PIsForPercussion

I assume that applies to next year?

I've been curious about this question for years: For groups that do not compete in indoor drumline circuits, what are your director's reasons for not competing? Is the focus on percussion ensembles/solos instead? Would you rather do indoor drumline that what you are currently doing? I've always wanted the top Texas drumlines to participate in WGI and local circuits. Centennial in indoor is typically phenomenal, but I would love to see more upper echelon groups in the activity. Obviously each director can do what they want with their program, and it is important to take time to build skills in percussion outside of the marching realm, I just would like to see more involvement in WGI from the best groups in Texas.

Cedar Park at 7 for Visual Ensemble in finals is a surprise, for sure. Love being able to see how percussion stacks up against eachother in the state!

Definitely think covid gave everyone a boost. There were plenty of groups like Cleburne that hadn't stood out to me in previous years but have really stepped it up. Granted, I hadn't seen most of the groups here since 2019 area, but even disregarding Azle's meteoric resurgence and the drop downs from 6A, this area seemed to be much more competitive than even last time around.

Is it just me or have most bands gotten surprisingly better this year, especially considering Covid preventing many groups from competing last year? A lot of these groups seemed to have taken a large step forward.