J-Mike16

Ok can we get back to talking about Grand Nationals? If yall want to talk about video games, private messaging is an option.

Ok can we get back to talking about Grand Nationals? If yall want to talk about video games, private messaging is an option.

Ok can we get back to talking about Grand Nationals? If yall want to talk about video games, private messaging is an option.

Ok can we get back to talking about Grand Nationals? If yall want to talk about video games, private messaging is an option.

Ok can we get back to talking about Grand Nationals? If yall want to talk about video games, private messaging is an option.

1st- Whitesboro HS (State Champion)
2nd- Mineola HS (Silver Medalist)
3rd- Atlanta HS (Bronze Medalist)
4th- Holliday HS
5th- C.H. Yoe HS
6th- Redwater HS
7th- Howe HS
8th- Winnsboro HS
9th- Clifton HS
10th- Crane HS

Thanks for the kind words... I haven't been back to the SMBC since 2015 since Alamodome started cracking down on spectators bring in recording equipment such as the simple digital camcorder and external audio recorder.

That year, I had my tripod confiscated but luckily had a small Gorillapod tucked away in my backpack... this was before Alamodome banned regular backpacks from being brought into the stadium.

I perched myself into the camera-well high above the crowd along the 50 yard line at the top of the Alamodome.

With how many bands performed in a block and how far away the concessions and restrooms were, it was difficult being a one-man operation. My brother was unable to join me in watching the bands that year.

That's why I only did prelims because I was so exhausted.

I do not think there is any way one could record the entire contest today. 

For now, I am content just going back to my home region (10) and recording/posting all the marching bands from there.

Thank you so much

You are good to go!! Your predictions/points are saved and linked to you.

While we’re still awestruck at what the LISD bands are doing, let’s not ignore what’s happening in Frisco.
Lone Star to Wakeland is 2.8 miles door to door.
Lone Star to Panther Creek (4A silver, will be 5A by ‘25) is 2.3 miles door to door.
Lebanon Trail is just across town.
While we salute the kids and these programs, let’s not ignore the feeder schools — those three schools (LS, Wake, PCreek) actually SHARE kids from some middle schools, which is stunning in its own right — that instill this love of music and band.
just an incredible few nights for these neighborhood kids.
Congrats to all …

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

A little visual of where our 12 finalists come from  congratulations to everyone and thank you for sharing your talent with us !! 

This was such a fun season! Gonna miss this show, but I loved performing “Gridlock” at Lone Star every single time I stepped on the field. Thanks to everyone who made this season possible! We placed 7th, which is the highest our school has ever placed at state! Congrats to Wakeland and Lebanon Trail for also making finals and representing our district well! I know we’ll all come back stronger next year, thanks guys!

UIL 5A State Finals Results:
Cedar Park Rouse Wakeland Forney Leander Burleson Centennial Lone Star Hendrickson Richland Roma Friendswood Lebanon Trail

Not at all. Just because a band places below you does not mean you automatically place higher than them at State, a whole new competition may I add. 

I accidentally deleted them when I posted it but it’s fixed now

ALRIGHT THAT WAS AMAZING!!! Good Job Leander!!!!

Not at all. Just because a band places below you does not mean you automatically place higher than them at State, a whole new competition may I add. 

Richland HS - 
WOWOWOWOW! these performances are getting better and better!!!! Love the theme and ballad!!! Oh my god, that ballad made me shed a tear!

Burleson Centennial - 
What can I say....... well, I can start off with 1 word: Impressive
That was definitely a top half run right there! Loved the full band sound!!!

Burleson Centennial - 
What can I say....... well, I can start off with 1 word: Impressive
That was definitely a top half run right there! Loved the full band sound!!!

Richland HS - 
WOWOWOWOW! these performances are getting better and better!!!! Love the theme and ballad!!! Oh my god, that ballad made me shed a tear!

I lost my jaw somewhere at the start of their show and I STILL CAN NOT find it!!!! 
Lone Star, Yall are phenomenal!!

Richland HS - 
WOWOWOWOW! these performances are getting better and better!!!! Love the theme and ballad!!! Oh my god, that ballad made me shed a tear!

Love this pre-opener from Lebanon Trail!