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Drum major tryouts honor Ohio State Marching Band's tradition of excellence
Every fall, talented Ohio State students strut, toss and twirl for a chance to be in the Ohio State Marching Band. Among the trumpets, sousaphones and snare drums, a small group of individuals can…
2018 Spring Game Schedule
With weather impacting the schedule surrounding the 2018 LiFESports Spring Game and Ohio State vs. Michigan men’s lacrosse game, the Ohio State Athletic Band has adjusted its planned pregame and…
Marching and Athletic Band students team up for BuckeyeThon 2018
Students in The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands always strive to uphold an attitude of gratitude and a tradition of excellence. Normally, these values are demonstrated on the field…
Back to the Lone Star State
Dotting the “i” in Script Ohio is a sousaphone player’s ultimate goal when they’re part of the Ohio State Marching Band. While fourth-year sousaphone player Matthew Heard has already dotted the “i…
Ohio State Marching Band travels to the Cotton Bowl
In late December, the Ohio State Marching Band will travel to Dallas, Texas, for Ohio State's second-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic as the Buckeyes take on the USC Trojans. The public…
The Ohio State Marching Band tours the World of the Symphony in last home performance of 2017
Amid pouring rain and biting wind, the Ohio State Marching Band traveled across the World of the Symphony at the halftime performance of the Ohio State-Illinois game. For the final home…
2017 Senior Reflections
At the beginning of each season, 228 marchers take on the challenge of being in The Best Damn Band in the Land. For some, it’s the first time they’ll don the iconic uniform and march into Ohio…
Ohio State Marching Band salutes Sgt. Pepper with Beatles themed show
The Ohio State Marching Band celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band at the halftime show of the Ohio State-Michigan State game. The band…
Ohio State Marching Band members work to promote literacy in Columbus schools
Being a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band is a special opportunity that few get to experience. After making it through a rigorous tryouts process, rehearsals and performances, band…