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This was not a competition for the band. It was an individual audition that each band member participated in (or those that chose to) from all over the middle tennessee region and was sanctioned by the MTSBOA (http://www.mtsboa.com/) which is one of three regions under the TMEA (http://tnmea.org/index.aspx) which is the state authority for music education somewhat like the TSSAA is for sports. THIS WAS A STATE SANCTIONED EVENT and was not an event to be RESCHEDULED for anything. This is an individual event(in which THOUSANDS of band students attend). Each student goes into a room with a "number" and there is a divider in the room. The judges behind the screen tell the band student on the other side (who the judges cant see) to play scales, the prepared piece and sightreading. This audition lasts maybe 3-4 minutes. A SNEEZE in the middle? NO DO OVERS. You have to cough? NO DO OVERS. You mess up and there is NO DO OVER. The judges simply say, "Audition is over. THank you." These band kids, that everyone doesn't understand...well lets put it this way...they work ALL YEAR LONG bettering themselves to perform well in this ONE "3-4 Minute" moment. There isn't 10 games to impress a college coach, college reruiter and there is no highlight reel. There is just a judge that can't even see you and your just a number to them. AT the end of the day,... the best players get listed and get to put that on their college resumes. My son finished 1st in the midstate and made allstate. He has recieved letters from 2 Division 1 schools this week. That Friday he had been personally invited to attend a workshop by a college professor at the college he wants to attend. Last week, based on his ability & accomplishments (like the midstate/allstate auditions)he has been invited to tour Europe for 20 days this summer that only 66 kids from Canada, the US and Central America were invited to. He is working for his college scholarship just like any athlete would do. AND THIS is the "why" concerning the band. I hope it explains the "MUST" where these students were concerned. Bottom line, Tullahoma did have a band there at that game. As stated above they are a support role, not a factor in a game.

http://www.coacht.com/boards/index.php/topic/211335-tennessee-midstateallstate-band-members-count-2010-2011/

Congrats to all who made it this year! GREAT JOB!!!! 2010-2011 Tennessee Senior Mid -State Results (alternates not included in tallies) Tullahoma 28 Franklin High 14 Brentwood 13 Siegel 13 Blackman 13 Ravenwood 12 Hendersonville 11 Oakland 10 Station Camp 9 Community 9 White House 9 Hume Fogg 8 Father Ryan 7 Martin Luther King 7 Rossview 7 6 members: Riverdale, Spring Hill 5 members: Gallatin, Cookeville, Columbia , Clarksville 4 members: MacGavock, Smyrna, Hillwood, Cascade, Wilson Central, Coffee Co., 3 members: Moore Co., Page, John Overton, Creekwood, Davidson Academy, 2 members: Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra, Shelbyville, Centennial, Dickson, Lincoln Co., Independence, Smith Co., Upperman, Lavergne, Antioch, Good Pasture, Merrol Hydel Magnet, East Robinson, Donelson Christian Academy, Springfield, 1 member: Livingston, Beech, Nashville Notes, PT, Eagleville, Blair, Franklin Co., Westmoreland, DeKalb, Kenwood, West Creek, Houston Co., Lebanon, Marshall Co.,Harpeth, Ezel Harding, Portland 2010-2011 Tennessee Senior All-State (these numbers were included in the total Mid-State Count) Tullahoma 6 Blackman 5* (1 student earned 2 All-State seats, 6 seats total but only 5 students) 3 members: Community, Hendersonville, 2 members: Brentwood, Station Camp, Moore Co., Siegel, Ravenwood, White House, Franklin High School, Father Ryan, Coffee Co., Rossview 1 member: Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra, Blair, Franklin Co., Gallatin, Upperman, Spring Hill, Hillwood, West Creek, Oakland, Dickson, Hume Fogg, Wilson Central, Merrol Hyde MagnetDonelson Christian Academy

Thank you for the correction... I changed that twice. The announcers first stated 31-14,... then a few moments later said, 31-7, so i wasn't sure.

31-14 Hats off to Columbia! Good Luck Next Week! Muffin you were dead on the 31!

Tickets will be $8 at the gate. If you can come, please do. Certainly, everyone will be awaiting your expertise, your pleasant demeanor and your arrival at the big game! It is a Friday night,so if there is nothing else on your agenda (sporting events wise) drop on by! Whatever happens, Tullahoma will work very hard and surely Columbia will bring their best! Should be an incredible game.

This thread has lasted longer than the game did between Tullahoma and Lawrence County. I do NOT believe Scott Shasteen would ever say anything like that. He is ALWAYS very courteous to all the teams. Binns and Scott, Thank you for your wonderful coverage on the radio. You always put the listener right there on the 50.

TULLAHOMA's Basketball home games, this Friday night, have been MOVED to Saturday, Nov 20th at 3pm. That group can now go support the Wildcats! YAY!

Some of us, from Tullahoma, unfortunately wont be able to attend the Big Game. Our band has Midstate/Allstate auditions this weekend, and Friday night is the first home game of the season for our Tullahoma Basketball teams. Having said that,... LOTS OF T-Town hearts will be there with the boys cheering for you from afar and catching scores whenever we can. Its sad with so much going on that "some" can't attend, so those that CAN, PLEASE GO and SUPPORT the CATS! Those boys deserve everything this town can muster! The band has played the song "Dont Stop Believing" for the football team this season so Please Dont. Keep that winning attitude and hard work ethic moving forward on the field. ONward and UPward Tullahoma Wildcats!!!! NO RETREAT! NO SURRENDER ! WE Believe In YOU!

Lawrence County is a class act team. Congrats on an incredible season! That was a tough loss tonight for LCHS and you all played your hearts out, leaving it all on the field. There is great deal of honor in that. Congrats T-Town on a sensational win! Good Luck NEXT WEEK!!! You guys are the GREATEST!

Tullahoma Football is.... Holding together firmly; cohesive. Tenacious is defined as.... Holding together firmly; cohesive. "...What is the secret that unites them?...What does this point to? We must proceed by a process of elimination. " -Ichabod Crane Tullahoma=Tenacious It ain't called T-Town for nothin'! And yes, on this day, Veterans Day, in honor of all those who have sacrificed & fought for each of us to have the freedom to express our opinions without fear, I'm grateful for all of us to be able to voice our opinions here, on Coach T. My opinion is I support our Tullahoma Football team and wish them the best! HAPPY VETERANS DAY! Thanks and Gratitude to each soldier here and abroad, past and present.

I stick to my statement. Go Tullahoma Wildcats!

Not certain what other team that Lawrence County is sending to Tullahoma this week, versus the team that came before, but I'm certain about one thing for sure...on Friday night,The Tullahoma Wildcats will be the same tenacious team they have been all season. I have faith in these T-Town Boys! They scrap, dig and keep on truckin' till they get the job done! Hope it is a safe game for all the players! Would like to wish the Seniors GOOD LUCK!!!! Do what you guys do! Go Cats!

Congrats T-Town! That was an elegant win!~

This is good information to have! Thank you for posting!

WHAT a wild and CRAZY game! CONGRATS T-TOWN!!!!! These boys have worked so hard this season!!!! personal favorite game moment tonight: Chad Bond's Interception! THAT was a perfect cherry on top of the Tullahoma sundae! GOOD LUCK NEXT WEEK!

That not only sounds scary but dangerous.

Congrats Tullahoma Wildcats! Things looked a little shakey for a while, then as always, there was the spectacular end!~

GOOD LUCK tomorrow night TULLAHOMA WILDCATS!~ Please tell all VETS you know the following: This Friday, October 1st, at the T H S Football Game against Franklin County, we will host Military Recognition Night. All active and retired military with valid identification will be admitted to the game free. Please join us on the track at 6:30 pm for a special recognition ceremony featuring music by the T H S Band and a special token of appreciation from the band and cheerleaders for all active military and veterans in attendance. Please plan to stay for half-time where the T H S Band will present their 2010 production... "Into the Blue...and Beyond"

Just wanted to comment how impressive and professional this event has turned out to be. It has been a class act from first contact to the games starting today. Very happy to see a league like this in our area. Congrats to Coach Bechler and his girls for supplying such a great venue for young ladies to play. Exciting Games ALL DAY while it lasted! Twas a pleasure indeed!~

WEIRDEST 4th quarter EVER! GREAT WIN T-Town!!!! IT was indeed a wonderful night....but WOW! All of Lincoln County's Fans left and the Tullahoma crowd all looked wild eyed during the pergatory 4th quarter where we entered the twilight zone. Good Luck Next Week CATS!

IT WAS!!!! T-Town certainly is becoming a THRILLER to the END team . IMO, takes a lot of gumption to come from behind 18 and win than winning it big. GREAT GAME TULLAHOMA!~ Keep IT UP!~ YAY! The pot stays here another year!~

ok... the day has finally come! GO CATS!!!! Keep that Coffee POT at home here in Tullahoma!!!~ It should be a very exciting game!