Alumni Band
Each fall The University of Akron Bands welcomes all Alumni of “Ohio’s Pride,” The University of Akron Marching Band for the annual Homecoming festivities. Members of the band rehearse with the Akron Zips Marching Band in the morning before the game and then perform during pre-game and half-time with the Akron Zips Marching Band.
COME BACK AND JOIN US
FOR HOMECOMING / ALUMNI BAND 2024
Hope to see you all on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 - GO ZIPS!
Tickets:
Alumni Band members who perform on the field will NOT need a ticket for entry into the stadium on game-day, but all other non-performing Alumni Band and family members will need tickets.
The link above should already have applied the discounted ticket price. If you need to add in the promo code use HC24 for the prices below:
- $10 - General Admission (only seated on the east side)
- $15 - Reserved Admission (on the west side)
- NOTE: Sit on the west side to see the band show
- To purchase tickets by phone contact the UA Ticket Office at 330-972-6982
Special thanks to our friends in the Department of Athletics.
Tentative schedule for the Alumni Band weekend 2024
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Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 |
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| Time | Location | Event | Required / Optional |
| TBA a.m. |
Brookledge Golf Course |
Alumni Band Golf Outing (Tee Times starting at 9:08 (9:16 & 9:24) Please contact Galen S. Karriker (gsk1@uakron.edu) to confirm your interest in playing in the outing! Tee-Times are "first-come-first-serve!" |
Optional |
| 4:10 - 6 p.m. | InfoCision Stadium | 2024 UAMB Rehearsal | Optional |
| 6:30 p.m. |
The Lockview Restaurant |
Alumni Band Social / Dinner | Optional |
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Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 |
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The University of Akron Marching Band ALUMNI BAND OFFICIAL DRESS FOR PERFORMANCE |
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| Time | Location | Event | Required / Optional |
| 9 a.m. | Guzzetta Atrium | Alumni Band Registration Park in Lot 27 (across from Guzzetta OR Lot 26 (North Parking Deck) |
Required No permit needed |
| 9:30 a.m. | Guzzetta Recital Hall | Alumni Band Music Rehearsal begins | Required |
| 10:30 a.m. | InfoCision Stadium | 2024 UAMB Rehearsal Begins / Alumni Band walks to InfoCision Stadium | Required |
| 11:30 a.m. | InfoCision Stadium | Alumni Band joins 2024 Band on field for rehearsal | Required |
| 12:30 p.m. | InfoCision Stadium | Rehearsal Ends / Photo Ops | Required |
| 12:40 p.m. | Lots 8 & 10 |
Food Truck & Cash Bar |
Optional |
| 2:15 p.m. | Coleman Common/Buchtel Hall | UA Marching Band Pre-Game Concert – Alumni Welcome! (Play Alma Mater / Blue and Gold) | Optional |
| 2:30 p.m. | Coleman Common/Buchtel Hall |
March to InfoCision Stadium Carroll - Carroll Street to Spicer Street (Play in Lot 9) |
Required |
| 3 p.m. | InfoCision Stadium | Alumni Band Members planning to perform at PreGame meet on East Access Rd behind Visitor side to gain entry to the field. | Required |
| 3:13 p.m. | InfoCision Stadium | Pre-Game Performance on field | Required |
| 3:32 p.m. | InfoCision Stadium | Kick-Off | Required |
| InfoCision Stadium |
Seating during game – Section 103 / 105 with the UA Marching Band |
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| 1st & 2nd Qtr | Section 103 / 105 | Join 2024 UAMB in the Stands! | Required |
| Halftime | InfoCision Stadium | UAMB and Alumni Band perform on the field | Required |
| 3rd & 4th Qtr | Section 103 / 105 | Join 2023 UAMB in the Stands or depart as needed | Required |
| End of Game | Guzzetta Atrium | Meet UA Band Staff to return Equipment / Flip Folder (if staying to the end of the game) |
Required |
We will be scheduling a Virtual Alumni Band Social Event in January 2025 |
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