Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Tonight we are proud to present the 2007 edition of the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band! The band is comprised of 53 musicians, 11 color guard members, and is under the field direction of Drum Major Andrew Bowling.  Our program for 2007 is entitled "Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow: A Fusion of Music Past." The show is a Susquehanna Township-style union of classical music with classic rock that will be a fun-filled musical and visual journey through some great classics from both genres.  Although we will not divulge the titles of these great classics, we are certain you will be very familiar with every theme that makes up the program!

Movement one kicks off our tour using themes from two well-known composers before the rockers invade the scene, featuring Andy Locke on trumpet, Kaitlyn Perbetsky on mellophone, and Nestor Carrera on baritone.  The second movement is our tribute to one of the greatest British bands that became popular in the "new world" as well, featuring Kaitlyn Perbetsky on mellophone.  Next we feature our percussion section with a popular rock classic that is recognizable to every serious drummer and "guitar hero."  The last movement is a musical and visual explosion of two very popular classical pieces fused with some timeless rock classics that will take many unexpected twists and turns along the way.  If you don't recognize the music in the show- where have you been? Due to fire code regulations, no lighters may be used in recognition of this evening's performance!

The band is directed by Bill Perbetsky.  Assistant director and drill instructor is Silvia Perbetsky.  Assistant music director and technician is Mark Kothe.  Assistant drill instructor and marching specialist is Mike Supko.  Drill technicians are Bill Shellhamer and Tom McDonald.  Color guard instructor and designer is Ron Massey.  Head percussion instructor and arranger is Andy Hostetler.  Percussion technical assistance is provided by Brian Miller.  Sideline Percussion instructor and arranger is Gus Burghdorf.  Sideline percussion assistance is provided by Sharon Zearfoss.  Drill designer is Silvia Perbetsky, and the band arrangements are by Bill Perbetsky.

We would like to thank the administration of the Susquehanna Township School District for their continued support, and especially the STHS Music Boosters Association for all of their time, effort, and creativity in keeping the music alive for our kids! We would not do it without you.  Sit back, relax, and take a journey with us as we go "rockin' with the classics." We hope you enjoy this evening's performance.  And now, the Susquehanna Township High School Marching Band!