tubaboom44 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Interesting that the UIL site still says “site to be determined” for this year’s SMBC. Are they really not sure about the Alamodome at this point?! I'm guessing they are just waiting to iron out the terms of their Alamodome deal, but I hope they don't change locations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbaflerb Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Rouse is definitely going to be in the conversation for a medal, as well as Dripping Springs (who I thought should have won in 2017). Not to mention Lebanon Trail and Wakeland. With Cedar Park in the mix, I don't really see any band that is clearly 1st. That doesn't even include Houston-area schools. This sounds like a pretty heated finals competition! I love Rouse!! They're a really good band and I always enjoy their shows. Hoping they do just as well as they did last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 I love Rouse!! They're a really good band and I always enjoy their shows. Hoping they do just as well as they did last season. Their colorguard is really stepping up their game as well. It's going to be a good year for Rouse I'm thinking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittles132 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I'm guessing they are just waiting to iron out the terms of their Alamodome deal, but I hope they don't change locations! Is this the first time 5a state is a two-day event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Here's the link to a playlist I made on YouTube for all of the top 5A bands' 2018 shows. Just so we're all on the same page. (Sorry Wakeland is in 4 parts it was the only public video I could find) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Wow Hutto. Great sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Wow Hutto. Great sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garchomp Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I'm Partial to LISD South so going to Pull for Rouse and Cedar Park. However I agree it's going to be a very competitive year, several in the mix for medals and is going to be lots of fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I'm Partial to LISD South so going to Pull for Rouse and Cedar Park. However I agree it's going to be a very competitive year, several in the mix for medals and is going to be lots of fun to watch! How do you feel about Glenn? I don't know much about them but I've heard them mentioned several times. I know they're not on Cedar Park or Rouse's level but who else are they competing with at Area finals really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 How do you feel about Glenn? I don't know much about them but I've heard them mentioned several times. I know they're not on Cedar Park or Rouse's level but who else are they competing with at Area finals really? I say they advance but dont make state finals yet. They are still rather small and lack power imo, but will get there soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaflamma85 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I say they advance but dont make state finals yet. They are still rather small and lack power imo, but will get there soon! I can see them advancing but state finals is still a reach. They can possibly make it but they have to step up pretty big to beat some of the other established 5A programs. I see them finishing near 17th-20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Does Glenn have grades 9-12 or are they still adding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Does Glenn have grades 9-12 or are they still adding? They’re all grades now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanBandAlum Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I know that I’ve already weighed in on this in the Area B discussion, but are there any Houston area bands that could potentially end up on the bubble next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I believe Friendswood is a lock. They would make finals with the showing they had this year. Ik they got 24th at conroe, and that was kinda a red flag, but when I saw them at San Antonio, I was impressed. Kinda a weird show that seemingly had no storyline outside of , but very strong performance levels, as they finished 37th (we all gotta admit sooner or later, that a top 40 performance in 2019 is essentially top 14 performance as recent as 2012). Expect them in the 7th-10th range, but safely in finals. Galena Park on the other hand, will likely be on the outside looking in, made a HUGE leap forward in 2019, with a much larger band and some incredible individual visual performance. Expect a top 20 finish from them. Another band we can expect some good stuff from is Willis. They exploded onto the scene with their wonderful 2017 show, and I can sum this band up in one sentence: Great performance levels, very tame show design. There shows since they made the switch from military to corps style have had a lack of impact and large ensemble moments. They kind of remind me of a 2013-2016 center grove: Very clean, but rely on more subtle musicality rather than loud in your face moments, which may benefit them in UIL. I could see them from hanging out in the low teens range to the mid 20s range. Nevertheless, this is a band you will be hearing from in a few years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I believe Friendswood is a lock. They would make finals with the showing they had this year. Ik they got 24th at conroe, and that was kinda a red flag, but when I saw them at San Antonio, I was impressed. Kinda a weird show that seemingly had no storyline outside of , but very strong performance levels, as they finished 37th (we all gotta admit sooner or later, that a top 40 performance in 2019 is essentially top 14 performance as recent as 2012). Expect them in the 7th-10th range, but safely in finals. Galena Park on the other hand, will likely be on the outside looking in, made a HUGE leap forward in 2019, with a much larger band and some incredible individual visual performance. Expect a top 20 finish from them. Another band we can expect some good stuff from is Willis. They exploded onto the scene with their wonderful 2017 show, and I can sum this band up in one sentence: Great performance levels, very tame show design. There shows since they made the switch from military to corps style have had a lack of impact and large ensemble moments. They kind of remind me of a 2013-2016 center grove: Very clean, but rely on more subtle musicality rather than loud in your face moments, which may benefit them in UIL. I could see them from hanging out in the low teens range to the mid 20s range. Nevertheless, this is a band you will be hearing from in a few years! Wanna give us your whole 1-20 predictions? Lmao I'm just playin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 On the note of Glenn: they have an incredible team of directors that opened that school. This being their second year with four grades, I would start to expect really really exciting things to come out of that program as they aren't to grow into their own and ramp up competitively. I mean just a look at their staff should show the big things coming out of GHS soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaflamma85 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 This year was the first that Glenn had all grades. Next season will be their second year. But i agree that they have an amazing staff that can make huge steps competitively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Lebanon Trail's first year with seniors will be next season. Lots of expectations from the students, like having a full size band and doing well at area and whatnot. Needless to say there's a lot riding on their 2019 season, but they have an experienced staff and some great playing ability imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Lebanon Trail's first year with seniors will be next season. Lots of expectations from the students, like having a full size band and doing well at area and whatnot. Needless to say there's a lot riding on their 2019 season, but they have an experienced staff and some great playing ability imo. I cannot see them missing out on state, let alone state finals. Adding seniors to what they had this year will end very very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Lebanon Trail's first year with seniors will be next season. Lots of expectations from the students, like having a full size band and doing well at area and whatnot. Needless to say there's a lot riding on their 2019 season, but they have an experienced staff and some great playing ability imo. I cannot see them missing out on state, let alone state finals. Adding seniors to what they had this year will end very very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Could Rouse 2019 be a similar story to what we saw with Vandegrift in 2013?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Could Rouse 2019 be a similar story to what we saw with Vandegrift in 2013?? Maybe if they take on more difficult drill in 2019, especially since UIL doesn't have a GE caption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Maybe if they take on more difficult drill in 2019, especially since UIL doesn't have a GE caption. There's no real incentive to take on more difficult drill for a UIL year. If anything, there's incentive to take on more difficult drill for BOA. tubaboom44 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaboom44 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 There's no real incentive to take on more difficult drill for a UIL year. If anything, there's incentive to take on more difficult drill for BOA. true good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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