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NorthStars Marching Band

A Tradition of Excellence through Dedication, Dignity, Self-Discipline and Pride

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.

Josh Pilz

2024 Drum Major

Band Director

Karen Seamans

2024 Senior Class

Congratulations Northstars! Back to Back winners for 2022 & 2023 NYS Field Band National Champions

Upcoming events

Band Practice

Practice at CNS

October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday Practice

Practice 10-5/Lunch 1:30-2:00 Uniform check NO SHOW Today

October 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Band Practice

Practice at CNS

October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Band Practice/Football game

Wear Uniform for Football game

October 17 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Band Practice

Practice at CNS

October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Weekly Band Notes

2024 Starburst

Learn more about our home show


Northstars ’24 Program

9.7.24 Jordan Elbridge
9.14.24 CNS Home Show 
9.21.24 New Hartford HS
9.28.24 USBands Auburn HS
9.28.24 West Genesee HS
10.3.24  USBands Marine Corps Invitational – Annapolis, MD
10.19.24 Central Square HS
10.27.24  NYSFBC Championships
  JMA WIRELESS DOME

CNS Marching Band 1st Annual Golf Fundraiser

CNS Golf Tournament

Thank you for your participation in our first Golf Tournament at Rogues Roost Golf Course on Saturday, August 24, 2024!  We could not have done it without your support!