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 A Groundbreaking Event for Expo 2050
May 13, 2024

Click here to register

This page was last updated on 4-17-24 at 5:00 PM
Changes made after 4-17-24 at 7:00 PM will be made in red below and noted here.

Final Instructions for the day will be emailed on May 10 to all participants


Information you need to register
  • Name
  • Cell phone number
  • Name of Parent/Guardian if still in high school
           OR
  • Name of emergency contact if out of high school
  • Your instrument
  • Part you last played at the AOSFB
  • If you'll take part in lunch
  
What You Need To Know

The Schedule for May 13, 2024
7:30 - 8:05 AM
Check in and registration in the Rhodes Center
Please do not arrive before 7:30
You will receive music at this time

8:20 AM
Seating and Rehearsal in Rhodes Center

9:40 AM
Fall-In to March to the Groundbreaking near ODNR

10:05
Perform before the big event as attendees arrive
Parents and guests are permitted to attend

 10:30 AM
Groundbreaking for Expo 2050
Perform as needed at the event and after it concludes

After the event
March back to Rhodes Center and have some lunch...then head home!
What to wear for the Groundbreaking Event
Solid Black pants/slacks
Black socks or nylons that are black/nude in color
Black shoes 
White AOSFB Uniform Polo
    OR Short sleeve white polo/white shirt with no logo
Bring your current school jacket or college jacket in case the weather
is cold or cold-ish
Don't have a school jacket? Bring the most plain single color jacket with no or minimal logos.

What to bring for performing
 Your instrument in working condition
Lyre
Flip folio and pages
Water bottle - these will stay at Rhodes during the performance.
  • Percussion: Bring a marching snare.                                                      AOSFB will provide the bass drums, quads, and cymbals.  Let us know if this is a challenge.
  • Flute/Piccolo: We prefer piccolos but understand possible limited access to the instrument at this time of year for some of you.
  • Double Reeds: Please let us know on the registration form if you prefer to play your instrument, another instrument on which you are proficient, or carry a flag.
  • PLEASE NOTE: We will not have flip folios or lyres available for sale that day.
Lunch
We will be serving lunch at Rhodes Center after the event.
The meal will be for band members and staff.

Learn more about Expo 20505 Master Plan
Expo 2050 on OhioExpoCenter.com web site
The AOSFB Store
The AOSFB Store will not be open to purchase lyres, flip folios, or other items.

Letter for High School Students may be downloaded below.

24_groundbreaking_educator_letter.pdf
File Size: 188 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Click here to REGISTER FOR THE GROUNDBREAKING EXPO 2050 EVENT ON MAY 13

All-Ohio State Fair Band

PO Box 27
Bladensburg, Ohio 43005


Contact Us

Brian W. Dodd, Director
Edward P. Gallagher, Director of Operations
General Information - [email protected]

AOSFB Favorite Links

The Ohio State Fair
​All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir
Learn more with the Columbus Dispatch
See & hear the AOSFB perform Stars & Stripes Forever
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  • Dates & Schedules
    • 25 Daily Schedules
  • News
  • Staff
  • Apply for the 2026 AOSFB
  • Photos & Videos
  • Fun Stuff
  • History
    • In Memoriam: Donald F. Santa-Emma
    • In Memoriam: Omar P. Blackman
    • In Memoriam: John A. Zipay
  • Supporters
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Day
  • Countdown to 2025