Ohio State Marching Band: Hippest Halftime Band Ever (video roundup)

by Marc Klempf
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Written by Marc Klempf

Our Emmy-winning Marc Klempf has seen a lot of halftimes. And he’s a music geek. So when he says the Ohio State Marching Band is the hippest band ever — that’s not an oxymoron — we believe him. Here’s a video roundup of the Ohio State Marching Band doing tributes to the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Hollywood, C&W and, most recently, U.S. President Abe Lincoln’s historic Gettyburg Address.

aNewDomain.net — Music is my religion. I love it all — except marching bands and that geeky stuff. Or so I thought. As a sports videographer, I see a lot of halftime performances. And I’ve got to say, the Ohio State Marching Band is incredible. It is like the hippest marching band ever. Check out my video round up below for its best moments, including its Michael Jackson tribute, its Gettysburg Address anniversary tribute and a lot of stuff that will blow your mind.

Here’s the Ohio State Marching Band tribute to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s historic Nov. 19, 1863 Gettysburg Address. History never was this hot. The Ohio State Marching Band Gettyburg tribute blasted forth on November 23, 2013


Video Credit: OSUBuckeyeTV YouTube channel

Here’s the OSU Buckeye Marching Band doing a mind-bending tribute to Michael Jackson. Beat this!

Video Credit: OSUBuckeyeTV YouTube channel

Will anyone ever forget the Ohio State Marching Band’s tribute during the OSU vs. Florida A&M halftime show? I never will.

Video Credit: OSUBuckeyeTV YouTube channel

Here’s another great video from the 2013 OSU Buckeye season. It’s the Ohio State Marching Band’s country and western tribute. I’m a little bit rock and roll — more than country — but this rocks no matter what side you’re standing on.


Video Credit: OSUBuckeyeTV YouTube channel

During halftime for the OSU vs. Penn State game, the Ohio State Marching Band did a killer Hollywood tribute. Man! It isn’t too late to go back to college and take up the tuba. I know it isn’t.


Video Credit: OSUBuckeyeTV YouTube channel

Watch this space for more videos and for some background on the great musical minds that make the Ohio State Marching Band performances possible.

For aNewDomain.net, I’m Marc Klempf.

Based in Atlanta, Marc Klempf is the executive video producer for our upcoming tech, science, music, gadgets and mobile video channel. Hang on to your hats for that, and read more of Marc’s articles here on aNewDomain.net.

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1 Comment

  • Tho I have supposed to have some dislike towards this school, i do respect their band as a band nerd. They’re one of the few that can hold a candle to the southern schools.

    -RAP, II