Welcome to the

Kingdom of the Sun

Concert Band

Ocala, Florida

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band shares its name with the city and county where the band is based: Greater Ocala / Marion County, Florida, known as the “Kingdom of the Sun." Originally known as Mid-Florida Symphonic Band, the band was organized in March, 1990 under the direction of Carlton Hughes. During the band's second season, the current name was adopted. Sponsored in part by Community Technical and Adult Education of Marion County, the all-volunteer organization has grown from 30 members in 1990 to the present 85+ members, ranging in age from 16 to 87. Their musical experience is as varied as their occupations - from professional musicians and music educators to college professors, from high school students to engineers, psychologists to orthodontists, all coming together through a shared love of music. The only community band of its kind in Marion County, they enjoyed the distinction of performing the opening concert for the National Association of Concert Bands Silver Anniversary Convention in 2003.

A selection from our most recent CD
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For information on joining the band: Les Muncaster

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