TimTaylor751647545500 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ohio State band to participate in inaugural parade By Associated Press POSTED: 08:36 p.m. EST, Dec 08, 2008 http://oncampus.osu.edu/v33n2/images/v33n2_band1.jpg COLUMBUS: The Ohio State University Marching Band will participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade for Barack Obama. The band's Assistant Director Jon Waters said Monday that all 225 band members will travel to Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 parade, which will also feature other marching bands from across the nation. The Ohio State band previously marched for Presidents Herbert Hoover, Richard Nixon, George H.W. Bush and twice for George W. Bush. The band was chosen after submitting a resume, video and recommendations from state officials. During the three-mile parade they plan to play the state's official song, ''Beautiful Ohio,'' as well as ''The Buckeye Battle Cry'' and ''Fight the Team Across the Field.'' Costs for the trip will be paid by private donors. COLUMBUS: The Ohio State University Marching Band will participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade for Barack Obama. The band's Assistant Director Jon Waters said Monday that all 225 band members will travel to Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 parade, which will also feature other marching bands from across the nation. The Ohio State band previously marched for Presidents Herbert Hoover, Richard Nixon, George H.W. Bush and twice for George W. Bush. The band was chosen after submitting a resume, video and recommendations from state officials. During the three-mile parade they plan to play the state's official song, ''Beautiful Ohio,'' as well as ''The Buckeye Battle Cry'' and ''Fight the Team Across the Field.'' Costs for the trip will be paid by private donors. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/35773489.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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