UIL 6A Area C 2025

[SaltySynth]

Hey y'all another director changes is underway!!!!

Berkner's head band director is leaving and going to JJ Peace.

Overall this change is likely be less impact full for Berkner since their associate director is stepping up for head. 

[SharksAreCool]

  On 5/14/2025 at 3:45 PM, SaltySynth said:

Hey y'all another director changes is underway!!!!

Berkner's head band director is leaving and going to JJ Peace.

Overall this change is likely be less impact full for Berkner since their associate director is stepping up for head. 

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Going to the rival school that's still in that Area is crazy. Can't wait to see how this shapes out both schools.

[SharksAreCool]

Did anyone else see one of Heaths Percussion Directos left to go to Wylie HS?

[SaltySynth]

  On 5/16/2025 at 1:53 PM, SharksAreCool said:

Did anyone else see one of Heaths Percussion Directos left to go to Wylie HS?

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Do you know if it was Mr.Wood?

[SharksAreCool]

  On 5/16/2025 at 2:17 PM, SaltySynth said:

Do you know if it was Mr.Wood?

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Nope. It was Mr Rod Kosterman according to a Wylie post

[SharksAreCool]

Is Duncanville losing their head director? I thought I saw something  about Mark Teal getting reassigned by their fine arts director. If anyone has any information about please tell

[BlazingEcho77]

  On 5/23/2025 at 4:21 AM, SharksAreCool said:

Is Duncanville losing their head director? I thought I saw something  about Mark Teal getting reassigned by their fine arts director. If anyone has any information about please tell

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Sadly yes this is true so far. As an alumni from the Duncanville band the head director mark is getting forcefully reassigned for no confirmed reasons yet but it is happening. There has been some speculation about the situation on how the new fine arts director of Duncanville and the new superintendent have been planing for several years to change the Duncanville band from a corp style to a show style. Because of the reassigning of Mark Teal they have received huge backlash from it and many of the band student, and band parents are trying there hardest to peacefully “protest” for there director back. Mark Teal wasn’t just a teacher, the Duncanville band will lose there legacy after this. many student, parents, and alumni care deeply about this program but it’s starting to look like there not much they can do. I don’t know how but they need as much support as they can get.

[Tubalord11]

  On 5/23/2025 at 5:12 AM, BlazingEcho77 said:

Sadly yes this is true so far. As an alumni from the Duncanville band the head director mark is getting forcefully reassigned for no confirmed reasons yet but it is happening. There has been some speculation about the situation on how the new fine arts director of Duncanville and the new superintendent have been planing for several years to change the Duncanville band from a corp style to a show style. Because of the reassigning of Mark Teal they have received huge backlash from it and many of the band student, and band parents are trying there hardest to peacefully “protest” for there director back. Mark Teal wasn’t just a teacher, the Duncanville band will lose there legacy after this. many student, parents, and alumni care deeply about this program but it’s starting to look like there not much they can do. I don’t know how but they as much support as they can get.

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Wow. This program has been a foundational part of the growth of this activity, so seeing this breaks my heart. I hope everything gets resolved 

[CosmicLimbo]

  On 5/23/2025 at 5:12 AM, BlazingEcho77 said:

Sadly yes this is true so far. As an alumni from the Duncanville band the head director mark is getting forcefully reassigned for no confirmed reasons yet but it is happening. There has been some speculation about the situation on how the new fine arts director of Duncanville and the new superintendent have been planing for several years to change the Duncanville band from a corp style to a show style. Because of the reassigning of Mark Teal they have received huge backlash from it and many of the band student, and band parents are trying there hardest to peacefully “protest” for there director back. Mark Teal wasn’t just a teacher, the Duncanville band will lose there legacy after this. many student, parents, and alumni care deeply about this program but it’s starting to look like there not much they can do. I don’t know how but they need as much support as they can get.

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Wow. I have so many thoughts about this. I have to go to work but all I can say right now is that this is awful and breaks my heart as an alumni, and as someone that owes a lot of who I am to this program. Duncanville is a pioneer to the marching arts here in Texas and has way too much history to go down in this fashion. 

[Tubalord11]

Also, when they refer from corps to show style, does that mean like custom uniforms and stuff, because they still use props and do stuff like that, it’s not like they’re a military band or something, I’m just so confused, pls keep sending updates ❤️

[J-Mike16]

  On 5/23/2025 at 3:44 PM, Tubalord11 said:

Also, when they refer from corps to show style, does that mean like custom uniforms and stuff, because they still use props and do stuff like that, it’s not like they’re a military band or something, I’m just so confused, pls keep sending updates ❤️

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Show style bands are at football games for the crowd and the crowd only. Their versions of halftime routines normally include lots of dancing and getting the crowd on their feet and high step marching, like at an 90 degree angle. The music typically ranges from traditional marches to popular pop songs. Most college bands do show style and that is the best way to look more into this style of marching band. I'm personally not the biggest fan of it but I do have respect for anyone who does do show style.

[Tubalord11]

  On 5/23/2025 at 4:03 PM, J-Mike16 said:

Show style bands are at football games for the crowd and the crowd only. Their versions of halftime routines normally include lots of dancing and getting the crowd on their feet and high step marching, like at an 90 degree angle. The music typically ranges from traditional marches to popular pop songs. Most college bands do show style and that is the best way to look more into this style of marching band. I'm personally not the biggest fan of it but I do have respect for anyone who does do show style.

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So basically they wouldn’t compete at all 💀

yeah that’s insane. Ik a lot of the inner Dallas schools do this but to take this away from the kids would be ridiculous 

[J-Mike16]

  On 5/23/2025 at 4:25 PM, Tubalord11 said:

So basically they wouldn’t compete at all 💀

yeah that’s insane. Ik a lot of the inner Dallas schools do this but to take this away from the kids would be ridiculous 

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Show style bands typically dont compete in the UIL circuit except for Region. They have their competitions that are only for those show style bands.

[Tubalord11]

  On 5/23/2025 at 4:36 PM, J-Mike16 said:

Show style bands typically dont compete in the UIL circuit except for Region. They have their competitions that are only for those show style bands.

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Ahhh okay got it, thanks for this 

[SharksAreCool]

Thanks everyone for the updates. My thoughts and prayers go out to DISD and their fine arts program.

[FormerWildcat]

Reminds me of a story I read a couple of days ago about the GCU volleyball team that got cut. Very successful, good attendance at games, but in the administration's eyes, unworthy to keep going. Apparently the prospect of revenue sharing is putting pressure on many NCAA athletic programs, but gutting such a team still seems like a very short-sighted move on my end.

As someone who has lived on the south side of DFW all my life and knows people who have gone through the Duncanville program, this would be very sad news if the decision is not reversed.

Change Petition:

https://www.change.org/p/keep-mark-teal-as-director-of-bands-at-duncanville-hs?source_location=search

[SharksAreCool]

I feel like this Area has been hit hard by so many different factors. Theirs been some director movement, of course the D-Ville situation. Here’s ranges I see for bands after what all has just happened.

 

Waxahachie: 1-4
Sachse: 2-4
Forney: 2-4
Rockwall: 2-4
JJ Pearce: 4-6
Berkner: 5-7
Lake H: 5-8
Richardson: 7-10
Rockwall Heath: 7-10
Royce City: 9-10

 

Feel free to comment about this. This is simply where I feel like these bands are going trend wise. If D-Ville is able to do this I’d also put them into the 2-4 range. Without them, I feel like that 10th spot could go to either Royce City, North Forney, Tyler Legacy, or North Garland.

 

[FormerWildcat]

Update on DVille:

They still have the calendar up, and it indicates that they still intend to go through the full competitive season. Apparently they have a leadership camp still going ahead tomorrow at 8:00AM. A parents meeting is on the same day at 7:00PM.

I don't have insider information, though a now deleted comment said that no "earth shattering" changes are planned. It could be that the DISD board believes that Mr. Teal is being overcompensated and/or wants a newer, younger leader in charge. That most of the fine arts directors are being demoted but no word has come out on assistants being forced out could indicate that the administration is simply looking to cut costs rather than fundamentally shift the foundation of the band program. I will say that the sudden shakeup, especially at this point in time, could have significant implications in terms of the band's success this season, although all of the assistant directors appear to have impressive resumes in their own right.

If tomorrow doesn't go well, then I'd start to panic.

[Tubalord11]

  On 5/26/2025 at 4:41 PM, FormerWildcat said:

Update on DVille:

They still have the calendar up, and it indicates that they still intend to go through the full competitive season. Apparently they have a leadership camp still going ahead tomorrow at 8:00AM. A parents meeting is on the same day at 7:00PM.

I don't have insider information, though a now deleted comment said that no "earth shattering" changes are planned. It could be that the DISD board believes that Mr. Teal is being overcompensated and/or wants a newer, younger leader in charge. That most of the fine arts directors are being demoted but no word has come out on assistants being forced out could indicate that the administration is simply looking to cut costs rather than fundamentally shift the foundation of the band program. I will say that the sudden shakeup, especially at this point in time, could have significant implications in terms of the band's success this season, although all of the assistant directors appear to have impressive resumes in their own right.

If tomorrow doesn't go well, then I'd start to panic.

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So is Mr. Teal still be let go/moved to a different position? I’m happy they’ll still have a comp season, just want to fully understand the situation. Thanks for the update! 

[FormerWildcat]

  On 5/26/2025 at 5:00 PM, Tubalord11 said:

So is Mr. Teal still be let go/moved to a different position? I’m happy they’ll still have a comp season, just want to fully understand the situation. Thanks for the update! 

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I have no knowledge on that front.

[CosmicLimbo]

  On 5/26/2025 at 5:00 PM, Tubalord11 said:

So is Mr. Teal still be let go/moved to a different position? I’m happy they’ll still have a comp season, just want to fully understand the situation. Thanks for the update! 

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It looks like he was forcefully forced to resign according to reputable sources I know in the program. This was Mr. Teals post on Facebook a couple days ago. 

[SharksAreCool]

  On 5/26/2025 at 4:41 PM, FormerWildcat said:

Update on DVille:

They still have the calendar up, and it indicates that they still intend to go through the full competitive season. Apparently they have a leadership camp still going ahead tomorrow at 8:00AM. A parents meeting is on the same day at 7:00PM.

I don't have insider information, though a now deleted comment said that no "earth shattering" changes are planned. It could be that the DISD board believes that Mr. Teal is being overcompensated and/or wants a newer, younger leader in charge. That most of the fine arts directors are being demoted but no word has come out on assistants being forced out could indicate that the administration is simply looking to cut costs rather than fundamentally shift the foundation of the band program. I will say that the sudden shakeup, especially at this point in time, could have significant implications in terms of the band's success this season, although all of the assistant directors appear to have impressive resumes in their own right.

If tomorrow doesn't go well, then I'd start to panic.

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This whole situation is just such a mess. It shouldn’t have come to this point in the first place. I’m wishing the best for DISD because they really need it.

[lemme cook]

so all school with new head directors leaving are:

wax,

dville,

sachse,

berkner,

pearce,

and rockwalls associate but not a huge deal.

basically 5 out of the top 7 from last year are expeirencing major changes. I'm really curious to see what happens in the "C shake-up" as someone called it last year. 

[SharksAreCool]

  On 5/27/2025 at 2:29 AM, lemme cook said:

so all school with new head directors leaving are:

wax,

dville,

sachse,

berkner,

pearce,

and rockwalls associate but not a huge deal.

basically 5 out of the top 7 from last year are expeirencing major changes. I'm really curious to see what happens in the "C shake-up" as someone called it last year. 

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I feel like any school that aren’t these 5 should take advantage of this. So schools like Forney, Rockwall, and even Lake Highlands have a higher shot at placing higher

[CosmicLimbo]

Looks like the district is holding a meeting tomorrow about this. I know most people on here aren’t affiliated with Duncanville’s program but any support would be greatly valued and appreciated!