I was the director in Navasota when that change happened. I went to the Superintendent and laid out our case. Marching contest was an hour closer (and even closer now that it has moved to Waller... at the time it was at the Berry Center), Concert Contest was an hour and half closer, Solo-Ensemble was a little further, but marginally. All-region was kind of a wash and area tryouts were the same as they still occur in Robinson. The less time on the road and cost factor were big selling points. Once he was convinced, he wrote a letter to UIL/TMEA petitioning the change citing proximity and costs etc...... It was approved. The request does have to come from the Superintendent. I could not have been the person to request the change. And I think you can only petition on the correct cycle. It's not every year. Good luck.
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