In 2018, the students whose skills, sweat, and passion bring enthusiasm to each UF game started rehearsing at the new permanent practice facility to call home.
What does this mean for the Gator Marching Band?
The facility will offer numerous benefits:
- NCAA-regulation artificial turf marching band field with lighting that mirrors the game day performance space and allows for greater marching excellence
- A dedicated, centrally located outdoor research and teaching facility on campus for current and future UF students and band programs throughout the state and country
- Restroom facilities, storage, and covered space with lighting for the safety of student musicians during inclement weather
Click on each of the images below to see renderings of the proposed band facility at Pony Field off Gale Lemerand Drive on UF's Gainesville Campus.
Your support will provide:
- A pavilion as shelter/rehearsal space for band members and event space for alumni
- Needed storage for important instruments and equipment
- Restroom facilities
- Lighting for evening rehearsals
Giving Levels
Play your part by investing in the excellence of the Gator Marching Band.
- Big Boom - $25,000+
- Pride of the Sunshine - $10,000+
- We are the Boys - $5,000+
- Gator Chomp - $2,500+
- Fighting Gators - $1,000+
All donors will be permanently listed on a prominent recognition wall in the Gator Marching Band Practice Pavilion. Donors will be recognized at our dedication ceremonies. All donors will receive a Gator Marching Band gift package.
Naming Opportunities
Gator Marching Band Complex — $1 million, title naming with signage on Gale Lemerand Drive
Gator Marching Band Practice Field — $500,000, title naming with signage on Gale Lemerand Drive
Gator Marching Band Lighting — $50,000, title naming with signage on lighting structure
The Gator Band inspires us, unites us, and calls us home.
Make an investment in the sound and spirit of the Gator Nation today.
For more information contact: Jennifer Coolidge, Director of Development & Alumni Affairs at jcoolidge@arts.ufl.edu or call 386-956-5839.
