2023 OMEA Zips Invitational
THE 2023 OMEA ZIPS INVITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED - We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hosting the show in 2024
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
InfoCision Stadium on the UA campus — 375 E. Exchange St.
Each fall The University of Akron hosts the annual Ohio Music Education Association Zips Invitational Marching Band Show. 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.
For more information on how to register your band for the OMEA Zips Invitational Marching Band Show, visit the OMEA website and log-in to the portal.
Any additional questions should be directed to the show coordinator, Dr. Galen S. Karriker at gsk1@uakron.edu.
13th Annual OMEA Zips Invitational Schedule
10:30 a.m. - Gates Open (Tickets and Entry via Gate 1 - corner of Exchange and Union Street)
11:30 a.m. - Show Starts - National Anthem / Introductions
- Patricia J. LaNasa, Vocalist
- Jake Durr, UA Marching Band Announcer
11:45 a.m. - TBA
12:00 p.m. - TBA
12:15 p.m. - TBA
12:30 p.m. - INTERMISSION
1:15 p.m. - TBA
1:30 p.m. - TBA
1:45 p.m. - TBA
2:00 p.m. - TBA
2:15 p.m. - TBA
2:30 p.m. (TBA) - UA Marching Band (Exhibition), Dr. Galen S. Karriker & Dr. Gretchen Pohlman-Bassett, Directors
2:45 p.m. (TBA) - AWARDS CEREMONY
Parking
See the campus map to see where to park.
Tickets
Note: No advance ticket sales available - please allow for sufficient time to purchase tickets and enter the stadium.
The ticket office is adjacent to GATE 1 at InfoCision Stadium, 375 East Exchange St. Akron, Ohio.
- Tickets: $8 per person
- $6 senior citizens 60+
- Children under 5 are FREE
- Cash, check, and credit card are accepted.
- Seating is General Admission ONLY.
Gates and entrances
Patrons may enter at Gate 1 ONLY. Gate 2 is ONLY for performers and staff - no exceptions. All other gates will be closed.
Food
A concession stand will be open on the home sideline.