High School Band Events
High School Band clinic festival
Monday, February (TBA), 2023
- E.J. Thomas Hall
- Guest clinician - Alfred Watkins
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.
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.
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.
Contact us with questions:
- Phone: 330-972-6919
- Email: UAbands@uakron.edu