TexasStrangers Posted October 7, 2025 Posted October 7, 2025 17 hours ago, bandisfun2000 said: They need to just make one finals for all bands. The D1/D2 thing is honestly dumb. Sulphur and Aubrey could definitely place well against many of those “D1” bands. Why is it dumb? I think more contests need to do it in order to try and attract more smaller bands. Lots of smaller bands are not doing as many contests because they simply cannot keep going somewhere and competing against big 5A and 6A Powerhouses. Yes, there are a few smaller contests out there but some of the 2A/3A and even 4A's can't travel as far as other schools that are more financially stable. I would even argue there are several 3A and 4A shows that are a lot better then some of the 5A/6A shows I have seen so far this year. Yes, Sulphur Springs can beat some of the 5A schools especially since they are probably going up to 5A maybe next season. You can also make a case for Aubrey beating some 5A schools. Heck, you can even make a case that Mineola can beat some of them as well being a 3A because they have done it before. The contest this year is not as big as it once was. I think there is only 19 bands there because there are several other contests going on around the DFW area and some people that didn't have success in Royse City have elected to go other places. Quote
bandisfun2000 Posted October 8, 2025 Posted October 8, 2025 On 10/6/2025 at 7:54 PM, TexasStrangers said: Why is it dumb? I think more contests need to do it in order to try and attract more smaller bands. Lots of smaller bands are not doing as many contests because they simply cannot keep going somewhere and competing against big 5A and 6A Powerhouses. Yes, there are a few smaller contests out there but some of the 2A/3A and even 4A's can't travel as far as other schools that are more financially stable. I would even argue there are several 3A and 4A shows that are a lot better then some of the 5A/6A shows I have seen so far this year. Yes, Sulphur Springs can beat some of the 5A schools especially since they are probably going up to 5A maybe next season. You can also make a case for Aubrey beating some 5A schools. Heck, you can even make a case that Mineola can beat some of them as well being a 3A because they have done it before. The contest this year is not as big as it once was. I think there is only 19 bands there because there are several other contests going on around the DFW area and some people that didn't have success in Royse City have elected to go other places. I see where you’re getting at. I still thinks it’s a little ridiculous having a small finals like that. That’s just my opinion but yours is totally reasonable as well. I just think it should be like Melissa with 4 small school exhibitions and then the finals. Or something similar. Last year in small school finals at royse city there were only 4 bands. Those 4 bands last year could’ve easily made finals in large school finals. Quote
TexasStrangers Posted October 8, 2025 Posted October 8, 2025 5 minutes ago, bandisfun2000 said: I see where you’re getting at. I still thinks it’s a little ridiculous having a small finals like that. That’s just my opinion but yours is totally reasonable as well. I just think it should be like Melissa with 4 small school exhibitions and then the finals. Or something similar. Last year in small school finals at royse city there were only 4 bands. Those 4 bands last year could’ve easily made finals in large school finals. Yeah for some reason every year the number of bands going to Royse City is dropping. I remember one year they had 30 bands and the 5A/6A Finals didn't start until 11 at night. bandisfun2000 1 Quote
Idkwhattoputhere Posted October 10, 2025 Posted October 10, 2025 Any predictions before this contest in like 2 days? Quote
WanderingTraveler Posted October 10, 2025 Posted October 10, 2025 Assuming James Martin dropped out, I don't see it on their calendar anymore. Festival Website doesn't show them in the lineup. Quote
TexasStrangers Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 Contest is confirmed to be a Division 2 and a Division 1 . Division 2 will be 3A/4A and Division 1 will be 5A/6A Winnsboro pulled out. James Martin pulled out and North Lamar will be there but is leaving to go Celina right after for the the rest of the day. Preliminary Contest Schedule North Lamar High School (4A) 10:15 AM Prairiland High School (3A) 10:30 AM Judges Break Mineola High School (3A) 11:00 AM Sunnyvale High School (4A) 11:15 AM Paris High School (4A) 11:30 AM Caddo Mills High School (4A) 11:45 AM Judges Break Aubrey High School (4A) 12:45 PM Sulphur Springs High School (4A) 1:00 PM Terrell High School (5A) 1:15 PM Garland Lakeview Centennial High School (5A) 1:30 PM Anna High School (5A) 1:45 PM Highland Park High School (5A) 2:00 PM Garland Naaman Forest High School (5A) 2:15 PM Judges Break Crandall High School (5A) 2:45 PM Texarkana Texas High School (5A) 3:00 PM West Mesquite High School (5A) 3:15 PM North Garland High School (6A) 3:30 PM North Forney High School (6A) 3:45 PM Royse City High School Exhibition 4:00 PM Drum Major Retreat 4:30 PM Final Contest Schedule Division 2 Finalist 6:15 PM Division 2 Finalist 6:30 PM Division 2 Finalist 6:45 PM Division 2 Finalist 7:00 PM Division 2 Finalist 7:15 PM Division 2 Finalist 7:30 PM Division 2 Retreat 7:45 PM Division 1 Finalist 8:15 PM Division 1 Finalist 8:30 PM Division 1 Finalist 8:45 PM Division 1 Finalist 9:00 PM Division 1 Finalist 9:15 PM Division 1 Finalist 9:30 PM Division 1 Finalist 9:45 PM Division 1 Finalist 10:00 PM Division 1 Retreat 10:15 PM WanderingTraveler 1 Quote
Gpk1968 Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 If someone can update after the retreat, I would appreciate it! Im really curious about how Paris is fairing this year. Quote
bandsmakemedanse Posted October 11, 2025 Author Posted October 11, 2025 Anyone have prelim results?? Quote
bandsmakemedanse Posted October 11, 2025 Author Posted October 11, 2025 Is this random order or reverse rank? Quote
paradiddlesnodiddy Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 WHO GOT PRELIMS JUDGES SHEETS??? Quote
paradiddlesnodiddy Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, bandsmakemedanse said: Is this random order or reverse rank? directors drew for times!! Quote
12string4jc Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, bandsmakemedanse said: Is this random order or reverse rank? That’s a random order. Quote
melloww Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 6 minutes ago, 12string4jc said: That’s a random order. they just confirmed that’s official ranking’s Quote
Gpk1968 Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 10 minutes ago, melloww said: they just confirmed that’s official ranking’s I don’t see how that’s possible Quote
12string4jc Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, GarbagePatchKid said: I don’t see how that’s possible Directors held a random draw at 2:00 Gpk1968 1 Quote
12string4jc Posted October 11, 2025 Posted October 11, 2025 (edited) Mineola won 3A Sulphur Springs won 4A Highland Park won 5A i was not there and the live Facebook I was watching cut out before the 5a 6a was announced. I’m here for D2 finals Edited October 11, 2025 by 12string4jc Edited to add 5A Quote
melloww Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 37 minutes ago, 12string4jc said: Directors held a random draw at 2:00 i was lied to😢 Quote
bandloserrr Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 34 minutes ago, 12string4jc said: Mineola won 3A Sulphur Springs won 4A Highland Park won 5A i was not there and the live Facebook I was watching cut out before the 5a 6a was announced. I’m here for D2 finals Lakeview won best in class and so did North Forney Idkwhattoputhere 1 Quote
12string4jc Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 7 minutes ago, bandloserrr said: Lakeview won best in class and so did North Forney That’s what I get for asking a random parent in the audience about 5A🤣 bandloserrr and crown_glazer 2 Quote
bandsmakemedanse Posted October 12, 2025 Author Posted October 12, 2025 Wait I’m so confused bc WM just posted that they got first in prelims 😭what’s the truth???! Quote
12string4jc Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 13 minutes ago, bandsmakemedanse said: Wait I’m so confused bc WM just posted that they got first in prelims 😭what’s the truth???! I live confused Quote
12string4jc Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 Division 2 1st Sulphur Springs 2nd Mineola 3rd Paris I’m pretty sure I have Aubrey and Sunnyvale mixed up so I’ll just say one of them was fourth and one of them was fifth. 6th Prairieland Quote
Mj17 Posted October 12, 2025 Posted October 12, 2025 26 minutes ago, 12string4jc said: I live confused West was first in 5a. Not sure where some people are getting their info from Quote
bandsmakemedanse Posted October 12, 2025 Author Posted October 12, 2025 Can someone there update with the *accurate* finals results pleaseeee ty lol Quote
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