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  1. 2019 Band Productions

    in Everything Music: Marching, Concert, Auditions and more

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    I saw two Houston area bands in 5A at a few football games last week.

     

    Porter-The best I've ever seen them.  They have size and great sounds.  I love the musical selections. It's a much more mature approach and they are going to be very musical.  They will contend for a state spot again I'm sure.  They have a strong percussion section.  Quite impressive.

     

    Galena Park-LOUD!!!!  They never stop moving and are playing the daylights out of the Mahler Symphony.  They aren't huge, but this is absolutely the largest they have ever been that I can remember.  I saw their preview show a few weeks ago and was very impressed with them. They will be a dark horse for an area finals spot and could sneak into state.  I will say their show is quite challenging which could hurt them in the cleanliness department, but then again easy doesn't win anymore.   

      

    The Area contests in 5A this year in Houston will be the best they have ever been.  There will be state worthy bands that are not going to make it.  I have a feeling a Houston band will make finals at state.  Everyone is far stronger this year than they have ever been.  I can't wait to see Crosby, Willis, Shadow Creek and Friendswood.  If Porter and Galena Park are any indication of the war we are about to see then this is going to be a very competitive year.  

  4. New Bands on The Rise (Up and Coming Bands)

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    I agree. Porter was very strong this year and in my opinion was the strongest they have ever been. 

    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. 

  5. New Bands on The Rise (Up and Coming Bands)

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    Tomball

    Porter

    Galena Park

    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!

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