http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:31 -0500 60 http://www.smoaky.com/images/utility/smoakyrss.gif http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103351 Might just be my pet peave but I think that it is really rude for a band to play to the visitors side at anytime . Let me hear what you think ???]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:42:46 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103351 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103283 Then, Choose who will win Battle of the Bands!!

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH FOOTBALL TEAMS AND BOTH BANDS!!
CAN'T WAIT TO MEET Y'ALL'S BAND MEMBERS ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:37:12 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103283 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103103 Our football team has won i think 2 games this year and like 2 games last year. Really, they try but they arent very good. It may be that we change coaches every year or we might just actually ####. But anyways, the football team and football coaches absolutly hate the band. They only talk bad about the band. The coaches even make nasty comments about the band during class! The band however, supports the football team 100% by taking the comments and playing at every football game. (which we DONT have to do.) They band just won a back to back state championship, but still we ####? I think that we are one school and if the football team looks bad then the whole school does. The players and better yet the coaches should be lifting up the band....not tearing us down.


..........Right?]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:38:34 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103103 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102756 The three LISD middle school bands, the Big Green Marching Machine, and the Viewettes along with the JROTC will be honoring all military veterans. The show will conclude with a fireworks display.

Admission is $2 and veterans are admitted free.

It's a pleasure every year to see the show. The Lobo band will play a lot of patriotic music, there are tributes to each branch of the service. Each middle school band will get to show off their regular marching drill as well as a patriotic drill. This is followed by the Lobo Band marching their contest drill along with their patriotic show.

If you're in the area, come see the show.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:13:32 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102756 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102603
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Great job band! Now, go make some noise next Thursday night as your team faces Alto!

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:46:24 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102583 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102549 Coltsboy from the EF Band]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:19 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102549 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102511 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:12:23 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102511 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102495
http://news.nsula.edu/home/article/138

NATCHITOCHES - Pleasant Grove High School of Texarkana, Texas, was named the Grand Champion Band Saturday at the 21st Annual Northwestern State University Marching Contest at Turpin Stadium. Thirty-two bands from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were in the contest.

Pleasant Grove was named the Most Outstanding Band in Class III and also had the Most Outstanding Drum Major and Most Outstanding Auxiliary in Class III.

Kaplan had the Most Outstanding Band in Class I while Delcambre was the Most Outstanding Band in Class II and Parkway had the Most Outstanding Band in Class IV.

Many had the Most Outstanding Drum Major in Class I and Pickering had the Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Percussion in Class I.

In Class II, Ashdown (Ark.) had the Most Outstanding Drum Major, Tioga had and Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Abbeville had the Most Outstanding Percussion.

Canton (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Percussion in Class III and Mabank (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Soloist.

Parkway had the Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Percussion in Class IV and Robert E. Lee (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Drum Major.

Ouachita Parish was honored for having the Most Entertaining Show. Bossier was recognized as having the Most Spirited Boosters and Supporters.n Class I and Pickering had the Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Percussion in Class I.

In Class II, Ashdown (Ark.) had the Most Outstanding Drum Major, Tioga had and Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Abbeville had the Most Outstanding Percussion.

Canton (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Percussion in Class III and Mabank (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Soloist.

Parkway had the Most Outstanding Auxiliary and Percussion in Class IV and Robert E. Lee (Texas) had the Most Outstanding Drum Major.

Ouachita Parish was honored for having the Most Entertaining Show. Bossier was recognized as having the Most Spirited Boosters and Supporters.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:13:33 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102495 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102452 I was amazed at the tuba player from Pittsburg that did the Piccolo AND Tuba solo!!! Just amazed!!

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:50:44 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102452 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102387
http://www.tonycorsoimages.com/photogaller.../game/index.htm


Also, Hooks had a great band. I really enjoyed their performance. Pictures of their halftime show can be seen here:

http://www.tonycorsoimages.com/photogaller...sHalf/index.htm


Good luck to you all.]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:08:51 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102387 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102181


UGHHHM. Queen City, ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:20:08 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102181 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102124 We haven't done anything wrong. last time i checked, winning was a good thing.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:48:35 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102124 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102074
Region 21
Athens
Brownsboro
Bullard
Carlisle
Carthage
Center
Chapel Hill (Tyler)
Garrison
Hallsville
Henderson
Jacksonville
Lindale
Longview
Lufkin
Nacogdoches
Overton
Rusk
Shelbyville
Teneha
Troup
Van
Whitehouse

Region 4
Gilmer
Gladewater
Kilgore
Marshall
New Boston
Pine Tree
Pittsburg
Big Sandy
DeKalb
Elysian Fields
Harelton
Harmony
Hughes Springs
Jefferson
New Diana
Ore City
Sabine
Union Grove
White Oak

So tell us out there, who's going to make the trip this weekend?]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:48:57 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102074 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102030 Who made it to State this year? Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:05:43 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102030 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101837 1.When you point at what the problem might be in your reality, realize that 3 fingers are pointing back at you.
2. Everyone knows the results have different ratings. If you will be bothered receiving an excellent rating, then don't pay the entry fee and don't go.

I think our society is reaping the aftermath of the "feel good" days. Let's give everyone a pat on the back and tell them what a wonderful job they did. Let's give everyone a ribbon, pencil, trophy no matter how much or how little work ethic was involved.

Finally, congratulations to ALL of the bands!!! I enjoyed watching and hearing all of you!!!

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:37:31 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101837 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101782 The Region 4 Marching Band Contest starts today with 3A and 4A. Wednesday and Thursday will be A and 2A. Good luck to all of the participating bands. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:19:57 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101782 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101779
Thanks

http://www.tonycorsoimages.com/PrairilandE...land_events.htm]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:39:54 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101779 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101739
Her answer shocked me a bit, because it was quite good. She made these points.

1. In some schools the marching band members get P.E. credits.
2. There are competitions for the Marching bands and they are based on physical as well as musical performance.
3. It is "really hard to carry those big instruments around."

So after making that point, she said this: "If people treated marching band as if it were a sport instead a bunch of 'band nerds' that can't do anything else, maybe more people would be into it."

So it got me to thinking about this subject. It does take physical coordination, and conditioning along with musical talent combined to do well in the marching competitions. It also takes hours upon hours of practice to truly be good, as much if not more so than the football players have to go through.

Have any of you ever been at a game and watched a band that made you stop on your way to the concession stand, or sit back down in your seat? Maybe stop a conversation to watch and listen? If so, have you considered what it takes to be that good?

It took me having a daughter in marching band to even ponder this idea.

I saved another point that my daughter made for last, and it is what really turned me around.

Marching bands and marching band competitions have been around longer than football. It was the marching bands of many armies who led the way to battle in the past. It was marching bands who kept up the morale of the troops during the Revolutionary War. And a good band can rally the players on their football team when the fans are nothing more than background noise. A good band can be a source of great pride in one's school even if the football team isn't all that good.

Sure, marching bands are not the brave men who led troops into battle these days. They are pretty much relegated to football fields and parades. Let me ask you this. How many football players would march 7 miles in asphalt while carrying a 20lb instrument (maybe something heavier), and using their breath to play it? How many could?

So is marching band a sport? Should it even be considered a sport? I'm beginning to believe so. What do you say?]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:10:52 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101739 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101685
Union Grove:
Best Drum Major, Best Majorette Line, Division 1 Rating, Best in Class AA

Elysian Fields, Division 1 Rating.

New Diana (fantastic, by the way), Division 1 Rating.

I didn't get to see all of the bands, so let me know how y'all did!]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:18:58 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101685 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101669 A special thanks to Mr. Richardson and the Sabine band for their support at the volleyball game on Friday. The band came in and played prior to the football game with Harmony. You helped the Lady Cards upset the Lady Eagles!! Thanks again and good luck at marching contest! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:07:26 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101669 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101504 Best in Class at Mesquite Marching Festival
Best in Class at DeSoto Marching Classic
1st Place at USSBA Contest in Red Oak

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:33:57 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101504 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101458 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:28:47 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101458 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101396 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:10:17 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101396 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101383 All I know is New Boston got all ones, and that Dekalb got twos. I particularly would like to know how White Oak, Pittsburg, and Gladewater did. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:12:22 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101383 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101155 Does anyone have a schedule for the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest? Is it on 10/17? Is anyone allowed to attend? Thanks! Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:27:30 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101155 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100916
Would this be the first year in like 5 yrs that Queen City hasn't won grand champion?]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:38:23 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100916 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100836 What bands are going to be at the Mesquite Contest tomorrow? Does anybody know? Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:48:52 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100836 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100681 All New Boston schools have been closed due to the fact that 22% of the schools have flu like symptoms. This means that all extra curricular events have been cancelled, including practices. Is there any other school district around the area experiencing this also? I've had teachers that have taught for 30 years saying that they've never seen this occur before. Thoughts?

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:22:16 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100681 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100662 Your show had a great theme, and you sounded great. You really struck a patriotic chord with the middle number, and had people standing and applauding between songs. As someone who marched, I never saw the crowd until the end of the show, so you may not have noticed it if you were on the field.
Great Job! ]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:06:20 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100662 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100522
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:55:35 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100522 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100453
]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:04:21 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100453 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100405 When you call to ask them for help they either have a lame excuse or disappear faster than a pizza at weight watchers convention. Here we have a fabulous few that are doing it all, concession, uniforms, chaperon duty, bake sales, car washes you name it. If your kids belong to a group, you and your kid needs to be HELPING!!! What gets me is, they don't want to help or raise the funds to go on trips, but their kids are the first ones on the bus. It cost money to make the wheels turn, get with the program. Does anyone have in ideas how to get parents involved ?]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:56:41 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100405 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100232 Why does mineolas band director play as not let the kids play on homecoming? Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:56:12 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=100232 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99308
]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:18:11 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99308 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99051 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:31:59 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99051 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99027
]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:41:16 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=99027 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98718 What music are you playing in your drill this year? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:02:02 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98718 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98692
who is Mr. Templeton going to find? I know the new hire that replaced Scott Smith is a first-year teacher.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:14:42 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98692 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98674 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:29:20 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98674 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98658 ]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:47:58 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98658 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98488
Are there any websites that you know have good lesson plans, good ideas, and/or a curriculum that can be used?

Thanks!!]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:23:29 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98488 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98288 All right. Summer band has started. Some of you have gone to camp already, some are at camp right now, some are staying on home turf. So how is it going? What are the big tunes this year? How are the new directors? Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:07:23 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98288 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97899 how is it looking for this year? purdum still there? Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:58:25 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97899 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97712
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The last topic was the new Pitt. director. I think that he will be great for the program and I wish him best of luck!!]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:15:36 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97712 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97710
]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:31:37 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97710 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97470 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:08:34 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97470 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97426 Union Hill north of Gilmer still has a band director position open...1A school K-12! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:54:17 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97426 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96444
Best Corps. Style Bands in East Texas?

In no particular order:
North Lamar
Canton (border line East Tx)
Atlanta
Wills Point (border line East Tx)
Queen City

Best Military Style bands in East Texas?

In no particular order:
Lindale
New Boston
Longview
Nacodgoches
Spring Hill

This is a forum and this thread is open for debate. And by debate I don't mean because you go to school there, or because "we have the best marching shoes" or "we have the best low brass in AA because I say so!".

Bring facts or "What have you done for me lately?"]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 21:07:41 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96444 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96066 Pittsburg the best band in all the land!!!!! ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 09:33:07 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96066 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=95392 Congratulations to Nick Durham and the Carthage High School Band for first divisions on stage from ALL three judges. In the sightreading room now....


Congratulations to Garrison High School band also....


Anyone else have a band they want to send a congrats?]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:38:16 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=95392 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=94327 ]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:48:01 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=94327 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93038 How did everyone do at All-state in San Antonio???? Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:50:58 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93038 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92371
]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:29:10 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92371 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92222 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...om.335626c.html


Mom says race cost son position of drum squad leader at North Garland High; director denies bias

05:18 PM CST on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

By HOLLY YAN / The Dallas Morning News
hyan@dallasnews.com

Wynthia Brewster claims her son should have been drum leader in North Garland High School's marching band this school year.

But when the band director chose another student, Brewster refused to accept the results. At a football game and a marching band competition, she displayed a banner that read, "BAND DIRECTOR TODD TONEY CHEATED MY SON."

After several months and after filing several complaints, Brewster still refuses to back down until either her son, Austin, gets the title of squad leader or she gets acknowledgment that the band director acted improperly.

Now the question remains: How far is too far for a parent to go in fighting a band director's or coach's decision?

"We've never had a parent so persistent," said Gary Reeves, a Garland ISD assistant superintendent for more than 20 years.

Brewster, an attorney, said she'd be willing to go as far as the Texas Supreme Court.

"I think Mr. Toney has issues because he cannot cope with having an African-American as squad leader, or doesn't like Austin," she said. "If you do not take a stand when someone is implementing racial hatred, and you do nothing, then you say it's OK. And it's not OK. I'm here trying to teach my children values."

Toney declined to comment for this story. But in an e-mail to the school district, he said the accusations are unjustified.

"I find the allegations of blatant racism to be most offensive and unfounded," Toney wrote. "In short, my opinion is that this grievance filing is unfair, defamatory and slanderous at the very least."

Brewster said seniors have been named drum leaders in recent years. Austin is a senior who lost to a white junior.

"The grade of the student is immaterial," Toney said in his e-mail. Squad leaders this year are ethnically diverse, he wrote. One is black.

Toney also wrote that while "Austin is a great kid and we love that he is in band," he has had problems with tardiness and behavior. He also stressed that the squad leader tryouts focused on marching fundamentals, and Austin did not stand still during attention.

When asked whether the chosen drum leader might be the most qualified, Brewster said an independent band camp judge rated Austin several skill levels higher than the designated drum leader three weeks after Austin was not picked for squad leader.

Brewster has become a fixture at Garland school board meetings, regularly commenting during the public forum and prompting executive sessions with her complaints. Because she is an attorney, Garland ISD has consulted with its attorney to deal with her issues.

Brewster also has carried a banner to school events that publicly identifies the student who became drum leader. The banner also invited people to ask her why he should not be drum leader.

The drum leader's family declined to comment.

Austin said he supports his mother's efforts, though he initially did not. The "race card" was a tough card to play, he said. But ultimately, he said, he could see no other reason that he didn't get the coveted position.

"Sometimes moms can be overbearing and over-supportive," Austin said. "But she explained the scenario to me. She didn't want me to look the other way."

Austin described himself as a "natural-born leader" who took the initiative of making sure all his fellow drummers went to band camp. "I even paid for one student to go," he said.

He and his mother had hoped to list "Drum Squad Leader" on his college applications. He's already been accepted at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

In his letter to the school district, Toney said he understands that a band student can feel hurt if he doesn't achieve a goal. But he added, "You just don't win every time."

He described Austin as smart, mature and even supportive of the younger student who beat him out for drum squad leader.

"Many things come easily to this talented young man and I truly believe that were it not for his mother, this issue would be over," he wrote.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:50:53 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92222 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=91876
Who is going to be brave enough - or possibly stupid enough - to take on this job?

My first thought would be Scott Williams of Lufkin.

Anybody else have a comment or thought?

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:03:57 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=91876 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=91611
]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:41:55 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=91611 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90679 ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:20:43 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90679 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90628 Pittsburg had all but 3 people make it out of 11 people which I think is awesome...considering I'm from Pitt. I mean two got alternate but that's good. We had a person make it on two instruments and most of the people who made it got top band. How did your band do??? ]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:28:21 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90628 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90125 I know they do in colleges, but what about high school. Thoughts or opinons.]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:07:05 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90125 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=89901 Let's hear from eveybody.]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:16:18 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=89901 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=89400 Pittsburg Pirate Marching Band

As the Pitt Band went to NAMMB they got 6th place there but I still think they were the best band there.

If you think they were reply?

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:09:33 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=89400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88870
3As and 5As already went back October 23

3A
Jasper: 2 Area
Liberty: 2
Hardin-Jefferson: 2
Hamshire-Fannett: 2
Silsbee: 2 Area
Orangefield: 2

5A
Baytown Lee: 2 Area
Baytown Sterling: 1 Area
Beaumont West Brook: 2

4A
Vidor: 1

My brother went and watched all the bands and texted me the ratings as soon as each block was finished. He also tried to record all of the bands but the battery ran out during the middle of Ozen.
This past Saturday November 8

Class A
West Hardin: 3-3-2 = 3

Class AA
Hardin: 2-2-2 = 2
Kirbyville: 1-1-1 = 1
Woodville: 2-2-2 = 2
Deweyville: 3-2-2 = 2
East Chambers: 1-2-1 = 1
Warren: 3-3-3 = 3
Hemphill: 1
Kountze: 2-2-1 = 2
Anahuac: 1-1-1 = 1
Buna: 2

Class AAA
Bridge City: 2
West Orange-Stark: 3

Class AAAA NV
Goose Creek Memorial: 2 They are a new Baytown school

Class AAAAA NV
Port Arthur Memorial: 3 They haven't been to contest in 6 years i believe...

Class AAAA
Nederland: 1
Lumberton: 1
Livingston: 2
Beaumont Central: 4
Beaumont Ozen: 3
Port Neches-Groves: 2
Dayton: 1
Little Cypress-Mauriceville: 1]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:59:55 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88870 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88818 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:10:39 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88818 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88784
Sure enough, the NHS band marched toward the sideline and was blocked from making its turns by the KHS drill team, which didn't budge an inch. Several of the NHS bandsmen were forced out of place, out of step, etc. It could have been a real trainwreck. Fortunately, the band recovered and was able to complete its drill. (It also was dangerous to the drill team. Those NHS tubas were big!)

Please understand, I'm not connected in any way with KHS or NHS. I'm from Longview and a Lobo fan.

My question is: Do bands/drill teams have policies about lining up while another band/drill team is performing? Frankly, it seemed very rude for the KHS drill team to line up ON THE FIELD at the 50-yard-line while the NHS band was performing.

I'm not blaming the drill team members; they lined up where they were told to. However, the drill team could have easily lined up a few yards outside the sideline and avoided any potential problems.

By the way, the drill team performance was great. The NHS band was tremendous, too.

I don't mean to open a can of worms here. I'm just curious if there are policies in place for bands/drill teams waiting to perform. I seems to me to be a matter of COURTESY and RESPECT.]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:22:19 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88784 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88747 grateful band people out there drown out those few jerks who have no gratitude. Thanks, again SFA!

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I am a former Lufkin High Band member and really enjoyed this year's 2008 UIL contest. I was a little shocked by the performance of Nacogdoches. They were awsome. They reminded me of how Longview used to perform back in the 1980s, when they really popped their turns. (You have to be impressed with their silent count to-the-rears, too!) And the bands such as Center and Lindale and even Athens looked superb. But what about Arp? They were down-right robbed. That band deserved all first division ratings, especially for a small school. My other beef is for Robert E Lee. How on earth could any judge have given them a 2? Lee also deserved all division 1s. Hmm. . . I think the band that had improved the most (besides Nacog) was Henderson. Henderson has really matured into a great band. On another note, did anyone attend the NAMMB contest last weekend? You would never guess how well Cleveland (yes, the band from Cleveland, Texas) performed. They are a band to be reckoned with.]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:19:43 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88654 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88578 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:46 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88578 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88563 *THREAD CLOSED* Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:48:56 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88563 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88556
So how should the playoffs be done by a good band? What does your band do?]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:21:04 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88556 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88501 1-Argyle
2-Rio Hondo
3-Canton
4-Princeton
5-Atlanta
6-New Boston (military)
7-Burnet]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:40:32 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88501 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88495
2nd -Rio Homdo

1st -Argyle]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:20:15 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88495 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88470
The following link takes you to the schedule and there is a results link on this page as well. Good luck to all the bands!

http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/smbc_info2005.html]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:23:57 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88470 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88439 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:57:37 -0500 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88439 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88402
here's the rankings:
1st- Cleveland (superior)
2nd- Gilmer (Superior)
3rd- Spring Hill (Superior)
4th- Center (Superior)
5th- ...
6th- ...Pittsburg :'(
7th- ...
8th- ...

bands that went that im not sure of the rankings are: Fairfield, Hardin-Jefferson, and Carthage]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:51:26 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88402 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88395 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:08:04 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88395 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88342
Congrats on winning the Battle of the Bands on the KTAL website. NB 370 - PG 8. Shows that we are behind you and rootin' for you.

Go Lion Band! ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:07:57 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88342 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88175
]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:25:23 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88175 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88174 military is the best style marching ever in is sharp and fast and it is not soft and boring like core. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:21:31 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88174 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88173 i dont really think that spring hill should have got a one at region they were not at there best but ether was pittsburg but they didnt get ones they fixed there problem has spring hill and there is no way that spring hill is going to win nammb this year but who is Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:15:40 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88173 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88172 who is the best sax player right now in a high school band im not sure does any one know who that is. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:12:11 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88172 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88171
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With UIL marching contests over for most last week, it was a great ending to a stressful week!

Go Pirate Band! The Pride of the Blue and Gold! ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:28:20 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87998 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87995
it's actually a big discussion at our school..

we play the SAME music every YEAR!

Everyone thinks it doesn't get the team or crowd pumped up..

and it really doesn't.

i wish our band director realized that..

i mean, contest is over..we should be helping out the team now with some krunk music!]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:22:54 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87995 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87983 NAMMB is this Saturday @ SFA. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:18:03 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87983 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87947
All i know of so far is: Argyle, Wills Point, Princeton, Canton, Atlanta, North Lamar, and New Boston.]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:34:32 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87947 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87926 Does anyone have results from the marching contest in Longview today? Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:26:22 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87926 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87913 Area C 3a??? Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:55:07 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87913 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87720 Charles Bush Sr. Drumline(tenors)....was flat out awesome....
Passed away in a car accident....please keep this family in your prayers...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:24:17 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87720 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87690 Anybody out there trying out for DCI in November? I plan on trying out for the blue devils. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:09:17 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87690 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87642
Days before a contest a band director tells the band club officials he has lunch for the contest, tailgaite style. So the band marches and heads back to the busses before they are to watch some of the other bands. At the busses the band director says he was not suppose to get the food. The band club official says you said you had lunch. Well, the director's response was "I said pay for lunch, ya'll were suppose to bring it." So the band had no lunch.

Some people went and got them lunch, not sure who paid for it but they had to pay more than if plans would have been made ahead of time.

So, who dropped the ball?]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:03:20 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87642 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87633
Gilmer 1
Gladewater 1
Pleasant Grove 1
Atlanta 1
Paris 1
Spring Hill 1
New Boston 1

They will be going to area competition in Longview Sat 25th.

Surprises (for me)
Mineola, Liberty Eylau, Mt Vernon, and Pittsburg: 2]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:38:40 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87633 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87627 Gilmer Band went to UIL marching contest this morning and came off the field with a first division! Congratulations! You did again! Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:33:50 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87627 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87549 Who all is planning to attend Area in Longview? Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:58:58 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87549 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87504 Well, we might as well cover all aspects of the uniform as well. The Football forum got there before we did! Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:36:05 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87504 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87501 I know who I think is the best tuba player in 3A. Tevin Harris from Pittsburg!! Awesome guy. One of my closest friends. Went to All-State band and went to State Solo and Ensemble and got 1s!! Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:59:19 -0400 http://www.smoaky.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87501