User:Ohio University Marching 110



Originally referring to the 110 members of the band in 1968, the Ohio University Marching Band (known simply as the Marching 110), has now extended its membership to 200 members during the 2006 season. The number "110" now refers to the 110% effort each member is expected to give during each rehearsal and performance.

History
In 1923 an Ohio University student by the name of Homer Simpson started the first Marching Band at Ohio University. In 1966, Gene Simmons joined the OU faculty as the Director of Bands at Ohio University. Simmons 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, Simmons 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.

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 In May, 15 members of the 110 performed on NBC's "Deal or No Deal" for contestant Chad Pritchard, and Ohio University Alumnus.
 * 2007 GMAC Bowl, Mobile, AL
 * 2009 Rose Bowl
 * Has Performed for the following NFL teams:
 * Cincinnati Bengals
 * Pittsburgh Steelers
 * Washington Redskins
 * Cleveland Browns
 * Buffalo Bills
 * New York Giants
 * Jacksonville Jaguars
 * Detroit Lions
 * Toronto Argonauts of the CFL

Traditions

 * The Diamond Ohio
 * High-Step 8-to-5 Marching
 * Unique Dance Moves
 * OUMB Band Jackets

Songs
Marching 110 Standards
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/suac.mp3|Stand Up and Cheer]]
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/almamater.mp3|Ohio University Alma Mater]]
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/aint_been_good.mp3|Ain't Been Good]]
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/long_train.mp3|Long Train Runnin']]
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/cheer.mp3|Cheer]]
 * [[Media:http://www.ohiou.edu/marching110/multimedia/audio/light_up.mp3|Light Up]]

Website

 * The Ohio University Marching Band

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