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.

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(last posting 6.29.09)

Best 2008 DCI Moments - ENJOY!
DCI Orlando Info
UF Instrumental Camps with UF Faculty July 9 - 11. Professor Estrin and I will be co-teaching the Clarinet Camp. If you're in town, take advantage of this opportunity to get a mid-summer boost on your instrument right here in our own backyard! Register here Mr. K

Summer Sectionals/Band Camp for incoming and returning band members.
2009-10 All-State Requirements!
Wind Symphony: Great job today at the Midwest Clinic reading session - you are going to be great! Your mp3 sound files are now available. Mr. K (posted 6.9.09)
CONGRATULATIONS to the Buchholz Wind Symphony for having been selected to perform at the 2009 Midwest Clinic!!

Watch the Midwest Clinic Video!