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| The All-Ohio State Fair Band was founded in 1925 and was known as the All-Ohio Boys' State Fair Band. It was then, as is now, comprised of superior musicians from throughout the State of Ohio. The members of the 2012 AOSFB will arrive at The Rhodes Center on July 21 to began several intense days of rehearsal. The talented musicians will take part in a rigorous pre-fair schedule where they will learn close to 60 pieces of concert music of various styles and genres as well as numerous marches. Throughout the 2012 Ohio State Fair the Band members will perform over 80 concerts and while continuing a long standing tradition of entertaining Ohio's citizens. The founder and first director was Jack Wainwright (1925-1931) of Fostoria. He has been followed by four other directors: Louis E. Pete (1932-1966), Jack O. Evans (1967-1969), Omar P. Blackman (1970-1998) and Donald F. Santa-Emma, who has been director since 1999. Each year there are various new experiences for the Band as well as the continuation of numerous AOSFB traditions which include Ballyhoo-ing through the grounds, performances on the Rhodes Lawn and return trips to the Lausche Building and The Coliseum. This year the Band makes a return to the Show Place Stage and will have several morning performances in Central Park and we'll be playing for the Governor's Cup for the first time in the Coliseum. Watch this space as we look forward to the 2012 Fair which opens July 25, 2012. |
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| NEWS of NOTE: It's the last weekend in May and aosfb.com is doing some housecleaning. Check back on June one for some up to date info, links and more...... |
| Countdown to 2012 It all starts July 21 with the first notes of rehearsal! |
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| Updated | coming July 4, 2012 | 5.26 | | |