What Does It Take To Be A Part Of The Ohio State Marching Band?

For most Ohio State Marching Band members, auditioning for “The Best Damn Band in the Land” - known as TBDBITL - is no impromptu decision.
Blake Hassay, a fourth-year in hospitality management, and Nick Schnitzspahn, a second-year in trumpet performance and strategic communications, are just two of the band’s many members who dedicated several years to practicing their craft - long before becoming Buckeyes - in preparation for auditions. Schnitzspahn said TBDBITL is a legacy in his family and his interest in trying out was no coincidence.
“I’m actually a fourth-generation Ohio State student and third generation in the marching band,” Schnitzspahn said. “My dad was in X Row from 1994 to 1997, and my great-grandfather was the 10th drum major here. It’s always been in my family and something I’ve wanted to do.”
By: LTV Arts & Life Producer Hosna Sadaqat and Lantern Reporter Audrey Kunce
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[@cameronjackparker]

4 year U of Washington Husky Marching Band trumpet player here. .
OSU band is widely known as the best & most intense marching band program in the country.
Few bands march high step, UW & OSU do.
UW's HMB director, Dr. Brad McDavid, dotted the ' i ' in the 'Ohio'; a massive privilege.
Brad retires after this coming '23-'24 school year.
Congrats Brad, and thanks fo everything!
- UW grad 2k15
- HMB alum '11-'15.

[@sherylrattay8964]

You all are the best!!! Great job!!!