UIL 6A Area C 2025

[RandomGuardPerson]

On 5/14/2025 at 3:16 PM, SharksAreCool said:

 

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

Well I think his kids went to Pearce recently based on what I read, so he does have a connection to the school. He’s really nice and is bringing very good energy to the program! I went to Pearce’s show reveal and it looks good! Coming along pretty well with music!

[SharksAreCool]

With the new judging system in place, I wondered how it will affect this area, and also who would get first in each individual category. Anyone have any thoughts?

[lemme cook]

5 hours ago, SharksAreCool said:

With the new judging system in place, I wondered how it will affect this area, and also who would get first in each individual category. Anyone have any thoughts?

I think this is a positive thing, my only concern is if all the judges are band directors (5A ones Id assume), I'm worried that they might not have the ear for percussion that a percussionist might have. I know I sure don't.  And not that there aren't any directors who are percussionists, but I know they are few and far between. My solution would to be to have a special percussion judge, and he or she would be the only one to not switch from music to visuals for finals. I would assume that's the plan but this is new.

With that being said I do like the chances for captions now. Especially with all the kids on the field for the retreat it just gives more excitement In this area especially.

[wtxbd02]

9 hours ago, lemme cook said:

I think this is a positive thing, my only concern is if all the judges are band directors (5A ones Id assume), I'm worried that they might not have the ear for percussion that a percussionist might have. I know I sure don't.  And not that there aren't any directors who are percussionists, but I know they are few and far between. My solution would to be to have a special percussion judge, and he or she would be the only one to not switch from music to visuals for finals. I would assume that's the plan but this is new.

With that being said I do like the chances for captions now. Especially with all the kids on the field for the retreat it just gives more excitement In this area especially.

I think it's an overall big net positive.  Before all music judges were having to judge way too many subcaptions IMO (Content, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Ensemble), and now it's just three (Ensemble Content, Ensemble Performance, and their specific caption).  So I guess all music judges were judging every caption in some way before, though you can usually tell which judges actually judged the whole sheet versus the ones who just wrote down a number for all of music.  If a judge has straight 1st's, straight 2nd's, straight 3rd's, etc. for every band with all those subcaptions.........they're probably not really judging all those subcaptions.  

[BugWub24]

On 6/30/2025 at 11:25 PM, DallasFan said:

Everything I've heard about Sachse's marching band is that their other assistant that's staying brought a lot to the marching band side of things there so if that's true and they hire another good assistant I'm sure Sachse will be fine even with all their changes!

Sachse’s new assistant was announced this morning: Ryan King, previously with North Forney HS.

[Tbcord140]

On 7/12/2025 at 11:08 AM, BugWub24 said:

Sachse’s new assistant was announced this morning: Ryan King, previously with North Forney HS.

Sachse's new color guard director was announced about yesterday: Yisel Reynoso, previously a technician for Whitewright HS, and has lots of WGI experience. CG Assistant Director still open as of right now.

[SharksAreCool]

1 hour ago, Tbcord140 said:

Sachse's new color guard director was announced about yesterday: Yisel Reynoso, previously a technician for Whitewright HS, and has lots of WGI experience. CG Assistant Director still open as of right now.

How many people did Sachse hire? This is like their 3rd hire?

[Tbcord140]

On 7/13/2025 at 10:14 PM, SharksAreCool said:

How many people did Sachse hire? This is like their 3rd hire?

Head Director, Assistant Director, and CG Director. Yes, this is their third hire.

[JFNDOWBFAN]

*marches in, looks around at the old crib*
 

Looks like this forum needs to move on from director talk and predictions. 
 

Get these kids hydrated up, acclimated to the heat, and marching on the field so we can see some awesome performances of shows that can then make a run at surprising the Area J’s at state!

It’s almost go time in Texas!

[CosmicLimbo]

On 7/22/2025 at 4:26 PM, JFNDOWBFAN said:

*marches in, looks around at the old crib*
 

Looks like this forum needs to move on from director talk and predictions. 
 

Get these kids hydrated up, acclimated to the heat, and marching on the field so we can see some awesome performances of shows that can then make a run at surprising the Area J’s at state!

It’s almost go time in Texas!

To be fair there wasn’t really much else to talk about during the off season. Definitely looking forward to this season though 💪🏽

[JFNDOWBFAN]

40 minutes ago, CosmicLimbo said:

To be fair there wasn’t really much else to talk about during the off season. Definitely looking forward to this season though 💪🏽

Fair enough, 😂 

[tsitp fan]

On 6/11/2025 at 10:25 AM, SharksAreCool said:

So you’re telling me….that Berkner and JJ Pearces’s directors just swapped?

not exactly berkners ex head director had a pretty well connection with Pearce as I have read since he had kids that went there. And Pearces old director and the assistant director both went to open a new school in prosper. And from what ive heard he brings a lot of positive energy. And im sure this won't harm jj Pearce at all, and honestly they might have a chance at state if they do super well like they did last year. 

[JFNDOWBFAN]

Let’s build a dome over Mesquite Memorial so we don’t have to worry about a rain out this year!

[lemme cook]

23 minutes ago, JFNDOWBFAN said:

Let’s build a dome over Mesquite Memorial so we don’t have to worry about a rain out this year!

Lol definetly. I'm hoping they keep the full band retreat in play. It would suck if the rain from last year made it go away for good. 

[JFNDOWBFAN]

27 minutes ago, lemme cook said:

Lol definetly. I'm hoping they keep the full band retreat in play. It would suck if the rain from last year made it go away for good. 

True, that was unfortunate. Especially for the Seniors 

[JFNDOWBFAN]

To make up for no full band retreat last year, C Need to get DCI creative. 😂 

Haxchie can do the 🏹 

Forney a 🐰 

Rockwall the Rockin R

Heath the block H

and so on….

[BugWub24]

I'll throw in another round of predictions from me, with one week until the season of halftime performances!

1. Waxahachie
2. Forney
3. Sachse
4. Rockwall
5. Duncanville
6. J.J. Pearce
7. Lake Highlands
8. Berkner
9. Rockwall-Heath
10. Royse City

Wax and Forney are the two top bands in the area with almost no notable staff changes. Sachse at a comfortable 3rd even with a mostly new staff. I think Rockwall jumps D-Ville this time around. I could see the RISD schools mixing around at 6-8, but I think Pearce is the stronger group. I thought I'd be spicy and get Royse City in here! They haven't made Area Finals in almost 20 years (they were a 3A at the time!), and they were right there with Richardson in Prelims last year.

Richardson, Rowlett, North Garland, and North Forney would all be good contenders to crack the top 10.

[JFNDOWBFAN]

16 hours ago, BugWub24 said:

I'll throw in another round of predictions from me, with one week until the season of halftime performances!

1. Waxahachie
2. Forney
3. Sachse
4. Rockwall
5. Duncanville
6. J.J. Pearce
7. Lake Highlands
8. Berkner
9. Rockwall-Heath
10. Royse City

Wax and Forney are the two top bands in the area with almost no notable staff changes. Sachse at a comfortable 3rd even with a mostly new staff. I think Rockwall jumps D-Ville this time around. I could see the RISD schools mixing around at 6-8, but I think Pearce is the stronger group. I thought I'd be spicy and get Royse City in here! They haven't made Area Finals in almost 20 years (they were a 3A at the time!), and they were right there with Richardson in Prelims last year.

Richardson, Rowlett, North Garland, and North Forney would all be good contenders to crack the top 10.

Whatever came of the change of styles discussion with D-ville last Spring?

My personal bias has Rockwall ahead of Sachse but we shall see!

As for the spicy pick of Royse City, would love to see that. 

[SharksAreCool]

29 minutes ago, JFNDOWBFAN said:

Whatever came of the change of styles discussion with D-ville last Spring?

My personal bias has Rockwall ahead of Sachse but we shall see!

As for the spicy pick of Royse City, would love to see that. 

I wouldn’t really call Royse City a spicy pick. They were only one spot away from finals last year so I think it makes total sense. It just depends on how Richardson looks.

[BugWub24]

19 hours ago, JFNDOWBFAN said:

Whatever came of the change of styles discussion with D-ville last Spring?

My personal bias has Rockwall ahead of Sachse but we shall see!

As for the spicy pick of Royse City, would love to see that. 

From my understanding, the style change was a rumor and it's not happening. They still have all of their previous staff minus Teal.

[SharksAreCool]

Is anyone going to the Rockwall vs Berkner game? These two programs are (in my opinion) fighting for that last spot so I might go.

[SaltySynth]

On 8/23/2025 at 12:15 AM, BugWub24 said:

I'll throw in another round of predictions from me, with one week until the season of halftime performances!

1. Waxahachie
2. Forney
3. Sachse
4. Rockwall
5. Duncanville
6. J.J. Pearce
7. Lake Highlands
8. Berkner
9. Rockwall-Heath
10. Royse City

Wax and Forney are the two top bands in the area with almost no notable staff changes. Sachse at a comfortable 3rd even with a mostly new staff. I think Rockwall jumps D-Ville this time around. I could see the RISD schools mixing around at 6-8, but I think Pearce is the stronger group. I thought I'd be spicy and get Royse City in here! They haven't made Area Finals in almost 20 years (they were a 3A at the time!), and they were right there with Richardson in Prelims last year.

Richardson, Rowlett, North Garland, and North Forney would all be good contenders to crack the top 10.

This is my list:

1.Wax

2.Sachse(Interesting concept)

3.Forney

4.D-vill

5.Rockwall

6.Berkner(Ive heard the show and its really cool if they can clean it quickly)

7.JJ Pearce (The director chance should be big for them)

8.Lake High lands

9.Richardson (Pretty good marching this year)

10. Rockwall-Heath
 

 

[SaltySynth]

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[Tubalord11]

Rockwall making it this year trust 

[JFNDOWBFAN]

3 hours ago, Tubalord11 said:

Rockwall making it this year trust 

From your tuba lips to God’s ears!!! Let’s go! JFND!!!!