Allen Marching Band - UIL Region 25 Texas 2009

[@JessSuave]

When I was in high school Allen was just a blip on the map, and look at it now! Where I live now, the school's band has about 30 members, and three of them are cheerleaders who drop their pompoms to march in their cheerleading outfits. Sorta like Allen once was, lol!

[@Ch1k3n112233]

this band is so big!

[@ZimJlp]

@TheRascal24 I'm not sure what you're asking. We only played one piece, 'Carmen'. It's split up into three sections called movements. I think I answered your question. Haha!

[@siennachild]

@Lchsmb2009 yeah have you been to one of our shows??? we play SOOOO LOUD. all of our competitors at contest say how we did so good.

[@OldBoy968]

Allen eagles marching band is the best! makes me proud to have graduated from there. Now they are getting a new football stadium and this band can fill it with beautiful music

[@BosPercussion]

@NicosucksClan And because their band director, now fine arts director, is an amazing recruiter who draws kids into band and gets them to stay with band. He is heralded as one of the greats in this field and when he speaks about recruitment and retention it's normally standing room only.

[@ZimJlp]

@xxKITTYKILLLUHxx That year there were close to 610. This year there are around 670. Our full band rehearsals are very slow, haha. Sometimes they can get even more bogged down because of a few people that just don't care. That's the most annoying part about everyone that wants to march being able to. But, generally speaking our rehearsals aren't that much different from any other band. Also, student leadership is key to being able to control all those people. :D Hope that answered your questions

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Ive learned all of it, just not in-tempo yet. My favorite is the 6 flat one, it's tricky to learn, but when u know it, its fun to play. :P

[@F4Albano]

Oh looky!!! :D there I am. SHIT WHERE DID I GO!!!

[@mattman20132]

holy shit, there are way to many people on that field.

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Yup, i was in the top band my sophomore year when i was a tenor, I've been playing Bass trombone for about 5-6 months now. Still in the top band ;)

[@EastSideSnare]

@Cowzarekool72. Lol no I was in the drumline last year and I still see new faces in band every day even tho they've been there the whole time

[@TheBassclarinet2]

they take up the whole field!!!! no space to move!

[@bigblack29378]

How many kids are in the this

[@dat_mane]

wow if he cut it down to like a 200 person band imagine the talent level of every single player

[@aggietubaplyr92]

Don't worry, it is tons of fun, just like in any other marching band :D

[@biskits12345]

I was a freshman this year, and i can see myself mess up. :(((((

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Hehe, same here :P. What do u think of this years region music?

[@ZimJlp]

YEAH BASS TROMBONES!!!

[@topem97]

what happened to make the town so much more popular?

[@remcop1989]

damn I know this amazing video of a marching band....got the picture in mind, but i don't know the name of the video here on youtube anymore........also this big....and there is this amazing bass section (note) at 3 minutes something I believe....anyone got a clue? xD

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Yeah, you keep up the good work too :). Uhh idk, my band directors kept on telling me I was playing too loud, lol. You are still in a school in Texas right?

[@TheRascal24]

what are the names of the songs ya play in order plzzz? i really need to find out! anyone care to help.

[@romron19]

another question what is the total amount of all the grades combined at Allen

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Hehe, i play bass trombone and im in high school too :P

[@ZimJlp]

@biskits12345 Is this Chris Simmons?

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT Nope, Junior. Cool that your a freshmen and u got a spot with a big band. Good job. :)

[@EastSideSnare]

It's real fun being In a huge band but more ppl means more runthroughs and do overs so there are benefits and disadvantages :)

[@BradBetsBig]

@biskits12345 im proud of u

[@texasmom131]

I heard they have 750 members.

[@mdudley]

Thats not even everyone, some of us don't get a spot every week.

[@trumpethero9]

with so many kids i expected a bigger sound

[@stnc5511]

@mayo153 i think last year was better... the marching part, i mean. i like the music from this year more though

[@todaysworld3483]

La Virgen De la Macarena? Man thats huge though...

[@XxSpiffxX]

@JohnSanchezBT :P

[@freaco271]

@NicosucksClan only have one

[@Abbykinz17]

and i thought my 200 person marching band was big...0.0

[@imgame2121]

One question? Why not do selective? I mean you guys can sound cleaner and look cleaner if you marching lets see under around 300 kids? I like big bands and all but this is too much for a competitive marching band.

[@JoseBaergapipo]

aint no reason if u big and dont play with power like FAMU

[@TrueCPT]

Ok yeah, impressive, but come on Allen.. You have the money, build another school. With this many people on the field the marching just looks sloppy. Love the sound though