As a now "retired band parent" of the L. D. Bell band program, after 6 years of 1000 plus volunteer hours, my heart will always be with the Bell band. The community is extremely supportive and to this day I am still amazed that they do so well. In HEBISD high school starts in 10th grade, not 9th like most. That is a whole extra year the top competitors have on the Bell kids just getting familiar with the field, their instruments, and the body movements needed to march and play. Always been that way, even in the days they regularly took first second or third. I will be there Saturday to cheer them on for sure!!
My heart says Bell, but my mind says Flower Mound. The amount of work those parents put into those props is amazing. Same with Marcus, Keller, Haltom, Birdville and Hebron, just to name a few. Prosper is gaining on all of them fast. This might be their breakout year as well.
What I have gotten to be a part of is Bell's legacy and tradition. What I love is seeing ALL the programs working so hard to perfect their shows. Amazing experience for my kids as well as myself.
Good luck to everyone competing on Saturday, should be pretty good weather, as September weather goes anyway!
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