What it takes to become the Ohio State drum major
As Clayton Callender’s name rang out across Lincoln Tower Park’s turf field in April 2023, the air seemed still. Then, the words sank in and a r…
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Marching band members reflect on their time with “The Best Damn Band in the Land”
For most Ohio State Marching Band members, auditioning for “The Best Damn Band in the Land” — known as TBDBITL — is no impromptu decision. B…
New mural to honor Ohio State’s modern-day marching band
Nestled deep inside the Ohio Stadium, strokes of paint are coming together to create a representative composition of The Best Damn Band in …
Tales from ‘I’ dotters of the past and present
When The Ohio State University Marching Band performs its legendary “Script Ohio” at halftime during the football game against Michigan Sta…
First woman to dot the ‘I’ returns for 50th anniversary of women in marching band
Nearly 44 years ago to the day, Jan Duga became the first woman to ever dot the ‘I’ in Script Ohio. In honor of the 50th anniversary of women i…
Student staff provides ‘heartbeat’ of Ohio State Marching Band
After watching the Ohio State Marching Band’s perform at football games or other events, some students find themselves wondering who are the people…
Ohio State Marching Band looks to soak in the moment in 118th edition of ‘The Game’
The historic rivalry football game between Ohio State and Michigan hasn’t been played in Ohio Stadium since 2018, and while it’s a dream come to li…
Third time’s the charm: Marching band members rebound from failure to pursue the band dream
Although Ohio State is known for having “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” many are unaware of how much hard work and heartache is required. Every year, 350-400 student musicians audition for the band, but only 228 make the cut.
A major feat: New drum major takes twirling to the next level
It was Brayden Deemer’s first day of band camp in 2014 when he peeked out of his cabin window to see his high school band director teaching a twirl…
Konner Barr’s journey to his dream and beyond
Most people accomplish their childhood goal on graduation day, but Konner Barr achieved his during the spring of his sophomore year. Barr, who …