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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

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.

I think it would be safe to assume that the other two Prosper ISD schools (Rock Hill and Walnut Grove) will be attending this competition.

Any prelims or finals score breakdowns?

I’d say that Wakeland is getting 1st and Lone Star is getting 2nd pretty confidently unless something odd happens. From there though, it feels like basically anything could happen.

If anyone manages to get their hands on a Reedy vid, I’d love to see what the hype is about 🙌

Been rummaging through youtube finding clips of these bands, and boy is this gonna be a competition on Saturday. Here’s me just spit balling- 1. Wakeland: Obviously an amazing program, I'm pretty confident they will finish first here. 2. Lone Star: Again, amazing program, almost a guaranteed 2nd here. I LOVE everything about their show, and the music and overall design is genuinely beautiful. This is where it gets more difficult to predict. So many great shows out here. 3. Lebanon Trail: Nice show, and obviously a program that is known for like ultra cleaning for area. I think they should do well here, have them a 3rd, but I could see anywhere from 3rd to 5th-ish 4. Argyle: I've only watched this show from the video from Melissa (which was what, three weeks ago?) so I don't really know. However, that video sounded great to me and trying gauge improvement, I could see them ending up somewhere around here. 5. Walnut Grove: They've had some exponential growth from last year. There isn't a single good video I could find on Youtube, but I was in the stands for their performance at BOA Prosper, and it was awesome! They have a lot of sound for their size. Again, have them at 5th here but could see something from the 5th to 8th range. 6. McKinney North: Don't get me wrong, McKinney North has a great show, but it just feels more bland to me than their show last year did. Cool jazzy show, but it definitely doesn't feel like a UIL centered show to me. Still great, but that's just my personal opinion. 7. Reedy: Please don't come at me! I haven't really seen their show. Looking at the other predictions though, they seem to be doing awesome this year! This could definitely be way higher, but this is just what I have them at for now. 8. Emerson: This program is growing fast too! Super fun show, I personally really like the trumpet feature (I may or may not be a trumpet player). 9. The Colony: They've done better in past years, but with so many band having some of their best years, I unfortunately see them on the lower side this year. 10. Independence / Memorial / Lovejoy / Anna: This spot to me is one of the most competitive ones. I put these fours bands as contenders to who l see getting the spot in order of likelihood (Independence greatest, Anna least). To be honest, it could go to really anyone.

This area is madness. Walnut Grove 2nd at McKinney, Reedy above Lebanon at Wylie. I don’t know how this area is going to turn out to be honest.

Lowkey shocked about Walnut Grove making music caption! Congrats to them and all the other finalist bands!

I went to the Emerson vs Walnut Grove game! Both bands sound really good! I love Emerson’s music!

Just checked their calendars and Prosper has the Sounds of Fall comp that day so probably won’t be coming to this. Walnut Grove does have Mckinney on their calendar though!