Band2013 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 As a Rookie Music Educator, I love coming on this site to discuss these great programs, one day in the future I hope to direct one of these amazing programs. I understand that some of these comments can seem like we are not being fair but I have seen comments that are respectful and positive. We enjoy being apart of this discussion and you can bet that I will be at Area D cheering on every band, as well as giving my opinion in a respectful manner. Good Luck to Everyone! Quote
1998-2018 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 It's also important to remember the written word rarely conveys the nuance and subtlty of the spoken word. Tone and inflection are powerful tools missing from every font. William Shakespeare is a master author but reading his work is significantly different from hearing it performed by Sir Laurence Olivier or even Mel Gibson. The internet tends to feel more extreme, both harsh or glowing and optimistic, than was often intended. Getting in the habit of asking, "What else could this mean?", will serve you well. Xenon 1 Quote
Bandisdope Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 1 Flower Mound HS, Flower Mound 2 Hebron HS, Carrollton 3 Marcus HS, Flower Mound 4 Vandegrift H S, Austin 5 Keller H S, Keller 6 Reagan HS, San Antonio 7 Leander H S, Leander 8 The Woodlands HS, The Woodlands 9 Bell HS, Hurst 10 North Shore H S, Houston 11 Coppell HS, Coppell 12 Round Rock H S, Round Rock 2016 UIL 6A State Finals Results 1. Ronald Reagan 2. Claudia Taylor Johnson 3. Flowermound 4. Leander 5. Vandegrift 6. Woodlands 7. Hebron 8. Keller 9. Vista Ridge 10. Marcus 11. LD Bell 12. Coppell 13. James Bowie 14. Cedar Ridge 15. Round Rock 16. Hendrickson 17. Timber Creek 18. Prosper 2018 UIL 6A State Predictions Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 Unfortunately you have 6 area B bands in your predictions and only 5 can qualify Edit: it looks like you took out Waxahachie now, so I just wanted to edit this post. 1998-2018 1 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 1 Flower Mound HS, Flower Mound 2 Hebron HS, Carrollton 3 Marcus HS, Flower Mound 4 Vandegrift H S, Austin 5 Keller H S, Keller 6 Reagan HS, San Antonio 7 Leander H S, Leander 8 The Woodlands HS, The Woodlands 9 Bell HS, Hurst 10 North Shore H S, Houston 11 Coppell HS, Coppell 12 Round Rock H S, Round Rock 2016 UIL 6A State Finals Results 1. Ronald Reagan 2. Claudia Taylor Johnson 3. Flowermound 4. Leander 5. Vandegrift 6. Woodlands 7. Hebron 8. Keller 9. Vista Ridge 10. Marcus 11. LD Bell 12. Coppell 13. James Bowie 14. Cedar Ridge 15. Round Rock 16. Hendrickson 17. Timber Creek 18. Prosper 2018 UIL 6A State Predictions interesting that even though we have talked on many posts about the difference in BOA and UIL - while the placements change from one to the other, the participants do not change too much Quote
sabandalumni Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 CTJ Ronald Reagan https://youtu.be/XTGFEFqG9p4 Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 You should check out the rest of the neisd performances he put on his channel that day, including Roosevelt and L.E.E. It’s worth it. Quote
Gogogo Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 https://www.uilmusicregion18.com/uploads/1/3/5/3/13535811/6a_area_final_schedule_2018.pdf San Antonio contest schedule is up . I put this on another thread as well. Quote
Popular Post MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Popular Post Posted October 24, 2018 Part of how I gauge my enjoyment of a show is when I first look at the clock to see how much time is left. I didnt look at the clock while watching Madison at region 12. Wow. Thank you. We are really working hard for an area finals spot, the first in program history. It’s going to be a great contest, I can’t wait. LeanderMomma, ohwell and Parkwoodmom 3 Quote
Fwguard17 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 CTJ Ronald Reagan https://youtu.be/XTGFEFqG9p4 I’ve said this before, CTJs show isn’t for me, but that trumpet duet from the Appalachian Spring is money Reagan’s mellophone line is also absolute fire Quote
Samuel Culper Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 So my math tells me 40 bands at State. Wow. Should be a lot of fun! Quote
Synth_God Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 What is the general opinion on Robert E. Hendrickson HS? Most everyone is placing them out of finals at State but they have not made much of a public appearance. What basis are these predictions coming from? Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 What is the general opinion on Robert E. Hendrickson HS? Most everyone is placing them out of finals at State but they have not made much of a public appearance. What basis are these predictions coming from? From what I have seen (granted from the back) they should be in finals in my opinion. The ensemble sound is awesome, their drill is cool and clean, and that soloist is just AMAZING! I don’t know how he is able to play that solo with all of the movement he does. Quote
sabandalumni Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 You should check out the rest of the neisd performances he put on his channel that day, including Roosevelt and L.E.E. It’s worth it. Yes! Just got everything done for the night...about to go and spend an hour or so on the rest of those videos... Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Yes! Just got everything done for the night...about to go and spend an hour or so on the rest of those videos... Quote
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Lee was a nice surprise Yeah. I like their uniforms and their ensemble sound is definitely getting better. Quote
northtexasbandfan Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 If someone has posted this somewhere before, I apologize, but there is a pretty amazing geographical theme with the State medalists in the largest UIL division if you go back to 2006: 2006 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Duncanville 2008 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Coppell 2010 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Duncanville 2012 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: Hebron Bronze: LD Bell 2014 Class 6A Gold: Marcus Silver: Hebron Bronze: Claudia Taylor Johnson 2016 Class 6A Gold: Flower Mound Silver: Hebron Bronze: Marcus 18 medals - 17 to north Texas bands, 1 to a central Texas band. Not saying by any stretch that's a lock to continue, given how competitive this state continues to become, but just something to think about. Quote
natertater21000 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 If someone has posted this somewhere before, I apologize, but there is a pretty amazing geographical theme with the State medalists in the largest UIL division if you go back to 2006: 2006 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Duncanville 2008 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Coppell 2010 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: LD Bell Bronze: Duncanville 2012 Class 5A Gold: Marcus Silver: Hebron Bronze: LD Bell 2014 Class 6A Gold: Marcus Silver: Hebron Bronze: Claudia Taylor Johnson 2016 Class 6A Gold: Flower Mound Silver: Hebron Bronze: Marcus 18 medals - 17 to north Texas bands, 1 to a central Texas band. Not saying by any stretch that's a lock to continue, given how competitive this state continues to become, but just something to think about. I actually think this will be the first year that this trend changes. I think central Texas bands will take two of the medals (including gold) and we'll only see one medal go to a North Texas band. UIL hasn't become quite as volatile as BOA, but I think that's slowly about to change. gregorydf01 and Samuel Culper 2 Quote
Fwguard17 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I actually think this will be the first year that this trend changes. I think central Texas bands will take two of the medals (including gold) and we'll only see one medal go to a North Texas band. UIL hasn't become quite as volatile as BOA, but I think that's slowly about to change. I agree with this. There is also the equalizing factor of weather. I think that Dallas/Houston has had it worse than Austin/San Antonio in regards to rain and missed rehearsals FloMoParent 1 Quote
LHSax Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I believe this has also been a trend since the other LISD has traditionally been the UIL powerhouse of the 5A (previosuly 4A) state marching contest. The Leander schools have hovered around the 5A/6A border for the last decade, but I think they've finally adjusted to the level of competition at 6A and will have their strongest chance to medal at the highest level since Cedar Park in '04...speaking of which...is there a video of that show out there somewhere?? gregorydf01 1 Quote
jmj Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I believe this has also been a trend since the other LISD has traditionally been the UIL powerhouse of the 5A (previosuly 4A) state marching contest. The Leander schools have hovered around the 5A/6A border for the last decade, but I think they've finally adjusted to the level of competition at 6A and will have their strongest chance to medal at the highest level since Cedar Park in '04...speaking of which...is there a video of that show out there somewhere?? Yes, where is that video? The sonorous punchy brass hits over the glorious woodwind run in the first movement is still one of my all-time favorite moments in Texas marching band. The saxes are doing the lord's work in that run. That was also the year of Churchill's Blueprints show which I thought was incredible. I really thought that was the show of the year and that they would win state and was pretty surprised when they weren't even a medalist. Quote
Mash Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I believe this has also been a trend since the other LISD has traditionally been the UIL powerhouse of the 5A (previosuly 4A) state marching contest. The Leander schools have hovered around the 5A/6A border for the last decade, but I think they've finally adjusted to the level of competition at 6A and will have their strongest chance to medal at the highest level since Cedar Park in '04...speaking of which...is there a video of that show out there somewhere?? Yes, I agree on this. Our schools in the southern LISD have traditionally been one level down in size and dominated that for many years including a 1-4 sweep at UIL three years ago. Now that the schools have moved up to being 6A by only a handful of students in many cases they immediately performed at high levels with the North Texas Schools with larger population. It great to have a competitor to shoot for and I think the southern LISD will be giving the northern LISD competition for a long while. And the Northern LISD will continue to get better with the competition as well. We all win :-) gregorydf01 1 Quote
LostChoirGuy Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I found the analysis of UIL medalists interesting, so I went through and looked at finalists bands during the same period. Here is what I found: 2006 DFW- 5 Austin- 2 San Antonio- 2 Houston- 1 2008 DFW- 6 Austin- 3 San Antonio- 1 Houston- 0 2010 DFW- 6 Austin- 2 San Antonio- 0 Houston- 2 2012 DFW- 5 Austin- 2 San Antonio- 2 Houston- 1 2014 DFW- 6 Austin- 1 San Antonio- 2 Houston- 1 2016 DFW- 6 Austin- 3 San Antonio- 1 Houston- 2 In every one of these years, the amount of Finalist bands from DFW matched or surpassed tthe amount of finalists from the rest of the state. Interestingly, during this period no bands from anywhere outside of the four big metros have made UIL finals. Here is a list of bands from each part of the state that have made finals at UIL in the highest division since 2006 and the number of times: DFW- Coppell (6), Marcus (6), Hebron (5), LD Bell (5), Duncanville (4), Berkner (3), Flower Mound (2), Keller (2), Richland (1) Austin- Bowie (5), Westlake (3), Akins (1), Cedar Park (1), Leander (1), Round Rock (1), Vandegrift (1) San Antonio- Reagan (4), Churchill (2), CTJ (2) Houston- The Woodlands (4), Langham Creek (1), North Shore (1), Spring (1) Edit: will look at next highest classification later. Quote
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