It’s a Friday night, stadium lights are up, concessions stands are full, and so are the bleachers.

This is a Texas high school tradition. But what is a tradition without the halftime marching band show?

As a new band, our members had to come together quick at the beginning of the year to prepare to perform at games.

“Marching season at the football games was fun,” says Taylor Brozovich. “It was cool to support our football team and playing in the stands with my friends.”

Not only was the band supporting and performing at the football games, they were also getting ready for several competitions in the fall.

“If we go back to our very first rehearsal, we couldn’t play and march in the show,” said Mr. Christopher Cansler, the band director.

Having over a hundred students in the program, and so little time to come together, the IHS band was able to receive many awards.

They placed sixth at the Classic on the Lake competition.

They even beat out a nearby high school that many of the students came from.

“We had many accomplishments,” said Brozovich. “It was cool to see the improvements over the season.”

In addition to winning several trophies, they also formed a bond as a team.

“That has been the single most thing that has been the most rewarding,” Mr. Cansler said. “Seeing them become a band. A family. It’s been great.”