Prospective Members

The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands offer many opportunities to experience what it means to be a part of the Best Damn Band in the Land. If you wish to register for tryouts, Junior/Senior Night, or the Buckeye Invitational High School Band Competition, please visit the links below. To learn more about signing up for Athletic Band or Marching Band please continue reading.

Register for Tryouts Sign up to participate in tryouts for the marching band.
Register for Junior/Senior Night JS Night is meant for High School Juniors and Seniors to tour the facilities and learn about what it means to be in the OSUMB.
Register for the Buckeye Invitational Register your high school marching band to participate in one of the premier competitions in the state of Ohio.

Marching Band Candidate Information

In 1878, a cornerstone of today's university was born. It is now known as The Ohio State University Marching Band, or as our fans refer to us, TBDBITL: The Best Damn Band in The Land. From the past to present day, each generation of members has created and passed down the pride and traditions of the OSUMB. Within these pages you will be able to peruse our humble beginnings of 12 musicians to today's current size of two-hundred twenty five. You can register for tryouts, purchase or download recordings of the band, view our roster, or find out where we'll be performing next. Our style, organization, dedication, and traditions have made the OSUMB a respected member of elite college bands across the nation. It is our distinct pleasure to present to you...the Pride of the Buckeyes!

All prospective members are encouraged to include marching band when scheduling for fall classes. The call number for marching band is 14685-1 and is listed as Music 205.01 in the School of Music.

Athletic Band Membership Information

During Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters the Athletic Band brings live music to OSU Men's and Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, and various other sporting events. For the past several years the Spring Band has participated in the Kentucky Derby Parade, the Indianapolis 500 Parades, the Muirfield Golf Tournament, opening day at Cedar Point, and many other events around the nation. Representatives from the Winter Band travel with our Basketball and Hockey teams to their tournaments at the end of the quarter every year, cheering on the teams while they're away from Columbus. For more information, see the Athletic Band menu at the top.

Anyone interested in joining athletic band should register for Music 205.02 when you schedule for fall classes . The call number for athletic band is 14686-7.