The University of Central Florida Band program consists of five ensembles. Serving nearly 400 students, the 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.

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Donny Allen featured by UCF Today
It was the “BRPPBBBB” sound that blasts from a trumpet—“so appealing to a 5th grader”— that got Donny Allen hooked on music. Today, as the director of the Marching Knights and the Jammin’ Knights, it is music’s power to inspire and connect that keeps him playing his passionate tune. [Read More]

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Concert Bands

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Wind Ensemble

The 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, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:30-2:45 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.

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is an auditioned instrumental ensemble that performs a varied repertoire of standard band literature and 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 from 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.

Concert Band

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 of the Concert Band. Comprised of both non-music majors and music majors, the Concert Band meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:15 p.m. and presents two to three concerts each semester. Members of the Concert Band receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation. The ensemble also serves as a minor ensemble for music majors.

Athletic Bands

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Marching Knights

The UCF Marching Knights consist of approximately 300 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 the University of Central Florida, performing at home football games, select away games and special events throughout the Fall. The Marching Knights meet on 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. Marching Knights also serves as a major ensemble for music majors. Visit the Marching Knights website for more information about the band and audition requirements.

Jammin’ Knights

The UCF Jammin’ Knights is a pep band consisting of students representing nearly every college and major on campus. The Jammin’ Knights perform at all home UCF Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games and Women’s Volleyball Games. In the fall, the band is made up of students from the Marching Knights. In the Spring, it is its own class. The spring class meets Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for rehearsals and will perform at all home games for the basketball teams. The Jammin’ Knights also travel to post season tournaments as warranted. There is no audition required, and it serves as a minor ensemble for music majors. Members of the athletic bands receive 2-3 hours of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.