LostChoirGuy

Wylie East is quickly becoming a power in the Dallas area. There was a time when Rowlett or Sachse would have surely won this.

Wow, yeah I was expecting a medal from marcus after their area results but going first is going to be rough for them.
My top 10:
1. CTJ
2. Flower Mound
3. Hebron
4. The Woodlands
5. Marcus
6. Waxahachie
7. Pearland
8. Seven Lakes
9. Coppell
10. Oak Ridge
Lake Travis, Wylie, and Bridgeland could also be up there. 
CTJ has the favorable time slot and doesnt have to worry about travel, so I feel they are the favorites in this one.

The future of music education is in good hands is all I can say after those Leander student interviews.  
Man, I'm having a blast watching all of these final performances.  You can feel the students leaving everything out on the field.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I'm not sure why you think making multiple 5A schools in the same district is a bad thing.  I can see how it bothers you from a competitive standpoint, but they do it for the quality of education the students are able to receive and the increased opportunities for each individual.  I would never call that a bad thing.

I agree.  With so many activities and sports for kids to choose between, many will choose to join a program with a better chance of success.  If a high school band is known for consistently making state, students will want to join and be a part of that success.  Likewise, it is hard to have fun when you belong to a group that never performs well and doesn't have the resources put into the program to create compelling show designs and musical education.  When students don't have fun, they leave the program.

Let’s go team Texas! Hoping all the Texas bands make finals! 

The numbers thing is also very much a chicken and egg sort of deal. It's tempting to just look at the numbers and conclude that having a bigger band helps you place better, but I think it goes deeper than that. A school/district that puts a strong emphasis on music, and backs that up with resources and quality instructors, will naturally draw more kids from the school's enrollment.
So, in effect, some of those bands are bigger BECAUSE they are good.

The waxahachie one is baffling, but from what I've heard, there were some evident struggles in the brass opening fanfare for Keller that people have mentioned.  That judge might have been harsher about it.  I think it bodes well for them going into state because they are still improving and if they fixed that up they likely would have been ahead of at least Timber Creek here.

Yes, I'm really happy for Haltom.  It's good to see a comeback year for them.

Well, well, well ….look who I passed on my way to work today!!
#teamtexas

Four Frisco bands in state finals if you include 4A Panther Creek.

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

The future of music education is in good hands is all I can say after those Leander student interviews.  
Man, I'm having a blast watching all of these final performances.  You can feel the students leaving everything out on the field.

The future of music education is in good hands is all I can say after those Leander student interviews.  
Man, I'm having a blast watching all of these final performances.  You can feel the students leaving everything out on the field.

That's my favorite Cedar Park show since 2016.  It's so dang fun to experience!  Great job to all performers.  I'm glad I'm not a judge and can just enjoy haha

That's my favorite Cedar Park show since 2016.  It's so dang fun to experience!  Great job to all performers.  I'm glad I'm not a judge and can just enjoy haha

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

Rouse reminds me of a much smaller Carmel.  They have this beautiful rich symphonic sound and such an elegant and refined show.  I love seeing how this group has progressed.  Can we PLEASE see them at nats soon!?

I am really happy to see John B. Alexander actually place in the top 30 instead of getting screwed over and being placed in the 50's.