Band
The WHHS band program, which dates from 1936, and housed in the Roy Wood music building, is led by band director Juan Tony Mayato, Devilette Instructor Susan Banner and Percussion Instructor John Ostberg. The program consists of the "Pride of Winter Haven" Marching Band, including the Devilette Dance and Flag Ensemble, the Symphonic and Concert Bands, "Messengers" Jazz orchestra,Percussion Ensemble and many student led ensembles.
The Winter Haven High School Marching Band, also known as "The Pride of Winter Haven," performs at football games, marching band competitions, community events and local and national parades. It has performed in many national events, including, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the mid-1990s and then later in 1998 St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City. In 2011 they received their 12th consecutive FBA "Straight Superiors" at the District 12 marching competition.
The Symphonic Band performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 24, 2008 with two other ensembles, The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band from California and Jackson High School Wind Ensemble from Washington.
DIRECTORS OF THE WINTER HAVEN BAND
1936- 1940 Esther Mayhill 1982- 1983 Jim Sheldrake 1940- 1942 Everett Shortt 1983- 1994 David Fultz 1942- 1965 Roy V. Wood 1994- 2000 Mark Lussier 1965- 1979 Jimmy Parker 2000- 2006 Shawn Barat 1979- 1980 Jim Rees 2006- 2011 Sean Luce 1980- 1982 David Christopher 2011- Tony Mayato
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