50th Ohio Band Directors Conference

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Saturday, Dec 4, 2021  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location

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Details

This event will be held in the Student Union, 303 Carroll St, Akron, OH 44304, USA

The 2021 OBDC Virtual Conference will feature performances by:

• The UA Wind Symphony
• Symphony Band
• Concert Bands
• The 2021 OBDC Virtual High School Honor Band

Featured ensembles will include:

• Wadsworth High School Wind Ensemble, Dana Hire, conductor
• Hudson High School Wind Ensemble, Beverly O’Connor, conductor
• Grove City Symphonic Band, Jason Graham, conductor

Guests will include:

• Guest Composer: Mr. Johan de Meij, composer and conductor
• Honor Band Guest Conductor: John Climer, Director of University Bands and Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts

The event will culminate with the recognition of the OBDC Hall of Fame members and the 2021 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!