Director of Bands

slubaroff@ucf.edu

Dr. Scott Lubaroff has been Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida since the Fall of 2017, leading a comprehensive ensemble program that includes four concert bands, athletic bands, and chamber winds. He also oversees the graduate program in wind conducting. Dr. Lubaroff came 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.

Under Dr. Lubaroff's leadership, the UCF Bands have further developed a national and international presence through featured performance, recording, commissioning and collaboration, special events, and partnerships and exchanges. The UCF Wind Ensemble will perform as a featured ensemble at the 2020 Southern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association, a program that will include the world premiere of John Frantzen's Double Concerto for Solo Violin, Solo Cello & Wind Ensemble. In the fall of 2018, the Wind Ensemble also released a commercial recording of Anthony Di Lorenzo's Zodiac Concerto under the Flying Horse Records label, and have collaborated with composers and guest artists including Jim Stephenson, Scott McAllister, Andrew Boysen, Jr., William Caballero, and Roger Oyster. Since 2018, the UCF Bands have implemented special events designed to support music education in Florida and the Southeast, annually, including the UCF Conductors Symposium, Knights Rising High School Honor Band, and the Music for All UCF-Orlando Concert Band Invitational. Beginning in 2018, Dr. Lubaroff also developed international partnerships and ongoing exchange relationships with the College of Mahidol University, in Bangkok, Thailand, and the School of Music at Yonsei University, in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Lubaroff has himself been extremely active in the commissioning and premieres of new music for winds, including many composer residencies and world premiere performances. 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.

Associate Director of Bands & Director of Athletic Bands

tkizer@ucf.edu
407-823-2212

Tremon Kizer serves as the Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Central Florida. In addition to serving as the lead administrator for the UCF athletic band program, he conducts the Symphonic Band, teaches courses in music education, conducting, and observes music education student interns. Concurrently, he serves as the principal conductor of the Youth Bands of Orlando, a high school honor wind ensemble based in Central Florida.

Under his direction, the UCF Marching Knights has the largest membership in university history with over 370 students. Recently, they have performed twice at the American Athletic Conference Championship, the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, the Chick-Fil-A Peach 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 at the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World. The Marching Knights has also been recognized and featured at the CBDNA Southern Division Conference. As principal conductor of the Youth Bands of Orlando, in partnership with Conn-Selmer and American Youth Ensembles, notable performances have been conducted with guest artists such as Moanin’ Frogs (saxophone quartet) and Christopher Bill (trombone).

In addition to his work at UCF, Dr. Kizer serves on the National Band Association Revelli Composition Contest Selection Committee, is on the Board of Directors for the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra, and in 2021, will host the CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium at the University of Central Florida. He is an active guest conductor, adjudicator, and leadership consultant. As a guest conductor, he has conducted numerous district and regional honor bands and professional ensembles such as the United States Army Band. He has been on staff for numerous music camps, drum major clinics, and collegiate and high school concert and marching band camps.

As a champion of diverse music, he has conducted and presented numerous works for chamber and wind band. Most notable is his research on two-time Prix de Rome winner, Ulysses S. Kay. In addition to his research on Kay, he frequently presents on programming literature that reflect the demographics of the students in the music classroom. He has given lectures and presented at the Midwest Band and Orchestra International Conference, the College Band Director National Conference (CBDNA), the Southern Division CBDNA Conference, the CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium, the Florida Music Educators State Conference, Kansas Music Educators State Conference, and the Kansas Bandmasters Association State Conference. He has been featured in The Marching Roundtable and Teaching Music.

Prior to his tenure at UCF, he served on the conducting faculty at the University of Dayton, Coffeyville College, and taught courses at the University of Central Missouri. In addition, he taught 5-12 grade instrumental music in the state of Kanas and Missouri. Dr. Kizer earned a undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, a masters degree from the University of Central Missouri and a doctorate from the University of South Carolina.

His professional associations include the College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, the National Association for Educators Association, and Kansas Bandmasters Association. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha and holds honorary memberships in Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. He relaxes by reading, studying, traveling, and spending time with his beautiful wife and amazing child.

Assistant Director of Bands

dave.schreier@ucf.edu
(407) 823-6133

Dave Schreier is the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida. His duties include assisting in the instruction and direction of the UCF Marching Knights and Jammin’ Knights Pep Bands. Additionally he is one of the Assistant Directors for the Concert Band Program, including the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and is the principal conductor for the Concert Band. He also teaches Low Brass Methods to Music Education majors. Mr. Schreier is also the Administrative Director and Conductor of the Youth Bands of Orlando. Prior to his appointment at UCF, Mr. Schreier served as the Director of Bands at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, FL from 2002-2008. During this time he oversaw all aspects of the award winning instrumental music  and visual program at the school.

Mr. Schreier earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from UCF in 2002, and his Master of Arts in Music Degree, with an emphasis in conducting in 2010. His primary teaching and conducting influences are Mr. Michael Garasi, Mr. Ron Ellis and Dr. Richard Greenwood. Mr. Schreier is also a euphonium player and has studied with Mr. Roy Pickering, Mr. Mike Roylance, Mr. Paul Weikle, and Ms. Gail Robertson.

Through his experiences, Mr. Schreier has become a sought after clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator in the state of Florida and beyond having performed, conducted, presented and/or adjudicated in England, Czech Republic, Hungary, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, and various states in the U.S.

He is a member of CBDNA, FMEA, NAfME, FBA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota. He is a past Chair of the Marching Knights Alumni Association, and Founder and past-President of the Central Florida Alumni Association of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He is the Faculty Liaison and sits on the board of the UCF College of Arts and Humanities Alumni Association. He is also currently a faculty advisor for the Zeta Tau chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota.

Announcer

Jason Millhouse has served as the Voice for the Marching Knights since 2009, when he worked for the MKs as a teaching assistant under Ron Ellis. During that year, Dave Schreier, Ron Ellis, and Jason made a spontaneous sideline decision to provide the previously unlabeled UCF Fight Song the new moniker of “Charge On”, applying lyrics from the song in a new and improved script that would be read just a few moments later in the press box. The name was a hit, and has become a fixture in the lexicon of school spirit and campus-wide pageantry at UCF. Jason received his first undergraduate degree in Education from the Florida State University, where he served as a drum major for the FSU Marching Chiefs. He holds a masters degree from the University of Central Florida, and a second degree in Computer Science, also from UCF. Jason works as an instructional designer, course builder, and curriculum developer for education firms throughout the United States. He loves corgis, hates painting, needs coffee, and hopes one day to publish a novel.

Majorette Instructor

Lynann Hudson has been the coach for the Starlet Knights Majorette Line since she graduated from UCF in 1993. In addition to instructing at UCF, Lynann is a Co-Director of the Patrick’s Patriots Twirling Corps from Tampa. She has been twirling since the age of 3. Throughout her career, she has won State, Regional, National and World Titles. In 1993, she was a member of the NBTA World Team and won the Ladies Senior World Two-Baton division in Marseille, France. Also, in 1993, she was a Goodwill Ambassador to Peru. She also helps Co-Direct the Golden Triangle Twirling Camp and the NBTA Florida State Solo Championships with her mother, Barbara Patrick. She has also worked with Disney on Ice to teach the skaters a “Fire Baton” routine for the show “Celebrations”. Lynann is a registered National Baton Twirling Association (NBTA) judge and she teaches high school groups around the state.

Administrative Coordinator

bkucfmarchingknights@gmail.com
(407) 823-2263

Barbara Kelly-Hursey is the Administrative Coordinator for the UCF Marching Knights. She was born in Mineola, NY, and moved to Orlando at the age of 9. Her interest in music began in elementary school when she began playing the ukulele in a small school ensemble and the flute in the school’s concert band. She continued playing flute throughout high school and college.

Barbara joined the UCF Marching Knights Color Guard in 1982. During this year, she learned of the performing opportunities with Drum Corps International. After watching DCI Finals, she was hooked and became a member of the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps in 1985. She marched with Suncoast Sound in 1985 and 1986. She also had the opportunity to instruct the color guards at Stonewall Jackson Junior HS (Orlando, FL), Colonial HS (Orlando, FL), Osceola HS (Kissimmee, FL), and Lauderdale County HS (Florence, AL).

Barbara graduated from UCF with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. After graduation she helped form the UCF Marching Knights Alumni Chapter of the UCF Alumni Association. She returned to UCF as an employee of the Music Department in Fall 1998. Her main responsibilities include, coordinating all purchasing and travel arrangements for the UCF Bands and maintaining financial reports for all band accounts.

Barbara is a member of Tau Beta Sigma and an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi. She currently serves as the Staff Advisor for Tau Beta Sigma.

Colorguard Instructor

stormwinterguard@aol.com

Kevin studied Business Management and Marketing at The University of North Florida. He has served as an entertainment performer and stage manager for the Walt Disney Company for over 24 years. He toured as a Disney Entertainer and worked for 12 months on board the Big Red Boat representing Disney.

Kevin wrote and created the Auxiliary workshop “Auxiliration” for Disney's Magic Music Days, in addition to hiring and training all color guard clinicians for the workshop.

He is a color guard adjudicator for Heritage Festivals, OrlandoFest, and Festival Disney Music Competitions. Kevin is a also a color guard adjudicator for the Florida Bandmasters Association and a winter guard equipment judge for the Florida Federation of Judges Association.

Kevin serves as Color Guard Director for the University of Central Florida Marching Knights and WGI Open Class Gold Medalist Pegasus Winter Guard. He is a sought-after color guard Director and Designer for numerous outstanding high school visual programs. He was a member of the Bronze Medal Winning Alliance of Miami Winter Guard in 1991 as well as a twenty-five year member and instructor in Winter Guard International and Drum Corps International.

Assistant Majorette Instructor

Cindy McIntire is the Assistant Majorette Instructor for the UCF Marching Knights Majorettes. She is a graduate of UCF with a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies. Cindy is a native Floridian born in Miami, Florida and raised in Lake Placid, Florida. She began twirling at the age of eleven when she joined the Suncoast Twirlers in Bradenton, Florida, and fell in love with the sport. Cindy twirled competitively, both in individual and team events, in the Drum Majorettes of America organization. She has won multiple State titles and was a member of her National Champion Senior Dance Twirl team.

Cindy joined the UCF Marching Knights in 1989 as a Starlet Knight Majorette and twirled with the majorettes for three years. She is an Alumni of Tau Beta Sigma, Pledge Class Tau Nu Lambda. During her time at UCF, she was also a member of the Starlet Knight Dancers performing at basketball games and Disney's Aladdin Celebration at Hollywood Studios. Cindy was selected as a dancer for the Miss America Organization’s Miss UCF Pageant for two years. In 1992, she was awarded a position with the Orlando Thunder Cheerleaders and was named captain of her squad.

In recent years, Cindy has coached State and National award winning dance twirl teams and is currently teaching private twirling lessons here in Central Florida.

Dance Team Instructor

Michelina Moen has been the dance instructor for the Marching Knights since 2018. 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.

Drumline Instructor

Bryant Bernal joined the Marching Knights Staff in 2018 as Drumline Instructor and Arranger for the UCF Drumline. In addition to his duties at UCF, he is a very active percussion educator, arranger, and clinician throughout Florida. A graduate of Eau Gallie HS and the University of Central Florida, he is currently the Percussion Director at Hagerty High School.

Over the years, Bryant has worked with many middle and high school programs throughout the state including Eau Gallie HS, Timber Creek HS, and Hagerty HS. His private students have performed in All-County and All-State honor bands, solo and ensemble festivals, DCI, WGI, percussion festivals, and summer music camps. Both ensembles and lesson students have achieved excellence and recognition at both state and national levels.

Bryant Bernal earned a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is a former member of USF BRAHMA Indoor Percussion Ensemble and UCF Percussion Ensemble.

Assistant Color Guard Instructor

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.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

emmanuel.rodriguez@Knights.ucf.edu

Emmanuel Rodriguez is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the UCF Bands. His responsibilities include working in all facets of UCF Bands, including the athletic bands, wind bands, and chamber winds program.

Previously, he served as the Director of Bands at Miramar High School in Miramar, Florida. Under his direction, the Miramar Band program earned superior ratings at FBA Concert Music Performance Assessments and frequently performing at State Concert MPA. The MHS Band developed a reputation for exceptional performances throughout the South Florida community and was constantly in demand. Prior to serving at Miramar, Emmanuel was the Associate Director of Bands at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Emmanuel earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Instrumental Music from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2016. While at FAMU, he was highly involved in all aspects of the band program, Department of Music, and College of Education. He served as University Bands President, Student Conductor, Principal Saxophonist in the Wind Symphony, Saxophone Section Leader in the Incomparable Marching “100”, and president of several student organizations on campus. Emmanuel is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Kappa Delta Pi. He is a constantly in demand as a band and woodwind clinician with marching bands and concert programs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

pmadden@knights.ucf.edu

Paige Madden is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UCF Bands. Paige recently received her Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Oregon, where she studied with Pius Cheung and Sean Wagoner.
Paige played snare drum in the Oregon Marching Band for four years, and has the distinction of being the first female Center Snare in the history of the Oregon Marching Band. She has also taught high school drumline, and has been a percussion teacher at the UO Marching and Leadership Camp and the UO Concert Band Camp.

In addition to freelancing, Paige has performed extensively with UO ensembles, most notably the Oregon Percussion Ensemble and as principal percussionist in the Oregon Wind Ensemble. She has performed in several music festivals, including the Northwest Percussion Festival and Houston’s Space City New Music Festival, as well as in numerous masterclasses given by esteemed artists such as Robert van Sice, Colin Currie, and Third Coast Percussion.

Paige has received multiple musical awards for her undergraduate work, including both the Outstanding Percussionist Award and the Director’s Award in the Oregon Marching Band, and Outstanding Performer in Percussion in the UO School of Music and Dance.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

dlsantos@knights.ucf.edu

Danny Santos is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UCF Bands. His responsibilities with UCF Bands include, assisting and teaching the Marching and Jammin’ Knights, conducting the four concert bands and chamber winds, and administrative assignments with UCF Bands.

Recently, Danny Santos earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education from Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia. While at ODU, he frequently performed with the wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz orchestra, and the saxophone quartet. In addition, he was an active member of the ODU Monarch Athletic Bands, where he served as an assistant instructor for the Monarch Marching Band and as a conductor for the Monarch Basketball Pep Band.

Danny Santos is an active clinician and educator for a number of schools. Recently, he was a clinician for several schools in the Tidewater region of Virginia. Furthermore, he was an assistant conductor for the Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble. His is a member of NAfME and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.