The University of Akron Bands

Welcome to The University of Akron Bands. On behalf of the 175 music majors in the School of Music, and countless other academic majors represented in our band program, we want you to become a member of the UA Bands.

Every ensemble in our program is open to ALL students regardless of your academic major. Students who are enrolled at Wayne College are also eligible to participate in the UA Bands.

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UA BANDS

Concert Bands

Athletic Bands

Are you interested in joining UA Bands?

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UA Marching Band - Junior/Senior Day

Saturday, Oct. 26 - 3:30 p.m. Kickoff
InfoCision Stadium

Click HERE for more information and to sign up!

UAMB "Ohio's Pride" Instagram

UA Flute Day - with the UA Wind Symphony

Monday, Nov. 11 - 4 - 5:30 pm (Clinic Session) / 7:30 pm (Wind Symphony Concert)

If you are a high school or community flutist, join us for an exciting afternoon of clinic sessions with UA Flute Instructor - Kimberly Zaleski, and UA Emeritus Professor of Flute - George Pope, followed by the UA Wind Symphony Concert, featuring Zaleski and Pope. Additionally, all participating flutists will be invited to perform one selection during the concert with the UA Wind Symphony!

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OHIO BAND DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

HONOR BAND - Fri. & Sat. Dec. 6 - 7, 2024

Open to all High School wind and percussionists - based on audition results. Join us for an exciting weekend of music with guest conductor, Alfred Watkins (Lassiter High School, ret.), and OBDC Guest Composer, Julie Giroux. Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday conclude with a performance at the end of the annual Ohio Band Directors Conference on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 4:15 pm in the Student Union Ballroom.

Click HERE for more information and to start the audition process!

ALL-STAR "Director Recommended" BAND - Fri. & Sat. Dec. 6 - 7, 2024

Open to all High School wind and percussionists - pending a recommendation from your high school director. NOTE: Recommendation Forms will be sent to directors after you have registered to participate. Join us for an exciting weekend of music with guest conductor, Jonathan Helmick (Slipper Rock University), and OBDC Guest Composer, Julie Giroux. Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday conclude with a performance at the end of the annual Ohio Band Directors Conference on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 3:30 pm in the Student Union Ballroom.