Buckeye Boys State Band

The BBS Band staff are fully invested in helping every single student develop their skills, test their limits, and tackle challenging music. It’s fast-paced and it’s intense, but the growth that happens in just one week is unmatched.

The countdown to June 14 is in the home stretch. Get ready for one of the most challenging and fun weeks of your life!

Nobody sees the grind and the focus it takes for the Buckeye Boys State Band to lock in for daily performances throughout the week. 🎺

One hour. Think about that. A group of young musicians from across Ohio — most of them meeting for the first time — come together, rehearse for sixty minutes, and then perform at the assembly on the first day of BBS. The fact that it works isn't luck. It takes talent, efficiency, and incredible focus!

Being a part of the Buckeye Boys State Band isn't just about rehearsals and performances. The directors, staff, and legionnaires are passionate about ensuring that each delegate leaves BBS better than when they arrived. The Band staff and program volunteers are here to help you grow as musicians and as individuals throughout the week. You will have opportunities to connect with and learn from experts and to learn about opportunities to play your instrument beyond high school.

If you're a student musician looking for a summer experience that's more than just a camp, come be part of something that will stay with you. The BBS Band is open to all Buckeye Boys State delegates, just bring your instrument!

Someone has to bring some warmth and texture to complement all that brass drama!

Our woodwind section holds it down every single year, adding the perfect layer of detail to the massive BBS sound.

We’re officially less than 3 weeks away from the first downbeat on June 14—get those reeds ready!

Slide through to see the woodwind crew completely locking into the groove.

 

The start of college football season is fun and all, but we’re much more excited about the kickoff to marching band season! This fall, we want to celebrate all our alumni who dedicate countless hours to practicing and performing to support the athletic teams at their respective colleges.

If you were, or are, a part of a college marching band or ensemble, send us a photo of you (past or present) in your uniform! We’d love to feature it. To get things started, here are a few throwback shots of BBS Band Director Jeff Jordan during his days in the Ohio State University Marching Band.