The University Band gave a strong performance at the BOA East Tennessee Regional in Johnson City, Tennessee. Although electronics issues kept us from advancing to the Finals, it was a great trip made possible by logistical efforts of our parents and staff and the hard work of our students.

Our second competition of the year earned the University Band a Class 5A Regional Championship as well as second place overall. One of the adjudicators called it "The best America-themed show I've ever seen!"

After waiting out a three-hour rain delay, our first show of the year was a big success. A huge hit with the crowd and second place in Class 5A, the season is off to an excellent start!

This weekend was the FBA District 8 Concert Music Performance Assessment. The University Wind Ensemble earned a rating of "superior," with one adjudicator calling the performance "thoroughly enjoyable" and another saying it "made our afternoon." Furthermore, our Symphonic Band received an overall rating of "excellent," with a "superior" in sight-reading.

The University Winter Guard delivered a knock-down performance of their show, "The Storm Within," at the FFCC Apopka Regional this weekend, winning first place in Class Scholastic A competition. Congratulations to these students for the hard work they have been putting in!

The UHS Band program hosted our annual FFCC Color Guard / Winds / Percussion Regional this Saturday, welcoming performing groups from 55 different schools for a full day of exciting and artistic performances. Visitors and adjudicators complimented our team on how smoothly and efficiently the day ran, thanks to the hard work and accommodation of our students and parents. To top it off, our own University Winter Guard moved up to third place!

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the FBA Solo & Ensemble Festival this weekend! "Superior" ratings were earned by Aylen Aguila Alonso, Rodney Angry, Ariannah Browder, Ewan Cervantes, Pia Chiu, Leonel Colon, Jacob De Leon, Megan Gessner, Andrew Ginzo, Luis Guzman, Nicole Hazlinsky, Zachary Lau, Abby Levin, Emily Levin, Nicholas Lugo, Dani Morales, Eduardo Pagan, Benjamin Pham, Jorge Pirela, Kevin Rosales, Kaiden Sanithsone, Emily Tran, Ella Votapka, Helen Vu, Joseph Wong, and Sarah Yoder!

UHS Band members Julian Bethea, Thomas Borges, Ariannah Browder, Ewan Cervantes, Pia Chiu, Megan Gessner, Emily Levin, Abby Levin, Nicholas Lugo, Isabella Rodriguez, Kevin Rosales, Roldan Torres, Emily Tran, Ella Votapka, and Helen Vu performed an incredible concert this weekend at Innovation High School with the OCPS All County Band!

Congratulations to the University Winter Guard on a successful first performance at the Florida Federation of Color Guards Circuit (FFCC) National Class Premiere at Flagler Palm Coast High School this Saturday! Join us for our next performance at our home show on February 14!

Senior Kevin Rosales and junior Isabella Rodriguez auditioned into the 2026 FMEA All State Symphonic Band, with a week of rehearsals culminating in a fantastic concert at the Tampa Convention Center this weekend. Congratulations to both of these outstanding young musicians!

University High School Principal Thomas Ott arranged for a special ceremony to honor the marching band's achievements this year. He gave each student a certificate of recognition and offered remarks about the importance of their accomplishments as a testament to the students' hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to Julian Bethea, Thomas Borges, Ariannah Browder, Ewan Cervantes, Pia Chiu, Megan Gessner, Emily Levin, Abby Levin, Nicholas Lugo, Isabella Rodriguez, Kevin Rosales, Roldan Torres, Emily Tran, Ella Votapka, and Helen Vu for auditioning into the 2025-2026 OCPS All County Band!

After an emotionally charged finals performance, the University Band was named the Class 5A Champion at the 2025 FFCC State Championships. It was a dramatic come-from-behind win for our show "Air," which placed third overall with a school-record score of 93.450.