Ohio University Marching 110
“The Most Exciting Band in the Land”
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1st seed, Midwest Regional
Number 1
Located just 90 minutes or so East of Ohio State University sits Athens, Ohio and the picturesque campus of Ohio University, home to the self-proclaimed "Most Exciting Band in the Land," the Ohio University Marching 110. The OUMB has a rich tradition dating back to 1923, but the Marching 110 was born in 1967 when Gene Thrailkill took over as band director and turned the band into the high-energy dance band that it is today. Since 1967, the Marching 110 has continued to grow in their popularity, gaining national recognition as the first collegiate marching band to perform in Carnegie Hall in 1976, performing at the Inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993 and more. More recently, the Ohio University Marching Band has embraced the wonder of social media to gain international fame beginning in 2011 with their cover of LMFAO's hit "The Party Rock Anthem" which generated over 9 million views on YouTube. The band followed that up in 2012 with Psy's "Gangnam Style" which generated over 8 million views and in 2013 took on Ylvis's comedy-hit "The Fox" which has over 2 million views and counting. This season the band celebrated the music of Justin Timberlake and ‘N Sync for their first show of the season. The Marching 110's shows change at every home game and traditionally include standard marching and playing as well as a "dance chart" which typically a contemporary rock, pop or R&B tune which features an extensive drum break in the middle featuring a dance routine performed by the band. The Marching 110 has toured the United States and abroad under the direction of Dr. Richard Suk, most recently performing in Dublin, Ireland and Rome, Italy in the Spring of 2013. The band's moniker to be "Better Than The Best, Ever" was even adopted by the University in 2012 as their theme for that year's Homecoming Celebration to honor former director Ronald P. Socciarelli who passed away in February of the same year. As a salute to the deep traditions and friendships forged within the organization, over 600 alumni returned that October to march with the current band (which is now approaching 250 members in size) creating one of the most impressive sights ever seen on a football field. By Burt Gressler Photo Credit: "MarchingIlliniUSA" by Fumo7887 at en.wikipedia - Own workTransferred from en.wikipedia. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. CollegeSports-fans.com is the home of the Dash Fans Network of independent college sports fan sites. If you are interested in having a link to your site from College Sports Fans or in joining the Dash Fans Network, or if you are interested in advertising on the Dash Fans Network, please visit our Contact Info page. CSF Home | College Sports Fan Sites | Sitemap Directory of College Sports Message Boards & Forums by Conference Copyright 2005-2021, CollegeSports-fans.com and the Dash Fans Network of Independent Sports Fan Sites.
Number 1
"The Most Exciting Band in the Land!" is a perfect moniker for the Ohio University band that ranks as the best band in college football. With their physically demanding marching style, high-energy performances, halftime dances and strong support of a football team that, until 2006, was mediocre at best, it doesn't get any better than Ohio University's band. A fast-improving football program could help vault the Marching 110 into the spotlight in the future. Stumble It! Best College Marching Bands