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Ohio State Marching Band
July 25 & 26

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2025 | 8:00PM 

The Ohio State University Marching Band 

Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Dr. Christopher Hoch, director 


An annual tradition, TBDBITL joins the orchestra with fireworks for a night of fight songs and traditions as we celebrate the National Championship and have the first tailgate of the upcoming season!


This evening's selections will be announced from the stage.


Dr. Christopher Hoch

Dr. Christopher Hoch, director of The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands, served as interim director from May 2015–2016. Previously, he served two years as associate director and one year as assistant director of the marching and athletic bands at Ohio State, seven years as the director of bands at Rutherford B. Hayes High School in Delaware, OH, and three years as a director of The Ohio State University Marching Band Alumni.

Dr. Hoch’s work with The Ohio State University Marching Band has received national recognition for innovation and creativity in the show design process. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hoch serves as the musical director of the Scioto Valley Brass and Percussion Company, and he is active around the state of Ohio as a clinician, guest conductor, musical arranger and guest speaker.

Dr. Hoch's Ohio State education includes bachelor's degrees in music education and mathematics, master's degrees in instrumental conducting and music education, and a PhD in music education.


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