BANDS OF THE VILLAGES
Welcome to the website of the Bands of the Villages (BOTV). The BOTV is an
umbrella organization which includes a variety of concert bands, musical groups,
and instrumental ensembles.
• All of the directors and participating musicians are volunteers and reside in the Villages.
• The musicians, both amateur and professional, enjoy playing music together, rehearsing
routinely, and performing throughout the year in a variety of locations.
• Potential members are welcomed to contact the directors of the different bands,
groups, or ensembles for possible placement.
• The major purpose listed in the BOTV bylaws is to provide cultural benefits and musical
entertainment for the community through concerts, festivals, parades, and other events.
• The business of the organization is managed by a Board comprising the music directors
and representatives from each of the approved concert bands, groups, or ensembles.
The BOTV is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation with a significant portion of
performance proceeds given to charitable programs including those involved
with music education, senior health, and military families.