New Zealand Family React to OSU MARCHING BAND | Hollywood Movie Edition COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS INSANE!

[@mrdynamyte]

I am a current member of this marching band! Thank you so much for the awesome reaction, it’s always fun to see people from other countries reacting to our shows!

[@robynbanegas1752]

I’m an alumni of the FSU Marching Chiefs and we have a lot of respect for y’all. Great job!

[@aliciaswofford989]

When do you folks have time to eat, sleep, and study when you must be spending hours upon hours practicing for these shows? I've watched a lot of the OSU band videos and you guys kill it.

[@pollyduron674]

Me and my family are HUGE Buckeye fans and love the best dam* band in the land. You all do such an amazing job EVERY year!! So much respect. ❤

[@patrickfras2110]

Noah, I'll be seeing you in South Bend in a few months! Good Luck, my little buckeye...All in fun, but I hope we beat your ass. You gotta love rivalries!!

[@DCG437]

O H

[@lightningbug3704]

4:25 The band normally comes out during Half Time which is a break between the 1st and 2nd half of the game for the players and the fans. The band comes out to give a 'show' to everyone while the fans get their food, drinks, and wait until the beginning of the 2nd half of the game starts after Half Time. We normally practice the music in the band hall until we get that down by heart before practicing our movements on the field. Also, the band begins practice during the summer and has 'charts' which show the football field (or parking lot for when I was practicing in band). These charts would have dots on them where you are supposed to be at every measure or so, or just were big pieces are (depends on the music/performance/director). We go through each section of the performance over and over and over again until we are perfectly in line, on time, and in sync. You can spend hours out on the field practicing the same section over and over again. If you don't practice that much, you are liable to miss your steps, placement, or even step/fall on someone. One person out of place can ruin the whole picture so we need to have it drilled into our heads until it becomes muscle memory. (P.S sorry for the long rant)

[@mcneca1]

As a graduate of The Ohio State University, I am so happy that you enjoyed our marching band!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

LOVED it!!

[@amandabarbee6885]

I’m from Ohio our marching band is amazing they do different concepts and it is during halftime

[@robing35]

O! H!

[@stupidazhole]

I! O!

[@TheLaserdice]

@@robing35 I! O!

[@lindamclellan6113]

They perform a different show for each home game! Massive respect-learn the music, learn the choreography and keep up their grades.

[@auntiem873]

Right, most schools only do this for homecoming.

[@ScottKnitter]

I did two out of three when I was in the Michigan State Spartan Marching Band as a freshman. Learned the music, learned the moves, and almost failed my music theory course. No more SMB for me!

[@MarkZickefoose]

@@auntiem873 More than a few high schools in Ohio do the same thing (new show every home game) and have for many years, and plenty have a "Script (something related to their school)" in their repertoire due to the OSU influence, too.

[@brentvance3958]

103,000 people in the stands and the best damn band in the land. My kids music teacher dotted the i in OHIO at the rose bowl in 2013.

[@molotovvvblonde4859]

As a Buckeye, I love seeing you guys watch this. I feel like its also worth mentioning that Ohio vs Michigan is the biggest rivalry in college football.

[@bettyking7179]

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[@nancybrown4041]

Texas band director here. Glad you enjoyed the show. The band works really hard to provide halftime shows. These are musician athletes. A lot of work on the instrument and a ton of time learning drill in various weather conditions really gets them in shape. Marching band is not for the lazy. Band students are awesome people. Their level of commitment is extremely high and their payout is having a great performance. That appreciation from the audience or the ratings from a band contest is second to none. Ohio State is a great university band program. There is a ton of tradition and pride there. When you come to the U.S. you need to go to a college football game (if it is in the Fall when you visit). The whole experience is awesome.

[@Pickleskittycat]

I was in marching band during high school....I'm so glad that people are starting to see it as a sport in the sense of how much work and dedication goes into them.

[@kathyfatheree9378]

I had the same thought. From start to finish going to a college football game would be an experience to remember.

[@elbanditojr8299]

@@Pickleskittycat I one hundred percent agree I remember the amount of practices and early mornings just to be told its not an actual sport.

[@robertaseifertjr2076]

When you see college marching bands perform you realize how good these students really are. These bands should be playing the half time shows of the super bowl instead of the crap they put on now.

[@anitawindbigler7100]

As an Ohioan. Really love the Half times shows for my favorite team. Thanks for the support shown to our Buckeyes.

[@gobabygirlzen]

This past season they graciously invited the University of Iowa marching band to join them in a tribute to Elton John. It was very cool.

[@marlasmitherman799]

As a former band student who marched in a high school band and college band I can honestly say it is terribly difficult to learn your music as well as learn where you have to be on the field but I would ❤️ to be part of it all over again.

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Respect!!

[@kenf3539]

I would do it again too... In four years we grew from 16 to 149 people, and went from not being considered for a trophy to winning competitions. It was a blast!

[@marlasmitherman799]

We were 350 strong in high school 100 million years ago haha. But the teamwork and dedication was worth every sore muscle and trophy won during competition

[@PatriotFlames]

Had an absolute Blast! in marching band. Some of the best times of my life

[@honeybeastie1]

I was also in high school band... you're right. We practiced half time routine Monday thru Thursday mornings and after school Thursday afternoon to be ready for Friday afternoon game.

[@trentweigand7715]

As an Ohioan I can confirm this is the best damn band in all the land! Nothing else like it. Besides the football team it is the pride of Ohio. OH!!

[@youthbridge3]

I O !!!!!!!

[@Baby_Man_Crow]

I O!!

[@drewlandon8868]

I O!!!

[@BlueDewBungaloo]

I O

[@BethReed62]

The OSU Marching Band is phenomenal! The tribute to Michael Jackson is unreal. These shows are performed during halftime of the football game. Thanks for the reaction!

[@gen81465]

Here's the MJ Tribute video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJm5cpqXaKybhK8 Michael Jackson moonwalks again!

[@keriwhite78]

Ohio State Marching Band is amazing! My daughter is in her 3rd year of high school marching band and absolutely loves it! Our school was 2021 State Champions. It's a lot of hardwork and dedication. Amazing to see it all come together.

[@southerngirljess1987]

Georgia girl here and will always be one, but I must say I have always loved the Ohio State marching band shows. Marching bands are important part of football games.

[@yournewzealandfamily]

We would love to see one in person one day!

[@southerngirljess1987]

@@yournewzealandfamily Y’all would absolutely love it! They make going to college football game even more memorable. When y’all come to America, you definitely got to go to one, and me being I Georgia girl, I would highly recommend a UGA game.

[@TheLwaller09]

​@Southern Girl Jess Much respect to your Dawgs. Hoping we might see a part 2 to that game earlier this year, sometime soon in the playoffs again :)

[@ContrarianCorner]

USC man here. Love our Trojan marching band but I have to admit that OSU's formation choreography is insanely good.

[@gregbrunner599]

wish they would do this for the super bowl half time for the top 3 marching bands in the country, instead of the garbage they do today

[@BobHoffmannBHMY]

Thanks, folks, for such an entertaining reaction video about the Ohio State Marching Band. I lived in Columbus, OH, during the coach Woody Hayes era in the 1970s. My bro-in-law, a Michigan graduate, just walked away after viewing the BIG GAME a couple of weeks ago. He never showed me his gotcha smirk. I'm all in for the next games. Such fun!

[@mattmiller1471]

At Ohio State the marching band is respected as much as the football team. It as well as other colleges is a culture that is ingrained in every fan and student. A well known tradition of The Ohio State marching band is the ramp entrance with script Ohio. Defiantly a much watch but it can be a little long. Thank you for everything that you do. You have brought so much joy to many people. It is a true blessing to watch your family grow.

[@parodymandotcom]

Everybody wants to be the tuba player who gets to dot the i.

[@Audra1964]

I’m 65 and the script Ohio is what I remember as a kid! I can’t believe they stopped showing halftimes during broadcasts of the games. Great to see the much deserved appreciation of the bands because of KZbin.

[@tiffanysmith4153]

@@parodymandotcom sousaphone

[@janishardin8324]

So glad you enjoyed our show! The Ohio State University Marching band is known as TBDBITNL (The Best Damn Band in the Land) But the pride of the Buckeyes is a good choice for second! The band practices year round. The music is memorized so no messing with sheet music.

[@jonjhon8491]

GO BLUE! 〽️ SCUMBAG

[@jaredcaines6688]

I love how impressed you were at the straight lines at the beginning. I was like, “dude, they’re gonna be a moving dinosaur eating someone in a couple minutes”. Lol

[@gailrussell9104]

Marching Bands are traditional for high schools and universities in the US. The on field student director is called the Drum Major. The members are both artist and athlete. I loved being in my high school marching band.

[@timothyhinton9613]

I am now 63 years old, but when I was in high school I was fortunate enough to be the trumpet soloist from 1974 - 1977. I attended a small high school in North Carolina, USA. Our band consisted of about 100 musicians plus about 30 drill team members. In this video, the statement was made about this being a whole other sport. From what I experienced, there was not one single member of the band that could play football, but I dare to say that there was not one single football player that could do what we did. During marching season, we practiced after school, Monday through Thursday for 3:30 to 7:00. We then performed a pregame and half-time show at a Football game every Friday night, then did parades and competitions on Saturdays. In my opinion, marching band members are just as much athletes as the football players. We were just trained in a different sport.

[@DomDownTV]

I was in the color guard in a marching band at a North Carolina high school, but in the early 00s. Great times 🙂

[@robynbanegas1752]

Also wanted to add, most marching bands have set sheets that show the placement of each band member for each set. Each person has a unique number on the field. We use the yard lines, hash marks, and sidelines to mark off our exact location. Between each set is a certain number of counts that tell the band member how many steps to take to get to their next set, and these counts correlate with the counts in the music. The standard step size is called “8-5” because we take 8 steps in 5 yards, but of course that is adjusted for each set and show, depending on your spot.

[@billkacvinsky988]

NEED to see... The band either performs as one unit or divides into two marching units for: Performing the script 'Ohio'. One unit is amazing. Two units performing in synch is simply over the top. Kudos is due to precise practice, endurance, stunning skills, excellent timing!!

[@janetmarcum9030]

I was born and raised in central Ohio. I second that!

[@Jamie260]

When band alumni return for first home game of the year, There are four Scripts Ohio done at same time. I believe there videos on youtube, search for Ohio State Alumni band. Have a good day!

[@JulieKowing]

THANK YOU for appreciating competitive matching bands!!! It is really a sport and an art!

[@ncg5560]

So glad The Ohio State marching band was showcased. They are truly impressive.

[@Counterpoint1951]

I'm a Michigan fan, but I really enjoy this halftime performance, and I especially enjoy watching people in other countries react to it. The OSU marching band also did a performance at Wembley, as well as a tribute to Michael Jackson. You should check those out, too.

[@bcjammer87]

You’re not a Michigan fan if you’re praising anything that God forbidden school does

[@richardsaunders3644]

@@bcjammer87 Blind hatred is a sign of ignorance and intolerance of your betters, mooshigan.

[@808Target808]

I marched for 8 years in both high school and university. All great memories, some of the best times of my childhood. Now over 25 years later, I love watching the OSU Band videos. Their show choreographers are on another level. I can only imagine how much fun they are to perform. Simply TBDBITL!

[@elizabethjennings9316]

My daughter was in her Highschool marching band and competed. She won medals for color guard/ marching band.😊

[@ohok2405]

Huge Ohio State fan here! Thank you for reacting to this ❤ We call our band "The Best Damn Band In The Land" or TBDBITL. They perform epic shows like this at every home game at half time. Their tribute to Michael Jackson is one of my favorite performances. Love love love this channel and look forward to each time a new video drops. You guys are so awesome and joyful in a time that this type of content is so needed!! Also...the Buckeyes and the Wolverines are arch enemies. O-H!

[@3D_foos]

i came here to mention the tribute to Michael Jackson too.

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

@@3D_foos Me too. The Michael Jackson tribute is their best ever...although, script Ohio...that holds a special place in my heart.

[@mattmiller1471]

I-O

[@chadrotruck6379]

I-O! As a former student and now a coach of their bowling team, I can attest for the hard work and dedication these students put into the show. Not only do they have a full days worth of classes but also spend 4-6 hours a day rehearsing. The show changes weekly. Another fun fact about the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio St, we change all the street signs from Michigan to ❌ichigan. We cross out the M with red tape. The band does have a KZbin channel as well.

[@danielstant6311]

I-O

[@kat-5432]

My dad was a marching band director and I can’t wait to send this to him. He is going to love this so much.

[@On_TheMark_08]

As resident of the city in which this school is located, I can tell you that seeing the band in person is even more impressive!

[@caitlinhenderson5622]

The fact you're from a country so far away but found my hometown marching band The OSU marching band is amazing!

[@xxkamrynxx2588]

They are fantastic! I’m an Ohioan and my bestie goes to OSU so so fun to see you react

[@tophytv]

Doing marching band since i was old enough to do so is what led me to my future as a music educator and OSU marching band is probably one of the top college bands in the states. AMAZING performances and huge inspiration to young musicians. Love that yall enjoyed it!

[@janb200]

I've seen a lot of reactions to this video on KZbin, and your family's was by far the best! I felt like I was watching it for the first time myself! Great reaction!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Asw thanks Jan!

[@Carlos-wi5zu]

Finally a video everyone loves. Sometimes kids look bored in backgroun of other videos. This was a very fun video. 😊😁

[@RonJDuncan]

I did marching band in high school in the early 90s and while we did designs, they were far more simple. It was a lot of work even then, so it's hard to imagine just how much longer to took to get this right.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Marching bands are huge in the US. Students in 5 grade pick their instrument and learn how to play it. It’s great, gets them involved in school, teaches them music, all my kids were in band. In smaller high schools, at half time when the band plays, football players in their uniforms, and cheerleaders abandon that sport, join the band to perform. It’s very cool. By high school they are marching. Then they continue on at college. The leader of the band is called the DRUM MAJOR. My husband was the drum major of his high school band. OSU is tops in this. Michigan and Ohio State are a huge rivalry. Coaches can get fired if they lose this game. Lol

[@Atigeve]

Yes, exactly. I am in NE Ohio and I started band and learning to play in 5th grade exactly. Marched my first parade at the end of 8th grade (right before entering high school)

[@AuntK68]

It's been almost 30 years since I performed in a marching band, but seeing great performances like this never gets old!

[@idkwhattodowiththischannel2275]

This is a reason I just love marching band

[@Col91016]

I want to say that your children are the most polite,well behaved young people I’ve ever seen.if all young people were like them this world would be a much better place.God bless you all!.

[@Gunthrek]

Marching band has come a long way in 20 years! I did both high school and college marching band in South Carolina, then joined the US Marine Corps as a musician and did that for another 11 years. We went annually to a place called Estes Park in Colorado for the Scottish/Irish Highland Games when I was stationed out in Twentynine Palms and we did smaller shows very similar to this (Marine Bands only have 50 members each)...we even played Pirates, lol. I can certainly attest to the physical requirements of playing an instrument while moving!

[@DFrankie301]

The OSU band is simply incredible!! Always entertaining! Look for a video as they perform Script Ohio. Heartwarming to every Ohio State alumni. I graduated way back in 1974 (49 years ago) & still enjoy watching the band.

[@OldMan_PJ]

I've attended a few competitions, they can get pretty wild but hearing the instruments in person is a real thrill. The leader is at the bottom-center in black keeping time standing on a tall stand so the musicians and color guard can see him/her.

[@stephaniemckee-akafarmgirl]

I lived on OSU campus while in college in the early 90’s and I can remember on game nights everything stopped, it was a big party and everyone was in their OSU gear. Barbecues happening everywhere, people socializing with each other…even the campus police was mingling with everyone while supporting the football players, cheerleaders and the March band members! It was such an incredible atmosphere that’s so hard to describe in words. Honestly you would have to be there to understand the magnitude of it all!

[@donnabailey]

My grand kids were in marching band and my granddaughters boyfriend was in that show you just watched. we are proud of our band they call them the best damn band in the land. They are good you can watch their shows on youtube.

[@mitzifox4601]

Every game the band has a new half time show & every time it is absolutely incredible! I have witnessed this band in person numerous times & am blown away over & over again! Go Buckeyes! O-H…!❤

[@AesculusPavia]

I_O!!!

[@annbsirius1703]

I...O!!!

[@kellywiewall4928]

I O

[@kays4290]

The marching band comes in during half-time, the 12 minute break in the middle of the game. For the Super bowl they have a half time show with a celebrity collaboration instead.. Marching band was awesome when I did it, and you get multiple maps per formation and a number, on the bottom of the map, it has the number of steps your supposed to take to transition and where in the music that transition is. You learn the spots and music separately, and then put them all together. That was the real reason for band camp, to give people a chance to learn everything before school and football started. Including how to march properly.

[@milesdixon9267]

I played the trumpet in marching band in high school. The experience and energy is so unreal.

[@tracymeredith9450]

Massive respect to those band members an the long arduous hours they put in to create such an outstanding visual!!!! Props to them all!!!

[@julierandolph4322]

I grew up in Ohio and was born and raised a buckeye! They are the best darn band in all the land!!! Their games and performances are unlike any other team!

[@travisdavis815]

9:35 when u said the mapping of where the spots are, thats exactly what happens. When i was in band, Thats how we learned out spots. Constant endless hours of learning Spots, timing to move to the next, MEMORIZING the music, and keeping in time with everyone else, Marching band is NOT for the weak or lazy people. Its a dedication and passion that is unmatched. Thank you for showing what us band kids put ourselves through to put on the greatest show that we possibly can.

[@ProfessorMystery77]

I was in marching band in high school and it was super fun and super hard work. We had two weeks of band camp in the summer right before football season started, then 3 hours of practice every Tuesday and Thursday after school, then a run through on Fridays, and then performed the shows on Friday nights at halftime of the games. Some of the best times of my life!

[@theclairnetplayer9356]

I’m in a high school marching band we don’t have all the cool forms in our show it’s a bit different in high school but is just as much fun 🤩!!!

[@kellywiewall4928]

Looking in the mirror I'm going to start riding my bicycle again and only a couple miles from the stadium and they practice on the west side of the stadium between it and the river where the bike path is I used to stop and watch them practice it's awesome

[@michaelholt3222]

As an Ohio resident, and a huge Buckeyes fan, we are very proud of our team and the band, I am so glad you reacted to this and enjoyed it, I hope you will enjoy your trip to the states, take care!

[@rriggs6547]

All I ask as a Pitt fan is that you beat Penn State every time you play them.

[@michaelholt3222]

@@rriggs6547 we do our best to, my freind, either in Columbus, or happy valley, and I am always happy and ecstatic when Penn St. Beats TTUN!!!

[@sophiemae8295]

It is so interesting to watch someone watch this spectacle for the first time. Most of us have been watching and/or doing this our entire lives. Our high school band director choreographed our routines. They weren't quite THIS elaborate, of course, but we put our hearts as well as a lot of practice into it.

[@JayyeStone]

Those marching Buckeyes were next level! Great reaction

[@Jrh770]

First time commenter… Been following your family for a couple of years and I am falling with how much you are falling in love with our US customs. We are a weird bunch but you are embracing it like a champ! Goodness I cannot wait for your family to visit the US and pray we treat you so well!

[@TheDaveyBoyShow]

The Best Damned Band In The Land! Glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@ronaldmcboggled9855]

I thought it was “damn” the whole time, learn something new everyday I guess lol.

[@HemlockRidge]

Self appointed.

[@Stienecker]

@@HemlockRidge who compares? No one

[@HemlockRidge]

@@Stienecker PSU Blue Band

[@sallycormier1383]

My family is from Ohio and we always watch OSU games. You should see them spell Ohio in script and dot the i. Also the drum major runs out and does a back bend until the feather in his hat touches the ground which is cool to see. I enjoy seeing New Zealand soccer with the Hakka before the match, it gives me chills! Much respect to the kiwis!❤

[@thomask10]

Proud Buckeye here, I can’t thank you enough for reacting to this. Been watching your channel for quite some time and it’s awesome to see your wonderful family react and to something so close to home for me. Cheers!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Thanks for watching Thomas! We so appreciate your support 😁

[@marcboulanger4300]

I've always loved watching OSU's marching band. Never a dull moment.

[@brandyforsythe1882]

SO happy y'all did this!! These guys are amazing!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Thankyou Brandy, we think youre amazing too!

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

My dad was a professor at Ohio State and we were lucky enough to have faculty seats near the 50-yard line. Every home game they would introduce a new show for the halftime. I know they've done Star Wars, but they're so incredible at every performance it boggles the mind!

[@jeremiahtrissler9098]

I’ve been to over a hundred of them, used to have season tickets to OSU football and the band performed every halftime at home games, you should check out their skull sessions which they do before the games

[@joshuacoldwater]

I have a few friends that went to OSU just for the marching band, one who was an alternate and they both LOVED it. Most schools have marching bands, and MANY do amazing performances BUT nobody does anything close to this.

[@genestatler2514]

Thanks guys, not only for the show, but for your great comments and reactions!!!!! Lots of love from Gene in Tennesasee.

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Thanks Gene!

[@Kimberlynoble]

I live in Florida but I’m a Buckeye and always will be - and this is part of of my my proud heritage! They play at halftime at football games.

[@lasmejoradas]

Thank you for doing this, I knew y'all would be amazed! They did other tributes; like Disney movies, Michael Jackson, even British music while theyre performing in London with the NFL

[@lindawoody8501]

The band attracts potential students from all over and there are auditions and grueling Summer camp practices with a lot of running, exercises, marching, learning formations, learning music and on-going practices. They are top notch and probably the best in the top five university marching bands in the USA today.

[@shadydog433]

Marching bands are amazing! The choreography is so good it is mind boggling!

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

The leader is called a 'Drum Major'. It is amazing that they learn these marching routines, plus the music itself & every home game, gets a new show, isn't it? So very talented..

[@psa722]

I don't post here often, but I can say, without a doubt, that I miss my time in high school band. Remembering all of the parades and field shows that I have participated in, not to mention all of the jazz music from swing to dixieland, and formal concerts against other schools just leaves me amazed that I was able to put all of my heart into it to do the best that I could to make people cheer, clap, and even dance. What a great time.

[@geninebednarski7534]

Love you guys!!! Bring insight to American culture and life! I am a graduate of OSU! Very difficult to become a member of this band. Glad you enjoyed it! We go to 1 game a year and they have the most amazing half time shows.

[@ALiz86]

Even though I am an Ohioan, have all my specialist Doctors at OSU Wexner Medical Center and have even had my hospital room window looking into the stadium during a game. And my brother and sister-in-law being Alumni, I may be bias but I definitely think we have the BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND!

[@yvonnewakefield7748]

O-H-

[@negadiv6306]

@@yvonnewakefield7748 I-O

[@melissaechols7521]

I’ve seen this video before and loved it, but I really enjoyed your family’s reaction! The kids loved it, so great to see that! I’ve seen several of your family’s reaction videos, and really enjoy them! Keep it up! From a grandma in the state of Arkansas in the US ❤

[@whitegirl1128]

The best damn band in the land!

[@Michelle-ce1qh]

We definitely love our marching bands in the US. Kids usually start playing in grade 5 or 6 in school and continue on through middle school, high school and then college. It becomes more than just a hobby. Musicians dedicate hours upon hours of practice time per week. I am 50 years old now and have to say it was the best time of my entire life.

[@TheRealFatMann]

YES YES YES! I click this so fast. I’m a massive Ohio State Buckeye fan. I live about 20 mins from the University. I’m so glad you guys are reacting to The Best Damn Band in the Land! I’ve seen this band live multiple times in a regular season ticket holder. I suggest watching the ramp entrance it’s insane.

[@stuartgillespie9235]

Brings back good memories. My father was the director of a large university marching band (among other things) - so I literally grew up in a marching band. He had the honor of directing the first marching band ever to perform on TV at an NFL game (late 60's early 70's?) and the first collegiate marching band to go and perform and tour through Europe (multiple times). And I was lucky enough to be there to go along for the ride.

[@kndacus]

I attended LSU (Louisiana State University), where we have the (Grammy-nominated) Golden Band from Tigerland. These types of performances are done during halftime by the band of the home team -- so they must prepare at least 5 to 8 unique performances each year, which are performed in all kinds of weather (scorching heat to freezing cold, rain, snow, etc.) during football season -- between the beginning of September and end of November. Then there are competitions they participate in outside of these football game performances. College marching bands are MAJOR!🎉

[@Stienecker]

Who? Nothing anyone can claim to have would Ben in the same league as the BUCKEYES!

[@Dynamo_luke]

Lifelong OSU fan. That team and that band is a staple for us. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IAmGigi247]

I hope your trip to the US will be during College Football season!! It's a must see in person! Continued blessings! ❤

[@mmichaeldonavon]

I am an "Old Guy" who was born and raised about 30 miles from that stadium. Have been to a couple of OSU football games and, yes, it's a wild crowd. "-) You guys caught on to what they were "building" way before I did. :-) I loved it too. Yes, I'm a "Buckeye!." Big rivalry between OSU and Michigan - glad to see Michigan's boat being sunk. Glad you liked it all. Would love to visit New Zealand. I hear it's a great part of the world. p.s. My brother is a grad of OSU. p.p.s. Enrollment at OSU for 2023 is about 66,000 undergraduate students.

[@allie9855]

Former band kid here. Marching band in high school and college. Ohio state is one of the top, if not the top band in the country so you guys picked a great one to watch. If memory serves me correctly, Ohio state will do multiple shows in a season so they learn drill (the movement) and the music incredibly quickly! And the leader is called the drum major and they often do tricks and special salutes that can be interesting to watch too!!

[@angiegoodson3652]

OSU's marching band is freaking awesome! They are the absolute best!!

[@brandonwatson3631]

I was a proud member of Hudson high school marching band for four years. The happiness I felt playing the battle cry is one of my favorite memories! Buckeye for life! O-H-I-O

[@clicheighties]

I was in marching band in high school and loved every minute of it, knowing I was part of creating something that was jaw dropping to people looking from above. There's a LOT of practice involved, but the end result is so amazing!

[@robbbutterfield1256]

I grew up about 10 minutes from the stadium and spent many Saturday's at Ohio Stadium watching my Buckeyes play football, During halftime people didn't leave their seats because we love our marching band as much as the football team. There is an indescribable electricity that they generate when they play and it gives you goosebumps when you see them in person. Still love my Ohio State football and the Best Damn Band in the Land.

[@Kelnx]

Yeah, I don't think I've ever used concessions or the restrooms at the Shoe between kick-off and the singing of Carmen Ohio. There's always too much you can miss if you leave your seat.

[@sadiegeee]

Ooo this one hit close to home o loved watching your reactions! I grew up right by OSU so im very familiar with the OSU marching band, it’s definitely a big part of every game. I laughed when she asked if sinking the ship was aggressive. Ohio states fan are serious about their fandom, we’re known to go a bit wild sometimes and OSU vs Michigan is the big rival game so this is very on brand for us. We literally dont use the letter M the week we play ❌ichigan😂 Marching band really is its own sport, my high school had one that had like 100 kids and was pretty good. They would even travel for marching band competitions separate from football. Most colleges have a marching band. Maybe im bias but OSU is one of the best lol. Oh and blockbuster is where ppl would get videos from before netflix and all the online streaming services came around. Its dead now, hence why this is a tribute. But it still lives on in a lot of ppls memory.

[@TB-tr3cm]

Love your reaction and love marching bands. Ohio State is the best. They have several legendary half time shows. I was in high school marching band in New Jersey and college marching band (University of Delaware.) Lots of skill and practice involved, especially at this level. Other great college bands (with different styles) are the Texas A&M Marching Band. And, the Southern University Marching band -- their show at LSU this past season was amazing.

[@TailoredTaylor]

I still remember how much work went into marching band over a decade later. We had to memorize the music in a week then you spent several hours a day practicing the steps on the field. You get a list of steps for each formation. The hardest bit for me was keeping up the tempo of the music while marching double quick as you passed through the brass. I hope your family watches the other marching videos from OSU!

[@brossjackson]

The tribute to Video Games and the tribute to Rush (the band) from the same marching band are both well worth watching.

[@blainerudy2255]

Yes the Rush Tribute was fantastic, and I believe it came just after the Neall Perth ,[the drummer] death.I'm a Penn State fan but love watching THE Ohio State marching band.

[@imuawarriors]

I was a member of the University of Hawai'i Marching Band for four years in 80's, but OSU was and still is the best for this kind of show.

[@martismastiffs]

So happy y’all love seeing OhioState do their routines… I’m a Ohioan and love watching them. Every year is a different show.

[@Ichthyodactyl]

Marching Bands are pretty common even at the highschool level or younger here. By the time someone gets onto one of these big university bands, they've probably been doing it for years already, honing their craft.

[@CookieJarBandits]

I have been to the stadium for these shows. The football team is usually very good, but the band is on a whole different level. They do several different shows every fall…each unique and incredible. Lately, they have even featured hundreds of drones flying in formation with an incredible light show as well. Marching Bands are celebrated in high schools and colleges across the country, but The Buckeyes are truly TBDBiTL

[@victorialopez9717]

These marching bands take their performances very seriously and practice SOOOOO much to make their formations. My old high school band/orchestra teacher had been the drum major at OU, which is a BIG marching band and has an incredible reputation like this one. He was very strict with the marching band at my high school.

[@davidfitwe]

At My University we did a short Pre Game Show, and Halftime (you were watching a halftime show). Only for Homecoming we added a Post Game Show as well. In High School we did the same halftime show at every game, in University we did a different Halftime Show for Every Game, usually about every 2 weeks.

[@MonsterMacLLC]

If you like this you would love seeing the ones at the rodeo with the horses! I was in school band in elementary school and I tried color guard in high school but did not stay with it. Very difficult practice like rehearsing a dance routine only for marching band.

[@haileyb8941]

I am from Ohio and I am so happy you are checking this out!! I love watching the marching band play. Also, I don’t know if it was said in the comments yet, but Michigan is our biggest rival so no matter whoever the Buckeyes are against that week, they will try to incorporate so,etching that “destroys” Michigan just for fun 😂