Soak up the Summer with the UC Community Band.There is no better way to stay musically involved than to join a community band such as the one offered through the UCBAA and the UC Bearcat Bands. The UC Community Band operates in this capacity from May through the end of July each year. The band typically rehearses on Wednesday evenings. We perform about 4-5 times in a variety of arts centers, parks and community centers throughout the Tri-State.
Who can participate?The UC Community Band is open to anyone with former experience playing a musical instrument and is a Junior in high school or older.
When & where do you meet?Rehearsals typically begin the first Wednesday of May and continue on Wednesday evenings through our last concert at the end of the summer, in July. Rehearsals are from 7pm to 9pm in the Rockwern Band Center - 147 Corry Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45219. Concerts may not always fall on a Wednesday.
Our 2024 schedule is as follows. Please note changes still could be made. WED May 1- Social event and sign up as well as music/dues collection WED May 8- rehearsal WED May 15- rehearsal WED May 22- rehearsal Memorial Day May 27 WED May 29- Rehearsal WED June 5 - rehearsal WED June 12- Concert at Maple Knoll 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246 WED June 19- rehearsal WED June 26- Concert at Koenig Park in Reading 520 W Columbia Ave, Reading, OH 45215 July 3- Cancel for the Holiday WED July 10- rehearsal SAT July 13- Concert at Miami Twnp 5951 Buckwheat Rd. Miami Township 45150 WED July 17- rehearsal WED July 24- rehearsal and potential recording SAT July 27- Concert at Keehner Park Concert 7238-7246 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069 Come join us! E-mail us at uccommunityband@gmail.com with questions and join our Facebook page. Community Band Uniform Update 2024Click to expand
Small through 2XL will be $25 and 3XL up will be $30. Participants will be able to order shirts at our first rehearsal. |
Membership Fees
In order to offer a high-quality Community Band experience with the high-level of leadership and operations that our audiences and members have come to expect, we require a small fee of $25.00 from each member annually. We also have a one-time UCCB polo fee of $25.00 for S-2XL and $30 for 3XL and up. Dues can be paid via cash, check, or venmo at rehearsal.
The band is always looking for donations from businesses or individuals to help with our season.
The band is always looking for donations from businesses or individuals to help with our season.
Contact Us
Interested in joining? Have a question for us? Email us at uccommunityband@gmail.com.
Our Directors
Aaron Rex and Johnnie Green
Current band director at Mason City Schools.
Greg Mills
Retired band director of Kings Schools.
Contact Us!UC Band Alumni Association
University of Cincinnati Rockwern Band Center 147 Corry Boulevard, ML 32 Cincinnati, OH 45221 email | ucbaa1920@gmail.com |