Junior Benitez is a Florida native and grew up right here in Hernando County. He is a low brass musician who has played tuba for 20 years, having performed in two different ensembles - our very own Weeki Wachee Winds Community Concert Band and the Nature Coast Community Band. Junior has a strong passion for music and continuing music education in the schools.
Junior has worked with various high schools, including Dominion High School, Gateway High School, Hernando High School, and Central High School, as well as other high school and middle school ensembles throughout the area. Previously, he served as the brass instructor and drill instructor for Hernando High School's Royale Regiment Marching Band. He has also performed with the City of Fairfax Community Band's Main Street Community Band in the northern Virginia area in the past. He is active within schools and music programs throughout the region and is eager for the opportunity to conduct music with the Weeki Wachee Winds.