Our Bands
Annually, the All-Star Brass Bands seats 2 to 3 youth bands and now has The Ohio Collegiate All-Stars, too. Nominate a Student MusicianSupport Our Mission!The All-Stars operate a minimum of two to three age/ability-based bands each season depending upon the number of students admitted to the organization. Our bands include the following when we have sufficient membership. COVID-19 greatly disrupted the pool of available student musicians.
- The All-Star Brass & Percussion Band (ASBP)
- The Junior-Varsity All-Star Brass Band (J-V)
- The Varsity All-Star Brass Band (Varsity)
We have also added:
- Ohio Collegiate All-Stars (comprised of mostly All-Star veterans who may be college students or young professionals).
Our Staff and Summer bands are ad-hoc based on interest, available personnel, and performance opportunities.
Instrumentation for brass bands is fairly consistent, but the numbers may vary by ensemble. At the high ability end, we have limits imposed on the number of musicians who can appear on stage at any one time during some competitive arenas.
The All-Star Brass & Percussion Band (ASBP)
Comprised of advanced student musicians from grades 10 through 12 – young adult, The All-Star Brass & Percussion Band is under the Direction of founder Dr. Eric Aho
In the past, the ASBP has achieved tremendous honors and invitations:
- Prestigious invitation as one of 4 ensembles at the 2009 New York Band & Orchestra Festival with NYC performances at the Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park and Carnegie Hall in the renowned Isaac Stern Auditorium for a 30-minute concert
- Repeat Carnegie Hall Tours in 2014 and 2018.
- Numerous awarded NABBA performances – in adult classes
- Highly acclaimed performance at the 2008 OMEA State Professional Conference
- Invitation to perform in “exhibition” at the 2008 Hannaford Festival of Brass
ASBP rehearses on Sundays from 4:00 – 6:15 pm (allow flexibility for overruns) at our rehearsal location UALC.
The first rehearsal for the 2023-2024 season is November 12 at an alternate location. Regular rehearsals begin on November 19 at our new location, Indianola Presbyterian Church.
The Junior-Varsity All-Star Brass Band (J-V)
Comprised of student musicians from grades 7 through 10.
The Varsity All-Star Brass Band (Varsity)
Comprised of student musicians from grades 9 through 10, The Varsity All-Star Brass Band, if seated, will typically rehearse from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Staff and Summer Bands
Staff Band…
In years past, an All-Star Staff Band has been formed for performances and competitions. Not only have existing staff participated but also key alumni. This is an ad-hoc activity.
Summer Band…
While typically, we end the All-Star Season as soon as we return from our Tour, we have in the past extended the season with an optional Summer Band. We’ve participated in summer music festivals and performances, including the Brass Band Festival in Ashland, KY, performed at the Columbus Park of Roses, Lakeside, and other events, including summer church services. The Summer Band is created when sufficient members and staff have interest and availability to continue in a more informal manner. We combine all All-Star youth and staff bands for the Summer Band and reach out to interested alumni, as well.