Ramp Entrance: Seen Through the Eyes Up Front

The Ohio State University Marching Band's pregame ramp entrance on Sept. 26, 2015, seen through the eyes of its 60th drum major, Nathan MacMaster.

video: University Marketing, Ohio State
edited by: Nathan MacMaster

[andrewsoe]

The athletes that play during games are impressive but the time and dedication the OSU marching band puts in is amazing

[Sobolady]

There's a great movie about making this band. They have to try out every year. They are very dedicated if they get a spot in this band. In the movie they flew to London as the half-time show for the NFL game there. When they went back into the tunnel security couldn't get it over the show they put on. The same year they rode to NYC on buses for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After the parade they rode back to Ohio and arrived early Friday morning. They had to be at band practice a few hours later to practice for Saturday's game. They don't get much down time. These kids study late at night and never party. They are held to a very high standard.

[flatlands]

Makes me feel quite proud that they still are "the best damn band in all the land" ! Congratulations, Nathan MacMaster!

[tangoxraysierra]

I have to say this is my favorite college band hands down. They’re precise on their feet and musically. I’ve seen a ton of their videos year over year and the complexity, tradition, and classiness is evident over all others I’ve seen.

Im a TX native and adore this over both UT and A&Ms slow schlep. They’re also good but not at this quality.

[ThesecondsOfame]

I’d attend an OSU game just to watch the band and drum major perform.

[jameszimmer]

Been fortunate enough to see it live a few times in my life and it's an undescribable feeling. BUCKEYE FOR LIFE!

[devinmarbury]

I wanna see this from as many different perspectives as possible. So AWESOME!

[geddon]

not an OSU damn that looks cool. Cant imagine the work load that goes with that kind of precision.

[THEbadlnb]

My family hates me. Let me explain. I come from a long line of musicians. Both my parents were in Marching Band in High School as were my sister and I. My mom also Marched for TCU. Later, my mom worked at TCU and supported the TCU band. She knows the current director for the Michigan State Band (he went to TCU). Well, you would think a Texan such as I am would like TCU or UT or Texas A&M’s marching bands, but I do not. I have watched just about every Ohio State Marching Band video on YouTube and I can say hands down OSMB is THE best. I like the tradition of the opening show, I appreciate the bands ability to stay in step and keep straight lines, the music, the skill of the drum major and just the overall show. Even though I have never even been to Ohio, I hope to one day be at a game to see the band first hand. So yes, I am a Buckeye fan. Go Ohio State! You guys are THE BEST. So that is why my family hates me.

[BigKevinSports]

Incredible video! Still to this day...The Best Damn Band In The Land!
1878-Present Day! Many marching band innovations were first tried and developed at THE Ohio State. Among them are: floating and animated formations, measured step marching, script writing, and the fast cadence with a high knee lift. Brass instruments especially designed for marching bands were also first used at Ohio State.
In 1934, the THE OSUMB became one of the first collegiate bands to adopt an all brass-and-percussion instrumentation.

[thouse]

High toss through the goal post was a fun ending.

[TheSlayerXnight]

Must be a perfect view from passengers boarding on the plane flying above

[opertinicy]

That's gotta be an insane adrenaline rush

[ethandunlop]

Okay want to know what would be really cool the Ohio marching band vs the Texas Angie band

[rogue]

Ohio State Marching Band will be better than any other marching bands in the 50 states

[hotmojoe]

i pray that my college plays OSU so I can see that marching band

[christianpate]

So this is why it's called a ramp entrance

[hezekiahdaggett]

Wow they look like soldiers going into battle

[magic]

I like the music and entrance its my dream to join the ohio state marching band

[mikemercer]

TBDBITL! NONE FINER IN THE COUNTRY! GO BUCKS!!!