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All-Star Brass and Percussion, Carnegie Hall, New York, June 2018

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ASBP meets on Sunday from 3:30pm-6:00pm.

Rehearsals @ North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway St. Columbus, Oh. 43214

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The Academy Band meets Thursday from 6:45pm to 8:45pm.

OCAS meets Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

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Nominations

The Nomination Form is now open. Please fill out our online form to nominate and be notified of an audition time.

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Auditions

Nominated candidates and veterans will audition on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Nominees will be notified with an audition time slot. For those with a conflict, we can arrange for an appointment on Sunday, November 8th.

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Rehearsals

The Ohio Collegiate All-Stars (OCAS) rehearse Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm. The All-Star Brass and Percussion (ASBP) rehearses Sunday afternoons from 3:30-6:00pm, and the Academy Band rehearsal dates and times are 6:45pm to 8:45pm on Thursday evenings All rehearsals take place at North Broadway United Methodist Church.

Rehearsal Details

Membership Overview

Our Bands

We seat two youth bands and one young adult that are generally age/ability based:

The Academy Band (7-9)
All-Star Brass and Percussion Band (ASBP) (grades 9-12)
The Ohio Collegiate All-Stars (OCAS)

All three band are under the direction of Dr. Eric W. Aho.

Instruments

Students play on matched sets of professional instruments (except tenor trombones who supply their own horn)
Rental Fees are included in our tuition (nominal)
Students & Parents must sign a Rental Agreement
Inexpensive replacement cost insurance required (secure through homeowner policy)

Retreat: All-Star Brass and Percussion

Retreat is January 8-10, 2027
Location: Geneva Hills, Lancaster, OH
Retreat Costs ARE included in tuition
Saturday and Sunday meals included
Nominal spending money for Pizza and soft drinks extra
Retreat is Mandatory

Retreat: The Academy Band

Retreat is January 22-24, 2027
Location: Geneva Hills, Lancaster, OH
Retreat Costs ARE included in tuition
Saturday and Sunday meals included
Nominal spending money for Pizza and soft drinks extra
Retreat is Mandatory

Tuition

Full Tuition due with first rehearsal (Nov. 12th for the Academy Band and Nov. 15th for ASBP ) or a payment plan can be arranged and includes:

Instrument Rental (not required for tenor trombones only)
Music Folder Fees
Uniform Shirt (other required components are purchased by student separately)
Tour costs are NOT included in tuition
Many fundraising programs are offered to members who can avail themselves of opportunities (not required) to earn significant funds to cover their tuition costs as well as tour. We’ve had many students who received refund checks because they were industrious. (Any students who are provided any type of scholarship are required to participate in fundraising).

Scholarships

Depending upon the organization’s financial situation, we offer need-based scholarships to off-set part of tuition, but do require fundraising program participation and additional volunteer services in-kind. Students apply directly to Dr. Aho with a written letter of request and should contact him directly with questions.

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Fundraising Programs

Fundraising programs of all varieties are available throughout the season (not required except for scholarship recipients).
After ‘Tour’ and instrument turn in, those students with surplus funds in their account are issued a refund check.
Assertive fundraisers can easily cover 100% of their tour expenses as well as recover their initial tuition fees.
Some students have enough left to cover part of their tuition for the upcoming season!

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Carnegie Hall Tours

In 2009, the All-Star Brass Bands were invited to participate in the prestigious New York Band & Orchestra Festival with the hallmark performance at Carnegie Hall. We were invited again in 2014, becoming the first Brass Band in Carnegie history to perform twice in the famous venue. Both performances were outstanding opportunities and life-changing experiences for the members of the ASBP. On our second trip, as they boarded the bus for NYC, our students were surprised to learn they would have a rehearsal/master class with none other than Wynton Marsalis! We were thankful that such a renowned musician would share so much of his time with our students. Our tour included a terrific Central Park Performance and culminated in our formal appearance at Carnegie Hall. In 2009 our performance ended with a standing ovation. In 2014 we received two standing ovations! This year we are honored to have a 3rd invitation to perform in the 2018 International Sounds of Summer Music Festival… A 3rd performance may be the charm! How many people do you know who can say they’ve performed at Carnegie Hall? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity… again! What a resume’ item for our students. This honor will serve them well in scholarship and job applications for years and distinguish them throughout their lives. It is worth every penny!