UIL 4A State Marching Contest 2023 (November 1)

[Dave609]

Davenport HS-

What a Unique show! I like the idea about everything being Up, nothing was facing down. I really liked their arrangement of the Up main theme in their ballad, was played very well! Congratulations to your now 2x State Finalist and your 2023 4A state finalist, Davenport HS!

[maxin459]

Maybe it is my vantage point but it seems like PCs electronics and front ensemble are crazy over balanced in this run. 

[Dave609]

Panther Creek HS-

OMG, I think we just witnessed a possible State Winning Run!!! The music, the marching, the tone, and the techniques were all executed well! I love the props as well, they look like the ones from Rockwall's show last year. The flute soloist played beautifully! Panther Creek, thank you for such a beautiful performance and congratulations on becoming a STATE FINALIST!

[Tubalord11]

4 minutes ago, Dave609 said:

Panther Creek HS-

OMG, I think we just witnessed a possible State Winning Run!!! The music, the marching, the tone, and the techniques were all executed well! I love the props as well, they look like the ones from Rockwall's show last year. The flute soloist played beautifully! Panther Creek, thank you for such a beautiful performance and congratulations on becoming a STATE FINALIST!

Dude I was crying when they were done, especially after seeing their DM. @maxin459 I heard it to with the FE, but I bet you it was just on NHFS’s side, happens a good amount, kind of like with Crown this year at dci finals. But an incredible run, such young talent, incredible marching, really think they might take the gold tonight, amazing job Panther Creek! 

[Liam Allen]

Missed panther creek in prelims.  I’m pretty sure that was a medaling performance.  Dear lord everything was so tight, no intonation issues that I could hear.  Absolutely excellent.  Of course it can always be louder but that’s my problem.

[Dave609]

Anna HS-

Seriously, I love that Opener! Memories of getting to watch Reading Rainbow in school keep floating back every time I hear it! Rainbow Connection is probably one of my favorite ballads from this year! Reminds me so much of my dad and his love of the Muppets! This show has become one of my favorites from the season! I also really like the final movement, just sucks that the show must end :(. Thank you Anna HS on such a beautiful performance, Congratulations on becoming a 2x State Finalist, and thank you so much for the memories :'). 

[Tubalord11]

1 minute ago, Liam Allen said:

Missed panther creek in prelims.  I’m pretty sure that was a medaling performance.  Dear lord everything was so tight, no intonation issues that I could hear.  Absolutely excellent.  Of course it can always be louder but that’s my problem.

Really hoping they pull out the W or at least move up to 2nd…time to see how Celina responds 

[maxin459]

Anna’s guard is so fantastic - it’s a great show but I just watch the guard the whole time. 

[ViewFromTheBox]

Seeing Anna and Panther Creek back-to-back, I think I have to give the slightest of edges to Anna. But oh boy is it going to be close.

[Tubalord11]

Okay yeah Celina, at least musically, has this one in the bag. I think PC over Anna, but just ever so slightly, and of course we still have to see if SS can hold their own, but an incredible show from Celina, great sounds all around, really enjoyed that show! 

[Rob I.]

I’m not sure I necessarily agree. This seems very low risk, safe, and boring for the sake of just doing what the judges like versus doing your absolute best and making it the best show possible. I noticed that Argyle once they moved to 5A, this style does not seem to have the same results. 
 

So effectively, you are arguing that at 4A and below, they should play it safe, do a lot of solos to avoid exposing the rest of the band, and only execute the keys judge requirements. That’s not the music I enjoy, love, or support. 

[Liam Allen]

Also missed celina in prelims.  Bit of a rough run from my perspective especially from tuning.  Well done other than that.

[Dave609]

Celina HS-

WHAT A RUN! The reigning State Champions are looking to add a 2nd one to the records! I really liked the prop designs and definitely see them as a top 3 band! Congratulations Celina HS on the run and being a 2023 4A State Finalist!

[Liam Allen]

1 minute ago, Rob I. said:

I’m not sure I necessarily agree. This seems very low risk, safe, and boring for the sake of just doing what the judges like versus doing your absolute best and making it the best show possible. I noticed that Argyle once they moved to 5A, this style does not seem to have the same results. 
 

So effectively, you are arguing that at 4A and below, they should play it safe, do a lot of solos to avoid exposing the rest of the band, and only execute the keys judge requirements. That’s not the music I enjoy, love, or support. 

I won’t go as far to roast Celina, but for a show called Kinetic it wasn’t particularly kinetic.

That is not to say they aren’t good, I just personally don't enjoy the design.

[Tubalord11]

Just now, Liam Allen said:

Also missed celina in prelims.  Bit of a rough run from my perspective especially from tuning.  Well done other than that.

Yeah, I did here some issues as well, could cost them. It's going to be super duper tight between the top 4 (assuming SS have another solid run), but it seems the spot for the gold is a real tossup right now, which makes things exciting, can't wait for results! 

[ViewFromTheBox]

Yeah, personally I have it Anna - Celina - Panther Creek, although it's a 1) a, b and c type of situation. All with amazing performances tonight.

But take that with a massive grain of salt. I'm just a guy on my couch trying not to panic about the Rangers game at the moment.

[Liam Allen]

CHINA SPRING UPSET??????????????

Please god but with those visual ordinals😐

[Tubalord11]

3 minutes ago, ViewFromTheBox said:

Yeah, personally I have it Anna - Celina - Panther Creek, although it's a 1) a, b and c type of situation. All with amazing performances tonight.

But take that with a massive grain of salt. I'm just a guy on my couch trying not to panic about the Rangers game at the moment.

Bro it's our year!!! 

[Liam Allen]

Oh wow I didn’t realize they were 1 away from winning(I’m a cubs fan so I’m not invested)

[ViewFromTheBox]

1 minute ago, Tubalord11 said:

Bro it's our year!!! 

Not until the 27th out is recorded. Learned my lesson in 2011 the hard way.

[maxin459]

1 minute ago, ViewFromTheBox said:

Not until the 27th out is recorded. Learned my lesson in 2011 the hard way.

I can’t even watch tonight - they do better when I don’t watch. 

[Liam Allen]

1 minute ago, maxin459 said:

I can’t even watch tonight - they do better when I don’t watch. 

Every fan of every team ever

[Tubalord11]

1 minute ago, maxin459 said:

I can’t even watch tonight - they do better when I don’t watch. 

Thank you for your service 🫡

[Dave609]

Sulphur Springs HS-

This show is really fun to watch! The opener was executed nicely! Movement 2 sounds so nice, the tone and technique were really good musically, some forms were not followed though which sucks :(. I will say, they have had the longest day out of all the bands tonight since they were the 4th band to go in prelims, so its nice to see them give a nice performance! I really enjoyed the ballad as well! That Saxophone quartet is SO good! Overall, I really enjoyed their 2nd performance today! Congratulations to your now 2x State Finalist, Sulphur Springs HS!

[Liam Allen]

Whew that’s how you end it sulphur springs!  Nice power!