Welcome to the main page for the Liberty Union Bands!
The Liberty Union-Thurston Schools are located in Baltimore, Ohio. The District encompasses an Elementary School (K-4), a Middle School (5-8), and a High School (9-12). Our Band program currently begins in 6th grade at the Middle School with the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Bands. Students in these Bands perform several times throughout the school year as they learn basic and intermediate skills and music knowledge through playing and performing on Band instruments.
At the High School, the Band is divided into two main seasons, marching band and concert band. The Liberty Union Marching perform at many events throughout the summer and fall. You can find the Liberty Union Marching Lions at every LUHS Football game in the fall, as well as several parades, competitions or festivals, and concerts. After marching bands ends, the High School Band performs as a concert Band performing several concerts throughout the year, including OMEA Large Group Adjudicated events.
The Liberty Union Band Department is under the direction of Mr. Joshua Sipe. Mr. Sipe started at Liberty Union for the 2026-2027 school year. Mr. Sipe previously taught at East Liverpool City Schools in East Liverpool, Ohio, serving as their Director of Bands from 2023-2026. Mr. Sipe student taught at Lake Local Schools in fall of 2022 while attending The University of Akron. At UA, Mr. Sipe earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree. During his time, he participated in the Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, and the Steel Drum Band. Outside of college, Mr. Sipe marched 2 seasons with Matrix Percussion, 3 Seasons with the Columbus Saints Drum and Bugle Corps, and 3 Seasons with Rogues Hollow Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. He has also served on staff at both the Columbus Saints and Rogues Hollow Regiment, as well as serving as the director for 3 years for the Saints Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
LU Band students of all levels are active in the school in music and many other activities. Our Band students are involved in activities such as Athletics, FFA, Choir, Art, Musicals, Student Government, and much more!
Check out our Band on Social Media:
Instgram: @libertyunionmusic