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Announcements

UCF Wind Ensemble Selected for Conference Performance

  July 17, 2019
CONGRATULATIONS to the UCF Wind Ensemble for their selection as a featured performing ensemble for the 2020 College Band Directors National Association Southern Division Conference, February 20-22, hosted at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. There were only seven college & university bands invited from the 10-state Southern Division to perform and selections were made through blind evaluation of live performance audio application submissions. The UCF Wind Ensemble remains extremely active in maintaining a national presence through conference performances, recording - including their 2018 commercial release of their Zodiac Concerto CD through Flying Horse Records - and events such as the annual UCF Conductors Symposium, Knights Rising High School Honor Band, and Concert Band Invitational.

2019 UCF All-Southeast Wind Band Invitational: Congratulations, Participating Ensembles

  January 14, 2019

New Marching Knights Store!

  October 1, 2018
MK Fans! Show your Marching Knight pride with the new MK Merchandise! MK Mom and MK Dad Shirts, Sword of Black/Sound of Gold Shirts, Magnets, Duffel Bags, Hoodies and more! Purchase now at: shop.ucfbands.com

Marching Knights Welcome New Color Guard Instructor

  June 26, 2018
We are excited to welcome Christopher Haubenestel as our new Assistant Color Guard Instructor. Chris is a UCF Marching Knights alumnus and former color guard captain. He has since moved on to coach some of the top color guards in Central Florida. Here is his full bio: Chris Haubenestel has been involved with the marching arts for over ten years. Born and raised in Florida, he received a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida. Chris performed with the University of South Florida Herd of Thunder Colorguard and is also a UCF Marching Knights Alumnus, having performed with the Starlet Knights during the 2012 and 2013 seasons where he also served as section leader. Other performance credits include: USF Winterguard, Orlando Visual, and UCF Pegasus World. Chris has taught a plethora of award winning colorguards throughout the Central Florida Region including: St. Cloud High School, East Ridge High School, UCF Marching Knights, UCF Pegasus A (2016 and 2017 WGI IA top ten finalists) as Team Director, and UCF Pegasus Open (2018 WGI IO Gold Medalists) also as Team Director. He currently serves as the Colorguard Director at Lake Nona High School. Outside of the marching arts Chris serves the community as the Prevention Contract Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Area 7 HIV/AIDS Program Office, where he oversees prevention programming in the Orlando Service Area. We are excited to have Chris back with the Marching Knights and look forward to what he will bring to our color guard!

Marching Knights Welcome New Dance Instructor

  February 28, 2018
The Marching Knights are excited to welcome Michelina Moen as our new dance team instructor. At an early age, she learned to dance various styles and then toured and danced professionally in companies across the United States, ranging from Boston, New York City, etc. She has thrived in a career in Central Florida dancing at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, as well as being involved in local television filming, local dance companies, production companies and even producing her own solo show in The Fringe Festival. Her passion is to pass along her knowledge to younger dancers. She is a believer in encouraging everyone to lead lives where they feel empowered to be true to their true self, take brave steps in achieving their goals and to experience joy in everything they do. We look forward to Michelina joining us this summer/fall and cannot wait to see what she will bring to our program!

2018 Marching Knight Registration has Begun!

  February 11, 2018
Registration has begun the 2018 Marching Knights! Your first step in become a member for 2018 is to fill out our "Intent to March Form". This lets us know you are interested and will allow us to communicate with you through the spring and summer leading up to band camp. Please note that Drum Line or Starlet Knights (Color Guard, Dance Team, Majorettes) will require passing an audition to join. Please click the link below for more information. If you will be joining us from a local community/state college, there are some extra steps you will be required to complete. We are excited for a great 2018 season, and for you to join us! Go Knights! Charge On! Click HERE for more information!

Upcoming Concert Ensemble Performances

  February 9, 2018
UCF Bands will be putting on two upcoming performances featuring all 4 of our concert bands. The dates are: University and Concert Band Concert will be held on February 18, 7 PM at the VAB Auditorium Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert will be held on February 25, 7 PM at West Orange High School We hope to see you there!

Marching Knights Welcome New Staff Member

  May 1, 2017
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We are pleased to welcome Cindy McIntire to the Marching Knights staff. Cindy will be joining us as the Assistant Majorette Instructor. Cindy was a member of the Marching Knights from 1989-1991. We are excited to welcome Cindy to our staff and back to the MK family! For a full bio, please visit: https://ucfbands.com/staff/

Marching Knights Welcome New Staff Members

  April 13, 2017
Staff Announcement
The UCF Marching Knights welcome two new staff members for 2017! Dianna Castronuovo - Dance Instructor: Dianna Castronuovo enters her first year as the dance instructor of the Starlet Knights dance team. As an accomplished performer and educator, Dianna has performed with several dance and show companies in the Central Florida area. Currently, she performs with Antigravity Orlando, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. She has danced throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. As an educator, Dianna has taught several dancers and stunt performers in Central Florida. She has earned a Dance Performance degree from Valencia College and has been part of several dance programs. Mike Hansen - Percussion Instructor: Mike Hansen enters his first year as the Battery Caption Head and Arranger for the UCF Drumline. In addition to his duties at UCF, he is the Director and Arranger for the NBA Orlando Magic Rhythm N’ Blue Drumline, Battery Caption Head, Arranger, and Designer for the WGI Percussion Independent Open ensemble INFINITY 2. For Full Bios, please visit: https://ucfbands.com/staff/

UCF Welcomes New Director of Bands, Dr. Scott Lubaroff

  April 3, 2017
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Dr. Scott Lubaroff will join the music faculty at the University of Central Florida in the Fall of 2017 as Professor of Music and Director of Bands, leading a comprehensive ensemble program that includes four concert bands, athletic bands, and chamber winds. He will also oversee the graduate program in wind conducting. Dr. Lubaroff comes to UCF after twelve years as Director of Bands (3 years also as Chair of the Department of Music) at the University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg. Under his direction, the UCM Wind Ensemble performed twice by invitation in New York’s Carnegie Hall (2016; 2010), three times in a seven-year span at the annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference (2015; 2011; 2008), and performed for the 2014 Southwest Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association. Dr. Lubaroff has also been extremely active in the commissioning and premieres of new music for winds, including composer residencies and three world premiere performances during the 2016-2017 academic year. Prior to his appointment at UCM, Dr. Lubaroff served previously as Associate Director of Bands at Kansas State University (2001-2005), and Director of Bands at Williamsburg High School, in Iowa (1991-1997). He earned his DMA in conducting from Michigan State University, and MFA (conducting), MA (music education), and BM (saxophone/music education) degrees from The University of Iowa. He has published articles in the Journal of Band Research and Journal of the National Band Association, a book on Stravinsky’s neo-classical wind music, and a transcription for concert band of Johann Strauss, Jr.'s Eljen a Magyar. Dr. Lubaroff is in high demand as a guest conductor, clinician, speaker, and adjudicator throughout the United States and abroad. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, National Association for Music Education, Phi Beta Mu, and Pi Kappa Lambda, is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and is an honorary member of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Join the Marching Knights in 2017!

  February 28, 2017
Our "Intent to March" form has been released for the 2017 season! Please visit ucfbands.com and fill out the form if you plan to march with us this coming fall. If you are in Drumline or Auxiliaries, there is an audition, please be sure to check the "Join" section under Marching Knights for details. If you will be at a community college and would like to join, please visit that page as well for details on how you can participate. We have some great plans for 2017 including 7 home games and performances at the State FMBC competition!

Kizer named Associate Director of Bands

  April 14, 2016
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Tremon Kizer has been named the new Associate Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida effective August 2016.  Mr. Kizer comes to the University of Central Florida from the University of Dayton where he has served as Associate Director of Bands.  In his new role at UCF, Mr. Kizer will serve as the primary director of the UCF Marching Knights, the primary conductor of the UCF Symphonic Band, and as an Assistant Professor of Music Education. Mr. Kizer holds a Bachelors in Music Education from Kansas State University, a Masters in Music from the University of Central Missouri, and is a candidate for the Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of South Carolina.

Concert Band Concert

  March 29, 2016
The UCF Concert Band will present its final concert of the academic year on Sunday, April 24 at 7:00 PM in the Visual Arts Building Auditorium.  Admission is free.  Featured on the program will be Johan de Meij's "Symphony No. 1" subtitled "Lord of the Rings."  This five-movement work was inspired by the series of novels of the same name written by author J.R.R. Tolkien.  Audience members should not expect to hear the soundtrack from the recent films as this composition was written approximately thirteen years before the first film was released.  Rather, fans of the Tolkien story can expect to hear a different soundscape inspired by the tale of Middle Earth.

University Band Concert

  March 28, 2016
The UCF University Band will present its final concert of the 2016-2017 academic year on Sunday, April 17 at 7:00 PM in the Visual Arts Building Auditorium.  Admission is free.  The concert is entitled "Around the World in Forty Minutes" and will feature six compositions based on the music of five different regions of the world.  The program features: American Fanfare - James Stephenson Xerxes - John Mackey Ireland: Of Legend and Lore - Robert W. Smith El Relicario - Jose Padilla / Longfield Russian Christmas Music - Alfred Reed The Circus Bee - Henry Fillmore  

Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Concert

  March 28, 2016
The UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will finish the 2016-2017 academic year with a joint concert presented as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts!  The performance will take place on Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM in the Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando.  Admission is free, however a ticket is required.  To request a ticket, visit http://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/wind-symphonic-band.

UCF Bands in Concert

  February 8, 2016
All four concert bands within the UCF Bands program will be presenting concerts in the upcoming weeks.  The Wind Ensemble will perform on Friday, February 26, at 7:00 PM at Winter Park High School.  Featured on the program will be world-renowned clarinetist Julian Bliss.  The Concert Band and University Band will present a joint concert on Sunday, February 28, at 7:00 PM in the Visual Arts Building Auditorium on the UCF Campus.  The Symphonic Band will perform on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 PM at University High School.  Additional details regarding each concert are available in the "Events" portion of this web site.

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