Sudler Shield National Award
Letter of Congratulations from the Governor of Texas
Bowie earns BOA Grand National Finalist!
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned 12th place in their Semifinals performance at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. This qualified the ensemble to advance to the evening Finals competition along with the other top 12 bands from the 30 bands competing in the Semifinals competition. During the Evening Finals competition, Bowie finished in 12th place.
This contest was attended by 92 bands from across the United States including schools from the states of California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
This is the first time that Bowie has competed in the BOA Grand National Championships. Among the bands in the competition, there were approximately 15 bands that were former BOA Grand National Finalists.
Congratulations to the Students, Directors, Staff and Parents for all of the hard work and dedication. Earning the position of Grand National Finalist on the first attempt is a great accomplishment.
Bowie Band finishes in top 30 in BOA Prelim
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble competed today in the preliminary round of the Bands of America Grand National Championships held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bowie finished in the top 30 which qualified them to advance to the Semifinals - Class Championships on Saturday November 11, 2006.
8th place in State UIL Prelim
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned an 8th place finish in the preliminaries at the State UIL Marching Band Contest which was attended by 31 of the very best 5A bands from the state of Texas. This qualified them to advance to the evening finals competition where they maintained their position finishing in 8th place.
This 8th place finish in the finals competition represents the highest finish in the history of the school improving from their finish in 2004 when they finished 9th at the State UIL Marching Band Finals.
We also congratulate the Akins Band, our neighbor school, who also advanced to finals finishing in the top 10 bands in the state.
Top Five Finish at Area UIL Competition
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned a top ten finish during preliminary competition at the UIL Area D Marching Band Contest held at Round Rock ISD Stadium. This qualified the group for the evening finals competition where the Ensemble earned a top five finish. The top five bands advance to the state UIL Marching Band Contest. Advancing to state along with Bowie were Akins, Cedar Park, Churchill and Ronald Reagan. The contest was attended by 28 of the top class 5A bands from across central Texas.
First Division Rating at UIL Music Region 18 Marching Contest
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned first division with straight ones at the UIL Music Region 18 Marching Contest held at Burger Stadium in Austin, TX. The Bowie Band Boosters also served as hosts for the contest. This qualified the band to advance to the UIL Area D Marching Band Contest.
First Place at Westlake Marching Festival
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned a top ten finish tying for first place in preliminary competition in the Westlake Marching Festival held at Chaparral Stadium in Austin, Texas. This finish qualified the group to advance to the evening finals competition where the Ensemble finished in first place overall during the finals competition.
Fourth Place at Bands of America Regional Championships
The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble earned a top ten finish in preliminary competition in the Bands of America Regional Championships held at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. This finish qualified the group to advance to the evening finals competition where the Ensemble finished in fourth place overall. The championship was won by LD Bell High School.
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