Eagle for a Day 2025

Have you ever wanted to perform with a college marching band? Come be an Ashland Eagle for a Day with The Ashland University Marching Band on Saturday, November 1st! 

Music for the Event *Please Download Before Submitting*
AU Eagle for a Day - High School Band Member Invitational

Who can join? 
Any current high school band student, Colorguard, or Twirler. The Ashland University Marching Band, Eagle for a Day, is open to individual students who want to perform with the AU Marching Band on the field at halftime and in the stands for the AU Football game. 

What to bring?
- All instrumental participants should bring their own instruments. 
- All Colorguard and Twirling participants should plan to choreograph their own personal routine to our music (sent out TBD) and bring their own equipment. 
- Please wear your high school band uniform.


Schedule for the day: 

   8:30am Check in at Jack Miller Stadium
                         Jack Miller Stadium (#35 on the campus map)
                         800 Broad St, Ashland, OH 44805
   9:00am Practice with the Eagle marching band in the stadium
 10:30am Brunch with Eagle marching band/uniform change
 12:00pm Report to Old Abe for march into stadium (indicated on map)
 12:10pm March into stadium with Eagle Marching Band
 12:20pm Ashland University Marching Band performs Flood the Fountain show
 12:45pm Joint Pregame Performance
   1:00pm Kick-off Go Eagles!
 Halftime (approx. 2:00p) Joint Halftime Performance
     Finale  Post-Game in stands


For more information, please contact Slade Denman, Director of Bands at 740-607-4300 or sdenman@ashland.edu.