Welcome to the Rising Freshmen page of the UAMB Website! This tab was created to enhance the accessibility of information to 8th Grade/Incoming Freshman Families. We will continually update this page, so please check back regularly for current information. If you have any questions, please contact us. We want all band families to feel connected and informed.
Thank you!
Family Outreach Committee
- Rada Terzieva (Committee Co-Chair and parent of percussion player)
- Emily Geygan (Committee Co-Chair and parent of trombone player)
- Michael Geygan (Boosters VP, parent of trombone player)
- Kristin Lach (Uniform chair and parent of flute player)
- Renee Rodabaugh (Travel manager and parent of trombone player)
- Julie Paisley (parent of trumpet player)
- Uyen Tram (parent of saxophone and clarinet players)
Hello New Band Families!
Members of the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Marching Band and their directors were happy to host 8th Grade Band Night on Friday, September 13th 2024 during the Homecoming varsity football game at UAHS.
The UAHS Marching Band was excited to meet your 8th grader and to march together at Upper Arlington High School!
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) and Uniform information.
Materials from the 8th Grade informational meeting (April 2025)
- Slide deck
- To do list and important dates (as of April 2025). Dates subject to change.
The most up-to-date UAHS band events are in CutTime. Below are important 2025 dates (subject to change).
- April 3rd, 7 pm @ UAHS Band Room – 8th Grade informational meeting
- June 30th to July 3rd – Parade practices
- July 4th – Parade
- July 30th – August 1st – Fundamentals week
- August 1st – Individual and group photos
- August 2nd – Car Wash Fundraiser
- August 4th – New Band Parent Social (7pm at UAHS)
- August 4th-8th – Band Camp
- Aug. 8th – 7pm, First show preview for families
- Aug. 22nd – Football game @Home
- Aug. 29th – Football game Away
- Aug. 31st – Golden Bear Bash! (Squad Leaders, K-Row and helpers)
- Sept. 1st – Labor Day Arts Festival (Full Band), Report at 9 am, Perform at 10 am.
- Sept. 5th – Football game @Home
- Sept. 12th – Football game Away
- Sept. 19th – Football game @Home
- Sept. 26th- Football game @Home
- Oct. 3th – Football game Away
- Oct. 10th – Football game @Home
- Oct. 17th – Football game Away
- Oct. 24th – Football game @Home
- Oct. 31st, Nov. 7th, 14th, 21st – potential playoff games
- Nov. 6th – UAMB Fall Concert 7:30 pm in PAC
If you wish to learn more about what to expect from high school band, please visit uaband.org and read the information under the About Us, Parent Info, and Boosters tabs.
Go Bears!