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  1. SaltySynth
    I don't even like concert band!!! LET IT BE MAY ALREADY!!!!!
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    Some big changes this year. That change shouldn't change to much unless the director is cracked and changes the culture of the band instantly. I see it more as a set back for Pearce this year but depending on who that is it could be worth watching out for them.
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    I was joking about the Whiplash guy being the band director still. The top 3 for Perc for me would be Sachse, Wax, or Berkner. Berkner beet out Hebron at the lone star drum line contest in 2023 so even thought they placed pretty low in finals their percussion is kinda cracked.
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    I wonder which school this year is getting Percussion caption?
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    Isn't that the guy from whiplash? I'm guessing not the same guy but its the same name at least lol. It would be pretty cool if it was the same guy XD
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    Calling out to those who are or have been Drum Majors. Our leadership auditions are coming up and I'm a synth player so our options are pretty limited since we can't really be a percussion captain/section leader and we already help load the trucks every game so joining the loading crew is kind of off the table. There are really only 3 options for a leadership role and that would be join the Electronics crew that helps set up speakers for rehearsal(not every interested), sound crew captain which has already been taken by my friend, and lastly drum major. I would love the opportunity to conduct the band and be a strong leader but I love synth so much I don't know if its worth leaving synth for my last 2 years so I can be DM. Also if I don't enjoy DM we get locked into it for the remaining time we have in HS. I'mm pretty conflicted and would love to hear from those who have been DM!!!! Thanks yall
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    Id say based off last year Marcus or Vandy. I think Vandy has a better shot based off their may camp video last year and watching some clips of the state performance. If their freshman class can stay on top of it I could see them dominating state for a while.
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    The other rough thing for Berkner is they came from Area B I believe and they took 7 to state out of 14 that when to finals. They got the same place which would have rewarded them a state trip again but the area switch messed them up.
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    The only thing I would watch out for in a state slot is if one of the RISD schools comes up out of no where. I bet none of them will but those are the only ones I could see making a change to the finals list and that's only if there is a 5th position.
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    Been watching this video of 2 current phantom member. I do like their argument for why not to add wood Winds around the 45 min mark. They go into arguments for all the rule changes that were talked about before the 45min mark.
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    I also have a feeling that this change would be to bring more fame to DCI. Outside of the band community its not all that big and I would assume it doesn't stay with WW players very long after highschool. I think that if woodwinds are not allowed then they will also need to flush out the rules on what a solo can have to eliminate the "loop holes" used by Troopers. I mean the Troopers used a chelo in 2022 but you can't use a WW???? After sleeping on it I see the the argument but it still would take some getting use to.
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    Troopers posted their show btw I think on the 23rd of Dec. Not sure what it was called but they released all the music they are playing as well on the Instagram.
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    As a Synth player I know the electronics was a huge jump in innovation and change for DCI and marching band as a whole. I know electronics are still taken rather poorly by older players but its something that I really enjoy and I think it helps modernize this sport. Even with this belief with electronics I'm mixed with the fact that WW might be getting added to DCI even if it is just for solos. I would be interested in have a season or two of WW just to see how it turns out but I think adding electronics was a stretch and it helped a lot. I have a feeling that WW being added would be similar were those who always marched DCI without WW would disapprove but those who marched with WW would enjoy it. Final result: Add it for a season and see how people respond. I would enjoy the change but that pure brass sound is just so iconic and even my WW friends don't like the idea.
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    Most if not all shows are somewhere on youtube
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    Anyone have the results for who made finals
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    So true, unfortunately my band didn't make state this year but I feel so good for all the bands that made it. Sachse has to be my favorite highschool show this year with them playing the same opener as Troopers 2023 along with Bon Jovi and Mando theme.
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    Didn't see any forms for Lonestar drum line contest so if people wanted to talk about it here it is.
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    What are the chances of them making finals? I was at area C finals with one of the bands and hearing them make 1st over Waxahachie made have hope that sachse might have a shot at finals.
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    same
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    I’m very interested to see scoring as soon as people get it, I’m sure it was close since all the performances were great.
  21. SaltySynth
    Final guess for me: Wax Sashe Forney wildcard(dville,Berkner,Lake Highlands, Rockwall, etc)
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    It's been a while since I got to see Berkners show. Last I saw was at BOA when they had up to the drum feature learned. Anyone got the show from their UIL???
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    Right now I agree with top 2 but then sachse for 3rd and Berkner or Dville for 4th.
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    Do we have an updated schedule for area or at least of the bands preforming?
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    I agree, after watching they at Birdville got me prepared for the higher placement but I had no idea sachse was even going to be a school that would make finals for area.
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