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The program and music are totally different. No Pink Floyd there! I bet it's a great program.

Galena Park High School "Us and Them" Gustav Mahler-Symphony 2 Uninvited-Alanis Morrsette Dimitri Shostakovich-Symphony 11 This program is going to be stunning. I cannot wait to see the Houston 5A bands next year. So many up and comers on the way. From what I've been told the band will be the largest in the schools history.

I saw them at the USBands show in New Caney. They were good! I hope that success continues. The 5A band scene is really taking off in Houston. I remember a time when each of these programs were consistent division 2 and 3 programs. Galena Park was getting 3's and 4's in the late 90's. Porter opened and struggled for a while. Willis as well. It is so cool to see the growth and improvement of each program over the last 8 or so years. Also, most of these schools are title-1 schools and yet are still successful. Some great teaching taking place! Also, Kingwood Park is another to watch out for.

I got to see all three of these bands and Willis this year. Add in Crosby and you will have the 4 or 5 state bands from that area next year. It will be super competitive I'm sure. Willis is dangerous. Galena Park is certainly on the rise. They are getting bigger and seem to be clawing their way back up since the state year in 2009. Fun fact, they are the sister school to North Shore Senior HS (6A POWERHOUSE!). I got to see them at the USBands show they won in New Caney and they were stunning. VERY loud band for their size. The video is on youtube somewhere. Tomball is good, but so many staff changes over the years could hinder them. Same with Porter. I think the area will advance Crosby, Willis, Galena Park and either Tomball or Porter next year. Crosby is a fantastic military band that plays modern music. They are performing at Midwest this week. Make sure you see them. They will be great!