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Ohio State and Ohio University Bands Team Up for ‘What Is Hip?’ Halftime Show

The joint routine marked just the third opposing-band collaboration in Ohio State's marching band history.

Overview

  • Ohio State's marching band performed with Ohio University's Marching 110 during Saturday's game against the Bobcats in Columbus.
  • The program featured classic hits including Get It On, Open Up Wide, Play That Funky Music, What Is Hip?, and Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away.
  • Formations included hearts, a trumpet, and the scripted spelling of Ohio, highlighting precision drill work from both ensembles.
  • The show was led by director Dr. Christopher Hoch with associate director Phillip A. Day and assistant director Josh Reynolds.
  • A pregame tribute honored longtime arranger William (Ted) McDaniel, and student Brayden Hyder of Grove City dotted the i.