• Article Photo. Drum Majors Emma Lippmann and Logan Halstead lead the VS band in its 'Gladiator' routine.
    Drum Majors Emma Lippmann and Logan Halstead lead the VS band in its 'Gladiator' routine.
  • Article Photo. Flag corps members also dress in matching period costumes.
    Flag corps members also dress in matching period costumes.
  • Article Photo. Liz Fischer plays her tuba during the halftime show Friday.
    Liz Fischer plays her tuba during the halftime show Friday.
  • Article Photo. Soloists Willow Huber and Nick Gardner perform.
    Soloists Willow Huber and Nick Gardner perform.
  • Article Photo. Logan Halstead
    Logan Halstead

     Dressed in period costume, the VInton-Shellsburg High School Marching Band drum majors Emma Lippmann and Logan Halstead led the band in its "Gladiator" routine during halftime of the first home football game.

     The music comes from the movie by that same name, and includes a dance solo along with several instrumental solos. 

     The band has several competitions scheduled for this fall, including the IHMSA State Barching Band Festival Oct. 8, at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids.