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Former Ohio State Newark Student Prepares to Lead Marching Band in Script Ohio
Saturday, September 10 may just be another day on the calendar for you. But, for Konner Barr, a former student at The Ohio State University at Newark, it’s the day dreams come true. Barr, the band…

Drum Major John LaVange Featured on Student Life Blog
Heading into his third year at The Ohio State University studying finance and economics, John LaVange has been able to showcase his talents both on the field and in the classroom. Like many other…

Phillip Day Named Associate Director
Phillip Day, who served as interim associate director of Marching and Athletic Bands for the 2015-2016 season, has been named associate director of Marching and Athletic Bands and …

Tryouts Registration Now Open for 2016
Tryouts registration for the 2016 season of The Ohio State University Marching Band is now open.
Tryouts will be held over two days, from August 14-15. Those who have never been a member of…

New Drum Majors for 2016
The Ohio State University Marching Band has its new drum majors for the 2016 season.
John LaVange, a second-year student from Warren, Ohio, is head drum major, and Konner Barr, a first-…

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Win Top Chapter Awards
Ohio State’s Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Chi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma have won the Governor’s Cup and Counselor’s Cup, respectively, at the 2016 North Central District convention.…

OSUMB Releases Newest Album
The Ohio State University Marching Band has released “Road to the National Championship, Vol. 2,” its newest album featuring music from the 2013 and 2014 seasons. It features halftime music and…

Christopher Hoch Named Director of Ohio State Marching and Athletic Bands
Christopher Hoch has been named director of Marching and Athletic Bands and associate director of bands, and he has been confirmed by faculty in the School of Music as assistant professor,…

Marching Band Wows Audiences in London
In its first trip across the pond, the “Pride of the Buckeyes” marched through spectator-lined streets in London on Saturday, Oct. 24, and wowed British crowds at a pre-game show before the Sunday…