The Danpodcast

The Danpodcast

By Daniel ValdezArtsPerforming Arts
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The Danpodcast episodes

  • The 2022 BOA Waco Nerd-In

    Why???

    Because Waco.  That's why.

    Let's take a look at the BOA Waco Regional Championships, the schedule, the notes, and why this Regional is the perfect time to lay it all out on the line!

    12 min
  • The 2022 UIL 6A Area Nerd-In

    UIL Area Saturday is upon us!

    I have the rules, the breakdowns, and all the motivational messages to get you ready for the most intense series of marching band contests in the United States!!!

    17 min
  • Fall 2022 UIL Legislative Council Meeting

    The UIL Legislative Council Meeting concluded this week with significant changes to the UIL State Marching Band Contest.  Let's go over the proposals, what this means for the Texas Marching Arts, and why I believe that marching members are equipped to handle the challenges these new rules present.


    Timestamps:
    1:23 - NO on Spirit Pep Band
    3:03 - STUDY State Jazz Festival/Sub Non-Varsity Language
    5:27 - PASSED Proposals
    6:53 - 4A Bands To Seven-Judge State System
    10:05 - PASSED State Every Year (#AllTheStates)
    12:53 - Conflicted Internal Discussions
    15:11 - Superintendent Survey On #AllTheStates
    19:02 - Small Conferences And State Every Year
    21:05 - Changing With The Times
    26:15 - Buying In To Marching Members


    UIL Legislative Council Packet:
    https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/October-2022-Legislative-Council-Packet.pdf

    UIL Fall Superintendent Survey:
    https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/Fall-2022-Superintendent-Survey.pdf

    30 min
  • Cherry On BOA North Texas
    Help me put a cherry on the BOA North Texas Regional Championships! Let's go over scores, the continued success of "new" programs, and why there will always be a place for excellence in the pageantry arts!!!
    10 min
  • The 2022 BOA North Texas Nerd-In

    The Nerd-In pushes Northward!!!

    Let's go over the brand new BOA North Texas Regional Championship!  I'll look at the schedule, the fantastic percussion ensembles in attendance, and examine why programs in different phases of their season will make this Regional even more outstanding!

    10 min
  • Cherry On 2022 BOA DFW

    WHAT A SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

    Help me put a massive cherry on the BOA DFW Regional Championships.  Let's take a look at the scores, the emergence of new programs, and where you go when you're at the top of the mountain!!

    10 min
  • Cherry On 2022 BOA West Texas

    Awesome Saturday night in West Texas!!!

    Let's put a cherry on the BOA West Texas Regional Championships.  We'll go over scores, the school-best performances, and the importance of "one more time"!

    11 min
  • Cherry On 2022 Texas Marching Classic

    Another exciting night at the Texas Marching Classic!

    Help me put a cherry on the 2022 version of this fantastic event.  Let's look at scores and how some of the elite programs at this contest are able to perform under impossible expectations!!!

    11 min
  • The 2022 BOA West Texas Nerd-In
    Let's welcome the BOA West Texas Regional Championships to the Nerd-In!  We gotta go over the schedule, the plentiful accomplishments held by several bands in attendance, and how this contest was able to grow so rapidly!
    9 min

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Texas Marching Band, fueled by nerdiness and Frito Pie.