Adjudicator Comments

Central Texas Marching Contest

Gerald Babbitt:

• Good playing in your band. Clean up the trumpet licks in your opener
• Good tubas- especially on the closer
• Band plays with a good characteristic tone quality
• Hold out phrase endings. Work on balancing chords. Work on music on field in marching sets.
• Some brass tuning issues. Good dynamic contrast. Work to add some visuals during long stand stills
• Work on your short steps. They are not as clean and precise as your larger steps
• The first step in a new direction needs to be full length and uniform from person to person
• Good fundamentals

Randy Vaughn:

• Very clean playing band! Wow! Loved it!
• Work to be more consistant with sound and precision. Work to always hear melody
• Outstanding Ensemble skills!
• Work to finish phrases and not drop ends of notes
• Wonderful marching fundamentals!
• Super individual marching skills!
• Now work to be more consistant with execution!
• Very impressive!

Richard Crain (sub):

• Wonderful sounds! Great arrangements!
• Overall balance and blend with only minor issues from time to time
• Excellent staging allows performers to be showcased
• Percussion clarity is an issue at times. Continue to strive for excellance and clarity
• Overall sonority of the ensemble is very good
• Continue to find opportunities for dynamic contrasts and growth from great musicality
• Form integrity is excellent however individual uniformity is still an issue
• Continue to strive for better carriage, shoulders must be square, stand taller, and be more confident!
• Great use of the dance team!
• Wow!