BANDSWith six ensembles serving nearly 700 students, the University of Central Florida Bands program is designed to provide a musical outlet for wind and percussion players throughout the university community, regardless of major, as well as professional training for music education and performance majors.

Individuals looking for additional information are invited to visit music.ucf.edu or contact one of the directors.

performingarts.cah.ucf.edu • (407) 823-2869

DIRECTORSSCOTT LUBAROFF Director of Bands slubaroff@ucf.edu (407) 823-0887

TREMON KIZER Associate Director of Bands Director of Athletic Bands tkizer@ucf.edu (407) 823-2212

DAVE SCHREIER Assistant Director of Bands Dave.Schreier@ucf.edu (407) 823-6133

UNIVERSITY & CONCERT BANDSThe University and Concert Bands are open-enrollment ensembles designed to offer continued performance opportunities for those students who wish to keep music in their lives as a recreational and aesthetic activity. No audition is required to become a member.

Comprised of both non-music majors and music majors, the Concert Band meets in fall and spring on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:50 p.m. and the University Band meets in spring on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:20 a.m. Both present two to three concerts each semester. Members receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation. The ensembles also serve as a minor ensemble for music majors.

Course Number: MUN 3123

SYMPHONIC BAND The Symphonic Band is an auditioned wind band that performs a varied repertoire of wind band literature. The ensemble presents two to three concerts each semester, both locally and regionally. Auditions for membership in the Symphonic Band take place at the beginning of each semester.

The ensemble rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. The Symphonic Band serves as a major ensemble for music majors, and members receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.

Course Number: MUN 3133

AUDITIONS: AUGUST 21-22, 2021

WIND ENSEMBLEThe Wind Ensemble is comprised of the finest wind and percussion students at UCF. Performing literature of the highest caliber, the Wind Ensemble performs locally, regionally and internationally. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition only, with auditions taking place at the beginning of each semester.

The ensemble rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:20 p.m. and presents two to three concerts each semester. The Wind Ensemble serves as a major ensemble for music majors, and members receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.

Course Number: MUN 3143

ATHLETIC BANDS

The UCF Marching Knights consists of 350+ students representing nearly every college and major on campus. Two primary goals drive the ensemble: to serve as musical ambassadors for the university, and to provide an outstanding environment of performance and growth for students. The Marching Knights is one of the most visible musical organizations at UCF, performing at home football games, select away games, postseason games such as conference championship and bowl games, and special events throughout the fall.

The Marching Knights meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. during the fall semester. Membership is open to all UCF students with prior experience in marching band. Auditions are required for the percussion and auxiliary sections. No auditions are required for wind players. The Marching Knights also serves as a major ensemble for music majors. Members receive 2-3 hours of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.

Course Number: MUN 3113

The UCF Jammin’ Knights Pep Band performs at all home UCF men’s and women’s basketball games, select women’s volleyball games and postseason tournaments for basketball and volleyball. In the fall, the pep band is made up of students from the Marching Knights. In the spring, it is its own class. The class rehearses on select Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students will be assigned to perform at various games throughout the season.

There is no audition required and the class serves as a minor ensemble for music majors. Members of this ensemble receive two hours of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.

Course Number: MUN 3113

BAND CAMP INFORMATION

LIVING IN ON-CAMPUS HOUSING?

Early Move-in: TBD• $24-37 per night (varies by community)• Sign up through my.ucf.edu Housing Portal

3 EASY STEPS1. Register for Marching Knights class MUN 3113

(2 credits). Required for Starlet Knights and Percussion: also register for MUN 3444

2. Submit Intent to March form at ucfbands.com

3. Read the Band Camp page on the website for details

Percussion and Starlet Knights: Aug 13-15Full Band: Aug 15-21Dates subject to change.