F.W. Buchholz High School Bands
The Buchholz Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble were recognized as two of the
top-performing ensembles in the Nation!
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Buchholz Band Ensembles
Wind Symphony
Concert Band
Jazz II
The Buchholz Wind Symphony is the premiere music ensemble at Buchholz High School. This highly awarded ensemble is nationally recognized as one of America's top High School Bands.
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Acceptance into the ensemble is audition-based.
The second band at Buchholz High School. This ensemble is comprised of primarily 9th and 10th-grade students. The Buchholz Symphonic Band is one of very few second bands to ever receive the Otto J. Kraushaar Award by the Florida Bandmasters Association. This ensemble has also won 1st prize at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival.
The third band at Buchholz High School. This ensemble is offered in school years of especially high enrollment. This ensemble is comprised of primarily 9th-grade students. The Buchholz High School concert band is the only third band in the State of Florida to receive the Otto J. Kraushaar Award from the Florida Bandmasters Association.
The top Jazz Ensemble of Buchholz High School. Jazz 1 has earned top marks from the Florida Band Masters Association, Kroger-Matteson Jazz Festival, and Smoky Mountain Music Festival.
Jazz II is a new ensemble offered at Buchholz High beginning in 2023. Jazz II has earned straight superiors at the Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment.
A student-led ensemble that performs at school functions, local restaurants, and special events. This ensemble provides students with the best opportunities to develop improvisation, communication, and teamwork.
Percussion Ensemble
Ensembles comprised only of percussionists. Students learn a great variety of percussion instruments and study diverse literature. The Buchholz percussion ensembles consistently earn superior ratings at District and State Assessments and have performed the FMEA Professional Development Conference, the McCormick Marimba Festival at the University of South Florida and the University of Florida Percussion Festival.
Symphonic Band
Jazz 1
Jazz Combo
Chamber Winds
Buchholz High School is home to many chamber groups. These groups are student-led providing the opportunity to build skills in leadership, cooperation, and independence while learning challenging literature.
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Chamber ensembles include: Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Choir, Saxophone Quartets, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, French Horn Quartet, Trombone Quartet, Trombone Choir, and Tuba Quartet.
