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The Wolfpack Band

The Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies Band Program provides students with outstanding opportunities to develop musical excellence, leadership, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. Students perform in a variety of ensembles throughout the year and have opportunities to participate in local, state, national, and international honor ensembles. All performing ensembles, with the exception of Beginning Band, participate in Florida Music Performance Assessments (MPAs), where students showcase their musical growth and achievement.

The Wolfson Band Program is a year-long commitment. From summer through mid-November, students participate in marching season. From mid-November through the end of the school year, students participate in concert season.

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FMEA School Enrollment Award

The Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies Music Program is proud to be recognized by the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) with the 2023-2024 School Enrollment Award. This distinction honors schools that demonstrate exceptional student participation in music education by maintaining a strong percentage of student enrollment in music courses. The award reflects Wolfson's commitment to providing high-quality music education and fostering a culture where students are encouraged to grow through performance, leadership, and artistic excellence.

Recent Awards

FFCC Marching Band Placement Awards

  • Superior and Excellent ratings at District 17 Marching MPA

  • Superior Ensembles at District 17 Concert MPA

  • Excellent Ensemble at State Concert MPA

  • Superior Jazz Band at District 17 Jazz MPA

  • Superior Solos and Ensembles at District and State MPA

  • District 17 Honor Band Participants

  • Tri-State Honor Band Participants

  • FMEA All State Band Participants

About the Director of Bands

Cristina Ledford serves as the Director of Bands at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies. Dedicated to fostering excellence in music education, Ms. Ledford is committed to helping every student grow as a musician, leader, and individual. Under her direction, the Wolfpack Band emphasizes musical achievement, teamwork, discipline, and school pride while providing students with meaningful performance opportunities throughout the year.

In addition to her work as an educator, Ms. Ledford is a professional piccolo player and recording artist on the Emeritus Records label. She is also the recipient of the 2026 Gladys Prior Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing her outstanding dedication to students and music education.

Ms. Ledford strives to create a positive and inclusive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential. Through participation in concert bands, marching band, jazz band, music theory, and honor ensembles, students develop confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation for music. Her goal is to inspire excellence both on and off the performance field while building a band program that students, families, and the Wolfson community are proud to support.

Supplies Needed

All band students need an instrument and the required accessories for that instrument. Method books will be announced in class.

  • Pencils

  • Tissues

  • Paper Towels

  • Dry Erase Markers

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Music Theory students need pencils, a binder, dividers, and page protectors.