OBDC Hall of Fame

History

The Ohio Band Director’s Hall of Fame was established in 1974 as part of the Ohio Band Director’s Conference held annually at The University of Akron. The HOF inducts one retired Ohio High School or Middle School band director in recognition of outstanding work in the field of instrumental music education. In 1994, the “Pioneer” HOF component was added to recognize those individuals who were the early leaders of Ohio school bands.  To date there have been 39 Hall of Fame and 12 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees.

The Ohio Band Directors Conference photo gallery for Hall of Fame and Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees is located in the Guzzetta Hall Atrium – outside the UA Bands Administrative Offices (Room 270).

Each year, the Ohio Band Directors Conference welcomes outstanding middle school and high school concert bands and directors to campus for performances, workshops, and the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony during the final OBDC High School Honor Band concert.

Nomination Process for OBDC Hall of Fame

Eligibility Requirements:

1. The majority of the candidate's service must have been in public/private K-12 schools in the state of Ohio.
2. Candidate must be retired (drawing retirement benefits) a minimum of three years from her/his position of record [school district which constitutes the majority of her/his teaching career].
3. Candidate may be employed in another position (university or private sector), but may not be employed on a full-time basis by a public/private K-12 school system in Ohio.

To Nominate:

Anyone wishing to nominate a potential candidate to the Ohio Band Directors Conference Hall of Fame may do so by filling out the OBDC Hall of Fame Nomination Form. 

Upon completing the form, email the document to gsk1@uakron.edu or mail a hard copy to the following address:

University Bands
Attn: OBDC Hall of Fame Nomination
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-1002

Selection / Introduction Process:

Nominees are reviewed and voted on by the members of the OBDC Hall of Fame.  The inductee is introduced by the previous year's inductee at the annual OBDC Conference on the first Saturday in December.

Inductees

OBDC PIONEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES