GAINESVILLE - The Buchholz High School Band, under the direction of conductor Noah Graben, has earned two prestigious invitations to perform this school year, including one performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The Buchholz Wind Symphony was the high school band selected to perform at the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) President’s Concert January 14th, 2026 in the Tampa Bay Convention Center. The Buchholz Wind Symphony will also perform in New York City’s Carnegie Hall as part of the National Band and Orchestra Festival April 3rd, 2026.
The FMEA Professional Learning Conference is one of the largest music education professional learning events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinical sessions, the FMEA hosts the Florida All-State Ensembles featuring the state’s top elementary, middle, and high school musicians. The annual conference is attended by more than 10,000 people, including K-12 music teachers, school district music supervisors, college students, college music teachers and professors, and school administrators. The FMEA President’s Concert features one choir, one orchestra, and one band from the state of Florida. These ensembles represent the finest music programs in Florida. The Buchholz Wind Symphony was selected based on a blind recorded audition to be FMEA’s chosen band for the 2025-26 annual convention.
Carnegie Hall, in Manhattan, New York City, is often considered one of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. The National Band and Orchestra Festival encourages high school bands and orchestras to submit recordings and apply for a spot in the annual spring festival. Selected ensembles earn the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall and work with some of the top conductors in the nation.
“These are outstanding achievements for a community that goes above and beyond,” said Noah Graben, who has led the band program at Buchholz High School since 2020. “The Buchholz Band Program has a long-standing history of high achievement and national recognition. The students, staff, and community have continued to uphold a high standard of excellence. These students have earned the opportunity to perform on some of the biggest stages possible,”
The Buchholz Band is currently engaging in fundraising to assist with the cost of travel. Community members and supporters are encouraged to get involved. For more information about supporting the Buchholz Band, please visit buchholzband.com or contact grabennc@alachuaschools.net
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GAINESVILLE - The Buchholz High School Band, under the direction of conductor Noah Graben, has earned two prestigious invitations to perform this school year, including one performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The Buchholz Wind Symphony was the high school band selected to perform at the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) President’s Concert January 14th, 2026 in the Tampa Bay Convention Center. The Buchholz Wind Symphony will also perform in New York City’s Carnegie Hall as part of the National Band and Orchestra Festival April 3rd, 2026.
The FMEA Professional Learning Conference is one of the largest music education professional learning events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinical sessions, the FMEA hosts the Florida All-State Ensembles featuring the state’s top elementary, middle, and high school musicians. The annual conference is attended by more than 10,000 people, including K-12 music teachers, school district music supervisors, college students, college music teachers and professors, and school administrators. The FMEA President’s Concert features one choir, one orchestra, and one band from the state of Florida. These ensembles represent the finest music programs in Florida. The Buchholz Wind Symphony was selected based on a blind recorded audition to be FMEA’s chosen band for the 2025-26 annual convention.
Carnegie Hall, in Manhattan, New York City, is often considered one of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. The National Band and Orchestra Festival encourages high school bands and orchestras to submit recordings and apply for a spot in the annual spring festival. Selected ensembles earn the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall and work with some of the top conductors in the nation.
“These are outstanding achievements for a community that goes above and beyond,” said Noah Graben, who has led the band program at Buchholz High School since 2020. “The Buchholz Band Program has a long-standing history of high achievement and national recognition. The students, staff, and community have continued to uphold a high standard of excellence. These students have earned the opportunity to perform on some of the biggest stages possible,”
The Buchholz Band is currently engaging in fundraising to assist with the cost of travel. Community members and supporters are encouraged to get involved. For more information about supporting the Buchholz Band, please visit buchholzband.com or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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