High School Band Events

High School Band clinic festival

Monday, February (TBA), 2023

Featured ensembles will include:

  • Orange High School Wind Ensemble, Brandon DuVall, director
  • Cuyahoga Falls High School Symphonic Band, Dustin Harris
  • Lake High School Symphonic Winds, Jared Cooey, director

See schedule and other details

Zippy's All-Star Marching Band

Saturday, Oct. 15 - Fall 2022

High school band members can join in Zippy's All-Star Marching Band along with the UA Marching Band for a performance during the halftime festivities at the Akron Zips home football game.

See details and register

Zips Invitational H.S. Band Show

Saturday, Sept. 24 - Fall 2022

The show features marching bands from across the state and ratings are given by OMEA sanctioned adjudicators in preparation for OMEA State Marching Band Finals. All bands are welcome and many perform in “festival” class.

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H.S. Junior/Senior Day

Saturday, Oct. 29 - Fall 2022

Open to any Junior or Senior who is interested in attending UA and participating in the Zips Marching Band. Sit with the band and play in the stands, and observe ‘Ohio’s Pride’ Marching Band in pre-game and half-time performance from the 50 yard-line.

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