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Area hearings are continuing through today, the 24th. A couple of areas have already finished, but as new info comes in, I will update below! Here is the compiled list of areas and who is advancing to the state level.
 
Area A
5A
Amarillo HS, Amarillo ISD
3C
Nimitz MS, Ector County ISD
Area B
5A
Wakeland HS, Frisco ISD
Aledo HS, Aledo ISD
Colleyville Heritage HS, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine HS, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
3C
Faubion MS, McKinney ISD
Aledo MS, Aledo ISD
McLean MS, Fort Worth ISD
Coppell MS North, Coppell ISD
Area AB
3A
Bushland HS, Bushland ISD
Breckenridge HS, Breckenridge ISD
City View JH/HS, City View ISD
Holliday HS, Holliday ISD
1C
Olney MS, Olney ISD
Applied Learning Academy, Fort Worth ISD
Area C
5A
Argyle HS, Argyle ISD
Kaufman HS, Kaufman ISD
3C
Killian MS, Lewisville ISD
Hudson MS, Garland ISD
Area D
5A
A&M Consolidated HS, College Station ISD
Weiss HS, Pflugerville ISD
3C
Red Oak MS, Red Oak ISD
Walsh MS, Round Rock ISD
Area CD
3A
Bowie HS, Bowie ISD
Commerce HS, Commerce ISD
Grand Saline HS, Grand Saline ISD
New Diana HS, New Diana ISD
Troy HS, Troy ISD
Westwood HS, Westwood ISD
West Rusk HS, West Rusk ISD
Howe HS, Howe ISD
1C
Mineola MS, Mineola ISD
New Diana MS, New Diana ISD
Union Grove JH, Union Grove ISD
Westwood JH, Westwood ISD
William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard MS, Dallas ISD
West Rusk JH, West Rusk ISD
Howe MS, Howe ISD
 
Area E
5A
Cedar Park HS, Leander ISD
Rouse HS, Leander ISD
3C
Canyon Ridge MS, Leander ISD
Cedar Park MS, Leander ISD
Tex Hill MS, North East ISD
Area G
5A
PSJA North ECHS, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Roma HS, Roma ISD
Rivera ECHS, Brownsville ISD
3C
Herrera MS, United ISD - Laredo
South MS, Edinburg CISD
Area EG
3A
Poth HS, Poth ISD
Robert G. Cole HS, Fort Sam Houston ISD
Santa Gertrudis Academy, Santa Gertrudis ISD
Raymondville ECHS, Raymondville ISD
Florence HS, Florence ISD
1C
Santa Gertrudis MS, Santa Gertrudis ISD
Brewster School, Edinburg CISD
Area F
5A
Port Neches-Groves HS, Port Neches-Groves ISD
Brenham HS, Brenham ISD
3C
Kleb IS, Klein ISD
Knox JH, Conroe ISD
Krimmel IS, Klein ISD
Area H
5A
Friendswood HS, Friendswood ISD
Barbers Hill HS, Barbers Hill ISD
3C
Dulles MS, Fort Bend ISD
League City IS, Clear Creek ISD
Berry Miller JH, Pearland ISD
Pearland JH West, Pearland ISD
Area FH
3A
1 band TBD
1C
1 band TBD

😬, i definitely don’t agree with the fact they would be similar to LT or MN, this isn’t a diss to those bands but you just can’t compare a 4A to a 5A, an example seen is at Don Hanna, panther creek got 6th and lost to bands like The colony, Mansfield, little elm, and James Martian who didn’t really place that high overall in their respective area. That’s why as you stated with Anna, despite being bronze medalists they performed poorly in 5A since it’s just such a different environment.

This area’s Honor Band Area Advancers are as follows in rank order:
Wakeland
Walnut Grove
Lebanon Trail
Independence

Just checked and you’re right, they do have Wylie listed for that week. Can’t really speak to whichever is true or not because I just copied and pasted the list of bands from the Melissa band website lol. 

Bands Entered as of 3/3/25
4A
Canton HS
Celina HS
China Spring HS
Community HS
Krum HS
Robinson HS
Sulphur Springs HS
5A
Argyle HS
Liberty HS
Lone Star HS
Lovejoy HS
Memorial HS
Walnut Grove HS
6A
Little Elm HS
McKinney HS
North Forney HS
Rockhill HS
Rowlett HS
via Melissa Band Website

I'm sure that we're gonna have WAY more people than listed, but here's what I think an early top 12 could be for this contest with possible "ranges". 4A looks insane for this show and has all the big guys asides from panther creek because of them sticking to the Plano East contest. I want to wait for more people to sign up before I lock in my prediction however.
1. Lone Star/Argyle/Rock Hill
2. Lone Star/Argyle/Rock Hill
3. Lone Star/Argyle/Rock Hill
4. McKinney/Little Elm/Walnut Grove/Lakeview
5. McKinney/Little Elm/Walnut Grove/Lakeview
6. McKinney/Little Elm/Walnut Grove/Lakeview/Celina
7. McKinney/Little Elm/Walnut Grove/Lakeview/Celina
8. Celina/Liberty/Memorial
9. Celina/Liberty/Memorial
10. Liberty/Memorial
11. North Forney/Rowlett
12 North Forney/Rowlett/Canton/CS

Ummm when have they dominated this area 😭 
Just joking but I’m excited to see if they move up at all, though i expect Wakeland and LS to be fighting for 1 and 2 for a fat minute 

I’d probably guess they’re gonna go to Wylie, closer and probably won’t be as insane as a lineup as here so they’d have a better shot at finals.
 
Will probably be off the list next update if I had to guess, though either one is a good option for them 

Bands Entered as of 3/3/25
4A
Canton HS
Celina HS
China Spring HS
Community HS
Krum HS
Robinson HS
Sulphur Springs HS
5A
Argyle HS
Liberty HS
Lone Star HS
Lovejoy HS
Memorial HS
Walnut Grove HS
6A
Little Elm HS
McKinney HS
North Forney HS
Rockhill HS
Rowlett HS
via Melissa Band Website

Bands Entered as of 3/3/25
4A
Canton HS
Celina HS
China Spring HS
Community HS
Krum HS
Robinson HS
Sulphur Springs HS
5A
Argyle HS
Liberty HS
Lone Star HS
Lovejoy HS
Memorial HS
Walnut Grove HS
6A
Little Elm HS
McKinney HS
North Forney HS
Rockhill HS
Rowlett HS
via Melissa Band Website

We're back!!
I have updated the confirmed bands as they currently stand.
Lake Highlands will go to Wylie instead of Melissa.

Now that the website is back up and running, here is some new information for this area.
1. Argyle’s Show Reveal! To my knowledge, they are the only band in this area who has had a show reveal yet. The show is entitled “Elysian Fields”. Sounds super interesting!
2. Don’t quote me on this, but I do believe that Reedy’s head director is leaving for the head band director position at Wylie. It is really a shame since they seemed to be doing really well, but it will be interesting to see how much this affects the program.

Mr Heuer, the current director at Reedy was my director when I was at Lovejoy! While I’m leaving did have an impact, he set the foundation for them and while last year didn’t go amazing, Lovejoy was still good, and I’m sure if he is leaving Reedy they will do great if they can find another strong head, and Wylie will be getting one of the best around!!  

Even though it’s WAY too early, these are my thoughts going into this new year 
 
Wakeland is going to be on fire after being knocked off the podium at state and I’m confident that they’ll have a great bounce back especially now that they’ve had time to settle in with their new director
Lone Star will also be taking large leaps this year I can assume. Last year they put together an expertly executed show and I can bet you that this year will be even better. They’re going for Wakeland’s first place title and the race is definitely getting closer and closer every year
McKinney North is the jazziest band in almost all of Texas and I’m 90% sure they’re confirmed to be doing a jazz show once again next year. They have a recipe for greatness and I have no doubt that it will create another amazing production. I’m curious if their placement might change this year but I’m not too sure. I’ve never fully understood how UIL judges score Jazzy and unique shows 
Argyle in contrast to MN has been calm, mellow, and clean for the past years and it finally booked them a ticket to state last year. They know what they’re doing and exactly how to do it so It wouldn’t shock me if they took steps up to create a show that still can be cleaned incredibly well but also something heads can be turned at for difficulty 
Lebanon Trail has fire in their eyes after being beat to state. The kids at LT are incredibly talented and their band is giant. They’ve got the skill, the numbers, the sound, the staff, and the creativity to make something even more fascinating than ever done before. 
Reedy is my coin toss band, I know very little about them and I know they’re on year 3 of their new director. They had great placements all year this past season and I can assume they’ll be doing a lot more in the visual aspect of playing now that their full band sound has filled out. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with the reedy band show and I can’t wait to see what next year has in store. 
Memorial, Heritage, and Liberty are all really small for their 5A division. We’ll see this year how they’ll continue to grow with numbers but there’s no doubt that these programs are talented. They know what’s up and their placements show it. I wouldn’t count them out of the final conversation due to size and I’m curious to how these bands will continue to size up to the bigger schools in this area
Walnut Grove is most likely ready to bring it. After 2 years of “shelf” shows they seem like they might be ready to test the waters of a stronger show. They’re also on their 2nd year with a new director much like reedy was last year. I’ve heard quite a bit of how their director led Highland Park to a 1st placement at 5A state in 2019. Prosper schools are notoriously fast growing and really great at band so I’m beyond curious on what WG has in store for this upcoming year. 
Heritage is crazy with their train and I’m looking forward to seeing if they’ll keep it for one more year. I personally have loved their past two shows and the performances they’ve made with each have been quite the enjoyment. Another Frisco school will definitely bring the heat next year.
Emerson, Melissa, The Colony, Etc… didn’t get the results they may have wanted last year but they are by no means out of the conversation. It’s an incredibly deep area and any of those bands could make a feel finals run. Every year’s a new year and these bands are the ones who have the most to prove. 
 
 

To everyone performing this weekend I hope all of you have amazing performances! Seniors, for some of you this is your last performance inspire your bandmates and leave it all on the field! Don’t leave an ounce of doubt that this was the best performance you have given all year! In order to make finals here you have to give it all that you have. Perfection is what it takes! But no matter what enjoy the moment! Us as audience members will enjoy every performance no matter what! 

Congrats to Lone Star on their best ever state finish as their progression continues to ascend at that level. And Area B … just wow All four make finals and place 4, 6, 7 and 10. Take a bow …

Bravo to all the RIDICULOUSLY good performances for prelims and finals! I remember going to my first UIL State Marching contest a couple decades ago, and seeing where the activity and groups have gone since then. PURE! EXCELLENCE! 
Band kids, parents, and directors are truly amazing people!
#TheFutureIsBright 

Thank you, Lone Star, for giving us the opportunity to enjoy this show!! The growth of this program over the past few seasons has been extraordinary, and this year was no different. Super clean stuff from the WW's going into the opening hit, which was SO powerful!! That ballad has made me so emotional all season long, and today was no different. That trombone soloists were on point all season long, and the whole T-bone choir was just so beautiful. Visually as clean as it could have been, really great work on the cover downs, and a super strong finish. They have become one of my favorite HS marching bands, with the quality of not only the shows but the performers themselves increasing each year. Amazing performance Lonestar!! 

Every Area B band in this contest made state finals😳

Good morning, everyone. Congratulations to Wakeland, LS, MN, and Argyle on advancing to state! Ofc, we all knew that someone was going to get left out, just how competitions work, and this year was no different. I hope everyone at LT is doing okay, Ik it's probably a little hard after making it these past few area comps but do keep in mind now that area is every year, so freshmen, you've still got 3 more chances at state now rather than 1, and this goes for everyone!! Super happy to see Reedy in 6th (Congratulations Mr. Heuer!!!), I'd say I'm a little surprised Walnut Grove wasn't a little higher, but other than that not much to say as I can't really judge since I wasn't there lol. Looking at prelims, not shocked to see TC and Emerson be the first two out, but yeah, congrats to everyone who's season is now over, go get some well-deserved rest, and let's go represent well at state!! 

100% agree. This is caused by terrible leadership, stemming from the directors. If any MN kids are in these forums, I would hope you see the comments about this and reevaluate, because that is extremely rude and disrespectful. I know people at LT and how hard they worked this season. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, you do NOT cheer at another band’s misfortune. And props to Argyle and the others who made it to showing some class. 

there was one thing that really bugged me and some spectators nearby. mckinney north erupting in cheers and applause when LT was announced as 5th place. 
while i understand that it obviously meant that they had advanced to state, not one other program cheered- not even argyle, who'd been snuffed of a state spot just one year ago and had finally made it back. 
it is my understanding, as was taught by my directors and taught at many other schools, that you do NOT cheer when another band is announced below you. LT placed 5th in this insanely competitive area, so let their accomplishment be recognized, or let their placement one out of state be mourned, either way. you simply cannot burst into cheers and make the celebration of another program about yourself. i think ultimately that lack of maturity and restraint falls upon the directors.
win humbly.

I definitely agree with this prediction, of offense to reedy or other band that are having a great season, but I feel like there are so many reedy kids in this form that skyrocket their band up. Doesn’t mean that they can’t place that high, just think this might be the most accurate.

we keep our videos privated. So, sorry about that 

Yeah no this area is just ruthless, there’s so many good state contenders and for there only to be four spots is just tragic. 
With that being said though, I really think LT and Argyle will win out here for 3rd/4th just because of their history. Thats definitely a disadvantage for Walnuts Grove, they’ve only been here a year. With Reedy (this is very hypothetical as I haven’t seen them at all), I think it’s just a little unrealistic for them to beat out some of the top contenders like these after not even making finals last year. But maybe they’ve really kicked it up a notch I don’t know. But it’s not impossible, Argyle went from being 8th in prelims to being a solid contender for state in a year.