Historical Recordings

In honor of the WSU School of Music’s 125th Anniversary Season (2026-27), the WSU Libraries have digitized archival recordings.

Does this recording bring memories for listeners? If you sang (or played) a part in the making of this recording, share your memories with the link below. We are archiving memories of School of Music alumni for a publication in celebration of this anniversary.

Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite (1913) (Karl L. King: 1891-1971) – WSU Wind Symphony (1984-85)

Recording details:

  • KM 13215
  • WSU Wind Symphony (1984-85)
  • The Sound Preservers Co., Olympia, WA 98506
  • L. Keating Johnson, Conductor

American Salute (M. Gould) –WSU Symphonic Band

Recording details:

  • 15292
  • WSU Symphonic Band
  • Century Custom Recording
  • David E. Fullmer, Associate
  • So. 3911 Crestline, Spokane, WA
  • Randall Spicer, Conductor
  • David Arend, Assistant Conductor

Cougar Conquest (Paul Yoder) – WSU Marching Band

Recording details:

  • 19829
  • Washington State University Marching Band
  • Produced by U and I Sugar
  • Randall Spicer, Conductor
  • Howard Demin, Assoc. Conductor

WSU Choir, 1966 All-State Convention – Vanity of Vanities & Song of Democracy

Recording details:

  • WSU Choir, 1966 All-State Convention
  • Frank Green, Conductor
  • Vanity of Vanities (Niblock) With Brass Choir, Organ
  • Song of Democracy (Hanson) With WSU Symphonic Band

Washington State University Marching Band – Washington State Alma Mater

Recording details:

  • Washington State University Marching Band
  • Side A Track 8 – Washington State Alma Mater (Cline)
  • Produced by U and I Sugar
  • Randall Spicer, Conductor
  • Howard Deming, Assoc. Conductor

Washington State University Marching Band – “All Hail to Washington State”

Recording details:

  • Washington State University Marching Band
  • Side A Track 1 – All Hail to Washington State (Miner)
  • Produced by U and I Sugar
  • Randall Spicer, Conductor
  • Howard Demin, Assoc. Conductor