"Hindsight is 2020" Performance

The Ohio State University Marching Band presents "Hindsight is 2020," a performance that looks back on some Ohio State classics throughout the last century. This performance was filmed on Oct. 9, 2020 in Ohio Stadium, and edited over the next week.
We interviewed Dr. Christopher Hoch, director of the marching band, as well as several student leaders within the band, about the process of rehearsing and performing during the coronavirus pandemic. Those interviews make up the first four minutes of this video. The interviews are then followed by our full 10-minute performance.
All band members wore special musician masks with slits for their , and all brass players had bell covers on their instruments to help present the spread of aerosols. The formations on the field were also designed so band members would be standing at least six feet apart at all times. Only members of the band, band staff, our audio engineer and announcer were allowed in the stadium during filming.

[@tbdbitl_official]

Thank you all for joining us live! We'll see you for the next home game!

[@teresastreasuresfromohio9788]

Love this band! Always a great performance.....OH...IO go band!

[@SnowyNI]

Brilliant! :)

[@jyddentz]

I wish this year, the tv stations would broadcast the halftime shows for college football. I know safety precautions prevent the bands to be there, but other conferences and I know High Schools have their bands in the endzone.

[@timfirlik6143]

I've been advocating for the band to broadcast its halftime and pregame shows for every game since the 90's! If they have a KZbin channel perhaps this can become a thing!

[@jyddentz]

@@timfirlik6143 Great post Tim. At least on youtube, you can watch the halftime shows that is uploaded to you tube

[@tbdbitl_official]

@@timfirlik6143 We would love to broadcast our halftime and pregame shows live, but due to TV rights we cannot do that when we're at the games. The TV station airing the game owns the rights to any live broadcasting in the stadium. But we post things afterward as soon as possible!

[@neohiosal]

I would MUCH rather see the marching bands than the talking heads!

[@jyddentz]

@@neohiosal me too

[@doglover4741]

Nothing can stop the OSU Band from being great.

[@ladyrex761]

This is a fabulous performance! A very fitting narration and song selection -- kudos to Dr. Hoch!! Great job -- proving you are TBDBITL!! Yes, the network should run the recording of the halftime show of the home team when the game is televised!! Why ever not???!!!

[@brendarees9238]

That dotting of the I brought a tear😢❤️❤️❤️

[@mallorylinder8257]

When did they do script Ohio?

[@Tyty_04]

@@mallorylinder8257 They didn’t do script Ohio but while they were playing “over the rainbow” the I was Dotted. 12:21

[@brendarees9238]

@@mallorylinder8257 start watching around the 11:15 mark on the video and you will see the tuba player coming out to dot the I of the formed Script OHIO!

[@noralynn6318]

When I seen that live I cried like a baby ❤

[@linedanzer4302]

Thank you!!! Ohio State University is one of my favorite bands and I wait patiently each summer for them to return to the field. Although the world is a bit topsy-turvy right now, it's great to see these young people do what they love most. The discipline, synchronicity, and flawless performances of this great band is a testament to their commitment to excellence and wonderful leadership.

[@josephorr1849]

Excellent job everyone! I hope this gets to be me next year!

[@sandyfelver7580]

It was a good show, but it would have been better if the band had worn their uniforms as it was difficult to see the formations with them wearing their gray tee shirts.

[@Paige-pk8dr]

They were talking about how little time they had to rehears it so chances are the uniforms haven't been fitted yet. They need to have the uniforms fitted dry cleaned so it might of been because they didn't have time

[@randidean7424]

As always, the band is awesome!! Thank you all for offering a GREAT performance!! GO BUCKS!! Members would have been more visible in red t-shirts. 🌹

[@keysto123]

WE LOVE YOU!!!! BLESSINGS FROM TN!!!

[@ohiobwb]

we miss you!!!!

[@Slim-iDot18]

Such a cool performance! Buckeye Nation is proud of you!!

[@lyricsedits7049]

I wish we could go and see it in person. Unfortunately the pandemic won’t be letting us. And if you are going your probably one of the student’s parents. Hope you guys are having a great/fun day. O H I O let’s go buckeyes!!!!!!!

[@VernieDimalanta]

259 liker here. I missed watching Marching Band. Thank you. 👌

[@g.elliott4789]

You set a new high standard with audio and video production values.

[@rogeryaffe5488]

Awesome job!

[@kevinpflederer2044]

It sucks that we can”t be there today

[@lyricsedits7049]

IKR it does suck. I’m sad we can’t :(

[@elkrull]

Cool! Enjoyed it!

[@N24Conrad]

Nothing better than watching TBDBITL before kickoff!! Go Bucks!

[@jewels1296]

I second that! O H!

[@sudiesudie7364]

TBDBITL! That was an awesome show! Thanks for all of your hard work. Keep it up and enjoy the season. (OSU Music Major Alumna 1976 Grad - flutist)

[@nancycaton5472]

Brilliant! Thank you! You really are the best damn band in the land!

[@kathy7954]

We live in metro Detroit and have ALWAYS been an OhiO State fan. 💟💟💟 OH....

[@teresastreasuresfromohio9788]

It's not the uniform that makes the band....they're great and the looked great. If u couldn't see the formations you weren't looking.

[@shawnyewest]

S-row represent!

[@quentinbouanna1640]

I see you Warthog. S row rep!!

[@nickdenino9196]

Wassup Buzz and Warthog!

[@amberwiersma4100]

Go Buckeyes!!! O-H....I-O!!!

[@margaretflack7973]

Best Damn Band in the Land!

[@BrownWolverine]

Be nice to see the traditional pregame entrance as well. Is that in the plans, or just the halftime shows?

[@quentinbouanna1640]

Hello @BrownWolverine ! I am currently a marcher in TBDBITL and I can tell you that the traditional pregame is very much in the works :) It will be modified a bit to allow for 4 step spacing (6 feet apart) at all times, but the band will once again lead the buckeyes onto the field!!

[@tbdbitl_official]

Stay tuned!

[@jantaylor2645]

can't wait to see what tbdbitl has in store for us. they NEVER fail to thrill & delight!

[@CraigGordonOH]

TBDBITL! 🎺

[@colbyboggs5365]

Could we possibly get a “Script Ohio”?

[@tbdbitl_official]

Stay tuned!

[@colbyboggs5365]

@@tbdbitl_official Certainly will be!!! 🎵

[@ahaaha3930]

M E N A N T I

[@henrymagoun3230]

How were they playing instruments with a mask on?

[@Twizz6]

THE

[@coolkirk1701]

Now if only A band could do something like this. Maybe school songs with TBDBITL in the stands? 🤔

[@benxvariety8878]

cool performance but really? you just had to give the instruments a mask? totally unecessary. outdoor transmission is almost non-existent

[@ShadeMiller]

the band doesn't get to decide i don't think, don't talk negative

[@benxvariety8878]

@@ShadeMiller im not talking to the band im talking to the directors