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University of West Florida Honor Band

The UWF Honor Band offers a premier musical experience for high school students in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.


Fifth Annual UWF Honor Band

Thank you for your interest in the University of West Florida 2025 Honor Band! The purpose of the UWF Honor Band is to provide a premier musical experience for students in the Panhandle and surrounding region. During the UWF honor band weekend, students will rehearse and perform with talented high school musicians, collaborate with UWF faculty, and experience all that UWF and Pensacola has to offer!

Event schedule:

Friday, February 28
8:00 - 8:30 am Registration
8:30 - 9:00 am Warm Up
9:00 am Rehearsal
12:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm Rehearsal
4:30 pm Dinner at Nautilus Market Buffet (Provided for Honor Band Participants)
6:00 pm Rehearsal
9:00 pm End of Day 1 (Parents should be on campus for pick-up at 9:00 am)
 
Saturday, March 1
8:30 am Arrive and Warm Up
9:00 am Rehearsal/Sectionals
12:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm Rehearsal/Sectionals
4:00 pm Break/Dinner (On Your Own)/Dress for Concert
6:00 pm Report to Rehearsal Hall (Room 140) for Warm-Up/Tune
6:30 - 7:30 pm Concert

There is no fee this year.

No audition required.

  • February 10 Deadline to Apply
  • Contact Dr. Sean Kelley at skelley1@uwf.edu to apply.

UWF Honor Band Contact

For questions, concerns or additional information on the UWF Honor Band, please contact Dr. Sean Kelley, UWF director of bands and music education.

  • Dr. Sean Kelley
  • skelley1@uwf.edu
  • (850) 474-2147 (School of Music Office Phone)

 

Study Music at UWF

The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music provides students with a high quality, personalized, undergraduate education for careers in the fields of music performance and music education. Admittance to our programs is by audition only.

The program offers studies in Music Performance, Music Education or Arts Administration. Students may also participate in one of the department's many ensembles. 

To learn more about the program, or speak with a program advisor, contact: 

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music
Building 82, Room 211
11000 University Pkwy.
Pensacola, FL 32514
850.474.2147
music@uwf.edu