Out of all the bands I've seen this year, I think Vista Ridge takes it. Their production has more marching than the others. Their marching routine is more complex and the music is difficult. They don't come out and try to blast you out of the stands with "melt your face big notes". They play balanced with very well defined dynamics. They don't have any "ensembles" come up and play the "hard stuff" while the rest of the band dances around. I think all 4 of the LISD bands are lights out on music production. While Vista's "visuals" do not come close to the other LISD bands, I think they win it with their marching and playing (since this is UIL and not BOA). LISD will sweep with Vista, Cedar Park, and Leander being very close.
Vista Ridge
Cedar Park
Leander
Vandegrift
Dripping Springs
Connally
.... Uh.... anyone's guess!
If UIL holds true to it being "marching and music" (as it should) and not leaning too much in the route of BOA (General Effect, Visuals), then the locks are:
Vista Ridge
Leander
Cedar Park
Vandegrift
That 5th place is a tough one. I've seen Dripping Springs and Georgetown multiple times. I've seen Connally. I think Dripping Springs is slightly in the lead, although Georgetown's "Dia de los Muertos" show is pretty darn good. It's going to come down to whoever can utterly nail the marching and music.
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