., TX
    Outstanding General Effect: Rouse H.S., TX
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