Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Tonight we are proud to present the 2005 edition of the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band! The band is comprised of 48 musicians, 14 Color Guard members, and is under the field direction of Drum Majors Renee Custer and Nathan Kepner.  In keeping up with our tradition of unique and interesting show concepts, we are proud to present "2005 - A HANNA SPACE ODYSSEY". 

The show opens with "TAKEOFF", featuring Anne Staudenmaier on mellophone and Bill Shellhamer on baritone.  As our ship speeds through the atmosphere into space, we segue directly into "ZERO GRAVITY", featuring Holly Beistline on trumpet, Bill Shellhamer on baritone, as well as the entire low brass section.  The final selection, entitled "CONQUEST", features our saxophone section, our expanded percussion section, and the usual "Hanna twists" that always find their way into our programs.  We are certain you will enjoy our cosmic adventure!

The band is under the direction of Bill Perbetsky.  Show designer and drill instructor is Silvia Perbetsky.  Assistant music instructor is Mark Kothe.  Assistant drill instructor and visual technician is Mike Supko.  Associate visual assistant is Sally Bowman-Keaveney.  The color guard is instructed by Ron Massey.  Our sideline percussion instructor is Gus Burghdorf, with assistant provided by Kyle Shrauder.  Our battery percussion instructor is Terry Bieler, with assistant provided by Corey Leese.

The band would like to thank the STSD administration for all of their support of our music program, and we would also like to thank our Music Boosters Association for their continued efforts in keeping the music playing.

And now, ready for take-off, the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band!