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I definitely think if we slip up we won't podium, really tight competition this year, and top 4, even top 5 is a toss up for how well you perform that day, however I will say CS has had a trend the past 4 years of of doing better each finals appearance than the last, I would hate for them to break it. So based of that logic, we are going to medal LOL.

I can vouch it is a single spring - CS alumni

Interestingly, China Spring got realigned to Area B this year, I'm excited to see how everyone does! and I think the finals will be really interesting and definitely not a given that any one band will win. I look forward to it.

they look so clean this year! normally CS tries to push the limits and play super difficult stuff, but it seems like this year we toned it back and really focused on getting a clean show. I'm proud of my alma mater and how far we've come. just a few years ago we were a fully military style, so it's nice seeing us really settle in to the corps style

I recommend checking out China Spring, Area B Champion if you haven't already.

I think it is important to mention that 4a for several years has rewarded bands to play basic things very cleanly. We all saw it happen with argyle, and celina winning with the very same blueprint. Multiple bands have been punished for trying to go out and experiment against the normal cookie cutter type of show, for instance, China Spring, and over the years bands have realized that 4a will forever be this way. That is why bands, like China Spring, who have an amazing sound, while having flaws, has seemingly done worse compared to everyone else, need I remind you that in the past five years have transitioned from a Fully military style (2020 placing 10th in finals) and every year since implementing more and more of the corp “cookie cutter” style, they have achieved a better placement in finals. I think the whole “park and bark” comment made about sulphur springs and china spring, while yes they have started implementing that more and more, is very oblivious to how the 4a grading has shifted them. Bands like Celina have taken advantage of this system and won. Not trying to disregard anyone for their wins, no matter the year, all students work very hard on their shows and the results are the results. But using Celina as an example as the band who does not “park and bark” is outrageous. While Celina had been very clean, to say they have not contributed greatly to the 4a grading standards, is absurd. Congrats to all for their achievements, and I look forward to seeing all of the bands at state. P.S - it is worth noting I am a China Spring Alumni, and a part of the Military -> Corp style change. I can say that this year, while we aren’t going for our usual style, I am really enjoying the show and how cleanly you have done. However, do not get complacent. Carry the torch us alumni have passed onto you and give everyone a show no one can argue isn’t the best. It won’t be easy, but show them your Champion.