Alumni Band Homecoming
Alumni Band Homecoming Activities
Oct. 24-25, 2025
Friday, Oct. 24
Friday Night Rehearsal
5 p.m.
Rockwern Band Center
147 Corry Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH
We’ll have a rehearsal Friday at the Rockwern Band Center at 5 p.m. where you’ll be able to run through the music for our parade and halftime performances.
Alumni Band Reunion
6-10 p.m.
Rhinegeist Brewery Lounge
1910 Elm St.
Cincinnati, OH
Our Friday Night Reunion this year is the perfect opportunity to connect with your fellow band alumni! Enjoy a taco and bowl bar and local brews at Rhinegeist Brewery, just down the hill from campus. We will also hold our annual raffle and give UCBAA updates.
Registration is $30 and includes a build-your-own taco and bowl bar provided by Bakersfield. A cash bar will be available. Advance registration is requested by Oct. 10.
Parking
Parking is recommended in the free parking lot located directly across from the brewery on Elm St. and limited street parking in the area around the brewery. If the lot is full, other recommended parking includes paid parking lots at nearby Findlay Market, in the new Findlay Garage, and at the corner of Dunlap St. and Henry St.
Arrival Information
The private events entrance is located on Elm St. directly across from the Rhinegeist parking lot, just south of the streetcar stop. Enter the doors to the left of the wall mural and follow the signs for the elevators or stairs that will lead you to The Lounge.
Alumni Band Gameday Activities
Saturday, Oct. 25
Parade - TBA
Kickoff - TBA
We have many different ways to get involved — our reunion, parade and tailgate are just some of your choices. Join the Alumni Band to celebrate, CHARGE Down the Steps, reconnect with friends, revisit your college years, and join the UCBAA for events of your choice.
March in the Homecoming Parade *Requires registration
Join your fellow Alumni Band Bearcats and march with pride during the Homecoming Parade! UCBAA jackets are required to perform. Final details will be communicated once kickoff time is set.
*Alumni Band will offer trucks for those with accessibility needs. In addition to registering, please notify Brian Pack.
Halftime Alumni Band Performance *Requires registration
Join Alumni Band members for a combined halftime performance with the undergraduate band.
*Alumni Band will offer a legacy line for those with accessibility needs. In addition to registering, please notify Brian Pack.
Anyone marching in the Homecoming Parade or performing at halftime is expected to attend a rehearsal on Saturday, Oct. 25 prior to the parade. We will also have an optional music rehearsal the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 24 at the Rockwern Band Center. Times TBA; Saturday rehearsal is typically 6 hours prior to kickoff, before parade lineup.
Game Tickets
A game ticket is required for entry into the stadium for all participants to perform at halftime. Please visit the UC Band Alumni Association website for ticketing information.
Game Day Essentials
UC Alumni Band Jacket *Requires registration
To march in gameday activities, the UCBAA requires that you wear our official uniform jacket. Legacy versions are acceptable. We will have a small number available for rental on gameday, but highly encourage purchasing your own. Deadline to purchase is Oct. 3.
Color Guard members: Contact Megan Westermeyer for uniform information.
Bearkittens: Contact Sandy Moeller for uniform information.
*If you are a 2024-25 graduate, please choose the “Senior Jacket” registration option to receive a complimentary jacket.
Instruments *Requires registration
Please provide us with your instrument information in the registration. UCBAA-owned instruments will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, but we do ask that you provide your own mouthpiece, reeds and/or sticks if you play a wind instrument. A donation is requested to offset the cost of maintenance and replacement. We will do our best to accommodate requests made after Oct. 10.
If you are a Color Guard performer, please Contact Megan Westermeyer to reserve your equipment.
Need to Pay Your UCBAA Membership Dues?
To participate in gameday activities, the UCBAA requires that you are a dues-paying member. Please visit ucalumniband.org/membership to see a list of current members.
Please contact Brian Pack directly with any questions.
Accessibility & Accommodations
If you are physically unable to march and carry your instrument or flag for the entire duration of the parade route and/or the entire field performances, please consider:
- Requesting a spot in a parade vehicle. Contact Brian Pack if you would like to ride in a UCBAA vehicle during the parade. We will do our best to accommodate all who ask, but in the event of limited capacity, we will honor requests on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Participating in our non-marching “Legacy Line” for the halftime performance. Contact Brian Pack to indicate that you would like this option.
Maggie Ibrahim-Taney
Director, Alumni Engagement, Affinity Networks & Athletics Experiences