The Italy High School Gladiator Regiment Band entertained the crowd with special Christmas music on Thursday night, directed by Jesus Perez. The crowd was awed by the enormous amount talent emanating from the building evident by several standing ovations.

The 7th Grade band began the performance with Jingle Bells, My Dreydl, St. Nick on a Housetop and Good King Wenceslas.

7th Grade Band:

FLUTES

• Andrea Munoz
• Julissa Hernandez
• Cassidy Childers
• Haley Benavides
• Leandrea Holbert

CLARINETS

• Halee Turner
• Samantha Owens
• Kaci Bales
• Kalicia Jackson
• Lance Peck
• Thomas Crowell

ALTO SAX

• Zachary Lewis
• Ethan Michael
• Brandon Connor

TENOR SAX

• Levi McBride

TRUMPETS

• Jordan Lemire
• Amber Hooker
• Jenny McDaniel
• Sarah Coleman
• Raver Harper
• Volley Jaynes
• Ty Windham

TROMBONES

• Ashlyn Jacinto
• Jozie Perkins
• Jorge Galvan
• Damon Murdock

BARITONES

• Hanna Washington
• Lillie Perry
• Pedro Salazar
• Janae Robertson

TUBA

• Ryan Connor
• Matt Perry

PERCUSSION

• Brenya Williams
• Tony Wilson

With only a few minutes intermission, the high school band exchanged places with the younger group. With wonderful talent and ease, the band entertained the crowd with Frosty, the Snowman, Renaissance Christmas—Carol of the Birds—Veni Emanuel—In Dulci Jubilo, Pavane (Pour Une Infante Defunte), Ukrainian Bell Carol, Sleigh Ride, Lux Aurumque, and The Polar Express.

The audience was delighted with many different instruments- flutes, clarinets, trombones, tenor sax and a harp.

High School Band

FLUTES

• Meagan Hooker
• Kortnei Johnson-All Region
• Ana Luna

CLARINETS

• Chante Birdsong
• Desi Brooks
• Nick Cooper
• Trevor Davis-All Region
• Bailey Deborde
• Lupita Luna-Senior
• Laura Luna
• Paola Mata
• Devan Payne

FRENCH HORN

• Cruz Enriquz-Tri M
• Brianna Perry-Tri M

ALTO SAX

• Meagan Burchanan
• Bailey Eubank
• Kyle Fortenberry
• Chase Hamilton
• Jessica Hernandez-Senior, Tri M
• Tristian Oldfield
• Joe Mack Pitts
• Emily Stiles
• Austin Williams

TENOR SAX

• Hank Seabolt

TRUMPETS

• Reid Jacinto
• Michael Martinez-Senior
• Adam Michael
• Marisela Perez-Senior
• Juan Suaste
• Tara Wallis
• Madison Washington
• Jacob Witte-All Region

TROMBONES

• Nolan Griffith
• John Hughes
• Zachary Latimer
• Braulio Luna
• Zac Mercer
• Kelsey Nelson
• Logan Owens
• Adrian Reed

BARITONES

• Kelton Bales
• Drenda Burk-Tri M
• Kaitlan Davidson-Senior
• Benjamin Lewis
• Jimesha Reed
• Bailey Walton

HARP

• Madeline Pittman

OBOE

• Alexis Sampley-All Region

BASS CLARINET

• Jaclynn Lewis

TUBA

• Yonathan Davila
• Timothy Fleming
• Kevin Roldan
• Justin Wood

PERCUSSION

• Gus Allen
• Kaytlyn Bales
• Brett Kirton
• Alex Minton Felder-All Region
• Kaitlyn Rossa
• Melissa Smithey-Senior
• Whitney Wolaver

Mr. Perez was very proud of his band and has learned a few things this year, “They teach me more than I teach them,” he said with a smile.

The Italy bands were incredible with the Christmas Concert and deserve all the accolades they have received. Happy Holidays!