meursault Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Not commenting on the band discussion. However I disagree with your statement about not being on these forums. High School is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses. Reading criticism, determining if it is constructive or destructive, and taking it in to improve (if constructive), or ignoring (if destructive) is a critical life skill that serves well until you are the guest of honor at the funeral home. This is not an easy thing to learn, especially during the teen years where I remember taking everything to heart a bit too much. It can be mentally challenging, but learning to pick out the wheat from the chaff is important, as is building your ability to accept criticism without over or under reacting. There is nothing quite like taking constructive criticism, working to improve, and coming out better at the end! As for the destructive criticism, well, ignoring then proving them wrong has it's own rewards too. Just my two cents. Worth what you paid for it! You're definitely right - perhaps I misworded what I meant. Not that you shouldn't be allowed on the forums, or you shouldn't ever read, but just to take everything said (or not said!) about your program with a grain of salt! At the end of the day, your show will be as good as you and your band can work to make it. TWHSParent and Drum major 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band2013 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1998-2018 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandisdope Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabandalumni Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 CTJ Ronald Reagan https://youtu.be/XTGFEFqG9p4 Asaiah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudedog34 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Can't wait to see Reagan live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogogo Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fwguard17 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 So my math tells me 40 bands at State. Wow. Should be a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synth_God Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyGreen Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 On Hendrickson, I think they have a shot like any of the other bands in the last 3 potential spots. However, it always comes down to how well kids can pull off what they've been taught. The show itself I feel is wonderful for UIL, but there are many groups who perform at a level equal to or greater than Hendrickson in the 9-15 range. It will be a bloodbath. (of course all of this is assuming they make state, which I think they will) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabandalumni Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Awesome! You are in for a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Lee was a nice surprise Yeah. I like their uniforms and their ensemble sound is definitely getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northtexasbandfan Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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. Asaiah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natertater21000 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fwguard17 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHSax Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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