josephbandfan

I don't think anyone is dismissing the role that money plays. A school's disadvantage rate and the role money plays is no new topic to this forum and I can guarantee no on here takes whatever program they're associated with for granted. It just seems so unnecessary for some people to express their opinions in a way that almost sounds like programs shouldn't make use of the resources they have effectively. To complain that parents are able put their kids in private lessons or volunteer to help and be involved in their child's interest. (Not specifically saying this to you, just talking in general). The reality is that the playing field is not level, but that is the reality of anything you encounter in life. I understand the frustration when looking up at a group that has more money and support, and thinking that no matter what you do you can't touch them. Firstly, never discount yourself or you already lose. But also, your experience should be based on what you've achieved and not others. I know a lot of us here try our best to support every band that performs and give standing ovations for everyone, regardless of what they'll place or how they performed. So it's also frustrating and really ruins the mood when I hear any parents in the stands complaining about how this band doesn't deserve their placement or discounting what they've done because they have more funding.

I think I was in first for a day or two 😁. A lot of competitions happened today so we may see a lot of shifting.

They sounded fantastic and wouldn't have been surprised if they won Music. Their ballad was really beautiful as well.

I think their guard got 2nd behind Marcus at Duncanville 2019 so it makes sense. And Marcus isn’t here this time to take first.

These were the 6A caption awards Music: Waxahachie Visual: Keller Percussion: Berkner CG: Keller Central 1. Keller 2. Waxahachie 3. LD Bell

What school are you with?

Yeah, I'm still holding out hope but it looks like it'll be 5 going to state. And the winds were not friendly today. Lots of props falling and flags flying away lol.

It's okay Vista Ridge, I kind of like the Katy Perry.

I like how bold some of these are! I 100% disagree with some of them but it has been a wild season so far.

Awesome! Was not expecting LD Bell here. I guess with them not going to SASR, they are filling up with local contests. This really is a good area b preview.

I believe they are in Area C now which is good news for the Area B bands fighting for a state spot.

I agree about Waxahachie. Duncanville placed 18th at DFW in 2018 and still made state. Waxahachie sounded really good on Saturday at prelims. The visual design didn't seem as exciting as the years before but I still see them doing well in UIL. I also loved their closer.

I wasn't able to find a schedule on their website. Anyone know who's going? I currently have: Keller Keller Central Timber Creek Waxahachie Haltom Lake Ridge

Thank you! I scrolled past that thumbnail multiple times because I didn't realize it was them

I have not stumbled upon it yet

I think this is the year Timber Creek makes state.

I brought in some water bottles in a drawstring bag last weekend at HEB so I think it should be fine.

I know Keller got 5th at HEB this past weekend but it was just a prank y'all... I went to the KISD band expo yesterday and their electronics were working, but they still had mic problems lol ? HEB certainly changed up my predictions. I was looking at the HEB and DFW results from 2019 and there was a lot of shifting between contests so I don't know what to expect still. My current predictions: Flower Mound Hebron Marcus Wakeland Keller Coppell Waxahachie Timber Creek Carroll LD Bell James Martin Forney

Yeah, that was a hard fall. Hope they are okay

I was just re-reading some of the pages from the 2018 6A area B thread and it got a little wild ?

Good thing I hadn't submitted my prediction list yet. I had JJ Pearce pretty high on the list.

Both Keller and Southlake Carroll were 5-0 up until their match today where Carroll won. Not a big surprise but you could tell the Keller kids were a little bummed that their winning streak had ended. Their game was originally last night but was rescheduled to earlier today due to weather. Really wanted to watch both bands at halftime! I've never been a big fan of watching football and would much rather watch other sports, but it is still fun to keep up with schools here and there.

The weather forecast is looking a lot better! Knock on wood ?

I'm really excited to see Flower Mound's final product! I'll wait until DFW before I say anything too concrete but it looks like it has a lot of potential. Their guard always looks good and I especially love the tuba feature. Personally, one of my favorite shows that I've seen this season. Marcus sounds beautiful which is expected and I like the tone of their show. I'm with others where I thought their drill could be more exciting. I sort of felt the same way about their 2019 production but even then, they march well and placed 6th at SA. Their visuals are always very effective as well and their guard is world class.

I actually just found a livestream earlier today of their game against Flower Mound and it includes their halftime. I don't think the announcer ever said the name of Flower Mound's show though