2023 GEM Top 15
Week Two
This season, we have decided to use a committee similar to how the NCAA selects brackets for March Madness and how the College Football Playoff committee decides its rankings.
What this allows is for spirited debate and discussion to take place during our weekly meetings, held following the weekend’s shows, in addition to being able to not only get the perspective of a wide range of individuals, including current designers, educators, and fans but also speak to those who saw the programs in person instead of having to rely on just watching on a TV or a computer.
The Rankings
GEM Top 15 - 2023 Week Two
Carmel (IN)
Previous Ranking: 1 ↔
The Woodlands (TX)
Previous Ranking: 2 ↔
Avon (IN)
Previous Ranking: 5 ↑
Hebron (TX)
Previous Ranking: 3 ↓
Ronald Reagan (TX)
Previous Ranking: 4 ↓
Vandegrift (TX)
Previous Ranking: 6 ↔
Tarpon Springs (FL)
Previous Ranking: 8 ↑
Broken Arrow (OK)
Previous Ranking: 7 ↓
Marcus (TX)
Previous Ranking: 9 ↔
Flower Mound (TX)
Previous Ranking: 10 ↔
Rouse (TX)
Previous Ranking: 14 ↑
Cy-Fair (TX)
Previous Ranking: 11 ↓
Pearland (TX)
Previous Ranking: 12 ↓
Coppell (TX)
Previous Ranking: Next 5 ↑
Wakeland (TX)
Previous Ranking: Next 5 ↑
The Next Five
Note: The Next Five are in alphabetical order
Blue Springs (MO), Cedar Park (TX), LD Bell (TX), Prosper (TX), William Mason (OH)
7 bands from Texas in the top 15!? How is this Fair to other States' bandsmen!? Talk about stacking the deck!!! How many Committee members are from TX!? This reeks!!!!