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, effective June 1. Hoch has served as interim director since May 2015.
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, Oct.
Check out the article the Ohio State Lantern printed September 14, 2015 about the Alumni Marching Band.
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 Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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 a March 24 ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda honoring Jack Nicklaus with the Congressional Gold Medal.
