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Head Director change and the program looks smaller than previous years.

If you love the TxBands Live Blog, stop by and learn a bit more about the service, the history, and the purpose of what we do that has taken the Texas Marching Band scene by storm for over a decade!!!

Those are acceptable.

We have a staunch No Arm Twisting Policy here

Wouldn’t it be really neat to have the Live Blog at McAllen????? I’m just saying... That would be cool.... Yeah....

Stadium etiquette is a vital yet often overlooked part of the marching activity. Let's chat about some tips and tricks to help you become a better audience member during the Fall season. Also, don't be a jerk.

Welcome back to school, kiddos! Today, we'll talk about this critical time for the progression of the marching show. Also, we'll hit up how rehearsal technique, along with time management, can give programs a big advantage in the early marching season.

DCI Championships are this week! Let's go over the format for DCI Prelims/Semifinals/Finals, how those exclusive caption awards are determined, and why performance is going to determine the 2019 DCI World Champion.

Happy Drill Day! The Texas Marching Season is underway! Let's take a look at some practice guidelines, the physicals requirement, a story about vandalism, and the hype that goes with one of the most exciting times of the season! Thank you all for listening!!

It's a strong year. The middle of Finals is going to be a cluster of wonderfulness!

The Nerd-In is back!! DCI Southwestern Championships! Click below for all of the DCI things!

Do you remember the best crowd reaction you ever received? Listen to the time an away football audience gave it up for my program and how the reaction changed the way I viewed the activity. Thanks for listening!!!

Just wanted to chime in and say good job this season!!

Hi! Below is my spectator's guide for the 2019 DCI Southwestern Championships at The Alamodome! All of the following tips and tricks are sure to make your DCI experience that much more enjoyable. Take it from me, folks. This venue and I have a special connection. Thanks for reading!!! https://www.scribd.com/document/415527844/2019-DCI-San-Antonio-Spectator-Guide

I'm ready for this season to start. I may just do a bit where I hand out tortillas this November.

We always love when the out-of-towners communicate/hang out with us! This event is very unique in the activity and it needs to be experienced by as many people as possible. Besides, we'll look for any excuse to smoke more brisket.

A band will win this contest. Thank you for reading my hard-hitting commentary

The "Off-Season" is hardly off! Many programs are using technology to hold band members accountable during the Summer and student leadership responsibilities are more extensive than ever. Let's look at some examples and how things were VERY different back when I was around. Thanks for listening!! 2:45 - Show Music Before School Ends 4:45 - Music Apps And Student Accountability 8:15 - Drill Apps And How Drill Was Delivered Back Then 11:14 - The Horrors Of The 3-Ring Drill Book 13:38 - Student Leadership ROCKS!!!!!! 16:43 - The Most Difficult Part Of The Season Is….

A band guy talking DCI? Before throwing your sharp objects, please listen to what shows I am looking forward to, my favorite drum corps of all time, and how you can help out your favorite group this season. Now available on YouTube AND the Apple Podcasts App (Search The Danpodcast)!!!!

The 2002 UIL 5A State Marching Finals Contest was cancelled due to inclement weather and poor field conditions. Please listen to my first-hand account of one of the craziest marching contests in history and how my rear end literally helped cancel the contest. Thank you for the support!!! :55 - What If I Told You…. 3:35 - Call Time 4:44 - Warming Up In The Mud 7:18 - The Descent Down The Ramp 9:30 - Chopped And Screwed Field 11:35 - Umbrella Twilight Zone 12:19 - The Show 13:00 - I Fell At State 2002 15:32 - The Run Up The Ramp 17:00 - The Woodlands Taco Tuba 18:26 - The Cancellation 19:06 - How Placements Were Determined 23:45 - Where’s The Video??? 26:47 - A Message To The Performers

The props and tarps are getting more elaborate each year, but there is a major myth about where that money comes from and how much impact it has on a program’s on-field success. Pull up a tall glass of mulch and let’s talk about how fundraising helps a band program in more ways than expected. Thanks for the love and support!!!

Post Of The Year so far!!!

Definitely a good time to reflect on the experiences, positive and negative, and use those lessons to help you figure out the next phase in Life. Thanks for listening!!

I had no idea how good my timing was!!!!

Ready or not, the 2019 Texas Marching Season is here!! Listen as I attempt to explain the application process for Bands of America. I'll also quickly preview the awesome BOA contests in Texas as well as the Texas Armada heading up to Grand Nationals this year! Thank you so much for the support!!! 0:00 - The Danpodcast 101 4:18 - How BOA Applications Work 10:10 - The Waitlist *Thunderclap* 13:05 - BOA Texas Regionals Preview 20:18 - Thank You, Seniors