MrsE Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, rudy12 said: I think that concept of content as it relates to scores is misunderstood. A high level of difficulty does not and should not score as well as something slightly less demanding but clean. A lot of “crowd favorites” being listed here are extremely dirty right now. If they clean up, they will score better. If they don’t, then credit for their difficulty cannot be rewarded. It’s as simple as that. Also, there is a fundamental understanding among most good judges that marching while playing demanding music is more difficult than playing with choreo. So the risk/reward game being played by a lot of these bands should make for some interesting results bottom line, 4A has never been this competitive or high level. Get your popcorn ready. Hard agree! Thank you for saying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 hours ago, rudy12 said: bottom line, 4A has never been this competitive or high level. Get your popcorn ready. I absolutely agree. I think it's time to stop brushing off these smaller classes just because they arent 5A/6A. 4A has gotten so much more competitive in the past few years yet you hardly hear anything about it from anyone. bxOxAxUIL and RaElk99 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGoBrandon Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 hours ago, J-Mike16 said: I absolutely agree. I think it's time to stop brushing off these smaller classes just because they arent 5A/6A. 4A has gotten so much more competitive in the past few years yet you hardly hear anything about it from anyone. I don't think 4a is nessesary getting "better" like in terms of scoring. I just think it's hard to just flat out say who the top 3 bands are now in the beginning of October. If anything the competition out there right now is not as good. In the past there were just 3 power house programs in the past like Argyle, Melissa, and Canton/ North Lamar that always dominated their areas. Most programs that move up that were a top program in 4a often take years to see any success in 5a. Princeton is a good example. They placed 2nd or 3rd at state in 4a almost every year for awhile. They moved to 5a in 2018 and just now are starting to be concerned as favorited to be finalists at area. Argyle and Melissa might change the way people view smaller school competitions though if they can be competitive at the state level for 5a. In my opinion Argyle has the best chance for that happening this year if they do make state and place well. Dave609 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy12 Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 10/6/2023 at 6:01 PM, LetsGoBrandon said: I don't think 4a is nessesary getting "better" like in terms of scoring. I just think it's hard to just flat out say who the top 3 bands are now in the beginning of October. If anything the competition out there right now is not as good. In the past there were just 3 power house programs in the past like Argyle, Melissa, and Canton/ North Lamar that always dominated their areas. Most programs that move up that were a top program in 4a often take years to see any success in 5a. Princeton is a good example. They placed 2nd or 3rd at state in 4a almost every year for awhile. They moved to 5a in 2018 and just now are starting to be concerned as favorited to be finalists at area. Argyle and Melissa might change the way people view smaller school competitions though if they can be competitive at the state level for 5a. In my opinion Argyle has the best chance for that happening this year if they do make state and place well. What do you mean by not scoring higher? The too 4A band shows are much more elaborate, difficult, and better executed than any of the shows 4-5 years ago. 2022 Celina and Anna would beat anything I’ve seen 4A ever. and the early results would back up an opinion that they are still the ones to beat. And now everyone is elevating and evolving. It is indeed too early to call. Watch out for Panther Creek. Canton looks like they will continue being Canton. Sulphur Springs is a legitimate contender. China Spring is great, and so is North Lamar. I haven’t seen any of the rest of the regular players but let’s expect them to be better than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 5 hours ago, rudy12 said: What do you mean by not scoring higher? The too 4A band shows are much more elaborate, difficult, and better executed than any of the shows 4-5 years ago. 2022 Celina and Anna would beat anything I’ve seen 4A ever. and the early results would back up an opinion that they are still the ones to beat. And now everyone is elevating and evolving. It is indeed too early to call. Watch out for Panther Creek. Canton looks like they will continue being Canton. Sulphur Springs is a legitimate contender. China Spring is great, and so is North Lamar. I haven’t seen any of the rest of the regular players but let’s expect them to be better than last year. we are going to see some interesting results once we get to Area. I could definitely see some changes happen in Area B with who takes the final spot, Area D, and Area E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynet2010 Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Hopefully 4A Area A can reach 20 bands that make it to Area this year so 4 bands can make it to state. Dave609 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaElk99 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 12 hours ago, waynet2010 said: Hopefully 4A Area A can reach 20 bands that make it to Area this year so 4 bands can make it to state. Definitely hoping that a few that got 2s last year can get 1s this time around! I think there is a good chance of that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynet2010 Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Anyone know if there is a shot at 4A getting 30 bands to state? Or will it be similar to last year at mid 20’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 hours ago, waynet2010 said: Anyone know if there is a shot at 4A getting 30 bands to state? Or will it be similar to last year at mid 20’s? the most that this conference will have at State this year is 27 bands. That is because- Area A- is Advancing 4 Bands Area B- At most will be able to send 5 Bands Area C- is Advancing 5 Bands Area D- At most will be able to send 6 Bands Area E- is Advancing 7 Bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mike16 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Dave609 said: the most that this conference will have at State this year is 27 bands. That is because- Area A- is Advancing 4 Bands Area B- At most will be able to send 5 Bands Area C- is Advancing 5 Bands Area D- At most will be able to send 6 Bands Area E- is Advancing 7 Bands So max would be 27 bands at 4A State. Just 1 more than 4A State in 2021 where 26 competed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 15 hours ago, Dave609 said: Area D- At most will be able to send 6 Bands I believe Area D will have 35-39 bands. If I counted correctly, they have Region 5 (1 band), 8 (8), 18 (6), 23 (0), 26 (5), 29 (4), 30 (8), 32 (3), plus four bands competing tonight in Region 27. Doesn't that mean 7 slots regardless of the R27 results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, bsk said: I believe Area D will have 35-39 bands. If I counted correctly, they have Region 5 (1 band), 8 (8), 18 (6), 23 (0), 26 (5), 29 (4), 30 (8), 32 (3), plus four bands competing tonight in Region 27. Doesn't that mean 7 slots regardless of the R27 results? OOPS I overstated it. I counted Boerne twice as they're listed twice at the texasmusicforms site and I messed up counting Region 18. So it's at 29 plus any of the four tonight, so 6 max is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 hours ago, bsk said: OOPS I overstated it. I counted Boerne twice as they're listed twice at the texasmusicforms site and I messed up counting Region 18. So it's at 29 plus any of the four tonight, so 6 max is correct. There’s only 3 4A bands in R29 and after today there’s officially 32 bands in Area D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave609 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, Skillet2019 said: There’s only 3 4A bands in R29 and after today there’s officially 32 bands in Area D 6 Bands, LETS GO!!!!! Skillet2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Skillet2019 said: There’s only 3 4A bands in R29 and after today there’s officially 32 bands in Area D Yes - that's where I had counted Boerne twice skimming through the list at https://www.texasmusicforms.com/marchrptuilpublic.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, bsk said: Yes - that's where I had counted Boerne twice skimming through the list at https://www.texasmusicforms.com/marchrptuilpublic.asp My mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 32 bands in Area D means 8-1/2 hours for prelim performances - at least 9-1/2 hours when you add in breaks - then probably an hour break before finals. And Area E is even larger! There will be a lot of tired kids, directors, judges, and volunteers by the end of the day. TBonesNeverQuitGo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 23 hours ago, bsk said: 32 bands in Area D means 8-1/2 hours for prelim performances - at least 9-1/2 hours when you add in breaks - then probably an hour break before finals. And Area E is even larger! There will be a lot of tired kids, directors, judges, and volunteers by the end of the day. Ik that’s the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 4A Area D Schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluteyboi Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Bands with very early call times are going to feel it Saturday. Especially if those bands make it to finals. I'm rooting for them to push on through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, fluteyboi said: Bands with very early call times are going to feel it Saturday. Especially if those bands make it to finals. I'm rooting for them to push on through! I’m glad we got lucky and have an afternoon performance time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, fluteyboi said: Bands with very early call times are going to feel it Saturday. Especially if those bands make it to finals. I'm rooting for them to push on through! Judges, directors, pit crews, semi drivers, volunteers, etc. will also be fried. The high temp is supposed to be 94 by the way!! Skillet2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, bsk said: Judges, directors, pit crews, semi drivers, volunteers, etc. will also be fried. The high temp is supposed to be 94 by the way!! In Pflugerville, it’s supposed to be 90° Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsk Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Skillet2019 said: In Pflugerville, it’s supposed to be 90° weather.com says 93 (vs 94 yesterday). KXAN app says 95. All the TV channels say 95 for Austin, which should mean around 93 in Pflugerville. One nice thing for the prop people - usually it's very windy at the Pfield but it's supposed to be relatively calm tomorrow. We'll see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet2019 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, bsk said: weather.com says 93 (vs 94 yesterday). KXAN app says 95. All the TV channels say 95 for Austin, which should mean around 93 in Pflugerville. One nice thing for the prop people - usually it's very windy at the Pfield but it's supposed to be relatively calm tomorrow. We'll see.... Ya, my NBC5 app just updated to 94° for Pflugerville tomorrow with a low of 66° Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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