Alumni Band

Each fall The University of Akron Bands welcomes all Alumni of “Ohio’s Pride,” The University of Akron Marching Band for the annual Homecoming festivities. Members of the band rehearse with the Akron Zips Marching Band in the morning before the game and then perform during pre-game and half-time with the Akron Zips Marching Band.

COME BACK AND JOIN US
FOR HOMECOMING / ALUMNI BAND 2025

Hope to see you all on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 - GO ZIPS!

Sign up online now to perform on game-day

Tickets:

Alumni Band members who perform on the field will NOT need a ticket for entry into the stadium on game-day, but all other non-performing Alumni Band and family members will need tickets.

Purchase your tickets here

The link above should already have applied the discounted ticket price. If you need to add in the promo code use HC24 for the prices below:

  • $10 - General Admission (only seated on the east side)
  • $15 - Reserved Admission (on the west side)
    • NOTE: Sit on the west side to see the band show
  • To purchase tickets by phone contact the UA Ticket Office at 330-972-6982

Special thanks to our friends in the Department of Athletics.

Tentative schedule for the Alumni Band weekend 2025

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Time Location Event Required / Optional
TBA a.m.

Brookledge Golf Course
1621 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 971-8416

Alumni Band Golf Outing (Tee Times TBA)

Please contact Galen S. Karriker (gsk1@uakron.edu) to confirm your interest in playing in the outing!  Tee-Times are "first-come-first-serve!"

 Optional
4:10 - 6 p.m. InfoCision Stadium 2025 UAMB Rehearsal Optional
6:30 p.m.

The Lockview Restaurant
207 S. Main St
Akron, OH 44308
330-252-5128
thelockview.com

 Alumni Band Social / Dinner Optional

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

The University of Akron Marching Band ALUMNI BAND
Central Michigan University vs. The University of Akron Zips
(Kick-Off TBA [3:30] p.m.)

OFFICIAL DRESS FOR PERFORMANCE
Khaki Slacks & Tennis Shoes & Blue Akron Alumni Band T-Shirt
(Order a Long-Sleeve T-Shirt in the Confirmation Form - see below) 
NOTE: If you have an "Akron Alumni" Shirt from previous years
you do not need to order a new one this year
Time Location Event Required / Optional
9 a.m. Guzzetta Atrium Alumni Band Registration Park in Lot 27 (across from Guzzetta OR
Lot 26 (North Parking Deck)		 Required
No permit needed
9:30 a.m. Guzzetta Recital Hall Alumni Band Music Rehearsal begins Required
10:30 a.m. InfoCision Stadium 2025 UAMB Rehearsal Begins / Alumni Band walks to InfoCision Stadium Required
11:30 a.m. InfoCision Stadium Alumni Band joins 2025 Band on field for rehearsal Required
12:30 p.m. InfoCision Stadium Rehearsal Ends / Photo Ops Required
12:40 p.m. Lots 8 & 10

Food Truck & Cash Bar

 Optional
2:15 p.m. Coleman Common/Buchtel Hall UA Marching Band Pre-Game Concert – Alumni Welcome! (Play Alma Mater / Blue and Gold) Optional
2:30 p.m. Coleman Common/Buchtel Hall

March to InfoCision Stadium Carroll - Carroll Street to Spicer Street (Play in Lot 9)

 Required
3 p.m. InfoCision Stadium Alumni Band Members planning to perform at PreGame meet on East Access Rd behind Visitor side to gain entry to the field. Required
3:13 p.m. InfoCision Stadium Pre-Game Performance on field Required
3:32 p.m. InfoCision Stadium Kick-Off Required
InfoCision Stadium

Seating during game – Section 103 / 105 with the UA Marching Band

 Optional
1st & 2nd Qtr Section 103 / 105 Join 2025 UAMB in the Stands! Required
Halftime InfoCision Stadium UAMB and Alumni Band perform on the field Required
3rd & 4th Qtr Section 103 / 105 Join 2025 UAMB in the Stands or depart as needed Required
End of Game Guzzetta Atrium Meet UA Band Staff to return Equipment / Flip Folder
(if staying to the end of the game)		 Required

Virtual Alumni Band Social Event - TBA