Dante B. Fascell Endowent
This endowment was established by Dante Fascell for the good of the Band of the Hour. The endowment was intended to aid with any and all band needs such as scholarships, instruments, uniforms, etc. It functions and is managed as a University of Miami Frost School of Music endowment fund, in cooperation with the Director of the Marching Band and the fundraising efforts of the Band of the Hour Association.
This endowment directly supports: The needs (non-specific) of the Band of the Hour Marching Band.
Henry Duffy Endowment
This endowment was established by Henry Duffy for scholarships to a deserving band student on a continuing basis. It functions and is managed as a University of Miami Frost School of Music endowment fund, in cooperation with the Director of the Marching Band and the fundraising efforts of the Band of the Hour Association.
This endowment directly supports: Scholarships for a deserving member of the Band of the Hour.
Fred McCall Endowment
This endowment was established by Fred McCall to support the future of the Band of the Hour through scholarships. It functions and is managed as a University of Miami Frost School of Music endowment fund, in cooperation with the Director of the Marching Band and the fundraising efforts of the Band of the Hour Association.
This endowment directly supports: Scholarships for a deserving band student on a continuing basis.
Mann / Parente Endowment
This endowment was established by former Director of the Band of the Hour Michael Mann and Band of the Hour alumnus Carmine Parente to provide scholarships for Band of the Hour undergraduate students. It functions and is managed as a University of Miami Frost School of Music endowment fund, in cooperation with the Director of the Marching Band and the fundraising efforts of the Band of the Hour Association.
This endowment directly supports: Scholarships for Undergraduate Band of the Hour members.
To support the University of Miami "Band of the Hour,” with the help of alumni and friends, through advancement, service, and a commitment to the traditions of the University of Miami
Since 1993, the Band of the Hour Association has been drumming up support for the "Band of the Hour." Previously known as the Band of the Hour Club, the Band of the Hour Association has developed numerous fundraisers.
The club initiated the publication of a newsletter to keep friends and alumni up to date with the happenings of the Band of the Hour.
As the association grew into the new millennium, it changed its name from the "Band of the Hour Club" to the "Band of the Hour Association of Alumni and Friends", Inc.
The Band of the Hour Association strives to keep its traditions alive though the traditions of the University of Miami and the "Band of the Hour"
The Band of the Hour Association is an affiliate group of the University of Miami Alumni Association. It is a separate entity from the University of Miami and is comprised of volunteers who give their time and effort to fundraise and support the University of Miami and the Band of the Hour in collaboration with the University, the UMAA, and its respective policies.