UIL 5A State Marching Contest 2024 (Nov. 4-5)

[OGFISD99]

I really liked Rouse..... I think their music is bit more difficult than most of the bands here today... but CP has that extra thing.... i don't know  what it is but it's there... 

[Tubalord11]

Holy Cow Aledo!!! It's been so awesome seeing this program have such a huge comeback from last season, and they came in this season with Imo their strongest show ever!!! Love the huge opener, so much sound. The use of the track props in the second movement adds so much effect with all the racing sounds going on, great work on the cover downs. Really great sound in the ballad, and the Trombones in the closer, give me more!!! Visually super clean, just been awesome seeing them improve so much over the season with such an amazing show, wonderful job Aledo!! 

[clarinets74]

lets go leander!!

[TrenBS]

Just now, BandDad74 said:

Where is this post?  Did it get deleted?

It was a leak and wasnt supposed to be public, pretty unfortunate overall but yeah

[OGFISD99]

What got leaked?????

[clarinote]

Just now, OGFISD99 said:

What got leaked?????

Prelims results 

[Cluelessbanddad]

Honest question, I don’t know the rules well, but can you use pre-recorded vocals (from a band member or non band member) during the show/once clock has started?  I know the pre-show can, but I was just curious. Thanks in advance.  This has been a fun finals!

[DrumLine]

Didn’t a couple people post them here last night?

[Tubalord11]

LEANDER!!! They have come so far this season, and you can tell they are determined to do well later in the season (IYKY!)!!
Great opening hit, such a big and fun sound, they really bring out the emotional part of the music to get you in a groovy mood!! Great stuff from the trumpet quartet in the second movement, and omg that ballad, SO beautiful, that flugelhorn solo just gives me chills! Really big sounds in the closer, those Mellos killed those sustains, and they do such a great job brining it all together with the change of the lens in the smaller sunglasses props. Visually super clean, they are having such a blast performing this show, amazing job Leander!! 

[Centenialsigma]

Wakeland solo??? got 1 job

top 5 perdictions 

1. Grapvine

2. Hebron 

3. CH

4. Oklahoma Union

5. Centennial Sigmas

[Tubalord11]

Just now, DrumLine said:

Didn’t a couple people post them here last night?

yeah, but they're technically not supposed to until after finals per UIL regulations, and the Mods don't want anyone getting in trouble, that's all! 

[PercDad4Life]

Prediction time.

I am calling an upset.

1. Rouse

2. CP

3. Wakeland

4. Leander

5. Aledo

6. Lone Star

7. BC

8. Hendrickson 

9. Argyle

10.  Friendswood 

11.  McKinney North

12. Roma

Fantastic performances by everyone.  Loved every minute of Finals. Congratulations to all 5A participants.  Bravo.

 

[TXBandNerd06]

Just now, PercDad4Life said:

Prediction time.

I am calling an upset.

1. Rouse

2. CP

3. Wakeland

4. Leander

5. Aledo

6. Lone Star

7. BC

8. Hendrickson 

9. Argyle

10.  Friendswood 

11.  McKinney North

12. Roma

Fantastic performances by everyone.  Loved every minute of Finals. Congratulations to all 5A participants.  Bravo.

 

Just me or should MN be higher on that list?

[natertater21000]

My best guess from judging all captions through the NFHS high cam (read with a grain of salt)

1.Cedar Park (it's REALLY close, like 6A 2022 close)
2.Rouse
3.Leander
4.Wakeland
5.Aledo
6.Lone Star
7.Argyle
8.Hendrickson
9.Burleson Centennial
10.Roma
11.McKinney North
12.Friendswood
 

[Tubalord11]

Okay everyone, here is my guess at finals!! I think a lot of these bands, especially the top half, are pretty interchangeable, and it's really gonna come down to the small details the judges noticed. Everyone was fantastic today, and to all the bands that competed at this contest both today and yesterday, congratulations on ya'lls amazing seasons, and thank you for entertaining us with some super awesome shows!! 

 

1. Cedar Park 

2.Rouse 

3. Leander

4. Wakeland 

5. Aledo 

6. Lone Star

7. Argyle

8. Mckinney North 

9. Hendrickson

10. Friendswood 

11. Roma 

12. Burleson Centennial 

[cheeto2401]

leander with a medal please 🙏

[OGFISD99]

7 minutes ago, clarinote said:

Prelims results 

They were posted last night right after they announced the finalists... 

[WanderingTraveler]

Predictions:

1. Cedar Park

2. Rouse 

3. Leander

4. Wakeland 

5. Lone Star

6. Aledo

7. Argyle

8. Mckinney North

9. Hendrickson

10. Friendswood 

11. Burleson Centennial

12. Roma

 

A lot will be close. Good job and good luck everyone!

[DrumLine]

Is there any update on the friendswood band member who passed out on the field at end of show and was carted  off on one of the prop wagons? Was a scary moment

[WanderingTraveler]

1 minute ago, DrumLine said:

Is there any update on the friendswood band member who passed out on the field at end of show and was carted  off on one of the prop wagons? Was a scary moment

Didn’t even see this, hope they are ok

[Tubalord11]

2 minutes ago, WanderingTraveler said:

Predictions:

 

1. Cedar Park

2. Rouse 

3. Leander

4. Wakeland 

5. Lone Star

6. Aledo

7. Argyle

8. Mckinney North

9. Hendrickson

10. Friendswood 

11. Burleson Centennial

12. Roma

 

A lot will be close. Good job and good luck everyone!

Yeah i honestly have no idea whats gonna happen, so much room for upsets/crazy stuff!! 

[LostChoirGuy]

My thoughts:

1/2 Cedar Park/ Rouse - both deserve to win in my opinion.  They were amazing

3 Wakeland

4 Leander

5 Aledo

6 Lonestar

7 Burleson Centennial

8 Hendrickson

9 Argyle

10 Roma

11 Friendswood

Sadly I missed McKinney North so I can't say where they go in my opinion.

[PercDad4Life]

13 minutes ago, TXBandNerd06 said:

Just me or should MN be higher on that list?

Yes.  After I pushed send, I felt that I missed placed MN.

Updated Prediction:

9. McKinney North

10.  Argyle

11. Friendswood 

12. Roma

[clarinetistkai05]

28 minutes ago, Centenialsigma said:

Wakeland solo??? got 1 job

top 5 perdictions 

1. Grapvine

2. Hebron 

3. CH

4. Oklahoma Union

5. Centennial Sigmas

I agree but also I think:

1. Flomo (supposed to be good)

2. CP

3. Baylor 

4. UNT (they were there just in your head)

5. Hebron

[clarinetistkai05]

in all seriousness: i am so nervous for the contest! first time not watching hs bands in 9 years which feels weird (besides the occasional pop ins for stream). everyone did so good tonight that i just enjoyed and soaked in the moment. im so proud of everyone who performed, especially my friends who go to some of these finalists schools!