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I think the competition was already moved to start earlier with the purpose to end prelims in time before the *worst* part of the day. It's been routinely miserable in Texas so I'm sure they prepared for such a scenario. I imagine if anything they would've made bands who performed around 1pm perform after 7pm and then immediately go into finals? Similar to when they pause for rain and continue after. That would be my guess, I doubt they'd cancel the day or move it to another weekend as it would skew a lot of programs schedules.

I can see this perspective being the case for now since it's just the start of the contest season. It did feel like a lot of shows were..."quiet/empty" during a lot of their movements, perhaps lacking visuals or little musical quirks (CR comes to mind, given that Midnight Hour was so busy) that seem exicting but I imagine those will be added once they get the foundation put out. On a side note- would anyone happen to have any sneak peaks into FloMo 🥲 I won't be able to catch them live this season so I'd love to see what they're up to. Plus CTJ, I don't think I've seen anything from them yet.

A bit unrelated but- It's a bit disappointing to experience band parents/volunteers make negative comments in the stands on other programs who they're competing against. I just wish they were a lil more mindful of their surroundings 🙃. Although, it's a bit ironic that the band they were shaming for "not actually being loud" ended up winning the whole competition. On a better note, absolutely crazy turn of events with Rouse, it's quite the come-up. Top 1-5 is definitely gonna be a toss up as the season progresses. It's aboutta be a whirlwind of a month as we start our journey to state/nats.

a chapel was built in the midst 🤭

Agreed, definitely feels like such a change from their last three years. I didn't feel the visual package was as engaging as before but it's early season so I'm sure there's more to come, especially from vandy

Rudder, how much would it cost for one of the small emoji balloons...asking for a friend

Unbelievable results for CR, absolutely goated 🥲 I'm so happy for them and I know the parents are equally as excited. WEDAR WIDGE for the last time this season. 😈🌕

Ain't no way they expected Reagan to fit so high in the arc of bands....gonna be a tight fit

a good ol southern bless your heart to you too blues 😆

Same, BDs use of tank was... disappointing to say the least. Woodlands use of Cowboy Bebops soundtrack is so pleasing.

WEDAR WIDGE 😈🌕 that is all

They only cut the pre-show but there was problems the entire performance. They had electronic issues, tried to use some emergency connection, failed, told to start at set 22 and went from there. Speakers never worked (as we can hear from the harsh static).

I felt that during prelims but it happened again today, my best guess is a copyright issue with NFHS? I feel as though bands have used audio clips in UIL during past years.

Anyone know the reason why Keller didn't use the bicycle audio clip during State? Is it a uil rule or maybe an issue with NFHS?

does $50 venmo make it less of a hassle

I feel you...my partner and I basically sit on the same row and same seats be it for dci/boa/uil in the alamodome. Getting blasted with sound on the front center 50 is always a treat, I can watch drill from the screens or watch the uploads later.

It seems like they've added a streaming option for high cam only

I hate to sound like a broken record but I wish there was more focus on high cam shots :') as a routine front 50 spectator it's the only thing that allows me to see the full picture. Our BOA SA champ showing up and showing out, excited to see woodlands again too.

When I first heard "The UIL is proud to present" I thought maybe it was just a mistake in the script...I can't imagine being at BOA and hearing "The BOA is proud to present". I'd rather have The University Interscholastic League...

WE BEEN PRAYING FOR NIGHTS LIKE THIS LETS GO CR 😈🌕 I can't wait to attend San Antonio

BOA just updated it...but may have forgot to clean up the bottom part

oh whew

🥲 so proud of CR...I can't wait to see the prelims sheets this evening and I'm even more excited to see what finals holds in store

A TIE?! CR with 2 (or maybe 1 1/2 sorta) 4A captions? I'm gonna faint...

True, not all of course! Congrats to your boys to an amazing start of the season thus far, my partner and I are amazed at their work this season as recent alumni. Nats is definitely a major financial investment for alot of families even with the band being on an incline in fundraising as of recent years it's definitely costly. I'm just happy it's an idea that's back on board after not having been mentioned for a few years, the direction CR has been going as been very exciting 😄...also...if you know where parents are buying those horns and wings...lemme know I want some too lol