Band of the Hour Association

Hall of Fame
(Nominations Open Annually July - August)

History

The Band of the Hour Association Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding contributions to the University of Miami Band of the Hour. The inaugural Class of 1994 jump started a great tradition at the University of Miami.

 Members of the Hall include Miami Fight song composers, a U.S Congressman, a current Trustee of the University, and former band members. This distinct group of people stand for the tradition and history of the Band of the Hour.

 Nominations are submitted annually and voted on by members of the Band of the Hour Association.

Nominations Process

The University of Miami Band of the Hour Association of Alumni and Friends established a Hall of Fame to identify and honor, in a permanent manner, those individuals who have achieved excellence in performance and/or musicianship, in the Band of the Hour or who have contributed to the advancement of the Band by support in time, resources or talent.

Eligibility

Individuals who shall be designated as eligible for Hall of Fame honors are those who have:


  • Achieved excellence in the Band of the Hour, at the University, for a period of at least two academic years and have been officially disassociated as a student for a period of at least ten years.
    • Advanced and enhanced the concept of the Band at the University, through their talent as directors.
      • Contributed to the advancement of the Band of the Hour and are not classified as students or music directors and who may or may not have matriculated at the University of Miami.

      Method of Selection: Nominations

      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.