Bearcat Bands Affiliates & Partners

The mission of the UCBAA shall be to promote a fraternal spirit among the Band Alumni. It will also strive to foster closer bonds of fellowship between the Alumni and the University’s Student Bands. The UCBAA will also strive to give practical and financial assistance to the Student Bands organization.

In 2007, Julie Ann Benken, longtime Drum Major and Staff member for the band program at the University of Cincinnati, passed away after a long and recurring bout with breast cancer. She left in her wake a strong desire to recognize Drum Majors in some way – a project her family shared in both determination and zeal.

We provide exceptional service to collegiate bands and promote equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation and community development.

Buddy Roger’s Music offers musical instruments and related products for sale to customers in the Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana regions through its retail showroom, school specialty in-school service, repair service center and associate stores.