The Italy High School Regiment Band steps up

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)

Image: Band plays with spirit — Drum Major, Chase Michaels, leads the band to a fun time.

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

Image: Nearly go time — Band members wait at the fence for their halftime performance.

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

Image: Manning the marimba — Halftime perfomances include “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas”.

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

Image: Band moves in formation — Drum major, Chase Michaels, leads the band in halftime performance.

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

Image: All lined up — Everyone is invited to listen to the band during the halftime performances.

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

Image: Flags, flutes and brass

Flags, flutes and brass (Anne Sutherland)

Image: We’ve got the beat — The band performed “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” during halftime.

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

Image: In front of crowd

In front of crowd (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Flags of fire — The Flag Corps performs with the band at every halftime.

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

Image: Percussion section — The Italy band is having a lot of fun at the games.

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

Image: Face to face — The Italy Band marches at halftime.

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

Image: Flag Corps is ready

Flag Corps is ready (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Introducing Chase Michaels — Drum major, Chase Michaels, is introduced to the halftime crowd.

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

Image: Getting the bass ready — Ronald Helms plays the bass with the band.

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

Image: Percussion team work — The band performs “Oye Como Va” and “St. Thomas” at halftime.

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

Image: Cheerleader in the Band

Cheerleader in the Band (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Right in line

Right in line (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Here come the drums

Here come the drums (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Regiment Band Flag Corps

Regiment Band Flag Corps (Anne Sutherland)

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