Here at Messmer High School we have a Pep Band. The Pep Band consists of
students from the Bishop and Concert bands. For the Messmer/Shorewood football games, our Pep Band joins the
Shorewood High School band.
This combined band works hard to get the fans going at the games. The students have great communication with each
other and get a chance to learn how to work together. Music teacher Mr. Greg Flattery
is the Pep Band director. He teaches the Bishop and Concert bands. Of the Pep Band Mr. Flattery said, "We are growing a diverse group that
has the biggest sound that I’ve ever heard since I started 6 years ago." He added, "It has been a great success. Being with the Shorewood
band has been a goal of mine since I started here."
Mr. Flattery’s
favorite thing is, "...being part of the big sound when people are
playing the right notes and rhythms." He thinks the band will improve if it can practice
outside of class time.
A
Pep Band player, Daniel Gomez, thinks that the band has played
great the times he has participated. He says that his instructor makes playing fun for them, and they enjoy the sound. Daniel said, "I enjoy playing and like how the rhythm of the music comes out."
--Contributed by sophomore Luis Serna
