Among Our Friends Again in 2022!!
We are thrilled to announce that the 2022 Ohio State Fair is taking place July 27 - August 7.
In addition, the All-Ohio State Fair Band and the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir will be returning to the best Fair in the nation!
Due to numerous factors the AOSFB & AOSFYC are extending the application period until May 15, 2022. In light of improved public health realities, this will provide potential members and their families ample time to further explore summer plans and opportunities.
Individuals that applied by March 31 will receive our application decision by April 10. Between now and May 15 we will accept applications on a rolling basis or until all sections are filled. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner using the traditional review process. We are so excited to continue our traditions and be among our friends again! Click here to apply now.
Alumni Day is July 30, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that the 2022 Ohio State Fair is taking place July 27 - August 7.
In addition, the All-Ohio State Fair Band and the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir will be returning to the best Fair in the nation!
Due to numerous factors the AOSFB & AOSFYC are extending the application period until May 15, 2022. In light of improved public health realities, this will provide potential members and their families ample time to further explore summer plans and opportunities.
Individuals that applied by March 31 will receive our application decision by April 10. Between now and May 15 we will accept applications on a rolling basis or until all sections are filled. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner using the traditional review process. We are so excited to continue our traditions and be among our friends again! Click here to apply now.
Alumni Day is July 30, 2022
Welcome to the All-Ohio State Fair Band
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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 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), and Omar P. Blackman (1970-1998). Donald F. Santa-Emma (1999-2015), who retired after 17 years as director, held the position of Director Emeritus until he passed away in January of 2022. Current Director, Brian W. Dodd, is a fifteen-year member of the staff and is now in his sixth year as Director of the AOSFB. The members of the AOSFB annually arrive at the Rhodes Center near the end of July to begin several intense days of rehearsal. The talented musicians then take part in a rigorous pre-fair schedule where they rehearse over 60 pieces of concert music of various styles and genres as well as numerous marches. Throughout the run of The Ohio State Fair the Band members perform nearly 90 concerts while continuing a long-standing tradition of entertaining Ohio's citizens. |
These kids come in and maybe they don’t know each other, but they can make music together and that’s something they have in common. Their musical skills improve, and their leadership skills improve, and then they go back to their home high schools just better players and better leaders.
Brian W. Dodd, director
from Farm and Dairy, "Part of a legacy: Dodd named band director for All-Ohio State Fair Band," June 24, 2016
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