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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 2009 AOSFB will report to The Rhodes Center on July 25 to begin 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 2009 Ohio State Fair the Band will perform nearly 80 concerts and continue a long standing tradition of entertaining Ohio's citizens. . . including a return to the Coliseum for two performances! 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. Watch this space for more information about the 2009 AOSFB. Visit aosfb.org frequently as we look forward to the 2009 Ohio State Fair. |
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| EMAIL Contacts: Donald Santa-Emma Director of AOSFB AOSFB Alumni info@aosfb.org |
| The Ohio State Fair and Expo Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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| IMPORTANT DATES July 25 AOSFB reports to The Ohio State Fair August 1 Alumni Day August 2 Celeste Center & Park of Roses |
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