The Danpodcast

West Texas is on the rise!!!

Let's take a look at the BOA West Texas Regional, the momentum many of these programs are carrying in to this season, and how the attendance of accomplished out-of-state programs will make this contest one of the most unique in the State of Texas!!!

Always caliente down in The Valley!!!

Let's take a look at the BOA South Texas Regional, the numerous returning Regional Finalists, and why having this contest two weeks later than normal will play in to the participating program's favor!

It's time for North Houston to stand up and get after it!

Let's look at the BOA North Houston Regional, the plentiful amount of accomplished programs this contest offers, and why this is one of the most wide open BOA Regionals in recent memory.

Just another WILD night in the great State of Texas!

Let's go over the results from the insane BOA Austin contest, discuss why excellence is king, and how to keep from peaking in September.

THE NERD-IN IS BACK!!

SOMEONE TELL MOMMA!!!

Join me as I preview the BOA Austin Regional, discuss the stellar lineup, and explain why BOA's modified prelims schedule will test the fortitude of the programs at this contest!

Stream BOA Online:

https://www.boalive.tv/

TxBands Live Blog:

https://www.txbands.com/#live

BOA Austin Regional Tickets:

https://aftontickets.com/BOAaustin23

2004 was a landmark year for Texas Marching Band.

Let's take a look back at the results, the rule changes, the Area expansions, and how the debate between UIL and BOA all started with one fateful day in November 2004.

One of the wildest, most unpredictable BOA contests ever went down in Houston 23 years ago. Help me put an EXPIRED cherry on this event, the venue changes, the damp field, and one of the greatest comebacks in BOA history that added to a program's legendary status.

Prelims Recap:

https://marching.musicforall.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/09/2000.11.4txhnP.pdf

Finals Recap:

https://marching.musicforall.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/09/2000.11.4txhnF.pdf

Here's your freaking DCI Preview!!

What to watch for, how to keep the activity going, and beware of the social media trap all in this high-energy overture!!!

The UIL will hold their Spring 2023 Legislative Council Meetings next week.

Let's discuss some of the rule proposals up for vote and why our beloved August 1st, also known as Texas Marching Band Day, may be in jeopardy!!!

Standing Music Committee Agenda:

https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/June_2023_LC_Music_Committee_Agenda.pdf