Ohio University Marching 110

While there were some controversial changes having to do with membership, he ultimately hoped to increase the band's size from approximately 85 members.

Mr. Thrailkill attended the Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning practices of the Marching 110, as well as the new OUMB Society of Alumni & Friends Display Case dedication ceremony in Memorial Auditorium.

Lee was also the founder and conductor of the Ohio University Wind Ensemble and received a research grant to develop an innovative approach to teach conducting.

Professor Socciarelli earned degrees from Ithaca College and the University of Michigan, and he is an active guest conductor and clinician.

Presently, he holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Music, teaching the fall quarter of each year in the areas of conducting and literature.

In 1997, members of the Ohio University Marching 110 were honored to hear Professor Socciarelli at their annual band banquet.

Ronald Socciarelli died on February 2, 2012, and shortly after his death, Ohio University adopted his quote "Better Than the Best Ever" as the official theme for the 2012 Homecoming Celebrations.

The largest Alumni band in the history of Ohio University took to the streets of Athens in a homecoming celebration that was undoubtedly Better Than the Best Ever.

The 1997 members of the Ohio University Marching 110 were also honored to hear Mr. Young speak at their annual band banquet.

With this new and unique technique, the band also added a slight twist in the upper body giving the players a "swinging" effect referred to as "swagger".

The capital "H" with an "I" in the middle surrounded by two triangle shapes pointing away from the center gives the appearance of spelling out Ohio on the field.

In the fall of 1967, after Professor Gene Thrailkill took over the band, the uniforms went through a style update like most other aspects of the program.

Lastly, shined black shoes with white spats were worn to better contrast with the green color of the turf grass used at the school's football field.

Since 1967, the band has continued the tradition after Drum Major David Fowler created the first dance routine to a 110 standard "Ain't Been Good."

Their main job is the maintenance of "esprit de corps" of the members as well as teaching the unique marching style.

In the days following, both the Marching 110 and Graham High School Band performed at their funeral, playing some of the brothers' favorite songs.

When played, any alumni and current members of the Marching 110 in the area remove their hats and sunglasses and stand in silence, paying homage to the brothers.

In 2019, the Marching 110 dedicated their homecoming half-time show to the brothers which included songs by the pair's favorite bands.

On October 1, 2011 the Marching 110 performed "The Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO as the dance chart to conclude its halftime show.

The video earned the Marching 110 worldwide recognition and was featured on many prominent websites including ESPN and CNN.com.

Featured on Good Morning America and through several other prominent media outlets, the Marching 110 has gained considerable recognition in a year when Ohio Athletics are at their best in a generation.

The "Diamond Ohio" logo.
The "Diamond Ohio" logo.
Early 1960 picture of the Ohio University Marching Band, during halftime in Peden Stadium .
Diamond Ohio is made of a capital "H" with an "I" in the middle surrounded by two triangle shapes pointing away from the center giving the appearance of spelling out Ohio on the field.
Here is an example from the 2011 season of "Diamond Ohio"