Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Tonight we are proud to present the 2004 edition of the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band!  The band is comprised of 50 instrumentalists, 14 color guard performers, and is under the field direction of drum majors Nate Kepner and Renee Custer.  The STHS marching band is known for their creative and exciting musical and visual programs, and this year's show is no exception to this tradition.  We once again take our audiences on an intriguing musical and visual journey!

Our 2004 field show is entitled "Rendezvous with the Other Side," a fusion of classical music with "the other side," which is a reference to another form of a popular music style, with the usual Hanna twist! The show opens with a unique presentation of Borodin's Polovetzian Dances fused with a very familiar favorite everyone will be sure to recognize, featuring Alex Bender on trumpet, and Chris Post on mellophone.  Next we present an interesting treatment of Ravel's Bolero we like to call "My Favorite Bolero," featuring Kyle Shrauder on snare drum, Nate Kepner on alto sax, Alex Bender on trumpet, Ashley Miller on baritone, and Chris Post on mellophone.  Our show closes with Beethoven and Mozart "letting go" a little bit, experimenting with Latin polyrhythms and the music of Dave Brubeck in a very fun and entertaining piece we have called "Ludwig Mambozart," featuring our percussion sections, Paul Miller on the drum set, and Alex Bender on trumpet.  We are certain you will enjoy coming with us to "Rendezvous with the Other Side!"

The band is under the direction of Bill Perbetsky.  Assistant Director, Drill Designer, and Instructor is Silvia Perbetsky.  Assistant Drill Instructor and Marching Coordinator is Mike Supko.  Assistant Musical Director and Drill Assistant is Mark Kothe.  Color Guard Instructor and Designer is Ron Massey.  Assistant Color Guard Instructor is Jackie McCoy.  Percussion Caption Head and Battery Percussion Arranger is Terry Bieler.  Pit Percussion Instructor and Arranger is Gus Burghdorf.  Assistant Percussion Instructors are Korey Lesse and Carol Bieler.  Band arrangements are by Bill Perbetsky.

The band would like to thank the STHS music boosters for their tireless efforts and devotion to the band, and especially the STSD Administration for their support and encouragement to allow us to continue to develop all of our musical activities at Susquehanna Township.  And now, for your entertainment pleasure, please welcome the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band!!