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Updates to 2020 Marching Band Tryouts

UPDATED AUGUST 12

With tryouts for the 143rd edition of The Ohio State University Marching Band fast approaching, we would like to update you on changes we are making to the tryout process…

Brayden Deemer and Kyle Hustek

Deemer, Hustek Named Drum Majors for 2020

In a first-of-its-kind virtual tryout process that spanned Friday through Sunday, The Ohio State University Marching Band selected its drum majors for the 2020 season.

Brayden Deemer, an…

2019 Drum Major Candidates

Drum Major Tryouts Going Digital in May

With Ohio State’s cancellation of all university events through at least July 6, The Ohio State University Marching Band will be conducting its annual drum major tryouts digitally May 1-2.

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Update on Spring, Summer Marching and Athletic Band Events

UPDATED JUNE 15

The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands places the highest priority on the safety of its community.

Many Ohio State events scheduled through April 20…

TBDBITL playing instruments during Skull Session on Oct. 5, 2019

Fifth-Year Marching Band Members Gained Memories to Last a Lifetime

Twenty-six men and women just finished their fifth and final year with The Ohio State University Marching Band, wrapping up a tremendous half-decade experience that has taken them around the…

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Q&A With 2019 Most Inspirational Bandsperson Daniel Brinker

Johnstown, Ohio native Daniel Brinker was named TBDBITL’s 2019 Most Inspirational Bandsperson (MIB) during a ceremony at the Hometown Concert in November. The award is presented annually to one…

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TBDBITL Headed to Fiesta Bowl

The Ohio State University Marching Band will travel to Arizona to perform at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Dec. 28. Fans can follow along with the band's time in Phoenix…

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Christopher Lewis overcomes odds to make TBDBITL in final year of school

With his head down and his eyes shut tight, Christopher Lewis received some of the best news of his life.

He would finally be a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band.

The…

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TBDBITL Brings 'Classical Toons' Show North

The Ohio State University Marching Band went into hositle territory on Saturday, playing a pregame and halftime show at Michigan Stadium as the football team took on archrival Michigan. TBDBITL's…