Guest Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Regarding Friendswood, I firmly believe all their problems in 2018 stemmed from show design issues, as their performance at BOASA was very solid.
tubaboom44 Posted May 1, 2019 Posted May 1, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 6:48 AM, Majellan said: I hope y'all are right about Friendswood. The Houston area used to be the standard bearer for Texas Marching Bands. Spring, Klein Oak and Westfield ruled the 80's and 90's. But the last 10 years the whole area has been basically a no show besides The Woodlands and North Shore in class 5a and 6a at the state level. Yes Seven Lakes is moving up but that is a recent phenomenon. And I'm moving to Keller so I can say this and not be a homer. Lebanon Trail is going to surprise alot of people this year, I think they'll go in the top 3 at state. What do you think will go down for area rankings?
NTxBandMom8 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 3:52 AM, tubaboom44 said: This could happen. Lebanon Trail has a strong program all around and a positive vibe from what I can see. They did not add as many as they initially said - especially in percussion where they had a strong battery - so that leaves me a little hesitant as they either didn’t draw in as many or they lost several without having seniors graduate. We will see what happens. Wakeland has had a building program and a has a great show this year. Lebanon Trail could get some positive momentum and, if they have cohesiveness, power past some of the others. Don’t count them out at all. Comparing sections, Wakeland may have them in low brass, visual and front ensemble but LT would take woodwinds, high brass and battery based on what I’ve seen so far.
thatonetuba Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 After seeing the FISD band showcase, Wakeland seems to be the strongest. Lebanon Trail seems strong musically but visually the have a lot of work. We'll see what happens
tubaboom44 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 4:32 PM, thatonetuba said: After seeing the FISD band showcase, Wakeland seems to be the strongest. Lebanon Trail seems strong musically but visually the have a lot of work. We'll see what happensIt seemed to me that Lebanon trail took music but Wakeland took visual, Lone star was really good too. If I had to rank them right now I’d have1. Wakeland 2. Lebanon Trail (but really close) 3. Lone Star 4. Centennial
thatonetuba Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 4:52 PM, tubaboom44 said: It seemed to me that Lebanon trail took music but Wakeland took visual, Lone star was really good too. If I had to rank them right now I’d have 1. Wakeland 2. Lebanon Trail (but really close) 3. Lone Star 4. Centennial I agree except I would put Heritage as 4 as of right now. They had a great music performance as well
degbovevo Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 No one is talking about Colleyville Heritage. I think they have a really strong show this year, they one every competition last year including US Bands, they one denton regional, southwestern regional, and nationals: western edition
tubaboom44 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 6:11 PM, degbovevo said: No one is talking about Colleyville Heritage. I think they have a really strong show this year, they one every competition last year including US Bands, they one denton regional, southwestern regional, and nationals: western edition Colleyville Heritage is in a different area now
degbovevo Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 6:18 PM, tubaboom44 said: Colleyville Heritage is in a different area now I think they’re in area b
degbovevo Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Well like i dont really know, they’re in area f but then they’re saying they’re competing in area b marching contest at birdville fine arts complex
tubaboom44 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 6:23 PM, degbovevo said: Well like i dont really know, they’re in area f but then they’re saying they’re competing in area b marching contest at birdville fine arts complex Think that’s for a different area, area b is being held in little elm this year
the terminator Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 6:27 PM, tubaboom44 said: Think that’s for a different area, area b is being held in little elm this year Yeah, seems like this year Area B is only Region 24(frisco schools plus little elm), region 25(sherman,denison, lovejoy, mckinney north,wylie east, and princeton) and region 2(denton & ryan, lake dallas, the colony, and northwest). There's only 23 schools, so only a max of four spots anyways, and if problems happens it could drop to 3.
degbovevo Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 I dont know then, i think theyre in f but everywhere i see theyre saying its area b marching contest
degbovevo Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Never mind, i guess they changed it to area f, no one is talking about area f though
tubaboom44 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Performance order for Area B prelims per a draw: 1. Sherman 2. Centennial 3. Denison 4. Independence 5. Wylie East 6. Lake Dallas 7. Wakeland 8. Lebanon Trail 9. McKinney North 10. Braswell 11. Lovejoy 12. Liberty 13. The Colony 14. Heritage 15. Princeton 16. Frisco 17. Denton 18. Memorial 19. Lone star 20. Northwest 21. Reedy 22. Little Elm 23. Ryan
banddad2112 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Looks like Lovejoy is on the rise and gunning for that state spot. All of these predictions probably need another look.
PantherBone Posted October 16, 2019 Author Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 4:17 AM, tubaboom44 said: Wow area this year is looking more competitive than I thought, there are 5 really good bands competing for those top spots now, at this point I don’t have any locks for state except wakeland Which bands are you talking about?
abtwitch Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 6:47 PM, tubaboom44 said: It’ll probably come down to Lebanon Trail, Wakeland, Lone Star, Lovejoy, and Wylie East I'd say The Colony over Lone Star and Lovejoy and maybe even Lebanon Trail.
Panda92001 Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 9:35 PM, tubaboom44 said: Forgot about the colony completely, is there a 2019 video anywhere? I don't think there's any openly available. Saw them at HEB though, they performed pretty well. Probably at least top 7 in Area. Could slip into one if the state spots.
skittles132 Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Here's what I have to say about the potential finalists text Saturday: Wakeland- they're Wakeland. Lone Star- didn't perform that good last year compared to 2017, but this year has made MASSIVE strides and I put them to potentially make state if they clean up their drill. The Colony- haven't seen them in person but they are historically good Wylie East- came out of nowhere the past two years, they have something to prove this year, and they've shown it musically and visually. Placed 1st at the Little Elm contest over Lone Star. Lebanon Trail- for such a new school, they already have such a good program, I remember their show last year being jaw-dropping good. In my opinion, they march the best and visually overall are the strongest with Wakeland. Musically they are strong but their show consists of a lot of holding and playing. Centennial- from what I've seen from them this year, I don't think they are a contender for a state spot unless they make massive strides in the next few days. Lovejoy- just an overall great and clean band, the only thing they lack is numbers although they sound like a 6A band. Won WMI over Lebanon Trail, that sound raise some eyebrows. Definitely don't them out this year. Liberty- from what I remember, they are not the most visually strong program, and their music seems dirty and unsupported. Liberty's low brass overbalances the high brass and woodwinds quite obviously. Heritage- I would say Heritage is the most underrated band in Frisco, they are both musically and visually clean, but severely lack the numbers to compete with the others. Princeton and McKinney North- from what I've seen, I now don't believe they are contenders for state, but will definitely make finals. I would say the top 5 for music are Wakeland Wylie East Lebanon Trail Lovejoy Lone star Marching I would say Lebanon Trail Wakeland Lovejoy Wylie East Lone Star
PantherBone Posted October 18, 2019 Author Posted October 18, 2019 My Finals predictions (ABC order, starred predicted state qualifiers) Frisco Centennial Frisco Heritage *Frisco Lebanon Trail *Frisco Lone Star *Frisco Wakeland Lucas Lovejoy McKinney North Princeton The Colony *Wylie East
cwinslow216 Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Finals predictions: 1. Wakeland 2. Lovejoy 3. Wylie East 4. Lone Star 5. The Colony 6. Lebanon Trail 7. Heritage 8. Liberty 9. Centennial 10. Reedy I think that 4th place spot between Lone Star, The Colony, and Lebanon Trail is going to be the one to watch. Don't think that McKinney North or Sherman will make it into finals this year.
BlackJesus Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 7:23 PM, cwinslow216 said: Finals predictions: 1. Wakeland 2. Lovejoy 3. Wylie East 4. Lone Star 5. The Colony 6. Lebanon Trail 7. Heritage 8. Liberty 9. Centennial 10. Reedy I think that 4th place spot between Lone Star, The Colony, and Lebanon Trail is going to be the one to watch. Don't think that McKinney North or Sherman will make it into finals this year. Does anyone remember Sherman's 2015 show? I was honestly shocked that they didn't advance to State but McKinney North did (no shade towards them). I know that was years ago, but to be completely honest, I feel like Sherman is a lot better than their placements. Granted, I haven't seen them the past 2 years, but definitely feel like they get the short end of the stick.
PantherBone Posted October 19, 2019 Author Posted October 19, 2019 Region 25 Contest Results Lovejoy - 1 Denison - 2 Princeton - 1 McKinney North - 1 Wylie East - 1 Sherman - 1
FriscoParent Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 With Denison's 2, Area B can only afford one more 2 in order to have 4 bands go to state, correct?
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