Ensembles
Bands
UCF music ensemble auditions are open to all UCF students, regardless of major.
The University of Central Florida Bands is a large, comprehensive instrumental studies program involving four concert bands, chamber wind & percussion ensembles and athletic bands, serving approximately 500-600 undergraduate and graduate students each year.
The UCF Bands embody a mission not only to contribute to the greater musical and creative world about us, but also to provide professional training for students in music education and in performance, and to serve as a musical and creative outlet for wind & percussion student-musicians throughout the university community, regardless of their course of study.
Ensembles affiliated with the UCF Bands have performed at state, regional and national venues, including conferences of the Florida Music Educators Association and College Band Directors National Association, home athletics events and nationally-televised NCAA bowl and tournament games.
Wind Ensemble
The UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber, the Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester on campus and at local, regional, and national venues including their 2020 performance for the Southern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association. Auditions are required for membership and are held at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are open to any University of Central Florida student regardless of major. Audition information below.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
Symphonic Band
The UCF Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble that performs a varied repertoire of standard band literature. The Symphonic Band presents two concerts per semester, both locally and regionally. Auditions are required for membership and are held at the beginning of each semester. The Symphonic Band presents two to three concerts each semester. Auditions are open to any University of Central Florida student regardless of major. Audition information below.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
Concert Band
The UCF Concert Band is an open-enrollment ensemble 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 music majors and non-music majors, the Concert Band presents two concerts per semester each fall and spring.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
University Band
The UCF University Band is an open-enrollment ensemble 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 music majors and non-music majors, the University Band presents two concerts per semester. This ensemble is only offered in the spring semester.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
Marching Knights
With over 375 students, the Marching Knights represent nearly every undergraduate academic program on campus. The Marching Knights perform at all home football games, selected away game, conference championship and bowl games. Recently, they have performed twice at the American Athletic Conference Championship, at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, the Gasparilla Bowl and the Auto Nation Cure Bowl. Furthermore, the Marching Knights have been invited, and have performed at Bands of America Regional Competitions, the Florida Marching Band Championships, and have been featured at the College Band Directors Southern Division Conference.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
Jammin' Knights
The UCF Jammin’ Knights is a highly energized group of musicians who lend their musical abilities and school spirit to create a “home court advantage” for the UCF Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. Consisting of students representing nearly every college and major on campus, the Jammin’ Knights perform at all home basketball games and travel to post-season tournaments as warranted. No audition is required for membership unless deemed necessary by the director.
For more information visit ucfbands.com.
If you are interested in information about large ensemble placement auditions held at the start of each semester, including schedules, requirements, and a link to register for auditions, please visit our Ensemble Audition Information Page. Details are typically updated in mid-May for fall semester auditions, mid-November for spring semester auditions.
For more information about the UCF Bands, including rehearsal schedules, faculty and staff profiles, and more, please visit UCFbands.com.
News
Video: UCF Music charges on and adapts during Covid-19
April 12, 2021 UCF Symphony Orchestra Director, Chung Park, and UCF Percussion faculty member, Thad Anderson, discuss how UCF Music adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their year of hard work culminates in their first live performances in front of an audience at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2021.
UCF band embraces diversity in season ending performance
April 12, 2021 UCF’s wind ensemble and symphonic band ended their season by celebrating diverse composers Thursday evening.
Lineup Announced for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2021
March 15, 2021 The arts are built on community, and together, we will Celebrate the Arts — with many outdoor events and virtual options, as well. Join the UCF community in downtown Orlando April 2–10.