Welcome to the Buchholz High School band program in Gainesville, Florida under the skillful direction of Director Alex Kaminsky. The Buchholz Band Program is nationally-recognized as one of the finest and most comprehensive high school band programs in the nation. Performing ensembles include the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Chamber Winds, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensembles, Steel Drum Ensembles, and Aviance, an elite dance team. In the fall, all of these groups combine to form the Golden Regiment Marching Band.
The band program at Buchholz High School provides a comprehensive musical experience for its students with special emphasis placed in the areas of Concert and Solo & Ensemble performance - see our philosophy.
Buchholz bands consistently earn Superior ratings at the district and state levels having received the Otto J. Kraushaar Award multiple times for a record of straight Superior ratings at all Florida marching and concert assessments throughout an entire year. In 2009, Buchholz achieved an unprecedented accomplishment with all three concert bands earning straight Superior ratings at the State Music Performance Assessment.
Exchange concerts, guest conductors and soloists are a vital part of the instrumental music experience at Buchholz. Recent visiting ensembles include:
The Dallas Brass
Liberty University Wind Ensemble
UF Clarinet Ensemble
UNF Jazz Faculty Combo
US Army Field Band WW & Brass Quintets
US Army Infantry Center Band
US Air Force Reserve Band
Recent guest conductors and soloists include:
Bobby Adams - Stetson University
John Almeida - University of Central Florida
CW William Brazier - US Army Infantry Center Band
Gordon Brock - University of North Florida
Mark Camphouse - George Mason University
John Carmichael - University of South Florida
Richard Clary - Florida State University
Col. Michael Colburn - “Presidents Own” US Marine Band
Ray Cramer - Indiana University (retired)
Jack Crew - Lincoln High School (retired)
Marc Dickman - University of North Florida
David Gorham - Owasso HS, Oklahoma
Jason Ham - “West Point” US Military Academy
Jay Jackson - Appalachian State University
William Johnson - California Polytechnic State University
Jo Jossim - Florida Southern College
Joseph Kreines - Composer/Arranger/Clinician
John LaCognata - University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Terry Moo - Gainesville, FL
Glenn Price - University of Calgary
Thomas Rohrer - Utah State University
Maj. Donald Schofield - US Air Force Reserve Band
Paula Thornton - Buchholz High School (retired)
Frank Ticheli - University of Southern California
Jay Watkins - University of Florida
David Waybright - University of Florida
Lindsey Williams - University of Missouri
The band program at Buchholz High School provides a comprehensive musical experience for its students with special emphasis placed in the areas of Concert and Solo & Ensemble performance - see our philosophy.
Buchholz bands consistently earn Superior ratings at the district and state levels having received the Otto J. Kraushaar Award multiple times for a record of straight Superior ratings at all Florida marching and concert assessments throughout an entire year. In 2009, Buchholz achieved an unprecedented accomplishment with all three concert bands earning straight Superior ratings at the State Music Performance Assessment.
Exchange concerts, guest conductors and soloists are a vital part of the instrumental music experience at Buchholz. Recent visiting ensembles include:
The Dallas Brass
Liberty University Wind Ensemble
UF Clarinet Ensemble
UNF Jazz Faculty Combo
US Army Field Band WW & Brass Quintets
US Army Infantry Center Band
US Air Force Reserve Band
Recent guest conductors and soloists include:
Bobby Adams - Stetson University
John Almeida - University of Central Florida
CW William Brazier - US Army Infantry Center Band
Gordon Brock - University of North Florida
Mark Camphouse - George Mason University
John Carmichael - University of South Florida
Richard Clary - Florida State University
Col. Michael Colburn - “Presidents Own” US Marine Band
Ray Cramer - Indiana University (retired)
Jack Crew - Lincoln High School (retired)
Marc Dickman - University of North Florida
David Gorham - Owasso HS, Oklahoma
Jason Ham - “West Point” US Military Academy
Jay Jackson - Appalachian State University
William Johnson - California Polytechnic State University
Jo Jossim - Florida Southern College
Joseph Kreines - Composer/Arranger/Clinician
John LaCognata - University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Terry Moo - Gainesville, FL
Glenn Price - University of Calgary
Thomas Rohrer - Utah State University
Maj. Donald Schofield - US Air Force Reserve Band
Paula Thornton - Buchholz High School (retired)
Frank Ticheli - University of Southern California
Jay Watkins - University of Florida
David Waybright - University of Florida
Lindsey Williams - University of Missouri
(last updated on 8.28.10)
News Archive
- First home game this Friday! See itinerary.
- Thanks to all for a great Rehearse-A-Thon! View photos.
- Read the Post-Band Camp Newsletter!
- Mr. K featured in Aug/Sept edition of Home Magazine!
- New Golden Regiment Uniforms have arrived! See a photo.
- Band Room renovation photos
- 2010-11 FBA All-State Requirements!
- THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2009-2010...IT'S BEEN ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!!
- Spring Concert: La Fiesta Mexicana excerpt
- Midwest Clinic Motifs article about BHS!
- Congratulations 2010-2011 Officers!
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