Month: March 2025

2025 Summer Clinic

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The 2025 Summer Clinic registration is now OPEN!

The Ohio State Marching Band Summer Clinic is an opportunity for high school marching band students (entering grades 10-12 for the 2025-26 school year, or 2025 high school graduates) to improve their musicianship and marching skills as they contemplate a potential audition for the Ohio State Marching Band. Every year, the clinic welcomes students from around the country.

Under the direction of marching band staff and student leaders, participants will learn the music and military style marching fundamentals used by The Best Damn Band in the Land in an encouraging, fun and interactive environment.

The OSUMB Summer Clinic will be held July 11-13, 2025, at the Steinbrenner Band Center. More info is available on the School of Music website.

Link to registration: Ohio State Marching Band Clinic 2025 | School of Music

Go Bucks

🚨 2025 Kickoff – Spring Sectionals and Squad Leader Announcement 🚨

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Spring Sectionals 2025:

Good afternoon, Buckeyes! We are now beginning the process of preparing for the next edition of TBDBITL, and that begins for us with spring sectionals! We are very excited to announce our spring sectional dates below:

  • Tuesday, April 1st
  • Tuesday, April 15th
  • Tuesday, April 22nd
  • Tuesday, April 29th

All sectionals will take place from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Steinbrenner Band Center.

These sectionals are free to attend, and we encourage EVERYBODY who is interested in our program to be there.

Whether you’re a returning veteran, or you’re looking to audition for the first time, these sessions will help you prepare and succeed for the upcoming season. If you aren’t planning on auditioning for the upcoming year (including high school students), we still welcome you to learn, gain experience, and have a good time playing with us.

For sectionals, please be prepared to bring the following items:

  • Sticks/mallets
  • A 3-ring binder with clear sleeves to put music in
  • Printouts of music (found under the “Music” tab on our website)

Address for the Steinbrenner Band Center (between gates 10 and 12 at Ohio Stadium): 1961 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43210

Parking: Paid parking is available in the stadium lots. There are pay stations in the lot, or you can park across the street at the Tuttle garage.

 

Squad Leader Announcement:

In addition, we are excited to announce the next generation of leadership for the Ohio State Drumline!

Ethan Strohacker (Snare, SL)

Faris Matus (Snare, ASL)

Alex Burlison (Tenor, SL)

Jason Shuman (Bass, ASL)

Jillian Kumfer (Cymbal, ASL)

Please reach out to these people if you have questions regarding the drumline or the upcoming season (found under the “Contact” tab on the website).

GO BUCKS!