Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I was ready to die at Aledo. I've only been to two non-UIL competitions (DMI and Aledo) and at both of them the last band they announce that made finals always has to start with an S. At DMI, we were in the stands and the announcer goes, "And finally, Ss..." *our band takes a large breath* "ummit High School" *our band releases large breath*. At Aledo, the same thing happened and I'm pretty sure it was with Summit again. It happened again at Aledo when the announced Best in Class 4A. Saginaw. I swear I wish our school's name started with a Q sometimes. But yeah. I don't know how I'm going to cope with the announcement. I think I really may just walk down to the concession stands or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 But yeah. I don't know how I'm going to cope with the announcement. I think I really may just walk down to the concession stands or something. I'll join you! We should call each other and meet at a specific spot as far away from the speakers as possible. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillz Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 We don't get anything given to us just because we're Sherman. We have to work really hard to get as good as we are. As a matter of fact today was the first day all season long that we didn't have practice, and that's because Region was yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'll join you! We should call each other and meet at a specific spot as far away from the speakers as possible. =] That's a pretty good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 We don't get anything given to us just because we're Sherman. We have to work really hard to get as good as we are. As a matter of fact today was the first day all season long that we didn't have practice, and that's because Region was yesterday. I know, it's still hard work. But to be able to compete at the level you guys do... blegh. it's depressing sometimes to watch your band, just because you're SO GOOD! And to Fata1: I think the spirit store is on the outside of the stadium. We should meet there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillz Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Fata1 brought up a good point. There are way too many bands that start with the letter "S"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borchnork Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Haha... I'm glad we have a "C". No other band In our region has a C!! YAY! Although if they Announce us a Frisco Centennial... but once again, I think we're one of the only bands with an F as their letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillz Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 LUCKY! We got stuck with the letter S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I know, it's still hard work. But to be able to compete at the level you guys do... blegh. it's depressing sometimes to watch your band, just because you're SO GOOD!And to Fata1: I think the spirit store is on the outside of the stadium. We should meet there! Yeah. Spirit store works. I'll have to find it before the announcements. But yeah. I officially hate the letter S. Actually, the sound. My heart always skips a beat when they announce a band starting with Sss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillz Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yeah, I also hate it when the announcers call your band and then pause for a while to build suspense and finally they announce your placement,award,rating etc. Gosh that really bothers me, or my favorite, when the judges make a mistake and have to recalculate everything and we're stuck in the stands waiting and waiting and waiting... That's what happened at Prelims at Plano East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverfan Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think Cleburne may be able to get a 1 this year and finish off the 20 bands. They looked much better at our contest than they looked last year. But you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 That would be nice. We still need two bands to get a 1 to make up for Denison and McKinney in addition to the one band that would top off the 19 to make 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmwingz Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 man...i was already nervous enough but, just reading your conversation, i got more stressed. lol this is gonna be one mess of a week comin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2012 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 i'll call an ambulance at area to wait for anyone who has an anurism/heart attack/stroke/coronary during the announcements, actually we might need more than one... atleast my band starts with an M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerialSleeper90 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 HAHA OMG... when I first read your entry I thought it said "alteast my pants starts with an M" But if that standridge announcer guy at area... man if he does any sort of dramatic pause or some crap like that I'm going to freaking pee my pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2012 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 oh well then it's good you guys switched to those blue pants instead of the white because they ALWAYS do that and it pisses me off! why don't we all just scream in the silence? lighten the mood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefunctSim Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Three things: The the guy at Sherman, we really respect you guys and really think you're a shoe-in at Area, simply because of how prestegious your band is. You guys play and march so well you almost inspire us to work harder and push for a spot below you. That being said, we know it's alot of hard work and dedication (something I think is essential to make a good marching band) and above all we don't just think your name is what gives you the respect- it's the band and the players. In case you guys didn't realize, Centennial still starts with that Sss sylable and if they have Sherman, Southwest... I hope our comentator guy doesn't have a long s in his speech or people will get just drop dead in the stands. Oh the joy... but they will probably announce us as Frisco Centennial anyway. Another thing about the announcers- I hate it when you go to a competition and you place 3rd in Prelims, and then you compete in finals and at the finals results deal they announce 7th, 6th, 5th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place and don't announce that your city rival school beat you and so did Argyle or that they neglected to say that you even existed in this competition or even what placement and leave you thinking you got DQ'ed or something like that. Doncha hate it when that happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerialSleeper90 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Haha then we wouldn't be able to hear the results, which would result in major poundage of our buttocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerialSleeper90 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Ben I sense... hostility. Does this have to do with the golden triangle competition we went to? Or was it the plano one. I forgot. I do remember it was the place with the really awesome hand dryers. They were like freaking jet engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 So, anyone want to recap predictions for page 10. This thread is getting pretty huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2012 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 i say no predictions till region is over, it'll change in the next few days anyway depending on how many bands make it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fata1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 i say no predictions till region is over, it'll change in the next few days anyway depending on how many bands make it... That's true. I forgot that everybody's region, for the most part, is this Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2012 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 random but sort of relevant question, how long do you think a band has to wait to play the same music another band played that happened to be awesome? couple of years, no years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerialSleeper90 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Well didn't some g-nats band play imogen stuff last year? Now everyone is doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd2012 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 ok thats cool, I've just heard some what I will call LD Bell music (since that what I associate it with) from the past couple of years played at Plano East (North Lamar) and UIL (I believe Sherman was playing atleast a whole movement from the 05 show Ascension)....thanks, just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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