The Ohio State University Marching Band's Pregame Performance 2020

Get ready for kickoff with our traditional pregame performance featuring our ramp entrance, Script Ohio and Carmen Ohio as well as interviews with band director Dr. Christopher Hoch and i-dotters Ben Murawski and Ryan Lannutti.
This performance was recorded on Oct. 30 at Ohio Stadium and edited over the next week. This will be the band's only recording of a full pre-game performance this season.
All band members wore special musician masks with slits for their mouthpieces, and all brass players had bell covers on their instruments to help present the spread of aerosols. The traditional formations that Buckeye fans know and love were redesigned 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.

[@mizuame7821]

日本のファンです。 今、世界中で吹奏楽、マーチングバンドが非常に厳しい状況にあります。 その中でこのような素晴らしい演奏動画を見せて頂き感動しました。 いつの日かオハイオ州立大学の生演奏を聴きに行きたいと思います。 アメリカは未だに多くの感染者が出ていると日本でも報道されています。学生の皆さん、くれぐれもお身体に気をつけてください。

[@TheSlayerXnight]

He said “I’m a fan from Japan. Currently, the woodwinds, brasswinds, and marching bands from worldwide are going through difficult times. And I’m glad to see an amazing performance. I would like to hear the OSUMB performance live. I see the news report that the number of COVID infection is still increasing in USA. Stay safe to all the students out there.” By the way, I’m also a fan from Japan 👍

[@mizuame7821]

@@TheSlayerXnight Thanks! 英語が全然出来ない昔人間ですのでで、英訳してくれてありがとうございます。

[@melodymaxwell]

i’m glad we have fans for the best damn band in the land across the world i actually live in ohio, i hope you guys can visit one day and hear them play it’s one of the best feelings ever and while you’re at it watch the football team too its my favorite and i’m a die hard fan btw hope you can translate this 💛

[@TheSlayerXnight]

@@melodymaxwell Sure! 「世界中に我々の最高のバンドファンかいることを光栄に思います。 私自身はオハイオ州に住んでいて、いつかは皆さんも是非来て頂いてバンドの演奏を聴いてみて下さい、最高に気分が良いものです。 ついでにフットボールの観戦もしてみて下さい。」 I agree, best damn band and best damn football team 👍

[@melodymaxwell]

@@TheSlayerXnight yes agreed

[@kazu9226]

Iwasimpressed!! Let'do our best together! I support you from Japan!! 乗り越えられない壁などない！！ 一緒に頑張りましょう！

[@WickedWilhelm]

OSUMB is the sole reason I want to go to OSU. Trombone is my passion, and my dream is to play in the Ohio state marching band. I live in New Mexico, but luckily I have family in Ohio. Go Bucks!

[@mi-6143]

me too my friend, i’m a trumpet and i would love to go to ohio state, especially since the campus is only two hours away from me. i wish you the best of luck.

[@fullorganicalchemyst2715]

@@mi-6143 Sousa player here, also two hours away from the OSU campus :) I wish all three of us luck in joining TBDBITL. It's my dream to join it too, though you could probably tell from my username lol.

[@smokeclaw1040]

I'm in junior high in TX wearing Ohio state hoodies around and listening to this for percussion stuff and I love it all O-H

[@ronnih4851]

I-O

[@christinenewell4587]

A few weeks ago I had never even heard of the Ohio Marching Band but I had happened to find a couple of bands 'pop up' on my IPad side bar (the way you do) and I liked them, the whole marching sequences and the music. And then one day this little video popped up and I said, out loud to myself,"Why on earth wd anybody do that?"........ It was the try outs' for the Ohio Drum Major'. So I did some internet searching and a WHOLE NEW WORLD opened up to me. ....... I LOVE SEEING THIS PRECISION, HEARING THE MUSIC, THE DRUM MAJOR ..... And my (almost favourite) the. I DOTTER. He took a LOT of research but I sought him out, and I love the I DOTTER. The chimes..... Gives me the Goose pimples. If there is such a thing as re-incarnation...... "Please let me come back as an Ohio I Dotter" :).

[@gourddrawing]

Thank You, OSU band! Showing toughness, character and excellence even during the pandemic. Your dedication is admirable. Go Bucks! 💓

[@laurasalwen2129]

Have no clue how anyone of the band members plays and marches so well with masks😣😷 well done!! ❤❤❤

[@WickedWilhelm]

You can buy special masks just for instruments.

[@dannimalsholderbro]

I did not attend OSU for college for many reasons, but growing up in Southeast Ohio, I had the privilege of attending many Bucks games, and seeing TBDBITL in exhibition several times. I admittedly shed a few tears watching this video as it brought back so many good memories during this difficult and strange year. Thank you, OSU Band! O-H!!

[@Kw-nz2vq]

The chills and excitement that runs threw my body when the drum major runs out that tunnel. #GoBuckeyes

[@MissMiffed]

Shivers down my spine. Go Bucks!!! Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@CMH-aviation]

“Ladies and Gentlemen the pride of the buckeyes, The Ohio State University Marching Band!! Rest in Piece long time Ohio stadium PA Announcer Bob Kennedy

[@lynlijalysbalderdottir4563]

The year that everyone alive during the pandemic will never forget! How the simplest of tasks compounded into monumental tasks. Insert Script Ohio by TBDBITL and their iPAD wizards keep the treasures of traditions alive; only modified by social distancing and masks for you and your instruments. Wow. Well done!

[@jayusa879]

Ohio State Marching Band-Nobody does it better. Nobody!!

[@linedanzer4302]

*The precision, the discipline, the synchronicity and the perfection!* OMG! Love, love, love this band!!! Thank you for performing for us at home. We appreciate you and can't wait for the restoration of "normalcy."

[@sayoryeetbeems379]

THE BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND IS BACK!!!!

[@Diamonddogusa]

no

[@sirjakesheirachiobabalotti1342]

OHIO STATE BUCKEYE BAND! I HEARD THAT TUNE AT THE END OF THE VIDEO. IT'S TYPICALLY PLAYED BY A GENERALLY DIFFERENT STYLE OF MARCHING BANDS. IT WARMS MY HEART TO HEAR YOU GUYS BRANCH OUT AND PLAY "RADIO TUNES". YOU CAN STILL BE THE GREAT OHIO STATE BAND, CRISP CLEAR SOUND, IMMACULATE PRECISION, AND STILL THROW OUT A LITTLE ...DIVERSITY ..WITHIN YOUR SONGBOOK. OUR STYLES ARE IINDEED DIFFERENT, BUT NO MATTER THE STYLE THAT A AMERICAN BAND FOLLOWS, TODAY.. MARCHING IN EMPTY STADIUMS, WE WILL PERSEVERE THRU COVID, AMD I THINK ANY ONE WHO SINGS AN ALMA MATER WOULD AGREE.... WE CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR A WISTLE TO ATTENTION, SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE UNDER STADIUM LIGHTS. ....THIS.... IS OUR CULTURE AS AMERICANS. WE ARE AMBASSADORS OF CULTURE. FOLLOW GUIDELINES, STAY HEALTHY, MAINTAIN IN YOUR CLASSES. BECAUSE IN 2021...

[@nelllienhart1916]

Love to watch Ohio band in Arkansas they are fantastic

[@larryhughes3941]

Go Bucks. We're extremely happy that the seniors got to have this chance to perform.

[@KlipsenTube]

Around two years ago, I "discovered" them thanks to a link. I clicked, looked in disbelief and thought: "Only in America ...". That's how over-the-top I thought the ramp entrance looked. It didn't help when the drum major strutted down the ramp and touched his "dustbuster" to the ground, bent over backwards. But then, after marching up and down the field, they had me. That seemingly chaotic, but in reality perfectly choreographed transition from rows and columns to the "spiral" that leads to the script Ohio really took my breath away ... and does so every time I see it. Other bands can make patterns and letters, change direction by 45 or 90 degrees, etc. However, I haven't seen any other band "make movies". That must require an entirely different level of dedication to perfection. I am forever in awe of the OSUMB band and all its members. It truly must be TBDBITW (W for World).

[@frankkorfias7874]

This Badger LOVES how the Buckeye Band rocks the field. I loved my time as a sousaphone player in HS and get chills watching your team perform!

[@imarobotking]

amazing performance, much love from this fan in scotland! love watching the band's performances that i can get to see on here! one day i can't wait to have an opportunity to visit and experience it in person on a proper game day! keep up the hard work,,,, #tbdbitl

[@timmyc9915]

Oh yes. *They're back bois.*

[@DanielElwell]

I’m sure it’s not quite the same, but you all look and sound great as always!

[@mickmickey740]

Life long Ohio resident & Buckeye fan. Was wondering when the ramp entrance started. Don't ever change anything! I like the percussion leading. Something about those loud thundering drums leading is powerful. Love the military style structure. Other bands can keep their dancing & their flash. No, I want my band to be the best band that supports the best football team in the nation. Go Bucks!

[@marilynadams3424]

I, and many more like me, love this band. In the world of marching bands, it has no equal. Thank you for thrills and chills during college days and now from the comfort of an easy chair - the same feelings. Never change the military precision with percussion leading out of the tunnel followed by brass, brass, and more brass!! Love you all!

[@josephorr1849]

I can’t wait! Go Bucks!

[@vallygleth5230]

Front France reminds me of my graduation year overseas in Ohio where my Host american family took me to your show

[@amparohadad6593]

I can’t wait! Go Bucks!

[@canalbandashow]

Fantásticos 👏👏👏👏 Saudações do Brasil

[@KlipsenTube]

It’s a joy to see you “back in business”.

[@ratherbfishing455]

Every band should be this precise.

[@melodymaxwell]

that’s what makes OSU so special ❤️🤍🖤

[@blclaar]

That wasn't a tear. There's something in my eye.

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

Not a OSU Buckeye, mydaughter is 2019 & OSU's DDS student.. love the band..

[@petemann]

You're a Buckeye parent. It's good enough.

[@scottj8319]

Wow that was great. I teared up a bit 😎

[@8avexp]

Old fashioned leg rests with the snare drums. Brings back memories when I was at UConn. I played snare drum with a leg rest.

[@ahaaha3930]

Can't wait 😁

[@jermolaj]

Fantastici, complimenti!

[@scottcarlson318]

Do miss this in person!

[@melodymaxwell]

oh my goodness i am so honored to have my favorite football team and the best dang band in the land all in my state i love osu so much and it’s my dream to go there it’s also amazing seeing that there are so many fans overseas who wish to see this band in person it’s truly and amazing experience #GoBuckeyes ❤️🤍

[@wakandaforever7556]

Dear Mr Band Director as fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and a fan of bands i would love to here the band play OHIO by the Ohio Players. I think it's a great song to play and crank up on. Thank You in advance from a true fan just like so many. GO BUCKEYES💪💪💪💪

[@kjlcr]

Well done the OSU Marching Band. How you did it wearing masks is remarkable.

[@soccerking4197]

All right guys real talk who is the second best marching band in the Big Ten

[@icberg2glac]

what was the name of the last song? Is there a video of it? Fire!!!!

[@joshualopez2253]

buckeye swag

[@icberg2glac]

@@joshualopez2253 thank you

[@doodiehutchison4463]

Why aren’t they wearing their uniforms?

[@toobubblytravels]

❤❤❤🎵🎶🎵❤❤❤

[@MrWordBird]

The echo is so strange without the fans in the stadium.

[@lonelyglen]

Is it my imagination, or is the Script Ohio music about 10-15% slower? That must be to permit the spacing changed?

[@laurasalwen2129]

Mask adjustments 😷

[@soccerking4197]

It’s sad for them to dot the i but no one is there

[@nalagrey5061]

I'll bet every single person who watches cheers for them and sends good thoughts their way.

[@ramoncitoramos2492]

I was born in Ohio .... Moved out since then i took up the tuba to dot the i .i know I'm not young anymore or have that talent but still play can i at least get that sweater Ryan has? Or the image cause I'm like 4xlt and no one has that size.

[@henrymagoun3230]

How do they play instruments with masks on?

[@ZPNGamers]

Not a 100% sure if it’s the same as Ohio, but for the band I’m in our masks have a slit that we can slide to the side to fit our mouthpieces in. After a while you get used to it and it really isn’t that bad

[@tucker.84]

Does anyone know why they changed the roll-off sequence before Buckeye Battle Cry? It went from 4 measures (if your counting in cut-time) to 8. Just curious if anyone knows why. Great video (as always).

[@drusephh]

i think its cause the drum major was a bit late, could be completely wrong tho

[@doglover4741]

I notice that, don’t really like it.

[@coltonnew157]

We are wearing musician masks, the extra measures in the sequence were to give us time to get the mouthpieces in the mask!

[@drusephh]

@@coltonnew157 oh that makes a lot more sense, thank you!

[@doglover4741]

Ok!

[@Kw-nz2vq]

O H Go Bucks!

[@rohitkolluri4021]

What kind of masks are the wind players wearing? Just curious

[@alanmason4976]

Marchmaster Performance Series Mask

[@pdxbuckeye]

Go Bucks !

[@MrWest-ph5yg]

O-H

[@annagraser5088]

I O

[@SlenderGingerGaming]

Seeing the shoe this empty is sad..

[@justinliu6068]

10:25

[@100emery]

I like the instrument masks, but don't they mute the sound? Are they worn during the game?

[@benw.4661]

They're whats known as bell covers. They were used long before covid happened, usually as decoration or the like as there's usually designs on them. It does ever so slightly mute the sound, but it's not enough to be noticeable to most. The material itself is fairly thin as almost all of any droplets if not all would be caught in the instrument.

[@woodyhayes7402]

The plandemic has ruined a lot of things. Thanks, for trying best under circumstances OSU/band.

[@amparohadad6593]

THE BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND IS BACK!!!!