University Announces New George M. Steinbrenner
Band Hall

We are happy to announce that the Gator Band Program recently received a major leadership gift from George M. Steinbrenner to help build a new band complex adjacent to our existing School of Music. This exciting news also brings with it a challenge.

When the leadership gift provided by George Steinbrenner is combined with funds that we must raise along with matching funds from the state, we will be able to proceed with Phase I. Our immediate goal is to raise $150,000 for Phase I from band alumni, parents of current students, and other supporters of our band program. We must accomplish this goal by December 31, 2002, to be eligible for the state's Alec. P. Courtelis Facilities Enhancement Challenge Grant. Phase I will include construction of a 4500 square foot band rehearsal room, new band library and a large instrument and uniform storage room.

If we succeed in raising additional funding of approximately $350,000, we want to undertake planning for Phase II, which will include a percussion suite (teaching, rehearsal space), new band offices and teaching studios for wind and brass faculty. Proceeding with both Phase I and Phase II of the new band complex at the same time would cut overall construction costs significantly.

We look to and genuinely appreciate the generous support of our Band Alumni, Band Parents and Gator Fans EVERYWHERE to help us "Raise the Roof" for our new band complex.

How can you help? Glad you asked! Click Here for Giving Opportunities

Musically yours,

David A. Waybright,D.M.A., Director of Bands
Matt Sexton, Marching Band Director
Gary Langford, Associate Director of Bands; 1971 to present
Richard Bowles, former Director of Bands
Reid Poole, former Director of Bands