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It should officially be the San Antonio Super-Duper Regional.

Maybe the topic took 7 years to post?

To be clear, I’m thinking Cedar Park or maybe Round Rock for this. Cedar Park just had a major director change, but I think everything is in place for that program to succeed.

I don't think its crazy, their show is definitely a step up from last year. 

I've never seen Hendrickson referred to by it's full name haha.

Always makes me think Robert E. Lee before the announcer finishes the name.

Well you obviously haven't been in school for a while now lol

Are we predicting results before we've seen a single show concept? I love txbands.

It's disgusting. And quite honestly? Disappointed but not surprised. The Cadets have quite a cult-y reputation. I'm not saying they're good or bad- just stating what I've heard.

Could someone just put this arrangement of Danzon No. 2 on the field please? And put Gustavo Dudamel in a marching band uniform and let him conduct? OK, thanks. ❤️
 

Rereading this thread and wanted to point out that the schools previously served by Atlanta will most likely be attending BOA Powder Springs, about 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

While I definitely agree that the shows are becoming far more difficult to perform and perfect, I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing.  Just like technology, everything must change with the times in order to keep up.  While it is frustrating at times to see the top bands obliterating the rest of the competition, at the end of the day, the kids in the non winning bands are JUST as capable of producing winning results as the top bands are.  We just have to figure out what it takes to get there.  Why hold the kids back by telling them it's not possible to succeed at a CTJ level when it obviously IS possible?  I think that children (and adults!) will meet whatever level is expected of them.  
 
I also have not seen a reduction in the number of fans coming out to see the competitions.  If anything, it appears that the numbers are rising.  It's exciting to see what the kids put together year to year, and I think more and more parents (and alumni parents such as myself!) are going to see it.  
 
Just my 2 cents, as always!

Not from Carmel, I know people from there. I agree SA has their obvious strengths and GN has their obvious strengths, from some perspectives one could be seen as more competitive. I would love to see a year where we got to see Carmel, Avon, and Broken Arrow go up against all the top texas bands. No hard feelings, just a good debate

Expect quite a few Director shake-ups in Area D and H after UIL that may even shift some of your thoughts.

Not sure if it's been posted but Waco ISD stadium has been confirmed for BOA Waco.

This is a super solid prediction. I definitely can see what you wrote happening.

I heard from members that this was extremely difficult. I'd be very suprised if a Texas band tried doing this.

Are we predicting results before we've seen a single show concept? I love txbands.

So heartbroken about Stoneman Douglas and the loss of one of their guard members. The Stoneman Douglas guard is an absolutely amazing, world class group that is going through what no group should have to go through. I hope we get to see them at some point this season.
 
No surprises result-wise so far, except seeing Tarpon Springs in third place at Tampa after prelims. Looks like it'll be Avon versus Carmel in Scholastic World, unless James Logan has something to say about it or there are significant improvements from other groups.
 
I'm guessing that Onyx's show is a little less campy this year, based on comments and the prelims results.

The possibility is exciting

If they do, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't go to GN this year. It's very hard to go State then Grand Nationals right after.

A little too fantastic if you ask me haha.

The priorities of programs like Broken Arrow and Tarpon Springs (and Union) make it such that San Antonio is very unlikely. Carmel and Blue Springs are much more likely to return. Schools like Dobyns-Bennett or Homestead or Marian Catholic don’t have the resources financially to make a Texas trip. I can’t see Castle making a trip, but not necessarily due to financial reasons either (Southern Indiana is far from rich, but Castle doesn’t draw from a poor area either). And Wando just doesn’t travel, but they have the resources to come if they wanted.