Did you .. read .. the document from OP?

There are 96 total bands participating in Regionals at the 1A level over the three years surveyed. Divide by three years surveyed, that's 30-40 bands a year. I know math is hard, but come on.

I'm not against small schools. I'm against a free pass to the SMC just because you happen to attend a tiny school in one of three regions in the state.

Adding 2 bands here, 3 bands there, and soon the SMC becomes a five day long contest. It's already too long, with finals finishing after midnight at times.