2025 Melissa Marching Showcase (Sept. 27)

[diabolicallyintersted]

My final predictions:

 

1. Hebron

2. Lone Star

3. Mckinney North

4. Argyle

5. Braswell

6. Mckinney High

7. LT

8. Rock hill

9. Liberty

10. Memorial

11. Celina

12. Lakeview centennial

honestly no clue...

[Dave609]

Good morning everyone! Weather is great for today, not a cloud in the sky. Italy will be taking the field in the next 24 minutes or so. 

Best of luck to all bands today!

[Dave609]

North Lamar sounded really good! I feel we are underestimating them right now. They look like they have found their footing again and could possibly sneak into top 5 at state

[DFWdrumdawg]

1 hour ago, Dave609 said:

Good morning everyone! Weather is great for today, not a cloud in the sky. Italy will be taking the field in the next 24 minutes or so. 

Best of luck to all bands today!

Thanks 😊 🙏 And agreed. Good luck to everyone else competing today! I’m excited to see some good band and what everyone is bringing to life this season. 

[Dave609]

Sorry guys, but I had to leave after Springtown. Not feeling well...

[Cloud902]

1 hour ago, Dave609 said:

North Lamar sounded really good! I feel we are underestimating them right now. They look like they have found their footing again and could possibly sneak into top 5 at state

I’ve been sorta surprised they’ve not been mentioned at all. They have a lot to clean up steps wise, but they sound good. 

[caravansolo181]

today is melissa!!!! good luck to all of the bands!!! we're all rooting for you‼️❣️

[Gpk1968]

14 minutes ago, Cloud902 said:

I’ve been sorta surprised they’ve not been mentioned at all. They have a lot to clean up steps wise, but they sound good. 

I agree. I like this show better than last year’s. I think they definitely make exhibition.  
 

Sulphur Springs was loud. Celina was solid. China Spring up soon. 

[WanderingTraveler]

I’ll be here for finals, will give updates

[Gpk1968]

Now that the small schools are done, anyone want to chime in?

My thoughts are-

Celina/Sulphur (I think Celina’s guard and battery are weaker this year but their overall sound is far superior)

North Lamar/Canton (happy to see both of these schools looking and sounds great)

Farmersville/China Spring/Krum?

I feel like they could go in any order and I’m honestly a little clueless about who could break into finals and who might get an exhibition spot. 
 

I would honestly put Celina above SS, but I don’t know what the judges will think. Also not too sure about canton and NL. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part. 

[Dave609]

2 minutes ago, GarbagePatchKid said:

Now that the small schools are done, anyone want to chime in?

My thoughts are-

Celina/Sulphur (I think Celina’s guard and battery are weaker this year but their overall sound is far superior)

North Lamar/Canton (happy to see both of these schools looking and sounds great)

Farmersville/China Spring/Krum?

I feel like they could go in any order and I’m honestly a little clueless about who could break into finals and who might get an exhibition spot. 

Sulphur Springs sounded great today! Could see them possibly get into finals along side Celina (didn't get to see them)

North Lamar is a group i could see get an exhibition spot, but that could be determined based on how they do at the other contest they are doing.

Farmersville sounded and looked really good today, could see them get a possible spot in exhibition.

Krum looked good and sounded good as well. Could see them as a possible state qualifier.

Springtown sounded good, but I didn't get a chance to truly watch their show.

Italy looked and sounded good, but don't feel they will be in exhibition tonight.

[OGFISD99]

So far James Martin is leading.... watching  Lebanon Trail right now.. 

[OGFISD99]

Lebanon Trail just pulled ahead of James Martin... great drill. Still not finished the show.... sound and pitch need some work  but nothing  major they can't  fix.. 

[OGFISD99]

Little great drill ... sound needs a little  more work.. they could  be louder.... color guard seemed off quite a few drops....

1. Lebanon Trail 

2. James  Martin. 

3. Liberty 

4. Little Elm 

So far.. IMO...

 

[OGFISD99]

6 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

Little great drill ... sound needs a little  more work.. they could  be louder.... color guard seemed off quite a few drops....

1. Lebanon Trail 

2. James  Martin. 

3. Liberty 

4. Little Elm 

So far.. IMO...

 

Memorial did a great  job.. show  is still not finished... I'll put them in right after Lebanon Trail.. 

[Gpk1968]

8 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

Little great drill ... sound needs a little  more work.. they could  be louder.... color guard seemed off quite a few drops....

1. Lebanon Trail 

2. James  Martin. 

3. Liberty 

4. Little Elm 

So far.. IMO...

 

I think around that Liberty/little elm line is where we can see some of the 4A bands slip in

[OGFISD99]

6 minutes ago, OGFISD99 said:

Little great drill ... sound needs a little  more work.. they could  be louder.... color guard seemed off quite a few drops....

1. Lebanon Trail 

2. James  Martin. 

3. Liberty 

4. Little Elm 

So far.. IMO...

 

Memorial did a great  job.. show  is still not finished... I'll put them in right after Lebanon Trail.. 

[OGFISD99]

Wow.. Rowlett... great  job.... sounded amazing... drill is written  very well .. some individual opportunities... all in all awesome job... I would give them a slight  edge over Lebanon Trail...

[OGFISD99]

North Forney amazing  job.... great marching... drill wasn't what I expected... great sound.. bassoon soloist was amazing.. I'll say they're in the 1 spot... 

[DumbBandLoser]

North Forney has a cool snake. Nuff said.

[OGFISD99]

Rock Hill  wow wow... great start... from this point on all these bands are going to be fighting for that 2nd place.... 

[WanderingTraveler]

@OGFISD99going into the final block what are your thoughts for finalists?

[Thatonedoublereed14]

Holy cow Hebron... those woodwinds are cooking! Brass double tongue features are as crisp and challenging as usual, and the drill is as clean as ever. I'm sure the finishing of their props will make it even cooler, and this is sure to be another top-3 finish at state (if not another victory!)

[Bandnerd178]

Do we think any small school bands will make it to finals?

[WanderingTraveler]

9 minutes ago, Bandnerd178 said:

Do we think any small school bands will make it to finals?

Seems 4 small bands make finals regardless!