THE OHIO UNIVERSITY MARCHING 110

The 'Ohio University Marching Band', known as the 'Marching 110', is known for its high-intensity, hard-driving marching style.
Originally referring to the 110 members of the band in 1968, the band has now extended its membership to 200 members during the 2006 season. The number "110" now refers to the '110%' that each member is expected to give during each rehearsal and performance.

Contents

History

Directors of the Ohio University Marching 110

Prominent Performances of the Marching 110

Traditions

Songs

2007 Schedule (Tentative)

Website

History

In 1923 an Ohio University student by the name of Homer Baird started the first Marching Band at Ohio University. In 1966, Gene Thrailkill joined the OU faculty as the Director of Bands at Ohio University. Thrailkill brought with him a new high-energy marching style and new uniform, both of which remain the staple of the Marching 110 today. Along with the style switch, Thrailkill also removed all women and majorettes from the band, keeping one Drum Major. In 1967 the band became known as the "100 Marching Men of Ohio," and the following year the 110 members of the band were coined the "110 Marching Men of Ohio," the 110 symbolizing the Marching 110 of Today. In 1975, Women were re-admitted to the Marching Band, and remain so today. The Ohio University Marching 110 was nominated as the best college marching band in the nation by CollegeSports-Fans.com [1] in September 2007.
Link to article: [2]

Directors of the Ohio University Marching 110

★ Gene Thrailkill, 1967-1970

★ Thomas Lee, 1971-1972

★ Ronald Socciarelli, 1973-1990

★ Dr. Sylvester Young, 1991-1995

★ Dr. Richard Suk, 1996-Present

Prominent Performances of the Marching 110

★ 1968 Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, FL

★ 1976 1st Marching Band to perform in New York's famed Carnegie Hall

★ 1993 Performed in Bill Clintons Inauguration Parade, Washington D.C.

★ 2000 Macy
★ s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC

★ 2005 Macy
★ s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC

★ 2006 15 Members of the Marching 110 appeared as surprise guests on NBC's hit game-show "Deal or No Deal."

★ 2007 GMAC Bowl, Mobile, AL

★ Has Performed for the following NFL teams:

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★ Cincinnati Bengals

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★ Pittsburgh Steelers

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★ Washington Redskins

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★ Cleveland Browns

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★ Buffalo Bills

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★ New York Giants

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★ Jacksonville Jaguars

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★ Detroit Lions

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★ Toronto Argonauts of the CFL

Traditions

★ The Diamond Ohio

★ Extended High-Step - 8-to-5 Marching

★ Unique Dance Moves to Drum Breaks

★ OUMB Band Jackets

Songs

Marching 110 Standards

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2007 Schedule (Tentative)

Regular Season

★ Aug 25-Sept 3 Training Week

★ Sept 1 Ohio vs. Gardner-Webb (Home)

★ Sept 3 Parade of the Greens

★ Sept 8 Dover Band Festival (Dover)

★ Sept 15 Ohio vs. Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)

★ Sept 22 Ohio vs. Wyoming (Home)

★ Sept 29 Ohio vs. Kent State (Home)

★ Oct 6 Olmsted Falls Band Festival (Cleveland Area)

★ Oct 13 Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan (Homecoming)

★ Oct 21 Bengals vs. Jets (Cincinnati)

★ Oct 27 Free Weekend

★ Nov 2 Ohio vs. Temple (Home)

★ Nov 3 Varsity Show (Home)

★ Nov 10 Free Weekend

★ Nov 13 Palace Theatre (Columbus)
Volunteer Band

★ Nov 24 Ohio vs. Miami (Home)
Postseason Possibilities

★ Dec 1 MAC Championship (Detroit, MI)

★ Dec 26 Motor City Bowl (Detroit, MI)

★ Jan 5 International Bowl (Toronto, ON)

★ Jan 6 GMAC Bowl (Mobile, AL)

Website

★ The Ohio University Marching Band

★ The Ohio University Marching Band Society of Alumni and Friends

★ The Ohio University Marching Band Drumline