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I wouldn’t be to quick to count out FlowerMound for 2nd or 1st, especially seeing how the US bands comp went and how close they were to Hebron.

They were ahead of them all season in 21 and 22, so a good amount, at least since Covid, but yeah state and SASR this weekend will be crazy

Good luck to everyone competing here over the weekend!! Quick question for anyone who might know, so you’ve got the option to by the individual prelims and finals, or prelims and finals, or, you buy the prelims/finals combo for a couple bucks cheaper. If I buy that under day 1 or day 2, does it work for both prelims or just the one I get under that specific day? I’m planning on getting the prelims/finals under day 2 bc I won’t be able to watch all of tomorrow, but if I do that isn’t it both prelims included or just Saturdays?

Congrats to Hebron on the win! Only taking music and still getting first is crazy. Ik these us bands comps are scored somewhat interestingly but still, Flowermound could surprise some people this weekend, makes everything that much more exciting!!

US bands does a pretty good job of posting them on their website soon after the comp, will post them here if they aren't already here by the time their on the website!

Congratulations to Mineola on 1st place!!! Tbh, I was a little shocked about Whitesboro, especially going from 1st to 5th in one season, but the top half was super competitive, and every placement was earned. Congratulations to everyone band who competed tonight, and congrats to all the 3A bands on ya'lls seasons!!

Wow, what an evening! This might be the best group of finalist this conference has ever seen, because some of these bands are playing at an insanely good level, I'm talking like 4A/5A level, wow. Supper happy I was able to watch tonight bc I was blown away by the level of quality on the field

WOW REDWATER!! I don't know if it was just NFHS, but they have a MASSIVE sound for their size, holy crap! I'm actually speechless right now, how do they do that! First off, wow battery, what an entrance to the show. Great use of requiem in the second movement, tons of dynamic contrast. Such a beautiful ballad, and gosh that closer was just insane. I don't envy the judges one bit because the top 5 tonight was just insane, but everyone really gave it their all, results are going to be wild!!

OMG Raymondville!! These 3A programs are coming out HOT because what a performance!! Great flute soloist in the preshow going into that opening statement, wow what a sound!! Flight of the bumblebees, no problem for this band, amazing work again from that Flute player, as well as the clarinet playing the technical part of the piece with the brass adding some nice texture in the background. Super pretty ballad, and what an emotional closer. Oh and that tuba feature/dance break after the ballad was such a blast. Visually very clean, love the pictures in the closer, definitely another band with some upset potential tonight, but wow what a showing, congratulations on your first time in state finals Raymondville!!

ATLANTA!! That spot for second is gonna be tight because wow what a performance! First off, 12 tubas is just insane, that's more than most 4A-6A programs. Second, gosh these kids can play!! Super big sound in that opening hit! Love ecstasy of gold as the ballad, amazing work sax soloist, such a professional sound. And dead or alive fits so well for the closer. Guard was also stellar, plenty of solo moments they nailed. Yeah idk about ya'll but I could see them doing very well tonight, really solid run both musically and visually, wonderful job Atlanta!

Yeah ummm, I think we have tonight's winner, OMG Mineola!!! Don't have many words other than how blown away I am. Such a big sound in that opener with that super clean drill and bodywork. Great use of cycle song in the second movement, soloists were brining it! Amazing work from the trombone in the ballad in which they play with such emotion and expression. And god that closer, So powerful!! Visually so so clean, tons of bodywork, great usage of the props. Color guard was also ridiculous, some super challenging tosses that they nailed. But yeah, they brought it tonight, would be pretty shocked if they don't walk out with the gold, but my goodness what a show, by far my favorite from them, fantastic job Mineola!!

Whitesboro...they are REALLY trying to defend their win, HOLY COW!!! First off, that Flute soloists was just PHENOMENAL all show long!!! These kids are placing at such a high level, with so much musical demand that they are executing so well. That ballad was just so pretty, great work from the Flute quartet. Visually super appealing, loved the company front at the end, such a special moment. So many technical passages throughout that they are playing so well, that was about as perfect as that could have been, amazing job Whietesboro!

WOW C.H. Yoe!!! Could definitely see them jump into the top half because that was fantastic!! Front ensemble was ripping it in that opener, beautiful sounds from the WW quintet into the opening statement. Great euphonium duet in the second movement, and gosh that ballad was so gorgeous. They are playing with such bright and mature sounds with tons of dynamic contrast! Some great work from the guard as well, nice visual work as well, but I'm just blown away by that musical performance, amazing job tonight C.H. Yoe!!

Strong showing from Holliday!! Love the narrative throughout the show, adds some great storytelling to the show. Solid opening hit could use a little more power for their size, but still very present. Great sounds in the low brass and WW features in the second movement; super pretty clarinet trio in the ballad. Super cool percussion feature during the dark and stormy section of the flight, great work from the Sax quartet in the closer as we come to a happy ending, that tarp was super cool going into the final hit! Plenty of visual cues to the show with different arrows and runways being seen throughout, great job Holliday!

Super cute Alice and the Wonderland show from Clifton! Plenty of dark and light musical moments throughout the show to bring out the different themes of the movies. Color guard took the show away, such a great performance from them to add so much depth to the show. Really solid musical sounds throughout, Ww's killing their features, great flute solo in that super well-done ballad. Great tuba feature and that Trumpet player absolutely laid it down, my goodness! Great prop/equipment usage, great overall performance, great job Clifton!!

Awesome show from Orange Grove!! Great and strong use of Verdi's requiem in the opener, caught me off guard with the big opening hit! Great dynamic contrast throughout, really showing off their musical skills. Love Elsa's Procession in any marching show, and they played it so beautifully in their ballad, amazing work soloists. Lovely ending with plenty of showcasing of the different sections. Soloists were great all around, and plenty of visuals to add some effect to the story. Congratulations on your performance Orange Grove!

Hello Hitchcock!! If this is bottom half tonight's going to be amazing because these kids sound so good! Great work soprano soloists going into the opening hit. Really great sounds from the WW's during their technical runs. Great control from the low brass in the ballad, Heck Yeah Tuba soloist!! Great low brass feature going into the closer. Really great sounds, both individually and as an ensemble, was really impressed with their musical presence for a smaller band. Great marching technique, just a super impressive showing all around, congratulations on your first state finals appearance Hitchcock!

Congratulations to all our finalist!! I’ll be hoping on tonight for finals, can’t wait!

Unfortunately I don’t think so. They were partnered with Flo these past couple years but I don’t think they are anymore, so I’m guessing not

And Sachse is going first at state........

Congratulations to Irion County on the gold!! Saw some clips from this contest, these smaller bands are really doing some impressive work. Congratulations to everyone who competed today!!

SACHSE!!! Congratulations to Sachse, Waxahachie, Forney and Duncanville on advancing to state!! Absolutely heart-broken for those kids at Rockwall, I really wish they could have taken 5, but it's just how these comps be sometimes. And to Sachse, wow, if they get one of the good slots, they could place very well.....maybe finals? Idk, but either way congratulations to everyone who competed here today!!

hoping for a 6-way tie for fourth!!

yeah, pretty sure they're just waiting for the DM's to walk on, happened earlier for state

Thats a state worthy performance from Sachse right there!! Been super strong all season long, love the troopers opener, such a rich and dark sound from the low brass going into the opening hit!! Mando theme is played so well, making a basic piece so complex with the WW and brass technical runs, each note clearly being heard. Great use of the Yellowstone theme for the ballad. Visually very clean, great work from the soloists all around, guard was on point as well, great job Sachse!!