Katy marching festival

[foeyamod]

On 9/23/2025 at 4:35 PM, Sideswiperr said:

Y’know, as cruel as this was, I had to laugh at this.

Just to make it clear I'm not dissing their marchers, I know they all try very hard and I have some friends in almost every KatyISD program. However, I think that there are many schools in the area with very poor design and staffing. I've heard Jordan High School has no prescribed marching technique which seems like its setting them up for failure (although this could be just a rumor). In the context of Cinco, I think the 30 second hold in a kneel was a very poor design decision which seems like it may hurt them score wise. A lot of the comments and criticisms I have about these bands relate to design choices and problems that don't seem to be getting addressed.

[dud]

Hmmmm....so a band that had visual ordinals in the top 4 at UIL Area last year has no marching technique and won visual at the Katy Marching Show last year has no discernible marching technique.

 

Not only is it a rumor...stop spreading them.

[bassboneman]

As a member of Jordan, this is simply untrue, the fact that you could even think that a band like Jordan wouldn't have a prescribed marching technique  is truly astounding.

 

Stop trying to spread rumors. 

[foeyamod]

19 hours ago, dud said:

Hmmmm....so a band that had visual ordinals in the top 4 at UIL Area last year has no marching technique and won visual at the Katy Marching Show last year has no discernible marching technique.

 

Not only is it a rumor...stop spreading them.

Probably should've phrased it more as a question-- thanks for debunking it as I believed it was a little wild. My point still stands about design though.

[bassboneman]

34 minutes ago, foeyamod said:

Probably should've phrased it more as a question-- thanks for debunking it as I believed it was a little wild. My point still stands about design though.

Who told you this?

[Bandenjoyer]

Cincos design isn’t even that bad tbh, the show isn’t complete obviously so many problems right now will most likely be solved before kmf and area. Compared to where they were last year with their show at this point in time, I’d say they’re doing pretty great. From what I’ve seen at the game yesterday the show seems to be very cool and the way it progresses with the props is also interesting. Obviously they have a lot of issues with forms and dirt music wise, but I wouldn’t say that the show design is bad. I’d still put Jordan higher just because they are more blended in and consistent, but cincos show has a lot of potential to be amazing. Just my opinion tho

[11BandMan11]

Just an old mans 2 cents on 'judging' the design of marching shows early season.

It's funny the 'analysis' that people do of different marching shows and judgements on things that are clearly in the earlier stages of production and haven't been fully polished and finished.

Could you imagine going up to an artist like Michelangelo while he's still working on the Statue of David and saying, "You know, I really just question some of your design choices..." Maybe let them get through every step of the production and design process to have a fully produced product before criticizing design choices?

And even then, it's all 100% subjective thoughts and opinions on anything within the marching arts regarding 'design'. It's a part of the love hate relationship I have with marching band - rather than judge the design, support the kids and staff who are working hard to make whatever product they have on the field the best they can make it. I'm just an old timer who likes band and tries my best, which can be challenging, to not make design judgements, but only judgements on performance with things that are objective - like, did they play in time? did they play with good sounds? etc. Again, just an old mans 2 cents on 'judging' the design of marching shows early season. 

[bassboneman]

15 hours ago, 11BandMan11 said:

Just an old mans 2 cents on 'judging' the design of marching shows early season.

It's funny the 'analysis' that people do of different marching shows and judgements on things that are clearly in the earlier stages of production and haven't been fully polished and finished.

Could you imagine going up to an artist like Michelangelo while he's still working on the Statue of David and saying, "You know, I really just question some of your design choices..." Maybe let them get through every step of the production and design process to have a fully produced product before criticizing design choices?

And even then, it's all 100% subjective thoughts and opinions on anything within the marching arts regarding 'design'. It's a part of the love hate relationship I have with marching band - rather than judge the design, support the kids and staff who are working hard to make whatever product they have on the field the best they can make it. I'm just an old timer who likes band and tries my best, which can be challenging, to not make design judgements, but only judgements on performance with things that are objective - like, did they play in time? did they play with good sounds? etc. Again, just an old mans 2 cents on 'judging' the design of marching shows early season. 

I think this is one of the realist things I have seen on this website. If I may add on to it, if you watch most dci shows the first video  you can find on them are very different than the finals run. They rewrite parts of drill, change choro, and music.

I think in general early season predictions are fun but need to be taken with a lot of salt. Most the time people are basing off of their show design thoughts, early season video's (which tend to be a bad rep of how the bend will look) and reputations. They also tend to bais their favorite bands. 

[Drumline_dude]

1. Seven Lakes

2. JET

3. Tompkins

4. Jordan

5.Jersey Village 

6.Cinco Ranch

7. Langham Creek

8. Katy

9. Cy Ranch

10. Tomball

11. Paetow

12. Cy Springs

13. Mayde Creek

14. Morton Ranch

15. Freemen

[CincoFan27]

2 hours ago, Drumline_dude said:

1. Seven Lakes

2. JET

3. Tompkins

4. Jordan

5.Jersey Village 

6.Cinco Ranch

7. Langham Creek

8. Katy

9. Cy Ranch

10. Tomball

11. Paetow

12. Cy Springs

13. Mayde Creek

14. Morton Ranch

15. Freemen

I’m sorry but this might be the craziest prediction yet

[Clamp]

4 hours ago, Drumline_dude said:

1. Seven Lakes

2. JET

3. Tompkins

4. Jordan

5.Jersey Village 

6.Cinco Ranch

7. Langham Creek

8. Katy

9. Cy Ranch

10. Tomball

11. Paetow

12. Cy Springs

13. Mayde Creek

14. Morton Ranch

15. Freemen

So I’m getting the feeling that you attend Jersey village high school 

[CincoFan27]

predictions for top 5

1. Cinco (shocker)

2. Jordan I think heads will roll is a cool concept

3. 7L I like the show and they’ll probably be first but one can dream

4. JET

5. Tompkins

[frntbreak]

On 9/25/2025 at 1:14 PM, foeyamod said:

Just to make it clear I'm not dissing their marchers, I know they all try very hard and I have some friends in almost every KatyISD program. However, I think that there are many schools in the area with very poor design and staffing. I've heard Jordan High School has no prescribed marching technique which seems like its setting them up for failure (although this could be just a rumor). In the context of Cinco, I think the 30 second hold in a kneel was a very poor design decision which seems like it may hurt them score wise. A lot of the comments and criticisms I have about these bands relate to design choices and problems that don't seem to be getting addressed.

Well, Cinco having a 30 second kneel is probably just not developed through choreo yet and even then it won't lower their score. And if Jordan did have no prescribed marching technique as long as the judges are understanding whats supposed to happen then prescribed marching technique won't really matter unless they go to BOA super regional which they aren't

[frntbreak]

Predictions for captions and other stuff because i dont feel like analysing alot of bands
GE: 7L, tompkins or Jordan, Cinco, Paetow
Percussion: 3 way battle for 1st, Paetow 7L or Tompkins, Jordan or Cinco for 4th or 5th
Color guard(I think is a caption): Jordan, 7L, Cinco, Tomball, Langham Creek or tompkins
Brass: 7L, Jordan, Cinco, Tompkins, Tomball
Woodwinds:7L, Jordan, Tompkins or Cinco, Tomball or Taylor
Visuals: 7L or Jordan, Tompkins or Cinco or Taylor
 

[bassboneman]

10 hours ago, frntbreak said:

Well, Cinco having a 30 second kneel is probably just not developed through choreo yet and even then it won't lower their score. And if Jordan did have no prescribed marching technique as long as the judges are understanding whats supposed to happen then prescribed marching technique won't really matter unless they go to BOA super regional which they aren't

he's spreading rumors and somehow your believing them. Almost any band has a preset marching technique.  If they don't they don't place well in ANY contest. 

[bassboneman]

14 hours ago, Clamp said:

So I’m getting the feeling that you attend Jersey village high school 

yeah if you look at his other posts he has them at the top of like every contest....

[Brahms Symphony No.3]

1. 7 Lakes (1 - 4)

2. Jordan (1 - 5)

3. Cinco Ranch (1 - 6)

4. Langham Creek (2 - 7)

5. JET (3 - 6)

6. Tompkins (4 - 7)

7. Katy (6 - 8 )

8. Cy Ranch (6 - 8 )

9. Cy Springs (9 - 11)

10. Jersey Village (9 - 12)

11. Paetow (9 - 12)

12. Tomball (10 - 14)

13. Mayde Creek (12 - 15)

14. Morton Ranch (13 - 15)

15. Freeman (13 - 15)

[bassboneman]

2 minutes ago, Brahms Symphony No.3 said:

1. 7 Lakes (1 - 4)

2. Jordan (1 - 5)

3. Cinco Ranch (1 - 6)

4. Langham Creek (2 - 7)

5. JET (3 - 😎

6. Tompkins (4 - 😎

7. Katy (6 - 😎

8. Cy Ranch (6 - 😎

9. Cy Springs (9 - 11)

10. Jersey Village (9 - 12)

11. Paetow (9 - 12)

12. Tomball (10 - 14)

13. Mayde Creek (12 - 15)

14. Morton Ranch (13 - 15)

15. Freeman (13 - 15)

Really good, I think probably the only range I wouldn't agree with is paetow I can see them getting as high as 7th specifically if they win perc again this year. 

[Drumline_dude]

15 hours ago, Clamp said:

So I’m getting the feeling that you attend Jersey village high school 

No, I genuinely believe they have a significant opportunity to shake up the competition this year. That was my opinion even before I saw Cinco Ranch's show and the other bands' productions this year. After watching those performances, I would have adjusted a few things in my initial assessment

[CincoFan27]

I think Cinco could win the brass caption I've to a couple performances and I think they're louder than 7L and have a better sound might be just amateur predictions but I think they got it in the bag hopefully the 7 snare drums don't mess up any points the brass could've gotten though  

[MazeyMiisona]

I think Tompkins will win because I have superpowers and I can mind control the judges to give us all 100s

[bassboneman]

22 hours ago, Drumline_dude said:

No, I genuinely believe they have a significant opportunity to shake up the competition this year. That was my opinion even before I saw Cinco Ranch's show and the other bands' productions this year. After watching those performances, I would have adjusted a few things in my initial assessment

Sure, why all your posts on other forums are all about JerVill. Its fine if your a student trying to hype up your band no one blames you.  

[tay_3den]

On 9/26/2025 at 12:56 PM, bassboneman said:

Who told you this?

I dont think he meant unprescribed, but definitely not as undefined. I personally have friends from Jordan who have told me they have technique that mixes straight and bent leg marching. In which they agree that their technique isn't as well defined. I love Jordan as much as the next guy but compared to how good they are at almost every other aspect of their show, technique is definitely the weakest link in comparison. 

[tay_3den]

predictions

 

seven lakes

jordan

JET

Cinco 

tompkins

cy ranch 

paetow

katy

Langham creek

jersey village

Morton ranch

freeman

maybe creek

tomball

 

2-4 is a toss up. 

[Brahms Symphony No.3]

3 minutes ago, tay_3den said:

predictions

 

seven lakes

jordan

JET

Cinco 

tompkins

cy ranch 

paetow

katy

Langham creek

jersey village

Morton ranch

freeman

maybe creek

tomball

 

2-4 is a toss up. 

Have you seen paetows show? 7th seems a dash high for them