Providing an opportunity for the great emerging talent in Florida’s high school instrumental music programs to learn and perform through a selective and inspiring ensemble experience, the UCF Bands are proud to sponsor the annual UCF Knights Rising High School Honor Band.
- Nominations: Directors are encouraged to nominate students that are ready for an honors ensemble experience, whether those on the verge of distinguishing themselves through all-county selection or those who may already have done so. There is a $25 Participation Fee for each of the students selected to the Knights Rising Honor Band. Please watch for 2024 information over the summer (2023)
- Interactive Schedule: Invigorating rehearsals under a distinguished guest conductor and sectional master classes with UCF music faculty & students.
- Schedule for the weekend is constructed parallel to the UCF Conductors Symposium, providing directors broad opportunity for professional development.
- Directors who have students in the honor band can take advantage of complimentary registration for the UCF Conductors Symposium under non-conducting Participant status! Directors will be provided a coupon code to enter on the symposium payment page.
Scott Boerma
Director of Bands
Western Michigan UniversityDavid Montgomery Instrumental Music Education Baylor University
Student Nomination (open until Dec. 1)
Applications for our 2024 event are now closed. Please stay tuned for information on our 2025 events.
Knights Rising Honor Band Student Confirmation
Students who have been notified of selection to the 2024 UCF Knights Rising High School Honor Band (Feb 2 & 3, 2024) should submit the following form to confirm their intent to participate (deadline: Jan 9, 2024)
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