WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE NORTHSTARS
The CNS Northstars Marching Band is a nationally acclaimed, award winning, varsity level, co-curricular high school music program in the North Syracuse Central School District. The marching band consists of musicians and guard members from 7th to 12th grades that compete in the New York State Field Band Conference.
The Northstars have competed and participated in numerous local and national events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, the TaxSlayer Bowl, the Citrus Bowl and various USBands and Bands of America (BOA) competitions.
For more information, please feel free to explore our website to learn more about the Northstars Marching Band.
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Northstars Marching Band Senior Class!
Thank you for your dedication and all that you’ve done for the Northstars Marching Band! We’ll miss you!
Good luck to all of you!!
Adam Ball – Nazareth College, Music Composition
Cameron Bay – Clarkson University, Computer Science
Aidan Blaylock – Syracuse University, Music Education
Katelyn Calkins – Utica College, Psychology/Child Life
Samantha Clark – Misericordia University, Radiation Therapy
Danielle Doyle – Clarkson University, Mechanical Engineering
Kaitlyn Fiorentino – SUNY Potsdam, Forensic Photography
Ryan Flaherty – Clarkson University, Civil Engineering
Rachel Hauth – University at Buffalo, Occupational Therapy
Bruce Hepel – University at Buffalo, Business
Meagan Montague – Houghton College, Biology with an Environmental Emphasis
Colby Perrigo – Buffalo State, Television and Film Arts
Miah Rafferty – SUNY Fredonia, Crime Scene Investigation
Jack Rose – Binghamton University, English
Brianna Rosen – Alfred State College, Nursing
Dan Shaw – SUNY Potsdam – Crane School of Music, Music Education and Performance
Tyler Swanson – Binghamton University, Biochemistry on a Pre-Med track
Jacob Temple – Onondaga Community College, Music
Stephanie Tomasulo – University at Buffalo, Architecture
Rachel Vaverchak – SUNY Oswego, Theater/Dance
“Once a Northstar, Always a Northstar”
Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars Marching Band caps an incredible year with a performance in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!!
#CNSMacys2018
CNS Performance in Central Park
CNS in Times Square
INTRODUCING THE 2018 CNS NORTHSTARS MARCHING BAND SHOW!
2019 NORTHSTARS MARCHING BAND STAFF
Director: Karen Seamans
Assistant Director: Drew Rebecchi
Assistant Director: Rachael Howard
Brass Coordinator: John Raschella
Woodwind Coordinator: Kerry Dromgoole
Percussion Coordinator: Patrick Blakley
Music Instruction: Christian Jaquay
Music Instruction: Liz Jaquay
Music Instruction: Kris Norton
Music Instruction: Ashleigh Pitcher
Marching Instruction: Jon Calhoun
Marching Instruction: Jake Patterson
Marching Instruction: Larry Schmidt
Marching Instruction: Brianna Swanson
Colorguard Instruction: Stephanie Bell
Colorguard Instruction: Taylor Laris
Colorguard Instruction: Alysia Wisniewski
Colorguard Instruction: CiCi Tolerico
Drill/Visual Design: Karen Seamans
Music Arrangement: Nick M. Baratta
NORTHSTARS IN THE NEWS
2019
2019 Syracuse Area Music Award winners – LocalSyr
2018
C-NS kids in the Macy’s Day Parade (Video) – LocalSyr
C-NS Marching Band shines in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – CNYCentral
C-NS marching band preparing for Macy’s Day parade (Video) – LocalSyr
How the C-NS marching band plans to stay warm during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade – Post Standard
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Bands To Look Out For – FloMarching
North Syracuse Central School District News (Video) – Youtube
Cicero-North Syracuse students set to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Video) – LocalSyr
Marching to Glory: CNS Band to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Video) – CNYCentral
C-NS Marching Band Ready to Take the National Stage – Spectrum News
NYS Championships at the Carrier Dome Results – Post Standard
Wing-A-Lings Adds Flavor & Fundraises for C-NS Marching Band (Video) – LocalSyr
2017
Cool Schools: CNY State Champions (Video) – LocalSyr
Cicero North Syracuse Marching Band Wins National Title – Post Standard
Cicero-North Syracuse Wins Big at NYS Marching Band Competition – LocalSyr
NYS marching band championships 2017 results: And the winners are… – Post Standard
NY High School Bands Competing at the Carrier Dome – CNY Central
CNS-Baldwinsville Halftime Show – Post Standard
C-NS Marching Band chosen to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (video) – CNYCentral
C-NS Northstars Marching Band to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (video) – LocalSyr
CNS Marching Band Will Perform in 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – Spectrum News
CNS marching band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – Post-Standard
2016
Taxslayer Bowl Halftime Uncut (Video) – News4Jax
Fans enjoy pep rallies at Jacksonville Landing ahead of TaxSlayer Bowl – News4Jax
CNS marching band wins big at Contest of Champions in Florida – Post Standard
Section 3 Football – CNS Rocked the Dome (Video) – Post Standard
Northstars Win 1st Championship in 29 Years (Video) – CNYCentral
NYS Championship Results (Video) – LocalSyr
Cicero Police Escort State Champions – Post Standard
NYS Championships at the Carrier Dome Results – Post Standard
Taxslayer Bowl Announcement – CNYCentral
Taxslayer Bowl Announcement – LocalSyr
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade (YouTube video) – NYCParadeLife
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade – LocalSyr
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Post Standard
2015
NYS Championships at the Carrier Dome (video) – Post Standard
NYS Championships at the Carrier Dome – Post Standard
2014
NYS Championships at the Carrier Dome – Post Standard
CNS-Fowler Halftime Show – CNY Central
2013
Marching Band at the Carrier Dome – Post Standard
2011
Marching Band Nationals in Annapolis, Md. – Post Standard
Marching Band Boot Camp Show – Post Standard