Wi Hi Symphonic Band
James M. Anno. conductor

The Wi Hi Symphonic Band has a long tradition of excellence. In 2002 the band received a "Superior" rating at the District Band Festival with all four judges unanimously awarding the band superior ratings. This was the 17th consecutive "Superior" rating for the band, and the 23rd in the 25 year tenure of Mr. Anno as Director.

FESTIVAL REPERTOIRE

2002  Superior Rating
  • GRAND LEDGE OVERTURE - John Moss
  • WINTER DANCES - Brian Balmages
  • TO CHALLENGE THE SKY AND HEAVENS ABOVE - Robert W. Smith
2002 Spring Concert Program.pdf
Click here to listen to "Coronation and Fanfare" by Dan Boothe

2001  Superior Rating

  • SEDONA - Steven Reineke
  • ANTHEM FOR WINDS AND PERCUSSION - Claude Smith
  • DOMINION OF THE SKY - David Shaffer
2001 Spring Concert Program.pdf

2000  Superior Rating

  • SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION - John Moss
  • DANZA FESTIVA - Victor Lopez
  • THE LAST TO DEFEND - David Shaffer
2000 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1999  Superior Rating

  • IN THE SHINING OF THE STARS - Robert Sheldon
  • INCANTATIONS - Robert W. Smith
  • SOAR THE UNTAMED SPIRIT - Roland Barrett
1999 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1998  Superior Rating

  • EAGLE ROCK OVERTURE - Robert Jager
  • HAVENDANCE - David Holsinger
  • LAKE ZURICH CELEBRATION - Donald Akey
1998 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1997  Superior Rating

  • AMERICAN FANFARE - John Wasson
  • INVENTION FOR BAND - John Tatgenhorst
  • FESTA! - Ellito Del Borgo
1997 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1996  Superior Rating

  • AT THE CROSSRAODS - Robert Smith
  • TOCCATA FOR BAND - Frank Erickson
  • MASQUE - Francis McBeth
1996 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1995  Superior Rating

  • CARPATHIAN SKETCHES - Robert Jager
  • CHANT RITUALS - Elliott Del Borgo
  • CHORALE AND SHAKER DANCE II - John Zdechlik
1995 Spring Concert Program.pdf

1994  Superior Rating

  • CONCERT PREAMBLE - Leland Forsblad
  • ANTHEM FOR WINDS AND PERCUSSION - Claude Smith
  • OVERTURE FOR WINDS - Charles Carter
1994 Spring Concert Program

1993  Superior Rating

  • HABITAT - John Higgins
  • DRAMATIC PRELUDE - Claude Smith
  • OVERTURE IN B FLAT - Caesar Gionannini
1993 Spring Concert Program
Jazz Ensemble Concert Program

1992  Superior Rating

  • BOLD VENTURE - Robert Jager
  • LAKE WASHINGTON SUITE - John Zdechlik
  • TOCCATA FOR BAND - Frank Erickson
1992 Spring Concert Program

1991  Superior Rating

  • AMERICAN FANFARE - John Wasson
  • KADDISH - Francis McBeth
  • SYMPHONIC SUITE - Clifton Williams
1991 Spring Concert Program

1990  Superior Rating

  • TOWARD THE SUMMIT - Frank Erickson
  • FIRST SUITE IN E FLAT - Gustav Holst
  • TESTIMONIUM - Anne McGinty
1990 Spring Concert Program

1989  Superior Rating

  • NEW FRONTIER MARCH - John O'Reilly
  • DECLARATION OVERTURE - Claude Smith
  • CHORALE AND SHAKER DANCE - John Zdechlik
1989 Spring Concert Program

1988  Superior Rating

  • WINGS OF FIRE - Patrick Williams
  • MASQUE - Francis McBeth
  • OVERTURE FOR WINDS - Charles Carter
1988 Spring Concert Program

1987  Superior Rating

  • LIBERTY FANFARE - John Williams
  • EMPERATA OVERTURE - Claude Smith
  • TOCCATA FOR BAND - Frank Erickson
1987 Spring Concert Program

1986  Superior Rating

  • NEW FRONTIER MARCH - John O'Reilly
  • CHANT AND JUBILO - Francis McBeth
  • OVERTURE IN B FLAT - Caesar Gionannini
1986 Spring Concert Program

1985  Excellent Rating

  • TRILOGY - Eric Osterling
  • VARIATIONS ON A KOREAN FOLK SONG - John Barnes Chance
  • OVERTURE IN C - Catel
1985 Spring Concert Program

1984  Superior Rating

  • CARPATHIAN SKETCHES - Robert Jager
  • SYMPHONIC SUITE - Clifton Williams
  • PRELUDE, SICILIANO AND RONDO - Malcolm Arnold
1984 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1983  Superior Rating

  • CONCERT PREAMBLE - Leland Forsblad
  • OVERTURE: ELKHART 1960 - Robert Washburn
  • CHORALE AND SHAKER DANCE - John Zdechlik
1983 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1982  Superior Rating

  • MARCH FROM "THIRD SUITE" - Robert Jager
  • MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PERCUSSION - Elliot Del Borgo
  • MASQUE - Francis McBeth
1982 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1981  Superior Rating

  • FIREFALL - Keith Foley
  • CREDO - Fisher Tull
  • EMPERATA OVERTURE - Claude Smith
1981 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1980  Superior Rating

  • TRILOGY - Eric Osterling
  • FESTIVO - Vaclav Nelhybel
  • OVERTURE IN B FLAT - Caesar Giovannini
1980 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1979  Superior Rating

  • CONCERT PREAMBLE - Leland Forsblad
  • CAPRICCIO CONCERTANTE - Francis McBeth
  • NORTH SEA OVERTURE - Ralph Hermann
1979 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2
Program pg3

1978  Excellent Rating

  • STARS AND BARS - Robert Jager
  • WILLIAM BYRD SUITE - Gordon Jacob
  • CHORALE AND SHAKER DANCE - Joh Zdechlik
1978 Spring Concert Program
Program pg2

 

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