LeanderMomma

Yikes! Are they just always late in signing up for these BOA's perhaps?

That's exactly what I was thinking. It's always good for a program to lose a few times; it helps them appreciate and go for the wins even harder!

Watch the video starting at the 14:09 mark.

Huh-larious. This guy is too good at this. The Benny Hill music and sped up footage of the bands taking the field totally cracked me up. This was brilliant. I'm sensing a definite theme within txbands.com. It begins with Dan and ends with iel. Great job!

That's incredible! They were great!!

I hear ya! I just love the respect the band kids (and most parents) show for each other's programs. Sure, there is that competitive spirit that drives individual bands to succeed, but woven throughout every competition is the high level of respect and recognition each band has for one another, especially within the same districts. And how incredibly supportive was CTJ last week of every single band taking the field? LOVE those kids! #TeamTexas baby!!

Very enjoyable podcast as usual, Daniel. I listened to it on my 3 mile walk. No, I didn't walk the entire 3 miles in the 26 minute podcast.....hey I'm working up to that, okay? First, thank you for doing these podcasts. They just help to extend the enjoyment factor of the whole BOA regionals watching experience, and I look forward to your perspective at the end of each one. Southlake BOA definitely exceeded my expectations, and I was so glad to have made the trip from Austin to Fort Worth for the experience. Secondly, you sound tired, Daniel. Get some rest, young man. You work too hard. A few things I wanted to comment on in particular: 1. I'm sorry you had to work and miss pre-lims because there were truly some great bands that didn't make finals! And I'm OH SO PROUD of Vista Ridge for doing so well considering they had to drive all night, sleep on the bus, and then make an 8 am performance time. Their finals run was great, and I was a proud Leander ISD momma in that moment. I think my daughter and I cheered loud enough for all of the LISD parents that couldn't be there. 2. Flowermound was as exciting to watch as CTJ last week in Austin. I'm truly not sure which one is more exciting to watch at this point and I can't wait to see the battle in San Antonio! 3. Hebron. 4. Hebron. 5. Hebron. 6. I have nothing else to say.

Maybe I just missed it somewhere, but has anyone discussed just how AWESOME those body movements by the Marcus band looked on the field Saturday? And how PERFECT they were? It was just mesmerizing and I loved getting to see it 3 times total (I was also at the Marcus/Bell football game on Friday night where I saw it first). I can't wait to see how they build on all of that by BOA SA and Grand Nats. So fun to watch!!!!

Thanks!!!!

Off the wall question I know, but I'm curious if I listen to the podcast via this site vs going to YouTube, will it drain my data plan dry if I'm away from Wi-Fi.... Just pondering out loud.

Zach's pictures just reminded me of how awesome Liberty HS's uniforms were, and their fantastic "swaying" pit with the bass guitar player. They were most definitely the "coolest" band at yesterday's contest!

What happened, if you don't mind my asking?

I can't wait to see you guys and I'm predicting a definite top 3 finish for TWHS!! (I prefer the competitions myself).

Haha, we definitely saw the resemblance as well!

Simply heartbreaking.

This is hands down THE most exciting year for Texas bands in quite some time. I'm so excited for Conroe next weekend, and just beside myself for BOA SA! Maybe I WILL buy those VIP tickets!!

Today's contest (yesterday now actually) was just completely brilliant in every way. The top bands were all fantastic, but Hebron and FloMo were just over the top really. I had Hebron pegged for winning the music caption, but I was truly beside myself when they took first place! I screamed like it was Leander or something. In fact, a FloMo mom mistook me for a Hebron mom (my Leander shirt is the same blue as Hebron's) and congratulated me when it was over. I didn't bother correcting her. San Antonio is up for grabs by SO MANY bands now! WHAT FUN!!!!

I knew I was right about Hebron!

Vista was fantastic tonight! I screamed and cheered extra loud for them.

I agree with you. I was totally expecting Hebron to take the music caption in pre-lims 4a class!!

Yes. It. WAS!!!!!

They did it!!!!

Heh,well I'm pretty much just a big kid at heart. I definitely love my job!!

I thoroughly enjoyed their show at Grand Nats last year. I'm sure they will be awesome again this year.