52^nd annual Ohio Band Directors Conference

The University of Akron Bands invite you to attend the 52nd annual Ohio Band Directors Conference. All concert performances will be presented in the Student Union Ballroom (3rd Floor) on the campus of The University of Akron. Parking is available in Lot 37 – off of Carroll Street (See on campus map).

Register for the OBDC Conference

No Pre-Registration is required for attendance - all events are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Performances & Presentations

The 2023 OBDC Conference will feature performances by:

• UA Wind Symphony - Galen S. Karriker, conductor
• UA Symphony Band - Gretchen Pohlman-Bassett, conductor
• UA Concert Band - Galen S. Karriker & Gretchen Pohlman-Bassett, conductors
• 2023 OBDC All-Star "Director Recommended" High School Honor Band - Marc Reed, conductor
• 2023 OBDC High School Honor Band - TBA, conductor

Featured ensembles will include:

• Canton Middle School 8th Grade Band - Jim Volenik, conductor
• Jackson High School Symphony Band - Michele Monigold, conductor

Guests will include:

• Guest Composer: William Owens
• Honor Band Guest Conductor: TBA

Highlights of the event will include the recognition of the OBDC Hall of Fame members and the 2023 Inductee. This award is given to an outstanding retired public school band director who has promoted excellence in music education throughout his or her career. This award is presented during the OBDC Honor Band concert, comprised of musicians representing high schools from throughout the state of Ohio.

We hope you join us for an exciting and rewarding day and please encourage your colleagues and students to attend the annual Ohio Band Directors Conference!