University closed – Friday, Jan. 19

Due to the anticipated significant winter storm expected for the Akron area overnight and into tomorrow, all University of Akron campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 19.

All classes and labs are canceled.

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Ohio Band Directors Conference Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schedule of events 2023

Performances

  • UA Concert Band (8:15 a.m.)
  • Canfield Middle School 8th Grade Band (9:00 a.m.)
  • UA Symphony Band (9:45 a.m.)
  • Jackson High School Purple Concert Band (10:30 a.m.)
  • Jackson High School Symphony Band (11:15 a.m.)
  • UA Wind Symphony (1:30 p.m.)
    • Presentation of Robert D. Jorgensen Scholarship
    • Premiere of Song of Solace by Ryan Nowlin, commissioned by Jeff and Linda Andrews in loving memory of their son, Jordin (UA & Jackson High School Alumn) - featuring the UA Wind Symphony & Jackson High School Symphony Band
  • William Owens Clinic Session (2:30 p.m.)
    • "Doing Within When You're Doing Without"
  • OBDC High School All-Star Band (3:30 p.m.)
  • OBDC High School Honor Band (4:15 p.m.)
    • OBDC Hall of Fame Presentation

Clinic Sessions

All dress rehearsals and clinic sessions on Thursday & Friday, Dec. 1 & 2, 2023 are free and open to the public. 

  • William Owens, OBDC Guest Composer
  • Dr. Scott Lubaroff, Honor Band Guest Conductor

UA Applied Wind & Percussion Faculty