January 16-17, 2026 (confirmed)
January 17, 2025 - 1:30 PM (tentative; updated 10/6/2025)
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
550 E 2nd St, Waynesboro, PA 17268
Tickets: $5 adult/students/children
Host: Christine Metcalfe (WAMS), Chris Ritter (WASHS)
Mr. Brian Thompson (Carroll County School District, MD; Stevenson University), conductor
The Star Spangled Banner, John Stafford Smith / Arr. James Swearingen
Rippling Watercolors, Brian Balmages
By the Sword, Brian Drake
Wild Stallions, Mark Lortz
Blue Sky Horizons, Randall Standridge
Dr. Natalie Smith (Wake Forest University), conductor
TBD
Hosts - Nicole Albright, Richard Bricker, Daniel McGrogan, Jeffrey Sievers
Mr. Paul Rode (Penn Manor School District, Indiana County, PA), conductor
The Star Spangled Banner, John Stafford Smith / Arr. James Swearingen
Flashpoint, Tyler Acari
Scarborough Fantasy, Christina Huss and R. Alan Carter
Starfire March, Randall Standridge
Byzantine Dances, Carol Brittin Chambers
Dr. Shaun Evans (Shenandoah University), conductor
ZING!, Scott McAllister
Country Gardens, Percy Grainger / Ed. Brant Karrick
Chasing Sunlight, Cait Nishimura
Scene de Notre Dame, Quinn Mason
Seventh Night of July, Itaru Sakai
Program Document (PDF)
Hosts - Eric Plum and Peter Vincenti
Mr. David Wenerd (Chambersburg ASHS, retired), conductor
The Star Spangled Banner, John Stafford Smith / Arr. James Swearingen
Into the Clouds, Richard Saucedo
Romanza, Ralph Ford
Darklands Legends, Randall Standridge
Badge of Honor, Ken Harris
Dr. James Minnix, conductor
Amazing Grace, Frank Ticheli
Caribana Afterparty, Omar Thomas
Chasing Sunlight, Cait Nishimura
The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
First Suite in Eb for Military Band, Gustav Holst
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Christopher Ritter and Phillip Thorpe
Dr. James Latten (Juniata College), conductor
The Great Locomotive Chase, Robert W. Smith
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, David Holsinger
Paper Cut, Alex Shapiro
The Thunderer, John Philip Sousa, arr. Andrew BalentÂ
Dr. Gregory Drane (The Pennsylvania State University), conductor
A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed
Ash, Jennifer Jolley
Corsican Litany, Vaclav Nelhybel
Stillwater, Kelijah Dunton
Lola Flores, Alfred Sadel and Terig Tucci, arr. John Krance
Program Document (PDF)
Hosts - Sheryl Deike and Christine Metcalfe
Mr. Gary Rupert (Smithsburg High School, retired), conductor
Grand Galop, Johnnie Vinson
The Spirit of Thanksgiving, Arr. Robert Sheldon
Dark Ride, Randall D. Standridge
American Pride, Arr. Chris M. Bernotas
Chief Robert Stike, conductor
National Emblem, E.E. Bagley
The Great Locomotive Chase, Robert W. Smith
With Quiet Courage, Larry Daehn
The Light Eternal, James Swearingen
The Incredibles, Michael Giacchino / Arr. Jay Bocook
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Gregory Strine
Mr. Patrick McNamee (Waynesboro ASHS, retired), conductor
Chimes of Freedom, Robert W. Smith
Moscow 1941, Brian Balmages
Blue and Green Music, Samuel Hazo
Above the World, Rob Grice
West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein / Arr. Michael Sweeney
Dr. Daniel Atwood (Saint Francis University), conductor
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, David Holsinger
English Folksong Suite, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Three Ayres From Gloucester, Hugh Stuart
Out of Darkness, Quincy Hilliard
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Richard Rotz
Mr. Timothy Gotwald (Chambersburg ASHS, retired), conductor
Novena, James Swearingen
Freedom City, Arr. James Swearingen
Alligator Alley, Michael Daugherty
Hope Remains Within, Zachary Cairns
Dr. James Colonna (Messiah College), conductor
Cenotaph, Jack Stamp
In the Forest of the King, Pierre La Plante
I. Le Feuret
II. The Laurel Grove
III. King Daugobart
To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind, James Colonna
Amen, Frank Ticheli
Americans We, Henry Fillmore
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Nicole Albright, Richard Bricker, Daniel McGrogan, David Wenerd
Dr. William Stowman (Messiah College), conductor
Fanfare of the Bells, Mark Lortz
Reminiscence, Bill Calhoun
Joys Everlasting, William Owens
Jungle Dance, Brian Balmages
Schackelford Banks, Jay Bocook
Mr. Patrick McNamee (Waynesboro ASHS, retired), conductor
Chant and Jubilo, Francis McBeth
In Heaven's Air, Samuel Hazo
Sea Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Vesuvius, Frank Ticheli
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Robert Bennett and Eric Plum
Dr. Scott Hippensteel (Shepherd University), conductor
The Star Spangled Banner, John Stafford Smith / Arr. James Swearingen
Home on the Range, Dan Kelly / Arr. James Barnes
Hosts of Freedom, Karl L. King
Kentucky 1800, Clare Grundman
Last Ride of the Pony Express, David Shaffer
Rhythm Stand, Jennifer Higdon
Dr. Andrew Yozviak (West Chester University), conductor
Khan, Julie Giroux
Procession of the Nobles, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov / Trans. Erik Leidzen
Three Ayres from Gloucester, Hugh M. Stuart
Valley Forge March, Karl L. King
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Christopher Ritter and Phillip Thorpe
Mr. Bill Calhoun (Composer/Educator), conductor
West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein / Arr. Jay Bocook
In a Quiet Place, Bill Calhoun
Interplay, Bill Calhoun
Moscow 1941, Brian Balmages
Cenotaph (Fanfare for Band), Jack Stamp
English Folk Song Suite, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Komm, sĂĽsser Tod, J.S. Bach / Arr. Alfred Reed
Strange Humors, John Mackey
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Gary Louder and Kristin Zimmerman
Mr. Gary Fagan, conductor
Algorhythms, Gary Fagan
Badge of Honor March, Ken Harris
Ancient Voices, Michael Sweeney
Blue Ridge Impressions, Brian Balmages
Benediction, John Stevens
Dr. Christopher Heffner, conductor (Lebanon Valley College)
Allerseelen, Richard Strauss / Arr. Albert O. Davis
Athletic Festival March, Serge Prokofiev / Arr. Richard Franko Goldman
Caccia and Chorale, Clifton Williams
Sun Dance, Frank Ticheli
Program Document (PDF) - None
Hosts - Gregory Strine
Dr. James Latten (Juniata College), conductor
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March, John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
Ammerland, Jacob de Haan
The Great Locomotive Chase, Robert W. Smith
Jungle Dance, Brian Balmages
Tales of a Medieval Warrior, Travis Weller
Dr. Daniel Atwood (Saint Francis University), conductor
Declaration Overture, Claude T. Smith
On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss, David R. Holsinger
Ghost Dances: Wounded Knee, 1890, Roland Barrett
Valdres, Johannes Hanssen
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Jack Hawbaker and Richard Rotz
Dr. Brad Genevero (Messiah College), conductor
Flurry for Winds and Percussion, John Kinyon
Horkstow Grange, Michael Sweeney
Renaissance Suite, James Curnow
Fanfare, Ode and Festival, Bob Margolis
Thunderer - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Andrew Balent
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Richard Bricker, Daniel McGrogan, and David Wenerd
Dr. William Stowman (Messiah College), conductor
All the Pretty Little Horses, Traditional / Arr. Anne McGinty
Air for Band, Frank Erickson
Coast Guards, James Swearingen
Tricycle, Andrew Boysen
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Eric Plum and Samuel Forney
Mr. Trever Famulare (Shippensburg University), conductor
The Cowboys, Jay Bocook
The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
The North Face, Jay Bocook
On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss, David R. Holsinger
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Patrick McNamee and Phillip Thorpe
Mr. Lynn Lerew (Hagerstown Municipal Band; CASHS, retired), conductor
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March, John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
Romanza, Ralph Ford
Prelude and Energico, James Swearingen
Fanfare and Flourishes 2, Paul Curnow
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Gary Louder and Bill Ort
Paul Grane, conductor
Valley Forge, James Swearingen
Denbridge Way, James Swearingen
A Touch of Jazz, Jerry Brubaker
The Great Locomotive Chase, Robert W. Smith
Dr. John Villella (West Chester University), conductor
Il Bersagliere (The Italian Riflemen March), Eduoardo Boccalari
O magnum mysterium, Morten Lauridsen / Trans. H. Robert Reynolds
First Suite in E Flat for Military Band, Gustav Holst
Abram's Pursuit, David R. Holsinger
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Larry Stepler
Jay W. Buhler, conductor
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March, John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
Jubilance, James Swearingen
12th Street Rag, John Edmondson
All the Pretty Little Horses, Traditional / Arr. Anne McGinty
Dr. Glenn Hosterman, conductor
Lauda Anima, Stephen Bulla
The Awakening, Brian Balmages
Loch Lomond, Frank Ticheli
Pirates of the Caribbean (Symphonic Suite), Klaus Badelt / Arr. J. Wasson
Washington Post March, John Philip Sousa
Program Document (PDF) - None
Archival CD recording available at WASHS
Host - Jack Hawbaker and Richard Rotz
Dr. Brad Genevero, conductor
The Cowboys, Robert W. Smith
The Gladiator
"Largo" from Winter, Phillip Sparke
Variation Overture, Clifton Williams
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Timothy Gotwald
Dr. William Stowman, conductor
Circus Bee, Calvin Custer
Romanza, Ralph Ford
The North Face, Jay Bocook
The City Lights, Andrew Watkin
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Samuel Forney and Eric Plum
Trever Famulare (Shippensburg University), conductor
Windward Passages, David Shaffer
Blue Ridge Impressions, Brian Balmages
Three Kentucky Sketches, John O'Reilly
In This Quiet Place, Robert Sheldon
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Larry Stepler
Dr. William Stowman (Messiah Universtiy), conductor
American Cameos, Jay Dawson
Circus Bee, Calvin Custer
On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss, David R. Holsinger
The Oregon Trail, Michael Story
Mr. Lewes Peddell (Gettysburg College), conductor
Abram's Pursuit, David R. Holsinger
Hands Across the Sea, John Philip Sousa / Arr. Frederick Fennell
Highlights from Sophisticated Ladies, Duke Ellington / Arr. John Cacavas
Third Suite, Robert Jager
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Gary Louder and Bill Ort
Valley Forge, James Swearingen
Be Thou My Vision, Larry Clark
Encanto, Robert W. Smith
Battle Hymn of the Republic, William Steffe / Arr. ?
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Patrick McNamee and Phillip Thorpe
Mr. Trever Famulare (Shippensburg University), conductor
Air for Band, Frank Erickson
The Great Locomotive Chase, Robert W. Smith
Springfield Regiment, James Curnow
Fanfare & Flourishes 2, James Curnow
Dr. William Stowman (Messiah University), conductor
Overture in B-flat, Cesar Giovaninni
Selections from Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber / Arr. Warren Barker
Inferno, Robert W. Smith
Black Horse Troop, John Philip Sousa / Arr. Frederick Fennell
Program Document (PDF) - None
Archival CD recording available at WASHS
Host - Samuel Forney and Paul Grane
Jubilance, James Swearingen
Distant Voices, Elliot Del Borgo
Black Cat Rag for Band, Doug Hartzell
The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
Selections to be updated
Program Document (PDF) - None
Host - Gary Louder and Fred Wagner
Mr. Roy Sugden, conductor
Badge of Honor, Ken Harris
H2Overture, Jerry Williams
Chorale and Shaker Dance II, John Zdechlik
Pocahontas, Alan Menken / Arr. Jay Bocook
Dr. O. Richard Bundy (The Pennsylvania State University), conductor
Fanfare for the Great Hall, Jack Stamp
Second Suite in F for Military Band, Gustav Holst
Manhattan Beach, John Philip Sousa / Ed. Frederick Fennell
Themes from Titanic, James Horner / Arr. Calvin Custer
Program Document (PDF) - None
A History of Music Festivals in Franklin-Fulton County; Vol. 1, 1940-1985, Stephen S. Singel
A History of Music Festivals in Franklin-Fulton County; Vol. 2, 1985-1990, Stephen S. Singel