Italy ISD bands host annual Christmas concert

Image: Italy Junior High Band

Italy Junior High Band (Alysa Kirton)

Image: Leon the Elf or Lee Joffre narrates a Christmas tale to music.

Leon the Elf or Lee Joffre narrates a Christmas tale to music. (Alysa Kirton)

Image: Stafford Elementary Sixth Grade Band

Stafford Elementary Sixth Grade Band (Alysa Kirton)

Image: Mikey South performing with the Stafford Elementary 6th grade band.

Mikey South performing with the Stafford Elementary 6th grade band. (Barry Byers)

Image: Now that’s a trombone player! Vey sharp!!

Now that’s a trombone player! Vey sharp!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto, Madison Washington, Amber Hooker, Tara Wallis, Joe Celis and Jennifer McDaniel join in with their Gladiator Regiment Band members to spread Christmas cheer.

Reid Jacinto, Madison Washington, Amber Hooker, Tara Wallis, Joe Celis and Jennifer McDaniel join in with their Gladiator Regiment Band members to spread Christmas cheer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Morgan Junkin, Kortnei Johnson, Sarah Levy and Alexis Sampley play flutes during the Christmas concert.

Morgan Junkin, Kortnei Johnson, Sarah Levy and Alexis Sampley play flutes during the Christmas concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: JoeMack Pitts, Trevor Davis, April Lusk, K’Breona Davis, Emily Stiles, Samantha Owens, Brandon Connor and Julissa Hernandez play beautiful holiday music together.

JoeMack Pitts, Trevor Davis, April Lusk, K’Breona Davis, Emily Stiles, Samantha Owens, Brandon Connor and Julissa Hernandez play beautiful holiday music together. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu, Halee Turner, Lillie Perry, Blake Brewer, Hannah Washington, JoeMack Pitts, Pedro Salazar and Gus Allen in the back play beautiful Christmas music together.

Vanessa Cantu, Halee Turner, Lillie Perry, Blake Brewer, Hannah Washington, JoeMack Pitts, Pedro Salazar and Gus Allen in the back play beautiful Christmas music together. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drum major Emily Stiles and freshman Brandon Connor play their saxophones during the concert.

Drum major Emily Stiles and freshman Brandon Connor play their saxophones during the concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band director Jesus Perez addresses the band before their holiday performance.

Band director Jesus Perez addresses the band before their holiday performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: JH Band members Kammie Magness and Virginia Stephens are eagerly awaiting the hand command to make some noise!

JH Band members Kammie Magness and Virginia Stephens are eagerly awaiting the hand command to make some noise! (Barry Byers)

Image: George E. Scott Coliseum was packed with band supporters!

George E. Scott Coliseum was packed with band supporters! (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant band director Erica Miller guides the JH Band during a song as the crowd stays rivoted.

Assistant band director Erica Miller guides the JH Band during a song as the crowd stays rivoted. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sarah Levy is recognized for competing in the Junior High All-Region contest.

Sarah Levy is recognized for competing in the Junior High All-Region contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu is recognized for competing in the Junior High All-Region contest.

Vanessa Cantu is recognized for competing in the Junior High All-Region contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stafford Elementary 6th Grade Band members are all smiles after their performance.

Stafford Elementary 6th Grade Band members are all smiles after their performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: The little drummer boy, Gus Allen pounds out Christmas spirit.

The little drummer boy, Gus Allen pounds out Christmas spirit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brett Kirton, Reagan Adams, Maddie Pittman, Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Nelson and Zac Mercer hit all the right notes.

Brett Kirton, Reagan Adams, Maddie Pittman, Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Nelson and Zac Mercer hit all the right notes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry and Hannah Washington match from their baritones down to their shoes.

Lillie Perry and Hannah Washington match from their baritones down to their shoes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu, JoeMack Pitts, Ashlyn Jacinto, April Lusk and Kelsey Nelson do not miss a beat while following Mr. Perez’s lead.

Vanessa Cantu, JoeMack Pitts, Ashlyn Jacinto, April Lusk and Kelsey Nelson do not miss a beat while following Mr. Perez’s lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevor Davis performing with the GRB band would later do a clarinet solo.

Trevor Davis performing with the GRB band would later do a clarinet solo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jill Varner is proud of her JH Bands’ performance during the Christmas concert.

Jill Varner is proud of her JH Bands’ performance during the Christmas concert. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band director Jesus Perez looks on as drum major Emily Stiles and assistant drum major Madison Washington present assistant band director Erica Miller with a bouquet of flowers for her efforts towards the band this year.

Band director Jesus Perez looks on as drum major Emily Stiles and assistant drum major Madison Washington present assistant band director Erica Miller with a bouquet of flowers for her efforts towards the band this year. (Barry Byers)

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