7th graders and Gladiator Regiment Band perform Spring Concerts

Image: 7th graders and the Gladiator Regiment Band have Spring Concert — The Italy 7th Grade Band and the Gladiator Regiment Band dazzle concert goers during the annual Spring Concert held inside Italy Coliseum with Band Director Jesus Perez at the podium.

7th graders and the Gladiator Regiment Band have Spring Concert — The Italy 7th Grade Band and the Gladiator Regiment Band dazzle concert goers during the annual Spring Concert held inside Italy Coliseum with Band Director Jesus Perez at the podium. (Barry Byers)

Image: Awards displayed — Several of the bands accomplishments were on display during the Spring Concert.

Awards displayed — Several of the bands accomplishments were on display during the Spring Concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey & Kelsey — Alto sax player Bailey Eubank and 1st chair trombonist Kelsey Nelson are all dressed up and ready to play

Bailey & Kelsey — Alto sax player Bailey Eubank and 1st chair trombonist Kelsey Nelson are all dressed up and ready to play (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex & Whitney — 7th grade Percussionists’ Alex Minton-Fielder and Whitney Wolaver test the drums before the Spring Concert.

Alex & Whitney — 7th grade Percussionists’ Alex Minton-Fielder and Whitney Wolaver test the drums before the Spring Concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelton & Tyler — 7th grade 1st chair baritone player Kelton Bales and 1st chair tuba player Tyler Vencill play it loud and proud.

Kelton & Tyler — 7th grade 1st chair baritone player Kelton Bales and 1st chair tuba player Tyler Vencill play it loud and proud. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey DeBorde — 7th grader Bailey DeBorde hits all the right notes on her clarinet.

Bailey DeBorde — 7th grader Bailey DeBorde hits all the right notes on her clarinet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Flute duo — 7th grade Flute specialists Ana Luna and Juanita Garcia play in perfect harmony.

Flute duo — 7th grade Flute specialists Ana Luna and Juanita Garcia play in perfect harmony. (Barry Byers)

Image: More flutes — 7th graders Kierra Wilson and Lupita Rincon play their flutes during the Spring Concert.

More flutes — 7th graders Kierra Wilson and Lupita Rincon play their flutes during the Spring Concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob jazzes — 1st chair trumpeter Jacob Witte blasts away.

Jacob jazzes — 1st chair trumpeter Jacob Witte blasts away. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mercer & Nelson — 7th grade trombonists’ Zach Mercer and 1st chair Kelsey Nelson slide to the music.

Mercer & Nelson — 7th grade trombonists’ Zach Mercer and 1st chair Kelsey Nelson slide to the music. (Barry Byers)

Image: It takes three — 7th graders Whitney Wolaver, Alex Minton-Fielder and Coby Jeffords work as a team during the Spring Concert.

It takes three — 7th graders Whitney Wolaver, Alex Minton-Fielder and Coby Jeffords work as a team during the Spring Concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alexis & Mr. Perez — 7th grader Alexis Sampley, a 1st chair oboe player, receives a medal from IHS Band Director Jesus Perez.

Alexis & Mr. Perez — 7th grader Alexis Sampley, a 1st chair oboe player, receives a medal from IHS Band Director Jesus Perez. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei & Mr. Perez — Kortnei Johnson, a 1st chair flute player in the 7th grade Band, receives a medal from Band Director Jesus Perez recognizing her efforts.

Kortnei & Mr. Perez — Kortnei Johnson, a 1st chair flute player in the 7th grade Band, receives a medal from Band Director Jesus Perez recognizing her efforts. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th graders rock — A few members of the 7th grade Band pose after performing in the Spring Concert: Tara Wallis, Reagan Cockerham, Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde, Bailey Eubank and Madison Washington.

7th graders rock — A few members of the 7th grade Band pose after performing in the Spring Concert: Tara Wallis, Reagan Cockerham, Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde, Bailey Eubank and Madison Washington. (Barry Byers)

Image: A c-note — The 7th grade band members presented IHS Band Director Jesus Perez with a c-note. Well, it’s really an eighth note cleverly made in origami by IHS teacher Michael Destefani using a $100 bill. Band members also signed the back of the card.

A c-note — The 7th grade band members presented IHS Band Director Jesus Perez with a c-note. Well, it’s really an eighth note cleverly made in origami by IHS teacher Michael Destefani using a $100 bill. Band members also signed the back of the card. (Barry Byers)

Image: Meagan honored — 8th grader Meagan Hooker receives a 1st chair medal from Jesus Perez. Hooker is a 1st chair flute, All-Region MS and Central Texas Honor Band member.

Meagan honored — 8th grader Meagan Hooker receives a 1st chair medal from Jesus Perez. Hooker is a 1st chair flute, All-Region MS and Central Texas Honor Band member. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitts honored — Joe Mack Pitts receives a medal from Jesus Perez.

Pitts honored — Joe Mack Pitts receives a medal from Jesus Perez. (Barry Byers)

Image: Making music — Gladiator Regiment Band members Jessica Hernandez, Megan Buchanan, Logan Owens and Emily Stiles blare their alto saxophones during the Spring Concert held inside the Italy Coliseum Dome.

Making music — Gladiator Regiment Band members Jessica Hernandez, Megan Buchanan, Logan Owens and Emily Stiles blare their alto saxophones during the Spring Concert held inside the Italy Coliseum Dome. (Barry Byers)

Image: The trumpet section — Trumpeters’ Reid Jacinto, Marisela Perez, 1st chair Taz Martinez and senior Collier Jacinto tear it up. Jacinto was also a Tri-M member and Central Texas Honor Band.

The trumpet section — Trumpeters’ Reid Jacinto, Marisela Perez, 1st chair Taz Martinez and senior Collier Jacinto tear it up. Jacinto was also a Tri-M member and Central Texas Honor Band. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaun Suaste — Juan Suaste, a 7th grade trumpet player, receives a medal from IHS Band Director Jesus Perez.

Jaun Suaste — Juan Suaste, a 7th grade trumpet player, receives a medal from IHS Band Director Jesus Perez. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congrats, Taz! — Gladiator Regiment Band member Taz Martinez receives the Patrick Gilmore Award from Mr. Perez.

Congrats, Taz! — Gladiator Regiment Band member Taz Martinez receives the Patrick Gilmore Award from Mr. Perez. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ronald Helms — Gladiator Regiment Band member and graduating senior Ronald Helms accepts the John Phillip Sousa Award from Mr. Perez. Helms is a 1st chair saxophone player, a Tri-M member, an All-Region Jazz selection and All-Area Jazz selection this year.

Ronald Helms — Gladiator Regiment Band member and graduating senior Ronald Helms accepts the John Phillip Sousa Award from Mr. Perez. Helms is a 1st chair saxophone player, a Tri-M member, an All-Region Jazz selection and All-Area Jazz selection this year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesica & Sierra — Gladiator Regiment Band flute players Jesica Wilkins and Sierra Harris are pleased with their band’s performance after the Spring Concert.

Jesica & Sierra — Gladiator Regiment Band flute players Jesica Wilkins and Sierra Harris are pleased with their band’s performance after the Spring Concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jessica, Perez & Drenda — The tables have turned – Italy High School Band Director Jesus Perez graciously accepts his Certificate of Appreciation from the Gladiator Regiment Band with Jessica Hernandez and Drenda Burk presenting.

Jessica, Perez & Drenda — The tables have turned – Italy High School Band Director Jesus Perez graciously accepts his Certificate of Appreciation from the Gladiator Regiment Band with Jessica Hernandez and Drenda Burk presenting. (Barry Byers)

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