Yesterday, The Ohio State University Buckeyes played the Texas Longhorns, and we have the opportunity to enjoy the halftime show without having to watch the game. That may sound weird to sports fans, but some of us care little for football. The Best Damn Band in the Land is all brass and percussion, with a saxophone, keyboard, bass guitar, and drums supplementing on a stage in the middle. They are known for their musical ability and clever formations that illustrate the song lyrics or the theme of the show, as we have seen before.
The university held five days of tryouts for TBDBITL only a couple of weeks ago, and the band received their first new uniforms since 2006. In the short time since then, they have practised diligently and put together a new show featuring familiar uptempo Gospel songs that work surprisingly well for a marching band.
Incidentally, Ohio State beat Texas 14-7.