History
editMarching Seasons
editDirectors
editGene Thrailkill (1966-1971): Considered the founder of The Marching 110 program. Mr. Thrailkill received a bachelor degree in music from the University Of Michigan along with a Masters of Music form Ohio University. Before coming to Ohio University, he served as the instrumental director for Lebanon Public Schools. While director of bands at Ohio University he made many changes starting with the size of the band. In the first year he increased the size form 85 to 112 members. Along with that all of the women were taken off the field and the band became all men. The band was soon known as the "110 Marching Men of Ohio" after the 110 members that the band was cut down to. This was once again was changed after other universities stole similar names. That is how the band has become know as the just Marching 110.[1]
Dr. D. Thomas Lee (1971-1973): Currently the conductor and director of the UCLA wind ensemble, Dr. Lee holds a Doctor of Music Arts Degree in conducting that he recieved from the College Conservitory of Music at University of Cincinnati. Coming to Ohio University 1971 to be the conductor of the Marching 110 program. Lee was also the founder of the Ohio University Wind Ensemble, recieving many grants to do research behind the approach to teaching conducting.[2]
Ronald P. Socciarelli (1973-1990): Obtained his degree from Ithaca College along with the University Of Michigan. Under his direction the Marching 110 program was selected to tour all through out the Midwest. Currently Professor Socciarelli live in Alken, South Carolina, where his holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Music. He teaches the fall quarters in the areas of conducting and musical literature.[2]
Dr. Sylvester Young (1990-1996): Received bachelors degree music education from A&M University where he was where he was one of the universities top "100 Most Outstanding Graduates". He when on to get his Ph.D from the University of Missouri and a Masters of Music Degree from Bowling Green State University. Before coming to Ohio university , Dr. Young taught music in south carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Virginia. In Vigernia he was known for his conducting of the Marching "Force" which was a 220 member band. Dr. Young is still a member of the instrumental education faculty at Ohio University today. [2]
Dr. Richard Suk (1996-Present): Currently in his sixteenth year as the director o f the Marching 110 at Ohio University. Dr. Suk studied at the University Of Southern Mississippi were he reiceved is bachelors and Masters degrees in music. He went on to get his doctorate in music education from the University of Illinois. Before coming to Ohio University Dr. Suk taught at multiple public schools in Mississippi where his bands received high ratings in competition. As a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Ohio Music Educators National Conference, College Band Directors National Association and Pi Kappa Lambda, he is a large contributor to the music programs. He has received the National Band Association's Citation of Excellence and is active as an adjudicator and clinician and many other educator awards. [1]
Joining Marching 110
editApplication Process
editThe process of joining the Marching 110 program is simple yet quite had to challenging to do. You must participate in in the training week that takes place the week before the fall quarter starts. The first day is solely for freshmen students. On the second day returning members and upperclass students join the training. Music auditions are held on the evening of the third day with marching auditions on the the fallowing evening. By the night of the fourth day the membership list is posted.
Marching
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Marching Style
editHigh step is a very high energy, high effort marching style. Bands use it because it has been know as the "Crowd Pleasing Style". This style, which is often used in college bands, is known to be difficult because of the precise technique needed to successfully pull it off. The angle your leg that must be bent at has to be the same with everyone through out the whole band so it takes time to get it to look uniformed.
Known Visuals
editDiamond Ohio: This now well known set preformed by the Marching 110 program in the pre-game show was created by Dr. Thrailkill as a way to give the band a symbol. This capital "H" with and I in the middle surrounded by two triangle shapes pointing away from the the center gives the appearance of spelling out Ohio on the field.
Uniforms
editPast
editBefore 1967 the uniform for the Marching 110 were not your typical marching uniform. They wore a green blazer along with gray slacks. To bring it all together they had striped green and white ties. At this time women were able to be part of the band and wore the same blazers and ties, but had grey skirts instead of slacks.[3]
Present
editAfter 1967, when the Gene Thrailkil took over the band, the uniforms were updated. The jackets were changed to black sleeves and collars, with a white chest and shoulders. Across the chest Ohio is printed on a diagonal in black outlined by green. The shakos have a white trim and design around the sides with a black background. A green, black, and white plume was added to show off more of the school colors. A black bibber with a white stripe down the leg was the used to show off the bands great marching technique. They are known for the white and green short cape that they wear on their backs. Lastly shined black shoes with white socks were worn.[4]
Cites
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- ^ a b Brozak, George (2004). Diamond Ohio, A History of the Ohio University Bands. Ashland, Ohio: Bookmasters, Inc. pp. 34–36.
- ^ a b c Hollow, Betty (2003). Ohio University, 1804–2004: The Spirit of a Singular Place. Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press. pp. 125–135.
- ^ Brozak, George (2004). Diamond Ohio, A History of the Ohio University Bands. Ashland, Ohio: Bookmasters, Inc. p. 42.
- ^ Jones, Paula. "2009/2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos". Group Photos, Inc. Retrieved 2 November 2011.