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anyone know who the finals results to this contest?

I have heard from a few Marcus people that they will be going to Grand Nationals next year. They get a trip every four years and next year is trip year!

I saw this posted in another thread: Finals Marcus - 5 Hebron - 13 Plano East - 21(?-I think) LD Bell - 24 Richland - 25 Haltom - 26 Prelims 1 - Marcus - 1 3 1, 2 3 = 10 2 - Hebron - 2 1 2, 6 2 = 13 3 - Flower Mound - 3 5 6, 7 1 = 22 4 - Plano East - 13 2 3, 1 7 = 26 5 - LD Bell - 8 7 5, 3 4 = 27 6 - Haltom - 6 4 8, 5 6 = 29 7 - Richland - 7 6 4, 8 5 = 30 8 - Boyd - 4 8 9, 11 10 = 42 9 - McKinney - 12 9 11, 4 8 = 44 10 - Colleyville Heritage - 16 10 7, 12 11 = 56 11 - Mansfield - 5 16 12, 9 19 = 61 Hope that helps.. They didn't have the breakdown for finals

I truly enjoyed every band that performed on Saturday.. I have to say that in my many years being a marching band spectator, this was by far one of the best and toughest competitions I've seen! There are a few things I do have to get off my chest tho.. 1) Clear Falls High School band members, I'm sure that you expect spectators watching your show to be quiet, pay attention and be respectful so PLEASE do the same for each and every band that you are watching perform. Getting up and looking for your bag, yelling across seats of people and talking the entire time only makes your band look bad. Also, it annoys those around you that are actually trying to enjoy the competition. 2) This also goes to Clear Falls and every other band that may do the same thing (sorry to seem like I'm picking on you, but I have to admit that the band students that were surrounding us really ruined the last block of prelims for me.)... If your band does not place where you want it to, DO NOT sit there and loudly bash the bands that did place higher than you. You can disagree with the results all day long, however talking about how "So much better" and "how they have the same show we do, why did they win".. only makes your band look like a sore loser. Also, you never know who is sitting around you in the stands... 3) I really liked how a few of the bands (Marcus, SFA, Spring, Air Academy) got to walk in during retreat.. I also want to say that I find it refreshing to watch other bands pay attention, be quiet, and stand and clap for those bands that are performing on the field. Marcus and SFA come to mind. Again, GOOD JOB TO ALL BANDS!! I really enjoyed this weekend. And, does anyone know where I can get one of those head dresses that the Bell Guard wear??? I have an idea for an AWESOME Halloween costume!

You forgot Bell

Marcus also flew there in 09. I heard rumors that Marcus may try to go to grand nationals every other year. Staring next year. But that is only a rumor.

I know from a reliable source that the shadows were the band members that did not have a permanent marching spot in the show. So to answer your question, yes they are the alternates.

Here's Bells

Actually i think it probably played a huge role, especially with the wet field, the slick turf, the winds, etc. My hat goes off to ALL band members that performed today, especially those that had to wait through the hours worth of rain delays.

The rain didn't start until after both Bell and Marcus performed. Congratulations to all bands!!

I'm not sure if it's ok to post this here or not... BUT.. I have three tickets for Friday's Prelims that I will not be using. If anyone is interested just send me a message..

I usually just lurk but I was at Arlington and had the SAME experience regarding the kids at North Shore. And it wasn't like they were just being rude to one particular band when they were performing, it was EVERY band. The kids (a rather LARGE group of kids mind you) next to us would yell during a bands performance, walk up and down and the stairs and talk (very loudly) during each and every performance. The most upsetting thing was that their band director was close to them and never said a word. Also there was an adult sitting next to the loud kids (I assume he was with them because he had a North Shore had on) and all he did was laugh with them. I saw no discipline. I was very upset at the disrespect they showed every other band there. I just want to say congratulations to ALL the bands that performed on Saturday. Even though it was freezing outside each and every band put on a great show!