Funny to watch them practice in summer cloths. Game time they are in their uniforms and move so precisely you almost think they are machines. This reminds you they are a bunch of very talented hard working young men and women !
im in my high school marching band in ohio also and our band camp was from 6am till 9:30-10 at night every day for two and a half weeks strait with the weekends our only break and it was hot af luckily band camp is over now and its just after school rehersals wich arnt as bad thankfully and also including the friday football games where we wear our uniforms and the occasional competition .... my band is a AA class marching band and we qualify for state competition
After watching the ride side of the screen starting at 2:30 and seeing the struggle of talented musicians and marchers weaving through each other I now appreicaite when the Fightin'TexasAggieBand execute the four way cross more than ever.
Sweet! I actually just talked to my band director, and I just started to take trumpet lessons, so maybe I'll make it into the band next year or in a few years. I'm really motivated to do this.
I never marched one day in a college band. Got drunk with plenty of them. But by "college band" was at Camp Pendleton, Ca. 1st Marine Division. In four years I went all over the south Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Sydney, Australia, Guadalcanal and other parts of the world too. Talk about hot. 110° with 98° humidity and full dress blues, Guadalcanal sucked. But not for why we were there. The 50th aniversary of the battle. I got to meet many WW2 vets that were there too. WW2 victory/campaign medals, 2 or 3 purple hearts and MEDAL OF HONOR. And all of them more humble than meager pie. Been all over the US and was a machine gunner in war. I would not change a thing or trade my time with anyone, not even another Marine. I met some of the most amazing people, (and dicks), I could ever have the pleasure of knowing and now, am friends with most to this day. If you are young, you have the whole world ahead of you. Live today as if it is your last. Should you do band in college? I think if you can and you don't you are a fool. If for no other reason than to just have fun. Studies are hard enough. But if all your fun comes from ridiculous parties and alcohol, you really are missing out. I do not regret one single day from the Corps and will treasure it forever. I realise college isn't quite like that, but it can be while you are there. You cannot join the band after you graduate. And I have been blessed to also teach for 30+ years. You get one chance, that's it. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't or shouldn't do something. Especially if that person is you. And if you are so inclined, and can hack it, the Marine Corps will accept you up to age 27. But don't think for one second that they are going to make boot camp any easier just because you are the "old man". Or woman. In fact, those 18 year olds running circles around you in the beginning, a lot of them can't hang either. Marine boot camp has a very high attrition rate. My initial platoon was 68 on deck. On graduation day I was one of 14 originals in a platoon of 69. But the band field has more college grads among enlisted personnel. No other MOS comes close. I would say 40% of my unit had college degree and could have very easily got OCS and become officers. But they were MUSICIANS. Now, once they became Marines, they were first and foremost riflemen. Then musicians. And yes. Marine bands do go to war. As perimeter security for the commanding general. Which in our case included clearing enemy bunkers, live mine fields, watching prisoners, convoy security and living through gas attacks. Great fun...
I once lived near a college bands practice field. That is a dedicated group of musicians and band directors. And practice they do. The head guy had a megaphone and he wasn’t shy about raising absolute hell throgh it if someone was out of step..out of tune ..or just screwing up.
Love the first fight song they played. It’s Wave the Flag of old Chicago The University of Chicago fight song. With the Grand old Man to Lead us. Amos Alonzo Stagg. When the Maroon used to be the Football power of the Big Ten.
Thank you, George Werderich. I have heard our MB play this for years but never knew it's early Big Ten roots nor it's university origins. Much appreciated comment.
My marching band has the same marching style as the OSU band, except we have to "swagger" which means to sway left to right for each step we take, and we also do an armswing for EVERY right step, rather than every other. We even have a "Script CHS" which is similar to script OHIO but we spell out our schools initials of "CHS" rather than OHIO.
Dang it I knew I should've stayed in marching band after high school! But hey I got to work with the best marching band director in the world Phil Hatler! LOL
a little slip at 3:11, the girl behind fixes it right away, but the guy behind her doesn't get it and the right count is lost... her attention is amazing ! incredible multitasking, all of them
Why the over the top head movements when turning, surely this would increase a neck injury or s'thing? I had the great pleasure of visting the OSU in 2006 might I say it was very impressive experience. My time there was taking part in a programme for joining the 2000 mile harvest internship. Brilliant experience..😊
For my money OSU and Texas A&M are the best bands out there and its a loooong sickening drop to #3. I'd love to see them on the same field. Script Ohio vs 4-way cross. You might have a pretty good football game break out, too.
For anybody who thinks that band is for sissies, take a good look and listen to this bunch. Note how they move so precisely and to the beat of very well played music--and not a fatso in the bunch. The ladies and gentlemen of the band are a credit to the university and their families!
+Patrick Templeton I know quite a few people with some weight on them ('fatso's) that has been in this band. They were amazing marchers and players. Too bad the other man couldn't see that it wouldn't have 'ruined' it or anything. :)
my high school marching band wich im in is a AA class band and we qualify for state competition and even we are not that good.... that just goes to show that osu marching band is the best marching band in ohio and the country
+PoetryMan11 Watch again. I just used this vid as an example of how fitness comes in many shapes sizes. There are reed-thin people, well-muscled people, and people who are distinctly neither of those things -- and not just the guys toting low brass.
I am a sophomore who hopes to be in this band one day. I believe even right now I have the playing skill with a meliphone and the marching skill from marching in a successful high school traditional marching band to join this band and do well.
Ever been in Columbus, Ohio on August 16th? If so, you won't wonder why they're not wearing shirts. Geez! How small-minded can you be if this is your only problem?
I didn't see that until I saw your comment and watched the video again. I noticed that she turned her head and said something to him after that . . I wonder if she got mad at him.
If I were to join OSUB, marching with them would be so difficult because we roll step so its so different. We go heel then toe. Also, we were never allowed to face the away side.
You mean there are people in those uniforms? I thought there was just an eternal group of animated uniforms. No, but seriously, this was cool to watch.
bt25: it wasn't 90 degrees in August, it was averaging heat index of over 110. If they couldn't dress cool enough to stay upright (and I'm guessing even then there were a few who would go down) it would have been too much. Even my local high schools allowed sports attire (running, etc) and shirtless for the guys. It was FAR hotter than 90 degrees in the midwest, everywhere, this summer.
Unless times have change a good number of the players you see in the band are woodwind players who check out brass instruments so they can march...I was at OSU in the late 80's/90's and I was surprised at how many ww players learn quickly enough to make it into the band....then again, that may be why the first time I heard the band "open" up I was underwhelmed by the volume as opposed to the set number all being actual brass players...just my opinion as I still think the bands sounds great!!
@@patrickbateman6682 not the point. The band had different standards for public modesty back then, even during rehearsal. Things were different on the buses or at parties.
I'm from Texas and I made the band. It does take a lot of work, but it is certainly doable. And I have multiple friends in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band if you want their contact info.
I wish we did not have to wear shirts in my band . it is so hot I wish I could just wear a sports bra. but it is a high school marching band so we have to wear shirts. :'(
Funny to watch them practice in summer cloths. Game time they are in their uniforms and move so precisely you almost think they are machines. This reminds you they are a bunch of very talented hard working young men and women !
Michigan band works harder
No OSU stuff keeps popping up in my recommendations and if I see it I just have to hate on it
No I don’t watch it. It hurts my eyes and ears too much. I pause it and THEN come down to comment
@@hunterbarkalow465 you dont have to be a nuisance to people that actually enjoy it, your just wasting your time commenting, so stfu
@Karen Reed let’s agree to disagree
Forget an athlete give me a band geek! Most of those musicians are in pretty good shape!
Jennifer D. U
Michigan geeks are better
@@hunterbarkalow465 but how's that football team of yours?
@@beauburba4336 Now that's funny.
@@trombone113 they might be able to use some of those so called "Michigan Geeks" to win the B1G
I can not imagine practicing over and over without draining my breath. Must be so much hard work.
You have to re-learn how to breathe basically 🤣
All these years and I just realized they only have brass instruments in the band
Buckeye Scratcher the best instruments 👌🏻
Was in marching band in Ohio...during band camp and rehersals you never wore shirts as a guy...too f'n hot!
In my High school band we are not allowed to take of shirts because God forbid you see a mans chest. It gets so dann hot also.
Try being a girl at high school band camp during the heat of summer.
im in my high school marching band in ohio also and our band camp was from 6am till 9:30-10 at night every day for two and a half weeks strait with the weekends our only break and it was hot af luckily band camp is over now and its just after school rehersals wich arnt as bad thankfully and also including the friday football games where we wear our uniforms and the occasional competition .... my band is a AA class marching band and we qualify for state competition
It must be a lot of hard work. I have never been in a marching band before. Weren't you ever tired?
Guest 5929 you get used to it
After watching the ride side of the screen starting at 2:30 and seeing the struggle of talented musicians and marchers weaving through each other I now appreicaite when the Fightin'TexasAggieBand execute the four way cross more than ever.
Sweet! I actually just talked to my band director, and I just started to take trumpet lessons, so maybe I'll make it into the band next year or in a few years. I'm really motivated to do this.
How did it go?
Did you ever make it?
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You would seriously think they were all athletes! Holy crap you realize how good shape you need to be in for marching band. GO BUCKS!
Apparently marching has come a long way. Way back when hot guys weren't in marching bands and they definitely didn't practice shirtless...
A fabulous band, their performances are always brilliantly executed.😃👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏
I never marched one day in a college band. Got drunk with plenty of them. But by "college band" was at Camp Pendleton, Ca. 1st Marine Division. In four years I went all over the south Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Sydney, Australia, Guadalcanal and other parts of the world too. Talk about hot. 110° with 98° humidity and full dress blues, Guadalcanal sucked. But not for why we were there. The 50th aniversary of the battle. I got to meet many WW2 vets that were there too. WW2 victory/campaign medals, 2 or 3 purple hearts and MEDAL OF HONOR. And all of them more humble than meager pie. Been all over the US and was a machine gunner in war. I would not change a thing or trade my time with anyone, not even another Marine. I met some of the most amazing people, (and dicks), I could ever have the pleasure of knowing and now, am friends with most to this day. If you are young, you have the whole world ahead of you. Live today as if it is your last. Should you do band in college? I think if you can and you don't you are a fool. If for no other reason than to just have fun. Studies are hard enough. But if all your fun comes from ridiculous parties and alcohol, you really are missing out. I do not regret one single day from the Corps and will treasure it forever. I realise college isn't quite like that, but it can be while you are there. You cannot join the band after you graduate. And I have been blessed to also teach for 30+ years. You get one chance, that's it. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't or shouldn't do something. Especially if that person is you. And if you are so inclined, and can hack it, the Marine Corps will accept you up to age 27. But don't think for one second that they are going to make boot camp any easier just because you are the "old man". Or woman. In fact, those 18 year olds running circles around you in the beginning, a lot of them can't hang either. Marine boot camp has a very high attrition rate. My initial platoon was 68 on deck. On graduation day I was one of 14 originals in a platoon of 69. But the band field has more college grads among enlisted personnel. No other MOS comes close. I would say 40% of my unit had college degree and could have very easily got OCS and become officers. But they were MUSICIANS. Now, once they became Marines, they were first and foremost riflemen. Then musicians. And yes. Marine bands do go to war. As perimeter security for the commanding general. Which in our case included clearing enemy bunkers, live mine fields, watching prisoners, convoy security and living through gas attacks. Great fun...
That's why it the BEST DAMN band in the LAND!
This band really rocks!!!cant take my eyes off them..🥰🥰🥰🥰
Try Michigan
@@hunterbarkalow465 not even comparable
Thank you Brooke for having us March with straight legs not with knees. Thank you.
I once lived near a college bands practice field. That is a dedicated group of musicians and band directors. And practice they do. The head guy had a megaphone and he wasn’t shy about raising absolute hell throgh it if someone was out of step..out of tune ..or just screwing up.
Grande Show ! Abraços do Brasil
Funny to hear an American band play "Le régiment de Sambre et Meuse"! Good tune, anyway.
Love the first fight song they played. It’s Wave the Flag of old Chicago The University of Chicago fight song. With the Grand old Man to Lead us. Amos Alonzo Stagg. When the Maroon used to be the Football power of the Big Ten.
Thank you, George Werderich. I have heard our MB play this for years but never knew it's early Big Ten roots nor it's university origins. Much appreciated comment.
They SOUND so good while they are marching!
Boo Ohio St go U of M
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to September 1st...Phil's dot!
My marching band has the same marching style as the OSU band, except we have to "swagger" which means to sway left to right for each step we take, and we also do an armswing for EVERY right step, rather than every other. We even have a "Script CHS" which is similar to script OHIO but we spell out our schools initials of "CHS" rather than OHIO.
Dang it I knew I should've stayed in marching band after high school! But hey I got to work with the best marching band director in the world Phil Hatler! LOL
a little slip at 3:11, the girl behind fixes it right away, but the guy behind her doesn't get it and the right count is lost...
her attention is amazing ! incredible multitasking, all of them
Awesome video
Awesome, love hearing the locusts in the backgrounds, makes me feel like I'm in Columbus. Go Bucks beat Sparty.
Why the over the top head movements when turning, surely this would increase a neck injury or s'thing?
I had the great pleasure of visting the OSU in 2006 might I say it was very impressive experience. My time there was taking part in a programme for joining the 2000 mile harvest internship.
Brilliant experience..😊
Every 2 counts. And it'd great practice. Dedication it the word i'm looking for, and wishing i could take part in.
Amazing !!!! Brilliant !!!!
TBDBITL is a brass and percussion band.
For my money OSU and Texas A&M are the best bands out there and its a loooong sickening drop to #3. I'd love to see them on the same field. Script Ohio vs 4-way cross. You might have a pretty good football game break out, too.
Wowwwwww. I listen other Script Ohio videos, the Trumpets are soo loud on this one. Just as it should be
For anybody who thinks that band is for sissies, take a good look and listen to this bunch. Note how they move so precisely and to the beat of very well played music--and not a fatso in the bunch. The ladies and gentlemen of the band are a credit to the university and their families!
+Patrick Templeton I know quite a few people with some weight on them ('fatso's) that has been in this band. They were amazing marchers and players. Too bad the other man couldn't see that it wouldn't have 'ruined' it or anything. :)
+Patrick Templeton I didn't take offense! :) I assumed it was sarcasm
my high school marching band wich im in is a AA class band and we qualify for state competition and even we are not that good.... that just goes to show that osu marching band is the best marching band in ohio and the country
+PoetryMan11 Watch again. I just used this vid as an example of how fitness comes in many shapes sizes. There are reed-thin people, well-muscled people, and people who are distinctly neither of those things -- and not just the guys toting low brass.
I am a sophomore who hopes to be in this band one day. I believe even right now I have the playing skill with a meliphone and the marching skill from marching in a successful high school traditional marching band to join this band and do well.
How'd that work out
I know that was Miami OH’s fight song, but they would also play this if univ. of Chicago was still a Big 10 school. Strange to think about.
Nice! That was a great game.
this is amazing.
So proud...Go Bucks!!
All in all, well done!
I wish i could be a part of this band. Too band i dont play drums or a brass instrument :(
What is the first song they played
Ever been in Columbus, Ohio on August 16th? If so, you won't wonder why they're not wearing shirts. Geez! How small-minded can you be if this is your only problem?
Back when I was in the band no one wore shirts, except the 5 girls, of course.
Best Damn Band in the Land
I didn't see that until I saw your comment and watched the video again. I noticed that she turned her head and said something to him after that . . I wonder if she got mad at him.
Great sound. A little "bumping" on the right side there at 2:39 lol
Wtf I did not expect to start the video and hear my school’s fight song
If I were to join OSUB, marching with them would be so difficult because we roll step so its so different. We go heel then toe. Also, we were never allowed to face the away side.
I am so sad that I never will be able to join an American marching band even though I am good enough because I am European
Nobody said you can't because you're European... Get a Visa and come to the U.S and apply or audition to get into one of these bands.
Those passthroughs got a bit weird - I think 2 people went through the same gap and it made something odd happen
You mean there are people in those uniforms? I thought there was just an eternal group of animated uniforms.
No, but seriously, this was cool to watch.
Strange not seeing them in those great uniforms. But hard workers all the same.
bt25: it wasn't 90 degrees in August, it was averaging heat index of over 110. If they couldn't dress cool enough to stay upright (and I'm guessing even then there were a few who would go down) it would have been too much. Even my local high schools allowed sports attire (running, etc) and shirtless for the guys. It was FAR hotter than 90 degrees in the midwest, everywhere, this summer.
The making of TBDBITL!
@1:24 Notice the guy in a WV shirt!
LOL that is what OHIO STATE would look like all the time from my hometown in the Florida Keys :)
Really now? How long ago was that? Because I'm pretty sure it's not a big deal in my band or when my dad was in band.
Woah these dudes are in practice with no shirts on?? lol never seen that before
You can imagine what goes on at band camp
I guess it's hot work practising that all day.....and you don't know how long they practise for.
I'm more concerned about how long they "practice".
Why don't any of the sousa's have shirts on? is it because they don't want to mess up the finish or it would slip and slip on there sholder?
Unless times have change a good number of the players you see in the band are woodwind players who check out brass instruments so they can march...I was at OSU in the late 80's/90's and I was surprised at how many ww players learn quickly enough to make it into the band....then again, that may be why the first time I heard the band "open" up I was underwhelmed by the volume as opposed to the set number all being actual brass players...just my opinion as I still think the bands sounds great!!
are they marching rt foot on count 1??? strange....
Back when I was in band it was considered in poor taste for the guys to be shirtless during rehearsal, even if it was 90 degrees.
It's college everyone's seen a man's chest before.
@@patrickbateman6682 not the point. The band had different standards for public modesty back then, even during rehearsal. Things were different on the buses or at parties.
I want to be in this band, but the only problem is my high school band is a military marching style band.. and it's in texas..
+Brandon Gamez -- Teaxas A and M for you young man !
dude, go for it! it'd take work, but it'd be worth it. Just curious, does your band march 'heel to toe'?
Yes it does.
I'm from Texas and I made the band. It does take a lot of work, but it is certainly doable. And I have multiple friends in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band if you want their contact info.
Why are they matching on their toes??
That's just their style. It hurts after a while but you get used to it.
in my high school marching band we only march on our toes when going backwards
Boom The Gamer yup that's the traditional way with roll step marching. It keeps your balance.
Yeh ours is roll lift tap and lock flick and all this other complicated stuff
Its called a chair step its their style of marching it is very difficult to do that fast
what is the first song in the video?
Wave the Flag (Chicago Maroons Fight Song)
It's actually the Miami Marching Song, written by Raymond H. Burke, who later adapted it for the University of Chicago Maroons.
at ohio state, they have tradition.
The band was no woodwinds and no women until, as I recall, the 1970's.
marching is a lot different in Ohio compared to Tennessee
I wish we did not have to wear shirts in my band . it is so hot I wish I could just wear a sports bra. but it is a high school marching band so we have to wear shirts. :'(
The trumpet at 1:38. Lol
its a picollo trumpet i play one their so cool
+Robo Craft I meant 1:28 where there's a lazy and/or tired trumpet player that turns the corner.
lol i saw it
female sousas are the best... i should know ... i am one
there's no woodwinds :'(
Thats cause there is nothing wrong with it. If your in band you would understand that wearing a shirt is not the best option.
Que interesante cuando traspazan entre las filas....je,je,je...algunos se ayudan empujandose!!!
Seems pretty typical in any marching rehearsal I've ever been in, or attended.
SO MANY TUBAS!!!!!!
2:49 6ft 5" trumpet guy with mohawk????? lol.....
that is a mellophone
Actually I believe thats a Fuglehorn
This whole comment is just-
HI
Someone screwed up the H crossover and it goes downhill from there
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Fight the Team Across the Field.
hi
they march a lot different than i was taught we role our feet
beulah norman tbh sane
Same I meant are you in high school or college
Yeah that's just their style of marching, it's quite a bit harder than the normal style.
Where’s my girl brass players??? 🎺🎺
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I like college marching bands like the next guy...but none of these college bands have anything on the Drum and Bugle Corps....not a thing.
At my school we March different
Meanwhile all the black kids are listening to gangsta rap.
1:01 purple shorts. All I have to say.
1: 57
Truthally I rather be a DCI group
cant imagine how long ago that was.. whats in poor taste? its a shirt. its hot. let em live. they bust their butt.
In contrast, the band of La Garde Républicaine
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Odd beats on the right foot...
They had problems in some of the cross-overs, but that's what practice is for.
Um no flutes
why does there posture look so bad
The reason for no woodwinds is so they can be tbdbitl.
this made me dizzy