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Zippy’s All-Star Marching Band

Saturday, September 14, 2024

We invite you to join The University of Akron Marching Band as a member of Zippy's All-Star Marching Band.

Note about fees: This year each member of Zippy’s All-Star Marching Band will need to provide $20 to help offset costs associated with the All-Star T-Shirt and lunch expenses.

Details

A final schedule, parking instructions, music, and routine link (color guard) will be sent to all that register.

Who can join?

Any current (Fall 2024) high school band student. The All-Star Marching Band is open to individual students who want to perform perform with 'Ohio's Pride,' the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Marching Band, on the field at halftime and in the stands for the Zips Football home game at InfoCision Stadium.

Please note: You may sign up any amount of band members to participate or your whole band.

Registration fee

A $20 fee will be collected when you report to the stadium on the day of the event. This fee covers the cost for your Zippy's All-Star T-Shirt and lunch between the morning rehearsal and the game. Cash or check (made out to The University of Akron) are accepted.

What to bring

  • Members of the All-Star Marching Band should bring their own instrument, except for percussion (drum line) and sousaphones (provided by С»ÆƬÊÓƵ on a first to register basis).
  • A pole and flag will be provided for Color Guard Members.
  • Twirlers should plan to design their own personal single or double baton routine to our music (sent out in September).
  • The Uniform for the day will be blue jeans, tennis shoes, and a "Zippy's All-Star Marching Band" t-shirt - provided during check in at the stadium.

Tickets

Note: A ticket is not needed for those performing with Zippy's All-Star Marching Band

Discounted tickets for family and friends as well as more information on stadium protocols can be found here: .

Tentative Schedule

12:00 p.m. Check in at InfoCision Stadium, The University of Akron
12:30 p.m. Rehearse with The University of Akron Marching Band
3:00 p.m. Lunch Break (provided)
4:45 p.m. Attend the С»ÆƬÊÓƵMB’s PreGame Concert @ Coleman Common
5:05 p.m. March to InfoCision Stadium with the С»ÆƬÊÓƵMB
5:40 p.m. Watch the С»ÆƬÊÓƵMB’s PreGame Show @ InfoCision Stadium
6:05 p.m.

Kick-Off Kick off, Go Zips!!

1st + 2nd Qrt. Play alongside the С»ÆƬÊÓƵMB in the stands!
Half-time Perform on Summa Field with the С»ÆƬÊÓƵMB!
After half-time Feel free to leave if you need or continue playing in the stands

For more information

Contact The University of Akron Band Office at 330-972-6186 OR 330-972-6180.