LeanderMomma

I did some research a few months ago and posted this info but can't remember the exact year. It was like 2000 or 2001. I can't remember which thread I posted it in! EDIT: I found it in another Grand Nats thread begun last November. It was 2000 the last time no Texas bands were in attendance at Grand Nats.

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. ❤️

Well, this certainly looks like it could be interesting! Leander presents—Polarity. With music from Metallica (“Battery”), Abel Korzeniowski (from Romeo and Juliet) and “Danzon No. 2” by Marquez. I ain’t gonna lie. I’M PUMPED! Oh, and the new uniforms? Yeah...they’re awesome.

Leander's fall show announcement is tonight I believe. But the title never really tells us much about a show, do you think? I always crack up at how many parents turn out just for a show announcement (including myself!) when in fact, we are truly learning NOTHING about the show other than the theme. The title of the show could be, "A Trip to the Garbage Dump" and the kids and parents all lose their minds jumping up and down in glee once it's announced like we just KNOW it's going to be amazing!. I just find it so amusing!!

Just be careful...this site is VERY addicting!

Ha, I remember a friend of mine had a child in both the Leander band and one on the Leander football team, and the football player told his mom that the band worked harder and practiced more than the football team. (Don't say it...I know Leander does NOT have the greatest football team, but still!). He said to his mom, "when we go to practice, the band is there practicing. When we leave practice, the band is still there. And we go back for our second practice in the afternoon, the band is there, and when we leave at night, the band is still there..." Band is NO JOKE!

But you're right. No actual scores. Makes you wonder...

Here's last year's. http://utdirect.utexas.edu/uilsmbc/lbw2_sched_results.WBX?s_conference=5A&s_round=2&s_display_sw=R

I disagree as well. People say that every season a band slips a little. It doesn't automatically mean a band is in a slump!

If I told you I'd have to.....well, you know.

Do you think Cedar Ridge will go back there soon?

Oh, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only alumni band fan! My daughter and I had such a great time last year going to Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio. It was even more fun with her sitting next to me than when I was watching her on the field, though nothing can compare to watching her perform at Grand Nats in 2016. That was the trip and the experience of a lifetime! We do the hotel thing, too. Or stay with friends. I'm not trying to drive back at midnight after sitting in a football stadium for 16 hours! We have similar plans for BOA SA this fall. Last year we stayed in San Marcos with my middle daughter in her apartment, but driving back and forth so late at night was a bit tedious. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and I get EXHAUSTED after those long days in the Alamodome so we are going to get a hotel right by the Alamodome (I think there is a La Quinta within walking distance) this year so I can go back and forth and rest. Then we can also enjoy the riverwalk too! BOA Waco is the only one I'm not sure about....we shall see. So excited to have all of these events to look forward to this fall! I love that Texas has so many opportunities within a few hours drive for us to enjoy marching band. We are blessed!

DO IT!

You were reading my mind, Ja....I mean Mr. Agent. You’re about to leave Texas yourself, correct? Or did I dream that....BOA Austin won’t be the same without you!

Hmmmm....that’s very interesting. You guys always seem to have all the insider info and juicy gossip! I’ll be anxious to see what happens in the LISD this summer/fall. I just hope Selaidan, Carrahur and Callaway stay put!

I hear ya! Will you be driving up for the Austin regional? It’s always a great day!

I think you guys are going to come out and KILL IT again this year. OTOH, BOA Austin is an entire week later than usual this year, so maybe more of the bands will have their entire show laid down by September 29th. Then again, schools are starting a week or two earlier up here in the ATX than we have in the past, which means we won't have that extra week of rehearsal in August that we usually get before school starts, so that could hold us back a bit. Yeah....CTJ takes it all again. I'm saying it now.

I think 2017 was a little bit of a "sleeper" year for Leander...kind of a "regroup and relax mode after Grand Nats" sort of year. I'm thinking we come back stronger than ever this fall. At least I hope so!

wait.....WHAT?????

They certainly did THAT!

Oh gosh, don't say that! I feel like it will jinx us.

Oh I think I knew that!

Are you in one of the corps (is that a word?) this year, Landry?!!

I've already bought my tickets for San Antonio on July 21st DCI! Anyone else???