The Italy High School Regiment Band steps up

Anne Sutherland Posted September 26, 2008 1:00pm Italy Gladiator Band

Image: Drumming in the stands — The Italy Band is having fun in the stands. They perform “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” during halftime. The band will be competing in Troy, Teague and Waco in upcoming competitions. — Drumming in the stands — The Italy Band is having fun in the stands. They perform “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” during halftime. The band will be competing in Troy, Teague and Waco in upcoming competitions. (Anne Sutherland)

The Italy High School Regiment Band is performing at halftime at the Varsity football games and everyone needs to see them. They are awesome!

IHS Band director, Jesus Perez, wants everyone to see the band. This year the drum major is Chase Michaels. Besides entertaining the crowds at football halftime, the Italy Band is having fun in the stands. Just take a look at the next game. They will be the group in blue that are dancing and cheering and having a good time.

Their halftime performance includes “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas”. Mr. Perez says, “We will try to add our last song called, ‘Caravan,’ this Friday at Frost.” Of course, the Flag Corps will perform as well.

The 53 member band will travel to Troy and compete in the marching invitational on Wednesday, October 8 and the Teague Marching Invitational on Saturday, October 11. Mr. Perez said, “Our biggie is the UIL Marching contest on Wednesday, October 22 at the Waco ISD Stadium.”

Come to the games and support the Italy High School Regiment Band.

Band plays with spirit — Drum Major, Chase Michaels, leads the band to a fun time. (Anne Sutherland)

Nearly go time — Band members wait at the fence for their halftime performance. (Anne Sutherland)

Manning the marimba — Halftime perfomances include “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas”. (Anne Sutherland)

Band moves in formation — Drum major, Chase Michaels, leads the band in halftime performance. (Anne Sutherland)

All lined up — Everyone is invited to listen to the band during the halftime performances. (Anne Sutherland)

Flags, flutes and brass (Anne Sutherland)

We’ve got the beat — The band performed “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” during halftime. (Anne Sutherland)

In front of crowd (Anne Sutherland)

Flags of fire — The Flag Corps performs with the band at every halftime. (Anne Sutherland)

Percussion section — The Italy band is having a lot of fun at the games. (Anne Sutherland)

Face to face — The Italy Band marches at halftime. (Anne Sutherland)

Flag Corps is ready (Anne Sutherland)

Introducing Chase Michaels — Drum major, Chase Michaels, is introduced to the halftime crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Getting the bass ready — Ronald Helms plays the bass with the band. (Anne Sutherland)

Percussion team work — The band performs “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” at halftime. (Anne Sutherland)

Cheerleader in the Band (Anne Sutherland)

Right in line (Anne Sutherland)

Here come the drums (Anne Sutherland)

Regiment Band Flag Corps (Anne Sutherland)