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2021 Marching Band Selected Following Five-Day Tryouts

Let the music begin.

The Ohio State University Marching Band named its full roster of 228 music-playing members on Monday night after a tryout process…

Bowman, Cararo Named New Drum Majors for 2021

Following a tryout at Ohio Stadium earlier in the month, The Ohio State University Marching Band has announced its two new drum majors for the 2021 season.

Austin Bowman, a sophomore from…

Five TBDBITL members to perform with CBDNA Intercollegiate Marching Band

The Ohio State University Marching Band is proud to announce that five of its students will be performing virtually in the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate…

TBDBITL honors 'Centennial of 19th Amendment'

The Ohio State University Marching Band's third performance of the 2020 season featured a show themed around the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which…

PhD in hand, post-doctoral scholar joins marching band

New members of The Ohio State University Marching Band are all given a rookie name, a nickname bestowed on them by their peers.

Some rookie names are silly. Some are serious. Some require…

Ramp Entrance, Script Ohio come to Ohio Stadium for TBDBITL's second 2020 performance

Despite a year that has been anything but normal, The Ohio State University Marching Band still performed a version of its traditional pregame performance in Ohio Stadium in 2020.

The…

TBDBITL to launch virtual shows for 2020 season starting Saturday

On with the show. The Ohio State University Marching Band will kick off gameday this weekend with an inventive approach to their pre-game and halftime performances.

With the return of Big…

TBDBITL announces its 2020 edition following virtual music auditions

After conducting its first-ever fully web-based music auditions, The Ohio State University Marching Band announced its members for 2020 on Saturday evening.

Rather than the standard…

Safety Protocols for the 2020 Season

The health and safety of the students and staff of The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands is our primary concern.  All recommendations in…