UIL 5A State Marching Contest 2023

[Tubalord11]

14 minutes ago, PenguinGuy said:

Seeing how McKinney North did at BOA and Area this and last season, is it possible to see them higher on the list? Mainly comparing to Hendrickson from this year, and Aledo from last year at BOA Waco. They were within .3 points of aledo last year and beat Hendrickson by 2.5 point this year. With both seasons doing equally well at area.

We definitely could, but you have to take into account that one, UIL is judged completely different than BOA, two, many of these programs have improved a ton over the past couple weeks and 3, we don't know how well they would do compared to these other programs that they haven't competed with since they have competed with them. Aledo is a completely different program this year compared to last year, so I personally wouldn't use last year's boa Waco results to heavily, as it's two different groups with two different shows, but I'm hoping they surprise us and place very high, LOVE THEIR SHOW SOOOO MUCH! 

[ReveriesOp24]

On 11/14/2022 at 9:12 AM, DallasFan said:

It’ll probably be an LISD sweep again but after what an incredible year Wakeland has, I hope they can keep it up and contend with Cedar Park for the gold. 
 

I expect bands like Hendrickson and Aledo to come out strong next year and maybe fight for a medal. Maybe even a Forney and McCallum.

*rouse not cedar park

[LeanderMomma]

2 hours ago, JWork said:

I would love McKinney North to make finals. I absolutely love their show and think they play it phenomenally.

Agreed!

[clarinetistkai05]

5 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

friendswood is a lock, but lone star above them is on the fence?

Thing with Lone Star is that the judges always screw them over. I have them higher for the fact I want them over Friendswood, but it really depends if the judges like it.

[ThatOneRandomGuy]

 

I agree with these placements. Rouse, Cedar Park, and Wakeland have truly left a mark this season.

Rouse, sitting at the top, brings a show with some seriously challenging drill work. Their commitment to precision and musicality is evident, but the intricate drill formations mean that one small misstep could lead to a domino effect in certain sets. It's like watching a 5A drum corps take on a marching band performance, and it's fascinating to see their level of discipline and skill.

Cedar Park, in the second spot, offers a show that's simply stellar. Their performance is a testament to their exceptional skill and artistry. They perform with a precision and coordination that rivals the best drum corps. Their show's musicality, combined with complex drill work, creates a mesmerizing experience for the audience.

Wakeland, in the third position, is a musical powerhouse. Their incredible musicality is beautifully complemented by intricate drill formations, which are not only complex but also visually stunning. It's almost as if they've taken a page from the drum corps book with their precision and the seamless integration of music and movement.

The "Finals Bubble" adds an exciting twist to the competition, with Lebanon Trail, Richland, Foster, and Lake Benton all vying for a spot in the finals. These bands bring their unique strengths and creativity to the table, making the finals a tantalizing spectacle of talent.

[ThatOneRandomGuy]

4 minutes ago, clarinetistkai05 said:

Thing with Lone Star is that the judges always screw them over. I have them higher for the fact I want them over Friendswood, but it really depends if the judges like it.

Also, Lonestars Show is very mediocre this year. Their music is good, but their drill needs improvement. Additionally, their drill doesn't compare to some of the bands ahead of them. Personally, I preferred last year's show.

[GradDad]

31 minutes ago, SaxMeow said:

curious for anyone who saw them at area - do you feel like burleson centennial’s performances were their best? just trying to gain context for richland beating them and if that’s something we can count on happening at state as well. i know richland had tempo issues in both performances but still got second, so i wonder if something similar happened to BC. 

I saw them live for the first time on Saturday night but have watched videos of all their other performances. I heard a little bit of a tear in the battery early on that I hadn’t heard in any of the other performances. I thought they looked clean visually other than a couple slips on the wet turf. Guard was really good. They had the second earliest slot in prelims so you know that was a super long day. I think the dome will be good for them and they finally got a good draw with their performance time. 

[Samuel Culper]

7 hours ago, saxbark said:

i see what your saying, but Richland got 1st at a us bands comp and 1st at a boa regional. it will be exciting to see how it all plays out. 

*you're 

[olivelover47]

I’m someone who only really knows about Area C so I can’t talk about the other schools but I can about these four.

Forney: Amazing this year as always and their show is very good and it blew me away.

North Mesquite: Their first time going to state with this AMAZING show. Personally my 2nd favorite out of this Area and so glad to see a Latin-style show.

Poteet: I can’t say much as I missed their performance but I’ve heard they’re still very good. Even though they aren’t the way they used to be their show is one to watch 

Pine Tree: 1st time going to state in 38 years for this band I believe? I would personally love to see this band in finals considering I LOVED their show at Area, but knowing the amount of amazing bands here it will be very unlikely. 

(Sorry for deleting noticed some errors)

[clarinetistkai05]

3 minutes ago, BandMom111 said:

 

" Certainly no band that makes Area finals is mediocre."  at area c they are.

OH YIKES. Let’s not put down bands who made finals, they are all really talented. Coming from an Area C marcher, everyone who advanced was genuinely deserving of a spot in finals.
 

[clarinetistkai05]

Just now, tennertrumbow said:

1. you don’t talk like someone named “BandMom” 

2. our props do make sense?

3. you seem to have a very personal bone to pick with us. why?

you’d be surprise at how many parents I’ve seen act like this. but no worries, I love you guys and I hope you guys advance! I’m just worried about the judges since I know they tend to score y’all unfairly.

[clarinetistkai05]

1 minute ago, tennertrumbow said:

nvm deleted my reply. im not tryna fight with people on a band forum bruh

if youre gonna let lone star live that rent free in your head then i consider our job done, our show is memorable

only reason I even jumped in is they talked about my area. I will defend my area with my LIFE.

[clarinetistkai05]

Just now, BandMom111 said:

yeah but wakeland sucks too. love you!

bro is a troll 💀

[clarinetistkai05]

Just now, tennertrumbow said:

oh okay so the account is satire, good to know

yup. anyway, I’m genuinely excited for y’all, good luck rehearsing this week and we’ll hopefully see you guys at state (I kinda doubt it because we perform earlier).

[ThatOneRandomGuy]

5 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

back to relevant discussions. how did area D do? some new faces with McCallum missing.

I didn’t get to watch it, but I heard a lot of good competition is coming from there. 

[Karma_Savior]

6 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

back to relevant discussions. how did area D do? some new faces with McCallum missing.

The biggest thing is that Hendrickson getting first was not unanimous like it has been in the past. It was really close between 1st and 2nd place. If a majority of people have Hendrickson in a high finalist spot, then you also need to have Lake Belton and even Pieper up there as well.

Don't be surprised if either:

Hendrickson takes a much lower finalist spot than expected

or

Lake Belton/Pieper make a finalist spot and bump out some dynasty band programs.

[ThatOneRandomGuy]

13 minutes ago, clarinetistkai05 said:

you’d be surprise at how many parents I’ve seen act like this. but no worries, I love you guys and I hope you guys advance! I’m just worried about the judges since I know they tend to score y’all unfairly.

I agree with the fact that many band parents fuel the conflicts between bands, especially online. I'm just surprised someone had the audacity to post about it here.

[LeGoat23]

53 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

nvm deleted my reply. im not tryna fight with people on a band forum bruh

if youre gonna let lone star live that rent free in your head then i consider our job done, our show is memorable

sounds like ur malding 💀💀💀💀

[texastrumpetdad]

12 hours ago, SaxMeow said:

curious for anyone who saw them at area - do you feel like burleson centennial’s performances were their best? just trying to gain context for richland beating them and if that’s something we can count on happening at state as well. i know richland had tempo issues in both performances but still got second, so i wonder if something similar happened to BC. 

Was it BC's best run? Absolutely Not. Was there judging discrepancies? Yes. Did it impact the other bands that were there and their scoring? Yes as well. The big question for the State competition to consider is will the 7 panel judge system with Music Ensemble/Brass/Woodwind/Percussion/Visual Ensemble/Visual Individual/Content&Design being all judged individually have an impact on how bands rank. The simple answer is absolutely and this should benefit Burleson Centennial greatly...especially with their Percussion and Guard. They'll clean up their visual issues from last Saturday and not have a soaking wet field to deal with either. Their favorable prelims spot at State is also a nice perk that they haven't had in a while which will be nice for them. Aledo and Richland have the first block with them going 3rd and 7th respectively. They should both do very well in that block and might go 1 and 2 for block 1, but don't ignore Roma going 8th since they are always a finalist contender and could push past either of these 2 bands, especially with Roma's favorable position in the block. Back to the question as to whether you can count on beating Burleson Centennial at State...the short answer is most definitely no. Just with Percussion alone I would see Richland's percussion scoring in the bottom third in prelims and BC scoring in the top 5 and could win Percussion. Their percussion was the highest ranking 5A drumline from the state of Texas at the WGI world competitions last year for reference. There's only a handful of other 5A drumlines that can compare with them. Their show also really highlight's their drumline's finesse and control when they are featured after the ballad. Will drumline be enough to make them a solid finalist? No...they'll have to bring it in all the other categories as well. Needless to say, Monday will be fun! I'll be there for all 35 bands and will be rooting for all the Area F bands to do well!

[texastrumpetdad]

1 hour ago, Karma_Savior said:

The biggest thing is that Hendrickson getting first was not unanimous like it has been in the past. It was really close between 1st and 2nd place. If a majority of people have Hendrickson in a high finalist spot, then you also need to have Lake Belton and even Pieper up there as well.

Don't be surprised if either:

Hendrickson takes a much lower finalist spot than expected

or

Lake Belton/Pieper make a finalist spot and bump out some dynasty band programs.

After watching Hendrickson a couple of times this season I would totally agree with that assessment of a lower spot in finals.

[FHorn26]

Finals Predictions

1. Rouse

2. Cedar Park 

3. Wakeland

4. Leander

5. Lone Star

6. Hendrickson

7. Aledo

8. Forney

9. Friendswood

10. McKinney North

11. Lebanon Trail

12. Richland

 

Don't know much about bands outside Area B (little biased probably), but I’m excited to see how everyone matches up with each other. This is based on my knowledge of Area results and what others have said about these bands so far. 

[HebronBandBooster69]

On 11/13/2022 at 8:48 PM, Dave609 said:

Next year we see the return of Conference 5A to the State Marching Contest! Will we see a Leander ISD Sweep again, or will a band such as Wakeland or Hendrickson sneak into the top 3?

Official Schedule (Prelims)-

Alamodome - San Antonio, TX - 11/06/2023 - 

Sharyland Pioneer HS: 9:00 AM
Foster HS: 9:15 AM
Aledo HS: 9:30 AM
College Station HS: 9:45 AM
Pieper HS: 10:00 AM
Pine Tree HS: 10:15 AM
Richland HS: 10:30 AM
Roma HS: 10:45 AM
Brownsville Lopez Early College HS: 11:00 AM

BREAK

Rouse HS: 12:00 PM
Sharyland HS: 12:15 PM
Lubbock HS: 12:30 PM
PSJA North Early College HS: 12:45 PM
Cedar Park HS: 1:00 PM
Leander HS: 1:15 PM
Liberty Hill HS: 1:30 PM
McKinney North HS: 1:45 PM
Lake Belton HS: 2:00 PM

BREAK

Lebanon Trail HS: 2:30 PM
A&M Consolidated HS: 2:45 PM
Burleson Centennial HS: 3:00 PM
Robert E. Hendrickson HS: 3:15 PM
J.M. Hanks HS: 3:30 PM
Forney HS: 3:45 PM
Brownsville James Pace Early College HS: 4:00 PM
North Mesquite HS: 4:15 PM

BREAK

Churchill Fulshear HS: 5:45 PM
Birdville HS: 6:00 PM
Smithson Valley HS: 6:15 PM
Wakeland HS: 6:30 PM
Lubbock-Cooper HS: 6:45 PM
Pflugerville HS: 7:00 PM
Friendswood HS: 7:15 PM
Mesquite Poteet HS: 7:30 PM

Exhibition Band: University of North Texas Green Brigade Marching Band: 7:45 PM

Drum Major Retreat/Announcement of Finalists: 8:00 PM

Where is Lonestar, I thought they made state as well?

[FHorn26]

10 minutes ago, HebronBandBooster69 said:

Where is Lonestar, I thought they made state as well?

They did, and they’re performance is at 4:30 after North Mesquite

[Dave609]

1 hour ago, FHorn26 said:

They did, and they’re performance is at 4:30 after North Mesquite

thank you. I did have them on there, it just must of deleted itself.

[lost]

Right now I have Wakeland above Rouse, but honestly it’s a tight race.

And if history has shown anything it’s that Cedar Park are the kings of leaving it all on the field for 5A finals. I’m not counting them out yet.