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Monday, August 29, 2011 at 3:22PM Most recent Ohio State Marching Band Post
It has occurred to me that it takes me less time to log in, create a post, upload two videos, embed the links, and type a bunch of words in front of them than it does to field the growing tide of angsty emails and comments demanding a full Band tryout report.
So I'm quite literally posting this from the field as new candidates practise the marching style. The days are long, the rental room ain't unpacked, and the air mattress hates me. This state is far preferable, however, to what the aspiring members of the 2011 D-Row are currently enduring, which is marching drills so complex that Jason The Ridiculously Awesome Drum Major has to read them off from some sort of terrifying Marching Fundamentals Checklist of Doom.
To create a full and decent essay at this particular second would require not hearing about five different tempos at once tapped out on a conglomeration of clipboards, cowbells, and drum sticks, and so to get you off my increasingly loaded back I'm throwing some Jason at you, with a straight chaser of Alex Who Talks Real Pretty. Both perfromances are from the Alumni Band appearance this month in Bucyrus, Ohio. You're welcome.
You will note that Alex's video in particular looks as if it were shot by an incredibly incompetent person attempting to watch and record the performance at the same time. No further speculation is necessary. A couple of times I actually lose him out of the frame; rest assured, however, that this was merely to shield you from so much 54-pretty in one place at one time. You see, I always put your needs first.
Now shaddup and let me enjoy my cowbell.
Reader Comments (38)
well-pleased
whooooooooooo! These are awesome!!
OK, I live in Columbus... where is Bucyrus?!
Do I even have to say it?
aspiring members of the 2011 D-Row are currently enduring, which is marching drills so complex that Jason The Ridiculously Young Drum Major has to read them from some sort of terrifying Marching Fundamentals Checklist of Doom.
I expect to be kept fully and completely informed on any and all instances of Loose Shit.
BOTH terrific :)
"the 2011 D-Row are currently enduring, which is marching drills so complex that Jason The Ridiculously Young Drum Major has to read them from some sort of terrifying Marching Fundamentals Checklist of Doom."
Cool, so you are seeing a lot of The Awesome One?
Cool, so you are seeing a lot of The Awesome One?
Well, that depends on if I answer as a nonfiction writer or a creative nonfiction writer. The nonfiction writer in me is compelled to respond that yes, Jason is currently several yards away from me and I've been seeing him a lot during these "Candidate Days," when people who have never tried out for the Band before are given extra practice time and attention.
The creative nonfiction writer must answer that you can see a lot of a person without, you know, SEEing him, which I think is what you are asking. Poor guy is really insanely busy right now, because he not only has to take charge of the D-Row candidates, he is is also preparing for the game on SATURDAY (!) and the season in general. I did try to do for him what a few excellent people did for me while I finished out my thesis and first book: Bring food, drop it off, and go away. I don't think he's even considering where, what and when to eat at this point, though, since we haven't really talked since I got here and I doubt he's checking his phone all that much these days :)
It's all good. I'm very sure this temporary craziness is worth it!
CANNOT GET ENOUGH of those incredible catches where he jumps in the air. YYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY
LOL, Alex pointing at his baton: "BEHOLD!!!!!!!!"
oh 54, looks like you've very much still got it! ;)
As I watched these, I've been reflecting on where we began, video-wise.. it's been so delightful to get to know Our Jason and now the Band along with you, Mary Beth. From that first hilarious interview to the short demonstrations to this performance and now the football season begins. Cannot imagine just leaping in at the first game.
GO OSUMB GO!
I did try to do for him what a few excellent people did for me while I finished out my thesis and first book: Bring food, drop it off, and go away.
hahahaha might this have anything to do with the Facebook status about the bunches of leftovers and NO microwave?
"This state is far preferable, however, to what the aspiring members of the 2011 D-Row are currently enduring, which is marching drills so complex that Jason The Ridiculously Awesome Drum Major has to read them off from some sort of terrifying Marching Fundamentals Checklist of Doom."
He told us that if we didn't Get Better, he was going to keep MB around for TWO seasons.
At last, 54 in action! Thank you so much.
To create a full and decent essay at this particular second would require not hearing about five different tempos
Bitches always b hatin'
I'm sure you're also working very hard, Miss Tink.
Sitting there watching and all.
I'm throwing some Jason at you
I hope it was as good for him as it was for us.....
"Hey Mary Beth, what time is it?"
"Well, that depends on if you're asking for local standard or Greenwich Median Time, and of course assuming that you accept a man-maintained system of minutes and seconds...."
Sweet Belle, I can't quite get over your dedication to this project. May it bring you and others much joy.
"You see, I always put your needs first."
incorrect (see: Matt The Badass, Shirtlessness, Lack of)
What's the name of the song Alex is twirling to? It's fun!
I cannot wait to read more about the start of the season. WAY excited about this band and so is my 8th grader!!
What's the name of the song Alex is twirling to? It's fun!
It is fun! I think I'd like it even if I weren't such a big band/swing fan. I'll sit through multiple rehearsals for the sole purpose of hearing the "One more time!" part.
I want to say "Ocean Blues" but I'm not sure.
The song I twirled to was OSUMBlus.
54
sigh, Jason's smile is just dreamy :)
Did this alum's heart good to see that O-H-I-O during Sloopy. BUCKS!
well, SOMEONE misoverheard that pronunciation at last night's practice! Thanks, O Wise One :)
Sweet Belle, I can't quite get over your dedication to this project.
It is nothing compared to that from the Band itself, not to mention the alums :)
Shakier than a Sasquatch video! :P
"well, SOMEONE misoverheard that pronunciation at last night's practice"
NINJA-LIKE situational awareness!
Shakier than a Sasquatch video!
I'll take a shaky Jason or Alex video over HD/3D footage of just about 99.99% of any other entertainment!
I'm gonna be refreshing like ALL the time now that the season is almost here.
If anyone knows where I can purchase a non-BlondeChampage OSUMB-report life please let me know.
we want tryouts!
we want tryouts!
That Alumni Band must practice/do concerts a lot. They're pretty darn good!
(snaps fingers)
Don't even try to tell us nothing has been going on this week, young lady. Make with the band posts.
How does he manage to look that good even while mid-air?
Mary Beth. Your own dedication shines an entirely new light on that of Mr. Stuckert and TBDBITL in these difficult days. Go Bucks!
This one goes out to MB and the brand new Jason The Awesome-led TBDBITL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr8KvOBz-Vw&feature=related