UIL 5A State Marching Contest 2023

[PenguinGuy]

3 hours ago, clarinetistkai05 said:

Why Friendswood over Aledo and Forney?

I actually haven’t seen Friendswood 😅 I kinda just threw them in there. On my list where would you put them?

[clarinetistkai05]

5 hours ago, PenguinGuy said:

I actually haven’t seen Friendswood 😅 I kinda just threw them in there. On my list where would you put them?

I’d swap Friendswood and Forney. I have my school making 5th / 6th. 

[CDLune VA]

My predictions for state:

 

Prediction #1

1. Rouse

2. Wakeland

3. Cedar Park

4. Leander

5. Aledo

6. Hendrickson

7. Forney

8. Burleson Centennial

9. Richland

10. Friendswood

11. Lone Star

12. McKinney North

 

Prediction #2

1. Rouse

2. Cedar Park

3. Leander

4. Wakeland

5. Aledo

6. Forney

7. Burleson Centennial

8. Hendrickson

9. Richland

10. Lone Star

11. Friendswood

12. McKinney North

[FHorn26]

12 minutes ago, tennertrumbow said:

leander could prove some people wrong over medalist predictions after what just happened at the super regional

Lots of surprises there, didn’t expect Wakeland to place as low as they did. Anything could happen, but I think the bands who had a chance to perform at the Alamodome today will have an advantage over the bands who didn’t because of it 

[lost]

4 minutes ago, FHorn26 said:

Lots of surprises there, didn’t expect Wakeland to place as low as they did. Anything could happen, but I think the bands who had a chance to perform at the Alamodome today will have an advantage over the bands who didn’t because of it 

Definitely an overlooked aspect. Regardless of placement, getting a feel for the Alamodome and procedural things regardless of slight differences in UIL and BOA procedures can be really helpful for easing nerves. I don’t think it’ll make a huge or giant difference, but it’ll be noticeable in the way groups carry themselves.

[bsk]

In addition to the two Leander 6A bands finishing 1st and 4th at San Antonio BOA, their three 5A bands that made state finished between 6th and 10th. Another 5A band, Wakeland, also made finals (13th). That seems like a darn good showing for 5A bands. Monday should be a fun competition for state prelims.

[clarinetistkai05]

52 minutes ago, bsk said:

In addition to the two Leander 6A bands finishing 1st and 4th at San Antonio BOA, their three 5A bands that made state finished between 6th and 10th. Another 5A band, Wakeland, also made finals (13th). That seems like a darn good showing for 5A bands. Monday should be a fun competition for state prelims.

genuinely excited for tomorrow and can’t wait to see what all goes down.

[Tubalord11]

Good morning everyone! Really starting to wish I hadn't submitted my 5A state predictions until after this past weekend. Here are my finals predictions for 5A state! I will most likely not be able to watch prelims, but will be able to catch most of finals. Here are my new and updated predictions: 

1st. Rouse

2nd. Cedar Park

3rd. Leander/Wakeland

4th. Wakeland/Leander 

5th. Forney 

6th. Aledo

7th. Hendrickson 

8th. Friendswood 

9th. Lonestar 

10th. Burleson Centennial 

11th. Mckinney North 

12th. Roma/Richland/Lebanon Trail 

[northtexasshawty]

ROUSE HOUSE 

[PenguinGuy]

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!!! I can’t wait to watch the performances when I get the chance

[Dave609]

Well Today is the Day,

35 bands from across the State of Texas will be competing for a chance to become a State Finalist and possibly take home a Medal. If you are competing, be ready to have the performance of your life! 6A is done, 4A has finished their journey, history was made in 2A, but today, it's your turn to Write History. Be that group that got the program to finals, become the first program since 2013 to win the State Title or get that Georgetown record (Cedar Park ). Overall though, enjoy the ride, make memories, and above all, be proud of your accomplishments. Today is your day, you earned it! Best of Luck to all 5A bands today, and make sure to make your program proud!

 

- David H.

[natertater21000]

Anyone having trouble finding today’s stream on NFHS? I’m only seeing options for tomorrow afternoon. 

[clarinetistkai05]

THIS IS IT! This is my last competition of the season (ever technically cause I’m a senior), and I couldn’t be any prouder of my band, Forney. We’ve been through so much this season, and I genuinely am glad I’ve had this opportunity for 4 years to be apart of this organization. I honestly regret not being in these forums sooner because y'all are genuinely the kindest people I’ve ever met. Anyway, enough with the blabbing. Good luck to every single 5A program who is competing! I genuinely love you all, and give it your best shot!

 

- Kai

 

[BaritoneBallah]

theres a lot of performers in this forum, good luck everyone!!!! 

[Dave609]

Well the event is underway!

Sharyland Pioneer-

First off, the pre-opener threw me off 😆. Took me a minute to realize that their pre-opener is them walking to their spot. The show was very fascinating! The idea of the different stages of metal put into different movements, really cool! They sounded very nice musically, and had an overall good marching performance. I really loved the use of Sound garden's Black Hole Sun in their third movement! Overall, amazing performance Pioneer and congratulations on Advancing to State!

 

Edit- Just noticed 2 things, they had a Bassoon solo, which is really unique, and also, this was a steam punk based show!

[DeadMascot]

Good luck to all the Area G Bands! Y’all are going to kill it today!!!!

[Dave609]

Foster-

GOOD MORNING FOSTER! I'm legit speechless after watching that run! They sounded amazing and were epic in the visual department as well! I really liked everything about their show! Congratulations Foster HS!

[guard4life]

Good luck to all bands today!! It’s going to be one amazing day of performances! Go Roma!!!

[TrebleMaker2]

Foster’s visuals were insane! Love the cones! Love the whole show-beautiful music and drill! Bravo!

[Tubalord11]

Good luck to all the bands competing today!! 

[Dave609]

Aledo-

I have to say, I love how they utilize the whole field, with their props on either end and then the band throughout! The music was really fun to listen to and the marching was great! Congratulations Aledo HS!

[jetliner]

Wow College Station, what an emotional performance of a well-designed show!

[Dave609]

College Station-

I really liked the show! The use of David Bowie and Pink Floyd made for a really interesting show! The ballad was really good and the closer was really nice, and paid a tribute to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon! Congratulations to College Station!

 

I'll be signing off now, best of luck to the rest of the 5A bands!!

[TrebleMaker2]

Has anyone else lost the feed? Ours dropped during Roma! Just buffering forever.

[bxOxAxUIL]

2 minutes ago, TrebleMaker2 said:

Has anyone else lost the feed? Ours dropped during Roma! Just buffering forever.

Same here.