5abands Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, Mello46372864 said: I don’t think the comps before area matter, there have been a loads of times that bands improve ten fold in the last 2 weeks, guess we will see though, the rain the past weeks definitely doesn’t help anyone (except colleyville and their band indoor field Yeah bands do improve alot but sometimes it just comes down to the show design and creativity at the end of the day. Nothing to do with how much “better” the kids are because everyone works just as hard as each other. Of course if your show is harder to execute then you will get points if you execute it well. So yeah there are limits to band’s potential in their show design. And even if you have your best run you still might loose but it isn’t your fault. Everyone band deserves to be applauded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Mello46372864 said: I don’t think the comps before area matter, there have been a loads of times that bands improve ten fold in the last 2 weeks, guess we will see though, the rain the past weeks definitely doesn’t help anyone (except colleyville and their band indoor field It would foolish to assume that the previous competitions (whether BoA, US Bands or independent) are irrelevant to this season’s rankings and standings in the area. Yes UIL evaluates with a unique set of variables but historically, shows that are successful at area have had the same success prior to the area competition throughout the season. Also, I doubt Colleyville gets to utilize their indoor field…correct me if I’m wrong. Burleson and Burleson Centennial have indoor football facilities as well and the band very rarely uses them. I know BC hasn’t used theirs this year. 2 reasons…football is always using them AND they’re 60 or 70 yards wide with very little side lines which hinders the ability to rehearse a show. kjnes1 and RRBND27 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewyBucket Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Mello46372864 said: I don’t think the comps before area matter, there have been a loads of times that bands improve ten fold in the last 2 weeks, guess we will see though, the rain the past weeks definitely doesn’t help anyone (except colleyville and their band indoor field Yeah Colleyvilles indoor facility is for athletics not for marching band I would assume… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageTrombonePlayer Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Mello46372864 said: I don’t think the comps before area matter, there have been a loads of times that bands improve ten fold in the last 2 weeks, guess we will see though, the rain the past weeks definitely doesn’t help anyone (except colleyville and their band indoor field Are most 5A areas dealing with the weather this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandNerd07 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, AverageTrombonePlayer said: Are most 5A areas dealing with the weather this weekend? I know area B and C are probably also affected as they're all in North Texas. RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRBND27 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 11 hours ago, AverageTrombonePlayer said: Are most 5A areas dealing with the weather this weekend? F is most definitely affected smh. I live not too far from where Area is for F on Saturday and it's been raining cats and dogs all week and is supposed to through the weekend as well. 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandisfun124 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 What do y'all think the rain will do to bands at the competition? RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, BHSLowBrassGuy said: What do y'all think the rain will do to bands at the competition? Get them wet? Is this a trick question? o1iv and RRBND27 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandisfun124 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Just now, texastrumpetdad said: Get them wet? Is this a trick question? wow, that's impressive. Some bands might not be prepared to perform through the rain. It could catch a school off-guard, and cause a powerhouse school to screw their show. Also, they probably won't run finals because of the weather. RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 So what would make a band more prepared to perform through the rain? I don’t think any area F qualifying band is uninformed on the weather outlook and somehow gets thrown off guard on Saturday because of it. All the bands are in the same boat going into this. Also, powerhouse schools don’t get to be a powerhouse by letting a little rain get in their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior22Dad Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 I think the biggest factor would be making sure the band is prepared for a prelims run that gets them to state instead of to finals. I know you always want each time to be the best but human nature can kick in when you know you're good enough for a mediocre performance to get you into finals comfortably. Might not have that luxury this time. It's also probably more nerve-wracking with an early time hoping you stick in the judges' minds. Rain can certainly alter performance, usage of electronics, and props. RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looking at the most recent forecasts I wouldn’t doubt a delayed start and hopefully if they get going by 10-10:30 then they could likely still do both prelims and finals with any luck. 🤞🏻 RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandMom07 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 22 hours ago, texastrumpetdad said: So what would make a band more prepared to perform through the rain? I don’t think any area F qualifying band is uninformed on the weather outlook and somehow gets thrown off guard on Saturday because of it. All the bands are in the same boat going into this. Also, powerhouse schools don’t get to be a powerhouse by letting a little rain get in their way. Some bands have completed practice runs in the rain already this week. I think that is one way to be prepared to perform in the rain. I hope all the bands get to perform without rain being a factor and that there is time to get finals in as well. It currently looks like afternoon bands will have better weather. The word on the street is that finals will still happen if they can be completed by midnight. RRBND27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I’ve heard the same about midnight being the cutoff…sounds like they need to start by 9:30pm at the latest as long as awards can go past midnight? It might be a 9pm latest start with awards. They probably have about 3 hours of rain time wiggle room throughout the day if needed and still do both prelims and finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRBND27 Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Yes, I hope they all bring their "A game" in PRELIMS, because this very well may be the way that STATE is chosen if weather doesn't permit 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewyBucket Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 How is this rain delay gonna affect the Everman? They are a clear favorite to win this contest but the rain delay might interfere with this RRBND27 and celesta 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forreal_EuphoniumUp Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 9:20 PM, texastrumpetdad said: 1 minute ago, ViewyBucket said: How is this rain delay gonna affect the Everman? They are a clear favorite to win this contest but the rain delay might interfere with this Everman is by far too good of a band to be affected by the precipitation. Seeing as they are the most apt band at the competition, I highly doubt that anything can knock their score off to a significant extent; subsequently, they should still take home the W, and steal the show. 🌱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriTuwuba. Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, Forreal_EuphoniumUp said: Everman is by far too good of a band to be affected by the precipitation. Seeing as they are the most apt band at the competition, I highly doubt that anything can knock their score off to a significant extent; subsequently, they should still take home the W, and steal the show. 🌱 Of course Everman is going to be the clear winner. But clearly they are the ones utilizing bowls in Centennials indoor facilities which clearly means they aren't adapt for the rain. This is throw off their score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBandsFan87 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 I've noticed the contest was pushed back due to rain a couple hours and incrementally over the last hour. Has warm ups/competition started at last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTextrumpet1973 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Wondering about any updates ?? has weather delayed the start and if so, for how long ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Midlothian will take the field at 12:30pm and they’ve adjusted the schedule with 2 short breaks…no word yet on finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTextrumpet1973 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, texastrumpetdad said: Midlothian will take the field at 12:30pm and they’ve adjusted the schedule with 2 short breaks…no word yet on finals. Appreciate the update !! Thanks for posting !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Midlothian opened up the show with the Gift of Giving. Christmas themed show. Nice show with fairly clean music. Nice and big color guard. Looks like this year is a year of rebuilding for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Burleson Centennial show is entitled Breakaway. It’s themed from Kelly Clarkson’s song of the same name. The colorguard looked fantastic with their added outfits. All of the new visuals added were fantastic and the show was the cleanest it’s been all season. Great music and marching overall! Soloist were spot on! Percussion…wow! Speechless…what DCI group did they recruit this battery from??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrumpetdad Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Brewer performed their show Cosmic Echoes. A clean run for them with a nice, balanced woodwinds with the brass. I liked the closer with the brass feature. Overall, it lacked a bit of energy but should be a safe for making finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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