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In 2007, all 4 bands from Area D made State Finals: Connally 2nd Hendrickson 5th Vista Ridge 7th Dripping Springs 8th In 2009, 3 of the 4 made State Finals: Dripping Springs 1st Hendrickson 5th Hays 10th LBJ 12th With the results of the contests thus far, Area D is going to be killer. Vandegrift was the alternate from Area D in 2009, and I believe that was the first year the school was open, marching few kids and those kids being freshman or sophomores. I cannot wait to see how this contest goes. Usually the 4 who qualify are the 4 who should, but they aren't necessarily in the right order. I'm curious to see how all the schools in finals rank this year.

I graduated from Dripping Springs this past year and I personally figured Cedar Park would come down to 4A and slaughter everyone. However, I watched the Dripping band perform 3 parts of their 4 part show on Thursday, and I was in awe. The music and arrangements for this show are fantastic, and based on our consistency marching-wise, I think this show will be the best we've ever had. Area D will be highly competitive since it includes some of the best bands in the state. Good luck Dripping!