In my 7 years here in Columbus, I've never even been inside the stadium, but that video almost makes me want to sit through a game, just to see the halftime show.
In my 7 years here in Columbus, I've never even been inside the stadium, but that video almost makes me want to sit through a game, just to see the halftime show.
My husband and I go to at least one game every year. I'm a big football fan but the band is totally worth it even if you're not. Even non-music people stay in their seats to watch them during halftime.
I saw that yesterday, it is really great! I know they aren't the first to use the style but I have the feeling it is going to get more popular.
(I am a band director and was in a big name college marching band...all my friends are buzzing about it!)
I know nothing abut marching bands, so bear with me: what is the style?
Also how do they practice this? Obviously they can't see it from above, so do they practice in the stadium with someone sitting way up in the stands? Do they hire someone to choreograph this for them or is this someone on the band staff's job?
In my 7 years here in Columbus, I've never even been inside the stadium, but that video almost makes me want to sit through a game, just to see the halftime show.
You should absolutely go to a game (go to an early season game if you don't want to sit in the cold, and they play smaller schools then so it is easier to get tickets for a reasonable price)! It's unlike anything you've ever seen/experienced. The energy in The Shoe is hard to describe. Make sure you're in the seats before the game starts, as the band has a pre-game show. They march over from the Skull Session across the street, and make their official entrance from under the stadium.
There's a reason they're known as The Best Damn Band In The Land. And they play throughout the stands after halftime, and do a post-show too (usually). So if you do stay after half time, there's definitely still a fun energy.
Obviously I'm kind of a big Ohio State fan, but you don't have to be a rabid fan to appreciate the fun of a home game!
H's younger siblings are in HS marching band and I sent them some OSU videos. They were just in awe of them. The Michael Jackson one was my favorite although the video game one is also pretty cool.
I saw that yesterday, it is really great! I know they aren't the first to use the style but I have the feeling it is going to get more popular.
(I am a band director and was in a big name college marching band...all my friends are buzzing about it!)
I know nothing abut marching bands, so bear with me: what is the style?
Also how do they practice this? Obviously they can't see it from above, so do they practice in the stadium with someone sitting way up in the stands? Do they hire someone to choreograph this for them or is this someone on the band staff's job?
They actually all have ipads, and there's a program that assists with choreography. Lots of what they are expected to know is on the ipad.
I saw that yesterday, it is really great! I know they aren't the first to use the style but I have the feeling it is going to get more popular.
(I am a band director and was in a big name college marching band...all my friends are buzzing about it!)
I know nothing abut marching bands, so bear with me: what is the style?
Also how do they practice this? Obviously they can't see it from above, so do they practice in the stadium with someone sitting way up in the stands? Do they hire someone to choreograph this for them or is this someone on the band staff's job?
From what I have seen, it is being called super speed. Most are military, block,corps style, etc. All of which are great. It is done on software, which prints out a spot for each marcher. Then the show is blocked, which means the marcher is shown where to stand for each stop. Generally this is done by band staff or the director.
Most college marching bands do a different show each home game. I am guessing either they had an away game last week or no game, and got the block last Monday. It is also entirely possible they had a game last week and got it the Monday before the performance (so 6 days).
I know nothing abut marching bands, so bear with me: what is the style?
Also how do they practice this? Obviously they can't see it from above, so do they practice in the stadium with someone sitting way up in the stands? Do they hire someone to choreograph this for them or is this someone on the band staff's job?
From what I have seen, it is being called super speed. Most are military, block,corps style, etc. All of which are great. It is done on software, which prints out a spot for each marcher. Then the show is blocked, which means the marcher is shown where to stand for each stop. Generally this is done by band staff or the director.
Most college marching bands do a different show each home game. I am guessing either they had an away game last week or no game, and got the block last Monday. It is also entirely possible they had a game last week and got it the Monday before the performance (so 6 days).
I know nothing abut marching bands, so bear with me: what is the style?
Also how do they practice this? Obviously they can't see it from above, so do they practice in the stadium with someone sitting way up in the stands? Do they hire someone to choreograph this for them or is this someone on the band staff's job?
They actually all have ipads, and there's a program that assists with choreography. Lots of what they are expected to know is on the ipad.
What is this ipad nonsense?? We were just given our drill lists to copy down into a small notebook and put in our pocket/hang from our neck. =0(
Jalapeñomel - the field is broken down into a big grid, and each marcher is given a co-ordinate for their spot. You have to be in that spot at a particular time, and have so many counts to get to the next spot. At least in high school - we'd go over the drill in sections (sans instruments), then add the music. Once everything was put together it wasn't too hard, but LOTS of memorization. Doing the movements OSU is doing requires a ton of precision and timing to get the shapes to line up right AND prevent collisions on the field.
They actually all have ipads, and there's a program that assists with choreography. Lots of what they are expected to know is on the ipad.
What is this ipad nonsense?? We were just given our drill lists to copy down into a small notebook and put in our pocket/hang from our neck. =0(
Jalapeñomel - the field is broken down into a big grid, and each marcher is given a co-ordinate for their spot. You have to be in that spot at a particular time, and have so many counts to get to the next spot. At least in high school - we'd go over the drill in sections (sans instruments), then add the music. Once everything was put together it wasn't too hard, but LOTS of memorization. Doing the movements OSU is doing requires a ton of precision and timing to get the shapes to line up right AND prevent collisions on the field.
Yea, preventing collision in the Trex part had to be a bitch. They are in there like sardines, like 16 to 5, maybe closer.
My H gave up a ticket to that game b/c we only have two full days off together this month...he was not happy to find out he missed that. The aforementioned video game show is still my favorite, but the Hollywood one is awesome. They did a Michael Jackson tribute a couple of weeks ago to coincide with the 25th anniversary of one of his albums (Bad, I think?) that I thought turned out really well too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTca2nrIn4U
In my 7 years here in Columbus, I've never even been inside the stadium, but that video almost makes me want to sit through a game, just to see the halftime show.
Whaaaaat? You must go!
I haaate football with a passion. In my entire life I've only suffered through one complete football game (and one partial one). I kind of like it that way.
I haaate football with a passion. In my entire life I've only suffered through one complete football game (and one partial one). I kind of like it that way.
I promise you, if you go to an early season game with good weather (this is key), there will be no suffering through. There is SO much more going on at the game than what is happening on the field. Trust. One thing OSU does really well is make home games an experience, especially if you can hit up some tailgates. You can even bike to the game if you don't want to fuss with traffic.
I haaate football with a passion. In my entire life I've only suffered through one complete football game (and one partial one). I kind of like it that way.
1) your kids have awesome costumes
2) I hated football with a passion until I went to FSU and joined the marching band. Live it is really something else. On TV it is very boring to me.