Salvador Gallegos is in his second year as Director Of Bands at Garland High School. Prior to joining the MOB, he spent three years as Associate Band Director at North Garland High School, where he conducted the Wind Symphony and Concert Bands, as well as managed the woodwind caption. Bands under Mr. Gallegos have consistently received Superior ratings. His students have actively been part of the All-State audition process qualifying for region bands and advancing to area. Mr. Gallegos graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he received his Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education. He was a section leader for the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, principal clarinet for the Wind Ensemble, and principal Bass Clarinet. Before that he attended Richland Community College in Dallas TX, receiving an Associates in Music. Mr. Gallegos student taught under Mark Poole and Christopher Adler at Forney High school and their feeder, Warren Middle School in Forney ISD. A native north Texan, Mr. Gallegos attended Mesquite High School, serving as Drum Major for the Mighty Maroon Band and principal bass clarinet. In his spare time he is an avid dancer with a love for Latin music. He resides in Garland Texas with his beautiful girlfriend Vanessa and their puppy Luna Gallegos. He is also a big Dallas Cowboys fan. His teachers include Sharon Deuby (Co Principal of the Dallas Winds) and Dr. Malena McLaren (NSU).

These are band courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. These courses are designed for the advanced instrumental student who has proven through audition the ability to perform at an above average level in the areas of technical ability, sight reading, and audio perception. Students will continue to develop their technical ability and basic musicianship through the rehearsal and performance of the most demanding marching and concert band literature. Performances will include marching band performances, concerts, U.I.L. band contests, and U.I.L. solo and ensemble contest.

These are band courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. Students develop an appreciation of good band music and develop advanced instrumental skills through the study, rehearsal, and performance of various types of levels of instrumental music. Students are involved in the rehearsal and performance of medium to difficult band music in the marching band as well as concerts, individual and small ensemble, and U.I.L. events.

These are band courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. Concert band is open to band students with some previous experience in band who desire to improve their abilities in technical, rhythmical, and musical aspects of playing their instruments. Preparations are made in the class for future auditions for more advanced bands as students are ready for these advancements.

These are jazz band courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. This performance oriented organization is designed for the advanced musician who is interested in the study and performance of the many forms of jazz. Students must audition for this group and must maintain membership in one of the main band groups for membership in this ensemble. Students should expect to participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. Exceptions may be made for vocalists with approval of the director. Performances will include school and civic functions as well as jazz competitions.

These are music ensemble courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. These chamber music groups are designed for the advanced instrumental student who has proven through audition the ability to perform above average on an instrument. Students must maintain membership in either the second band or the first band in order to be eligible for the instrumental ensemble class. The study and performance of various types of instrumental ensembles provide the main focus of this class. These ensembles may participate in U.I.L. contests as well as perform for school and community functions.

These are band courses offering a fine arts credit required for graduation. This course of study is open to band students with some previous experience in band or who wish to begin band for the first time (with approval of the director). This course will prepare students for future auditions for the marching band and honors, symphonic, or concert bands. Emphasis will be on correct embouchure, fingerings, rhythm, and articulations and improvement in technical facility. This band will not normally be a performance group; however, it may perform on some occasions as the director deems desirable.