The UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber, the Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester at local, regional and national venues.The UCF Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble that performs a varied repertoire of standard band literature. The Symphonic Band presents two concerts per semester, both locally and regionally.

Join us as this electrifying journey of the mythical tale of Boom, son of Thunder, comes to life on stage.From the moment light flashes and thunder crashes, audiences are swept into an epic adventure of self-discovery and courage. Forced from home by a cruel stepfather, Boom embarks on a quest where he must confront the forces of nature and face off against enchanted forest creatures. Will he find the inner strength to prevail? Combining Japanese fairy tales and folklore, Naomi Iizuka's thrilling theatrical parable offers young audiences an unforgettable blend of magic, courage and wonder. Registration Link: https://arts.cah.ucf.edu/event/the-last-firefly-tya/ Registration Info: Tickets: $25, $10 with UCF ID

Jazz Ensemble II is a standard instrumentation big band geared toward training music education majors in the jazz idiom and developing skills in applied jazz performance. The group performs a varied repertoire of standard literature as well as new pieces composed and arranged for big band. The ensemble performs locally and regionally several times per semester.