Ohio Band Directors Conference
Venue
Ohio Band Directors Conference
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, Ohio, United States
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.
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:
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:
Canfield Middle School 8th Grade Band - Jim Volenik, conductor
Jackson High School Symphony Band - Michele Monigold, 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.
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!
Saturday Conference Concerts:
8:15 am - UA Concert Band
9:00 am - Canfield MS 8th Grade Band
9:45 am - UA Symphony Band
10:30 am - Jackson HS
11:15 am Jackson HS
1:30 pm UA Wind Symphony
3:30 pm - Closing Concert (OBDC All-Star / Honor Bands)
8:15 am - UA Concert Band
9:00 am - Canfield MS 8th Grade Band
9:45 am - UA Symphony Band
10:30 am - Jackson HS
11:15 am Jackson HS
1:30 pm UA Wind Symphony
3:30 pm - Closing Concert (OBDC All-Star / Honor Bands)
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