**Bands of The Villages (BOTV)** is a nonprofit umbrella organization bringing together a diverse collection of concert bands, musical groups, and instrumental ensembles. Every director and musician is a volunteer who proudly calls The Villages home. From enthusiastic beginners to accomplished professionals, our members share a common passion for making exceptional music together.
Throughout the year, BOTV musicians rehearse regularly and perform at concerts, festivals, parades, and community events across The Villages and beyond, enriching the cultural life of our community through the power of live music.
Whether you're returning to music after many years or looking for a new ensemble to challenge your talents, we invite you to explore our bands and groups. Prospective musicians are encouraged to contact the directors of the various ensembles to find the one that best matches their experience, interests, and musical goals.
The organization is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the music directors and representatives from each approved concert band, group, and ensemble, ensuring that every organization has a voice in guiding BOTV's mission and future.
As a **501(c)(3) nonprofit organization**, Bands of The Villages is committed to giving back. A significant portion of our performance proceeds supports charitable programs that benefit music education, senior health initiatives, and military families—because we believe that giving back is as important as making music.