A.C. Jones band member here. you are absolutely correct. last time we went to state was 45 years ago, in 1979. The amount of excitement we all had to hear us getting called for 5th place was.. thrilling.
The only time my school has ever been to state was in 98 and we made it to area for the first time in a while this year. Didn’t make finals though because modern judges just don’t like a whole lot of marching anymore.
@liamvega7286 Congratulations to you and your band. I was not surprised when we found out you advanced. Your show was very good this year. -Calallen saxophone soloist
Only contest harder than 6A state would be BOA SA. depending on the year you have all the 6As who made state plus the 5As who can hang with the 6As (cp, rouse, Leander, Wakeland)
6:31 front ensemble member from la grange here!! we were all thrilled to make state, as it is the first time in our school’s history to make it to state in marching band. congratulations to all of the bands advancing to state and i look forward to seeing all of your shows!!! 💜💛
In Area A Dumas high school made Area Finals for the first time in school history with 6th place. It was a crazy day of weather and we didn’t get to perform at finals unfortunately.
2:52 yeah as somebody who competed at UIL 5a area in 2023 I wish that they had this type of common sense last year we had to perform in 45° rainy weather as texan children- it was pretty much the equivalent and performing a foot of snow for us! My banddidn’t make state that year because it started raining during our performance and since most of our marches were younger They had quite a hard time during finals
I’ve followed UiL State Marching Band contest since it first began. I’ve judged a high percentage of these bands. I wish you would have said what is going on in 2-A. But when are on next, you’ll be too busy with all of the other contests going on. Can you let us know how we can watch State on our computers and iPads?
Unfortunately due to the weather at area I Cypress woods was demoted to second as UIL classified the preliminary round as finals (I'm from woods not happy but congrats to bridgeland anyways)
cy wasnt due to weather, it was because bridgeland had 2 votes in 1st vs 1 vote in first for woods. (along the lines of that). both bands did amazing, good job to both!!
I’m 3A and we can’t advance because of Whitesboro and Holiday. 😭 We also didn’t do good at area because our band director doesn’t know how to do modern band shows. He is very good at actual marching band but modern judges don’t like a lot of marching anymore.😢 Our band would absolutely destroy all of the competition in the 90’s 💀
Danny, I can’t help but notice that you haven’t mentioned any of the military style bands around the state. Their state contest was just last week, and some of the pieces of music they are playing are pretty difficult. I personally don’t find that style appealing, but some places have a lot of “TRADITION” that is represented by those kiddos.
I’m a dad from pleasant grove. Two years ago, our kiddos were one point away from state. Last year we were the odd school out of a three way tie for the last two spots that went to state. I feel for ya, kid. Keep your chin up and know y’all can try again next year. It wasn’t that way when i went to school.
@natedawg906 😂 definitely. That practice was the most fun and improvement I made in a single practice ever. I'm glad the district administration allowed us to stay. We also had a cookout with parents and that was also super super fun before area. We're eager to go to state and represent well. We will definitely shock some people is all I'm saying.
my band got cooked we were consistently getting top spots in our comps and the jduges loved us then area rolls by, the 3 music judges, 1 gave us 6th, 1 gave us 10th(I think is relatively low) 1 gave us 17th💀
A.C. Jones band member here. you are absolutely correct. last time we went to state was 45 years ago, in 1979. The amount of excitement we all had to hear us getting called for 5th place was.. thrilling.
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The only time my school has ever been to state was in 98 and we made it to area for the first time in a while this year. Didn’t make finals though because modern judges just don’t like a whole lot of marching anymore.
@@AriannaGonzalez-x4r YEAH LOL
@liamvega7286 Congratulations to you and your band. I was not surprised when we found out you advanced. Your show was very good this year.
-Calallen saxophone soloist
@@crimsonkangaroo3680really? Always thought they wanted less stand still more marching
Only contest harder than 6A state would be BOA SA. depending on the year you have all the 6As who made state plus the 5As who can hang with the 6As (cp, rouse, Leander, Wakeland)
@@dougiejones5719 BOA SA is also 14.
6A Area C
10th Rockwall Heath
9th Richardson
8th Lake Highlands
7th Berkner
6th JJ Pearce
5th Rockwall
Going to state:
4th Duncanville
3rd Forney
2nd Waxahachie
1st Sachse
6:31 front ensemble member from la grange here!! we were all thrilled to make state, as it is the first time in our school’s history to make it to state in marching band. congratulations to all of the bands advancing to state and i look forward to seeing all of your shows!!! 💜💛
Congratulations🎉
First time in Marble Falls history too! Good luck on Wednesday and I’ll see you there as a Burnet Esprit De Corp member!
No lies told. The musicianship in TX is on point
I’m loving the hand visual for Texas geography. Excited for the next week for UIL/BOA SA
Pebble Hills band member here to say that the contests were tough
LET'S GO ACJ 🗣️🔥‼️ proud guardie from there 🤗💙
In Area A Dumas high school made Area Finals for the first time in school history with 6th place. It was a crazy day of weather and we didn’t get to perform at finals unfortunately.
12:09 Makes me as giddy as a little kid on Christmas morning.
2:52 yeah as somebody who competed at UIL 5a area in 2023 I wish that they had this type of common sense last year we had to perform in 45° rainy weather as texan children- it was pretty much the equivalent and performing a foot of snow for us! My banddidn’t make state that year because it started raining during our performance and since most of our marches were younger They had quite a hard time during finals
Hoping Aledo can pull off the upset today.
Grand nats 3rd most competitive
State 6A 2nd most competitive
BOA San Antonio super regionals most competitive
Depending on the year & lineup at BOA-SA, I would agree with you.
@@GeneralEffectMediaalso, pretty sure it’s gonna be CP, Rouse, 60% chance of Leander, 40% chance of wake land for 3rd, and lone star for 5th
@@GeneralEffectMediaLETS GOO. MY GUESS WAS (mostly) RIGHT. LEANDER GOT 3RD!! First time since 2021
Ayeee Lindale we went San An We go!!! -Celina hs
I’ve followed UiL State Marching Band contest since it first began. I’ve judged a high percentage of these bands. I wish you would have said what is going on in 2-A. But when are on next, you’ll be too busy with all of the other contests going on.
Can you let us know how we can watch State on our computers and iPads?
Here you go!
www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/uil
You forgot to mention the disqualification situation in area I
Unfortunately due to the weather at area I Cypress woods was demoted to second as UIL classified the preliminary round as finals
(I'm from woods not happy but congrats to bridgeland anyways)
cy wasnt due to weather, it was because bridgeland had 2 votes in 1st vs 1 vote in first for woods. (along the lines of that). both bands did amazing, good job to both!!
Yuuh Burnet 😋😋🙏🙏
I’m 3A and we can’t advance because of Whitesboro and Holiday. 😭 We also didn’t do good at area because our band director doesn’t know how to do modern band shows. He is very good at actual marching band but modern judges don’t like a lot of marching anymore.😢 Our band would absolutely destroy all of the competition in the 90’s 💀
Danny, I can’t help but notice that you haven’t mentioned any of the military style bands around the state. Their state contest was just last week, and some of the pieces of music they are playing are pretty difficult. I personally don’t find that style appealing, but some places have a lot of “TRADITION” that is represented by those kiddos.
@@jordang.angell7 Thanks for reminding me. I’ll be sure to discuss them next weekend!
TExcellence
can you do a 6A predictions?
Next week!
I’m from Krum in 4a area B and we tied with Robinson for that 5th state spot and we lost 🥲
I’m a dad from pleasant grove. Two years ago, our kiddos were one point away from state. Last year we were the odd school out of a three way tie for the last two spots that went to state. I feel for ya, kid. Keep your chin up and know y’all can try again next year. It wasn’t that way when i went to school.
Welcome to being Farmersville the last idk 10 yrs. I'm exaggerating. BUUUUT. We finally freaking made it this year!!!!!!!!!!!! Senior year best year
@@theweirdweeb567 I see skipping the football game against us served y’all well haha. Anyways, congratulations to y’all!
@natedawg906 😂 definitely. That practice was the most fun and improvement I made in a single practice ever. I'm glad the district administration allowed us to stay. We also had a cookout with parents and that was also super super fun before area. We're eager to go to state and represent well. We will definitely shock some people is all I'm saying.
@@theweirdweeb567 nice that sounds awesome, I hope y’all go turn some heads!
my band got cooked we were consistently getting top spots in our comps and the jduges loved us then area rolls by, the 3 music judges, 1 gave us 6th, 1 gave us 10th(I think is relatively low) 1 gave us 17th💀
Lol my band won state for 1A this year
I was at 5A finals and I can say that prediction was pretty…off
CP ✅
Rouse ✅
Wakeland (off by 1)
Leander (off by 1)
Lone Star (off by 1)
We were pretty… close
Is it normal for a 3a band competing against a 6a bands
@@zenoodleomar If you are referring to BOA Classifications, they are different than UIL Classifications.
bro left out 2A