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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…

In Memoriam: Jon Woods, 1939-2015
The Ohio State University Marching Band sadly reports that Jon Woods, professor emeritus in the School of Music and long-time director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, passed away on…
In the News: Lantern Article on Alumni Band
Check out the article the Ohio State Lantern printed September 14, 2015 about the Alumni Marching Band.

New Drum Majors Named
The Ohio State University Marching Band has a new head drum major, Nathan MacMaster, and new assistant drum major, John LaVange, for the 2015 season. Tryouts were held Saturday, April 25, in the…

Marching Band on Hand for Congressional Honor Ceremony
Fifteen members of The Ohio State University Marching Band, led by Dr. Christopher Hoch, associate director, and Dr. Russ Mikkelson, director of bands, traveled to Washington D.C. to take part in…