Staten Island Technical High School Marching Band

2025 Program

2025 Fall Season

Reaching For The Stars

"Reaching for the Stars" is a cinematic and emotionally charged journey through space, ambition, and discovery. The show opens with the thunderous power of Mars by Gustav Holst, representing the ignition of human ambition and the raw energy of exploration. As the dust of Mars settles, the ensemble lifts off with Into the Clouds, soaring through Earth's atmosphere in a triumphant ascent.

The mood shifts to wonder and romance with Fly Me to the Moon, capturing the dreamlike serenity of drifting through space toward the lunar surface. But peace is short-lived—Imperial March introduces a dramatic twist, symbolizing the challenges and unknown forces encountered in the cosmos.

The show concludes with a reprise of Into the Clouds, celebrating the return to Earth and the transformation brought by the journey. Through powerful music, dynamic drill, and evocative visuals, the show tells a story of courage, curiosity, and the eternal human desire to reach beyond the stars.

Musical Selections

Mars
Into the Clouds
Fly Me to the Moon/Into the Clouds
The Imperial March/Into the Clouds

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Director(s)

Robert Rams (Director), Kristine Murnieks (Assistant Director), Valentina Manfredi (Staff Member), Matthew Granite (Staff Member), Ashley Ng (Staff Member)

Drum Major(s)

Ryan Lin (Major), Loen Mullai (Major), Agnes Lin (Major)

Section Leaders

Aya Aama (Guard), Stephy Shi (Guard), Xige (Jenny) Zhang (Guard), Benejoy Li (Flute), Philijoy Li (Flute), David Xie (Flute), Ryan Su (Clarinet), Benjamin Yee (Clarinet), Emmanuel Nicanor (Trumpet), Louis Liu (Trumpet), Laith Nukho  (Lower Brass), Jessie Wu (Lower Brass), Alina Liu (Mellophone), Lucy Lin (Saxophones), Winnie Wu (Saxophones), Anthony Liu (Percussion), Daniel Lin (Percussion), Zinnia Ahmed  (Percussion), Amber Chen (Percussion), Wei Jun Wu (Percussion)

Design Staff – Visual

John Miliauskas

2025 Events

Ludwig Musser Classic	October 18, 2025
Robbinsville High School	October 25, 2025
I A, IV A, V A, & I Open Championships	November 8, 2025