2022 6A UIL State

[bxOxAxUIL]

Wow. This is a Cy-Fair stan account now.

[FormerWildcat]

1 minute ago, snares said:

Just out of curiosity, how are penalties given out at UIL? At BOA since the scoring is numerical obviously it just makes sense to see a 0.1 in the box for things like going to early or stuff during warm-up or the many different penalties a band can get, but does UIL have similar penalties, and if so, how are they scored? In my two decades of watching Texas high schools I've never even thought to consider it.

At the region level, if you get a penalty your grade drops one ordinal for each judge (e.g. Wakeland this year got 2-2-2 due to not finishing their show on time). I'm not sure how it works at the area or state levels, but I'd bet that any penalty that gets violated would constitute disqualification.

[Dallas Hobbs]

3 minutes ago, crunchycookie3 said:

I don’t believe there is a top-half/bottom-half split for UIL. You just perform based on the order of that sheet if you make finals.

Dan podcast said there was a split this year. 

[TXTrumpetGuy]

Final block of the day!

Vandegrift: That opening hit. Vandy has some of my favorite musical selections this year - everything ties together so well. There are so many performers on that field and yet, the drill is stupid clean. The brass book is so hard, but they execute it to near perfection. The guard work in the ballad is mesmerizing. They are RUNNING in the closer. Dare I say, best performance of the day? Regardless, this show is absolutely worthy of a medal, I only wish there were more than three.

Round Rock: That backfield opening is just gorgeous. They very quickly demonstrate so many musical skills with their technique, volume, and ensemble sound. Not to mention that they look great on the field. The way they use Rite of Spring is so great. They march and play so well, I could see them placing really high tomorrow night.

Marcus: The soloists do such a great job at the beginning. The way the ensemble is able to maintain their sonic structure regardless of dynamic is what's given them so much success. They may not play as loud as other bands, but they will play and march as well as the best bands in the state. The drumline is rocking out, and the winds handle their individual responsibilities really well. You know what you're going to get from Marcus every year, and it never disappoints.

Mckinney-Boyd: Wow! They can pump out some noise. They are able to demonstrate some nice dynamic control in the ballad. They are really good at putting out that sound even on the move. And they are moving quick too in the closer. A really great performance!

Dripping Springs: I love the music in the opening. The mellophones play their book so well. I absolutely love the tarp changes, it just reminds me of how colorful the entire field design is for them. They have been solid in every performance I've seen from them - a very consistent band!

Cy-Fair: I love the costume effects. Nice technical passages from brass and woodwinds. I really dig all the ways the props and costumes make the band "vanish". The Hide and Seek rendition is nice as well, with some beautiful guard work. YEAH TRUMPET. I love seeing teachers get hyped for something like that. A really fun show and a super solid run!

Permian: Yes! A killer mellophone solo followed by an out of nowhere ensemble hit is how you start a show! The whole band plays with such great technique. They also make some beautiful sounds. Overall a very accessible program that plays to their strengths. The drill is super duper clean! Great performance all around. Could we see them again tomorrow night?

Dawson: They have some great musical selections. The guard is super solid, and running all over the field! The closer is excellent in every facet, and the band brings a great energy to the entire performance.

Clear Brook: Tbh I could barely hear the band because of the stream audio - I'm not sure if it was the pit's electronics that are turned up so high or the microphones. The soloists sound good and the band moves well, I just wish I could hear them.

Congratulations to all bands who performed today! Top to bottom, this is maybe the best state marching contest I've had the chance to watch. I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store! 

[Marchingbandperson]

Will there be a youtube stream for the announcement of finals 

 

[Dallas Hobbs]

1 minute ago, Marchingbandperson said:

Will there be a youtube stream for the announcement of finals 

 

If not I will happily subscribe and announce finalists and performance times, unless someone else has that covered lol

[Tubalord11]

1 minute ago, Marchingbandperson said:

Will there be a youtube stream for the announcement of finals 

 

I don't believe so. They only just started doing it with Box5 and since they are streaming it I doubt they will 

[Tubalord11]

Just now, Dallas Hobbs said:

If not I will happily subscribe and announce finalists and performance times, unless someone else has that covered lol

I got Ya'll covered for announcement of finalist!! 

[Marchingbandperson]

Why again did they switch away from box 5 ? 

[Dallas Hobbs]

2 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said:

I got Ya'll covered for announcement of finalist!! 

Thank you for saving me $11.99😩

[Tubalord11]

Just now, Dallas Hobbs said:

Thank you for saving me $11.99😩

No problem!!! 

[Tubalord11]

1 minute ago, Marchingbandperson said:

Why again did they switch away from box 5 ? 

Apparently NFHS has first rights to streaming UIL events and for some unknown reason they decided to give it a go this year... hopefully never again. 

[celesta]

They must have seen how many views Box5 was getting on the results streams alone and figured that they could profit a lot from the contests.

I hope they never do this again. State finals videos are usually the best videos out there, but this year is the exception.

[lost]

27 minutes ago, Samuel Culper said:

6A_Finals_Performance_Draw.pdf (uiltexas.org)

 A very good draw for Marcus, with UIL being their domain things are looking up for this program. Hebron is looking to close the night off unless there's a surprise result, which is possible. Vista Ridge with a solid draw, but Westlake with an even better one should they push into finals.

 

[TLozRook]

Incarnate Ward? LOL. Little bit of a typo there.

Edit: I'm sad I didn't get a screenshot. 

 

[bk_bobb]

At the very least,  “The” UIL and NFHS should issue an apology to the programs that had their livestreams compromised.  
 

[Tubalord11]

Here come the Drum Majors!!!! 

[Dallas Hobbs]

14 minutes ago, Tubalord11 said:

Apparently NFHS has first rights to streaming UIL events and for some unknown reason they decided to give it a go this year... hopefully never again. 

Oh so NFHS called dibs? I was thinking Box5 just doesn’t love us anymore 😩

[Tubalord11]

Just now, Dallas Hobbs said:

Oh so NFHS called dibs? I was thinking Box5 just doesn’t love us anymore 😩

Yeah, at least that's what I've heard, but we can only hope they don't ever again, especially after the feedback they get. And if for some reason they do, let's up the production and quality is like Flo or Box5 

[Tubalord11]

recognition awards have begun! 

[Dallas Hobbs]

1 minute ago, Tubalord11 said:

recognition awards have begun! 

The anxiety I am feeling…

Edited November 8, 2022 by Dallas Hobbs

[Gehrig4]

No one has ventured in - so I’m going to. 
very very deep pool.      I think there are 10 locks for finals - and four spots for 10 schools after that.      It was really really intense competition here this year.   Far better than last year overall.   

[Tubalord11]

Just now, Dallas Hobbs said:

The anxiety I am feeling…

I Know!!! 

[sogeg]

 

Just now, Gehrig4 said:

No one has ventured in - so I’m going to. 
very very deep pool.      I think there are 10 locks for finals - and four spots for 10 schools after that.      It was really really intense competition here this year.   Far better than last year overall.   

Who are your locks and your bubble bands?

[MikeKyu]

If schools truly are getting a cut (as it appears to be whenever you sign up) I am all for this service. Box5 just goes to the Troopers (I got nothing against the Troopers, I actually really dig 'em) and a fee other investors. This isn't rocket surgery and for this service's first attempt at a band contest they did great. Much better than FLOMarching was 3 or 4 years ago. They heard our cries and put up a high cam. Now it's very small technical issues that can be easily and quickly fixed.