LeanderMomma

Sickening.

:-O Well boo.

I sure am proud of the Leander Guard for becoming TCGC Scholastic National A Class State Champions yesterday in College Station. They were phenomenal this year...truly. I went to the parent send off performance Friday evening and the stands were absolutely packed with family members, students and fans such as myself. When Will Calloway walked out onto the gym floor to introduce the guard, the place erupted into huge applause. Very well deserved applause, I must say. He has done an amazing job with both the JV and Varsity squads this year. And the parent performance was nearly flawless and completely stunning. Everyone stood for an ovation when it was over, and it was pretty moving. I can't wait to see how they do at WGI in Ohio later this week. #ForeverAFan

Thank you!

Ok, I need someone to explain some winterguard stuff to me if you can! Here are my questions: 1). Why are there no Dallas area colorguards in today's TCGC competition? Do they choose not to do TCGC up there? 2). Where is CTJ? I don't see them mentioned for any upcoming competitions and their show was supposed to be amazing I thought? 3). Is this WGI championship in Ohio like BOA where anybody who pays can go? Or do you have to earn a competition spot for that? I'm just a bit confused still on how winterguard really works. And lastly, how often do schools move up a level? Do they have a choice in that? Thanks in advance to anyone who wants to tackle these questions!

I absolutely will!

. Ohhhhh, lucky man! My husband drives a tractor trailer for a living and he always wanted to drive for Leander. It’s a hard gig to get though! :-)

Why are there so many predators in this world!? http://www.philly.com/philly/news/cadets-drum-bugle-corps-george-hopkins-sexual-abuse-harrassment-allentown-pennsylvania.html

Ahhh, maybe so. I didn't think of that. Then they probably sell them or repurpose them before they build new ones the next summer!

Thanks Michael! I'm looking forward to seeing what The Woodlands put together this fall! They're always AMAZING!

Ha, I’d like to see their house too! And what about those massive props Marcus always comes up with? Can you imagine storing THOSE puppies?

I’m impressed you could fill it out. Just reading it overwhelmed me!

Well....boo.

Excellent points here. I didn't realize Westwood presented their entire show at BOA Austin. I wish I had known that when I was watching! Bluebird was a beautiful show, truly. I can see how show weariness could be a factor by the end of the season, but I think the constant tweaking of and additions to a show throughout the season would help with that.

I know that many directors and their staff already know the next year's show theme a good bit in advance, but I don't think most share it with the band members and their parents until Springtime. It would be hard to keep that a secret! I guess they don't anyway, unless they don't care if it's a secret? I shouldn't speak for every band!

I’d love to see a Texas version of this same sort of thing for those of us not really up on all the history of all the other states.

Exciting stuff! I’m glad to hear that they are going back to the days of having just the one band and I can’t wait to see their new uniforms. Someone in the program said last fall that the dragon would continue to be incorporated into the new uniform somehow. Round Rock’s uniforms are iconic so I’m sure they’ll be amazing! Leander is supposedly getting new uniforms as well this fall. Can’t wait for the unveiling!

Hello Jon Michael. I have also heard some great things about Lumberton. I hope you all have an amazing marching season this fall and that your senior year is a fantastic one!

Lucky you...you get to do it all over again in about 18 months!!

It's amusing to me that you like the old style of the military bands, yet you love Carmel's winterguard show. That makes you a very well rounded enthusiast of all types and styles of marching and guard work. I admire that. As for myself, I used to be old school all the way until bands like Leander, Broken Arrow and CTJ showed me how incredibly beautiful and gripping this new artistic style was! But I'm still old school I guess when it comes to Carmel's marching and WGI shows because they always leave me scratching my head and wondering what the heck I just saw (or heard!)!

I wish Flo Marching would allow you to go back and watch competitions you may have missed. At least for a day or two anyway. I’d love to be able to go back and watch today’s WGI competitions now that I’m home for the day. Especially those Florida guard groups!

I remember how disconcerting it was for us when Leander went from 5A to 6A in 2016-17. The competition at the 6A level is extraordinary!

I figured Jameil was here, but I just thought he didn’t post. Had no clue he was Principal Agent!

Nice to meet you, Will! I think you’ll like this forum. Good people here, both young and old.