UIL 6A Area C 2025

[SaltySynth]

13 hours ago, OWB_Nation said:

Could you imagine 😂

I wonder which school this year is getting Percussion caption?

[SaltySynth]

14 minutes ago, OWB_Nation said:

I could imagine Wax or Sachse will run away with it, but since I’m a woodwind I don’t know much about percussion so take that with a grain of salt 😂

I was joking about the Whiplash guy being the band director still. The top 3 for Perc for me would be Sachse, Wax, or Berkner. Berkner beet out Hebron at the lone star drum line contest in 2023 so even thought they placed pretty low in finals their percussion is kinda cracked. 

[Thebuster07]

Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving

[SaltySynth]

2 hours ago, Thebuster07 said:

Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving

Some big changes this year. That change shouldn't change to much unless the director is cracked and changes the culture of the band instantly. I see it more as a set back for Pearce this year but depending on who that is it could be worth watching out for them.

[BugWub24]

8 hours ago, Thebuster07 said:

Apparently J J Pearce head director and associate director are leaving

For those wondering, the head director is going to launch the Richland band program in Prosper ISD.

[bassboneman]

On 4/5/2025 at 10:06 AM, OWB_Nation said:

It’s not even the end of UIL concert season and so much has happened. Anyone know where I can find the fast forward button to skip to marching season?

For real! to much is happening for me to keep up... 

[SaltySynth]

On 4/5/2025 at 10:06 AM, OWB_Nation said:

It’s not even the end of UIL concert season and so much has happened. Anyone know where I can find the fast forward button to skip to marching season?

I don't even like concert band!!! LET IT BE MAY ALREADY!!!!!

[bassboneman]

4 minutes ago, SaltySynth said:

I don't even like concert band!!! LET IT BE MAY ALREADY!!!!!

NGL if you're on this website it means Marching band>concert band all day.

[SaltySynth]

1 minute ago, bassboneman said:

NGL if you're on this website it means Marching band>concert band all day.

I told my bassoon teacher that I like synth more than bassoon and she "your opinion is wrong and you're gonna start practicing bassoon." TBH concert band is extremely easy to me and I can play any of the music just from fingering music on the side in band class so I never practice at home since it's to easy LOL 

[bassboneman]

9 minutes ago, SaltySynth said:

I told my bassoon teacher that I like synth more than bassoon and she "your opinion is wrong and you're gonna start practicing bassoon." TBH concert band is extremely easy to me and I can play any of the music just from fingering music on the side in band class so I never practice at home since it's to easy LOL 

Same! only things i practice at home is solo's and region etudes...

[BugWub24]

Does anyone happen to know what’s happening at Waxahachie? I noticed their head director position was posted to the TMEA website.

Of all the changes so far in Area C, this could potentially be the biggest change yet.

[SaltySynth]

Alright who wants to place bets on the next school? This has been crazy the number of Directors leaving. Anyone know if all the areas are like this or just this one is having a rough season?

[CosmicLimbo]

On 4/8/2025 at 1:33 PM, BugWub24 said:

Does anyone happen to know what’s happening at Waxahachie? I noticed their head director position was posted to the TMEA website.

Wait so did Waxahachie lose Armstrong? Anyone able to confirm who/if Waxahachie is having director changes?

[Tubalord11]

4 hours ago, OWB_Nation said:

If I’m doing the math right, this area has lost many prices of last year so I’m gonna list all of them as of 4/11.

Sachse: Lost head director 

JJ Pearce: Lost head director

Waxahachie: Losing some director pieces.

 

And considering all three of these programs were area finalists and two were state qualifiers these could be the difference between the standings from this year to last year. The question is who will take advantage of the new leadership opportunities or will these three prove they can win without their previous directors 

I expect Waxa will be fine either way, Sachse and JJ idk, both have really strong foundations 

[TrenBS]

On 4/12/2025 at 10:35 AM, OWB_Nation said:

I wouldn’t expect to much drop off from either Sac or JJ. Maybe it would affect just this year and the new directors know what they’re up against. But they can’t take things slow, because I can almost guarantee you that Forney, D-Ville, and Rockwall will all try to take advantage of these changes.

Director changes have been handled very well at least on the short run, in recent years. Many bigger schools with director changes keep the same methods throughout the first year and ease into the new head director's methodology, for better or worse, so I expect these schools to either remain in their spots or some bump up a lot.

[bassboneman]

11 hours ago, TrenBS said:

Director changes have been handled very well at least on the short run, in recent years. Many bigger schools with director changes keep the same methods throughout the first year and ease into the new head director's methodology, for better or worse, so I expect these schools to either remain in their spots or some bump up a lot.

Yeah, that is something I have noticed with several bands. 

[SaltySynth]

18 hours ago, TrenBS said:

Director changes have been handled very well at least on the short run, in recent years. Many bigger schools with director changes keep the same methods throughout the first year and ease into the new head director's methodology, for better or worse, so I expect these schools to either remain in their spots or some bump up a lot.

I'd expect nearly no movement unless one of the new directors comes in and ruins the band experience for people or is just the goat of managing a band I expect not much improvement or failure from those bands which could leave the door open for those bands that aren't going through change.

[SaltySynth]

1 hour ago, OWB_Nation said:

From my understanding at least two bands have had their show revealed. One being Royce City with their show blink and Berkner (They didn't actually post it I just know they had it) 

Berkner is very secretive with their shows unless you see it in person most people don't know. I know what the show is but out of respect will not share it to the public. I'll say if they execute the show as well as they did in 2023 they have a solid chance making State even is this tough area.

[SaltySynth]

5 minutes ago, OWB_Nation said:

My school gets to play them for week one of the football season so either way I'm gonna get a preview of what they have planned. But mad respect for you not saying anything.

Oh sick, yo hear me send me a private message and I'll see what I can do about seeing you or smt. Also good luck, I think y'all might be our home coming game...

[BbMarching]

I love Area C, the only comp you can get the Wylies, Mckinneys, Prospers, and Lewisvilles all in the same… oh, right

[CosmicLimbo]

59 minutes ago, BbMarching said:

I love Area C, the only comp you can get the Wylies, Mckinneys, Prospers, and Lewisvilles all in the same… oh, right

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[BbMarching]

2 hours ago, CosmicLimbo said:

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Reference to Area J, the finalists of which are almost entirely the same as with pre-2024 Area C. Basically talking about the good ole days lol

[SaltySynth]

12 hours ago, BbMarching said:

Reference to Area J, the finalists of which are almost entirely the same as with pre-2024 Area C. Basically talking about the good ole days lol

Back before all the Richardson schools, Waxahachie, and Dvil. Ah the days in area B where Berkner made State for a 7th place finals position.

[bassboneman]

1 hour ago, OWB_Nation said:

Don’t miss those days ima tell you that right now

LOL

[CosmicLimbo]

This is how I imagine non LISD schools felt last year waking up to see they got stuck in Area J.  😭