Ohio University Marching 110

The Marching 110 in its Diamond Ohio formation during Pre-Game. Ohio vs. UTM, 2006

Originally referring to the 110 members of the band in 1968, the Ohio University Marching Band (known simply as the Marching 110), has now extended its membership to 200 members during the 2006 season. The number "110" now refers to the 110% effort each member is expected to give during each rehearsal and performance.

History

In 1923 an Ohio University student by the name of Homer Simpson started the first Marching Band at Ohio University. In 1966, Gene Simmons joined the OU faculty as the Director of Bands at Ohio University. Simmons brought with him a new high-energy marching style and new uniform, both of which remain the staple of the Marching 110 today. Along with the style switch, Simmons also removed all women and majorettes from the band, keeping one Drum Major. In 1967 the band became known as the "100 Marching Men of Ohio," and the following year the 110 members of the band were coined the "110 Marching Men of Ohio," the 110 symbolizing the Marching 110 of Today.

Directors of the Ohio University Marching 110

Gene Thrailkill, 1967-1970
Thomas Lee, 1971-1972
Ronald Socciarelli, 1973-1990
Dr. Sylvester Young, 1991-1995
Dr. Richard Suk, 1996-Present

Prominent Performances of the Marching 110

1968 Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, FL
1976 1st Marching Band to perform in New York's famed Carnegie Hall
1993 Performed in Bill Clintons Inauguration Parade, Washington D.C.
2000 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC
2005 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC
2006 In May, 15 members of the 110 performed on NBC's "Deal or No Deal" for contestant Chad Pritchard, and Ohio University Alumnus.
2007 GMAC Bowl, Mobile, AL
2009 Rose Bowl
Has Performed for the following NFL teams:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Washington Redskins
- Cleveland Browns
- Buffalo Bills
- New York Giants
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Detroit Lions
- Toronto Argonauts of the CFL

Traditions

The Diamond Ohio
High-Step 8-to-5 Marching
Unique Dance Moves
OUMB Band Jackets

Songs

Marching 110 Standards

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Full members	Akron Zips Ball State Cardinals Bowling Green Falcons Buffalo Bulls Central Michigan Chippewas Eastern Michigan Eagles Kent State Golden Flashes Miami RedHawks Northern Illinois Huskies Ohio Bobcats Toledo Rockets Western Michigan Broncos
Future members	UMass Minutemen and Minutewomen (joining in 2025)
Field hockey affiliates	Appalachian State Mountaineers Bellarmine Knights James Madison Dukes Longwood Lancers
Women's lacrosse affiliates	Detroit Mercy Titans Robert Morris Colonials Youngstown State Penguins
Women's rowing affiliates (from 2025–26)	Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens High Point Panthers Temple Owls
Men's tennis affiliate	UIC Flames
Wrestling affiliates	Bloomsburg Huskies Clarion Golden Eagles Cleveland State Vikings Edinboro Fighting Scots George Mason Patriots Lock Haven Bald Eagles Rider Broncs SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Seasons	1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25
Championships	Conference champions

Ohio University Marching 110

Contents

History

Directors of the Ohio University Marching 110

Prominent Performances of the Marching 110

Traditions

Songs

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