@@bakerstreet101 OSU, and other universities change routines every single weekend. They won't look as crisp and flawless as military Marching bands (including Texas A&M) who do the same routines every time, every year. My daughter marches for the best regarded SEC schools and Ohio State (B1G 10) is respected as the best there is.
I spent many years in a marching band; from the 5th grade, through high school and college. In band lore, John will go down as one of the greatest drum majors in the history of college and university marching bands. You folks in Ohio should be proud of having John there. He was superb.
You don’t have to lie about you marching since the 5th grade to make a point on this video. High school freshmen have a hard enough time just tuning, let alone 5th graders running around a field lol. But John is good. I agree with that.
We have a drum corps which has several 4th and 5th graders. They don't compete until they're about 12 years old, but, until then they are taught whatever instrument they want to play
It's mind-boggling where youtube can take you. The tryout popped up on my suggestion list. Never watched anything like this before. Saw John in the tryouts - SO obvious he was the best. Impressive. Was anticipating the announced winner at the end of the tryout video and...nothing! WTF. So had to google the Drum Majors at OSU and landed here. Congrats John. Glad you got it. You were so easily observable as the best at the tryouts. Those running kicks were awesome. On point and right on the beat. Made for a very satisfying watch. Consider me a fan (from Texas).
Yup. Discovered the tryout video this morning. Then they suggested this. I didnt know what i was getting into to....now i know i was watching a star rise.
I would say John Lavange deserves a statue, but Ohio State University’s marching band as a whole deserves the biggest of all statues. They are the best of the best and are far greater than the sum of their parts.
High School and College Bands really do not get the respect they are due, they practice for days and weeks for these presentations, The people at the games get to see them but very seldom are shown on TV. maybe a minute.
Lamont Johnson That’s when you know they are doing it right xD. It’s amazing how smooth it is. Especially if you watch their top half of their bodies, there is little to no movement.
Come on now, I thought they were coming out of the tunnel on an ESCALATOR...The uniformity and precision is SICK!!! It's the one thing we all can agree on regardless of the university attended or the band you were in...THESE cats rightchere are perfectly precise🙌🏾
As a kid playing football, I never had appreciation for how athletic this dude has to be. As an adult that would snap in half if I tried any of what he does, I realize he may be one of the best athletes in that whole stadium.
John LaVange I watched the tryouts video and you were Candidate #1. And with good reason!! You were amazing. And in this video? Your back bend? Like no other!!! You handle your business like a boss!!! All the best to you young man.
Being a Texas native and loving my Texas A and M University and Aggie Band I some times search other university band tryout and marching performances. I was intrigued when I saw the OSUMB drum major tryouts and they were absolutely incredible but they did not show who won. I found this video clip and it was super. I saw this young man tryout and he was spectacular along with the other young men and women. Your OSU band is unbelievable along with your drum major and I absolutely loved your shows they are awesome. I can see why the Ohio people love their band, outstanding. A fan from Texas.
Aggieman80 your school’s band is the only decent college band that I have seen in person. I’m always sad when they don’t make the trip to my school’s stadium. It’s a treat to see them.
Marching bands often brings me to tears because it requires immense cooperation and dedication from all. The humanity and selflessness of each member results in the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Add to it, a high stepping drum major in full regalia and it’s amazing!
I agree with you completely. When my son graduated I cried knowing I would never get to see him march again. All those practices in all kinds of weather. It was just magical to watch them all perform. So much gratitude for all they gave.
Boy... You can just see the passion this Drum Major has. The Drum Major was my late fathers favorite. I miss my dad and the passionate Buckeye he was.. just brings tears to my eyes watching this. Always a Buckeye.
After watching your tryout video, you had my vote. I'm not sure how much that should mean since I've never really paid all that much attention to marching bands or drum majors. However, I've spent my life paying very close attention to passion, professionalism, and excellence. The champion's mindset. You exhibited that in all of your stages of that audition video, not just when the routine went perfectly, but in the rare case when the baton was dropped. Your energy, expression, athleticism, creativity, drive, and excellence screamed, "I'm your guy!" Then I had to research and find out if you won. While watching this I can proudly say I teared up thinking about how proud you must be to have achieved such a goal. A goal that is so singular, I would imagine, in preparation and study. I must get back to my life now. Congratulations and God bless. John LaVange: Changing the World. One Baton at a Time.
3 steps per 10 yards, leaning backwards! Back bend. twirling. THAT's and Entrance... and the band sounded good too. He ran 140 yards from the tunnel to the goal post... didn't appear to be winded either. :O
it was an amazing site to see, John is just a winner through and through and it is great for the kids to see someone like him but also ANYONE in that whole show, they are all winners
This is a million X better than any ridiculous Super Bowl halftime show! But what would I know because I never watch the Stupid Bowl anymore!! Utterly magnificent showmanship Sir John LaVange and utmost respect!!!
Two different types of entertainment. A lot of people consider this boring and unimpressive. This is about pageantry and old collegiate traditions. Impressive if you're into this type of thing, but it's dated. I love it, but it's not entertaining to me - just aesthetically pleasing. I love pageantry in general. If there's a royal wedding, state funeral, or whatever it is, I'm all over it. But again, that's because I appreciate pageantry. The Super Bowl is about what's popular now and is much more dynamic and attention-grabbing. It appeals to a much larger group of people than this does. This doesn't touch most Super Bowl Halftime shows in that respect.
@@anyaw340 Very well commented analysis! I enjoy the pageantry also👍 My eyes well up everytime l watch bagpipers marching. I especially liked the military funeral given to fake biden in the 2020 election and the 21 gun salute they gave to President Trump!
Wonderful! The twirling of the baton, God only knows the hours, years it took to perfect just that. The form on the backbend and the high stepping into the end zone! Somebody ran that countless times! A tutorial on how to be a drum major! I know everyone at OSU are proud of this performance as well as friends and family. It took great sacrifice and dedication to obtain those unique skills! A job well done!
I don't know why but the moment of the back bend when the feather gets squished is my most favorite part it's so satisfying! 😁❤️ You are the best drum major!
I I was president of a Fortune 500 company and someone applied for a job and said they were in the OSU band I would hire them on the spot. The level of concentration, discipline and teamwork shown here would be enough for anyone to work for me.
@@janeforst8464 WOW so vile you left people, it is your way or no way? Well ??? Jane I think it should be thrust up your???? You want high taxes? Open boarders? No Police? Well do you? Punk.
Look up Jackson State University's sonic boom of the south and Southern University Baton Rouge's Human JukeBox and you will see Amazing drum major back bends that perhaps influenced this drum major.
Absolutely bonkers! It would never work in GB. It's something essentially USA. It's a real lesson in the meaning of the word dedication. Fantastic to see.
I finished my undergrad at a HBCU and of course our bands are known for our halftime 'Shows'. Got to admit this was pretty good....persicision and cadence was excellent! I have no words for DM John LaVange.....dude is just 'sick' in a good way!
I love watching the ramp entrance. I have become a Buckeyes fan. I'm from South Texas, down by Corpus Christi. I came across a video of drum major tryouts with John in it. I knew as I watched that he would make drum major. Go Buckeye's!!
Being a truck driver and in every state at least 2 times I'll tell you one thing about Ohio them folks love their football and they love their state!!! They are a proud people!!!!!!!!
Apparently I am completely out of touch because I have never seen nor heard of John, and his amazing talent! This is one of the most impressive performances, in any category, that I've ever seen!! Wow!! I mean, seriously, WOW!!
I was never in any band, but that was choreographed exceptionally well. They should have left the field with a very well - placed sense of accomplishment.
You do realize that not one HBCU marching band is in the National top 20 bands in the country and that those traditions that they developed came from the bands that you are disrespecting. The First HBCU Marching Band was officially formed at Florida A&M in 1946 while the Ohio State University marching band first performed in 1878. The University of Illinois formed there first high steppers military marching band in 1905. The showmanship that HBCU bands came to use developed from the Military Bands to include West Point and the Naval Academies in the 1920's. That is where the high stepping came from...Military Drill. A woman named Beverly Barber watched this style played to Alexanders Rag Time Band and then brought it to Florida. It was new and different from what A&M had been doing while sitting in the stands. HBCU bands did not even really develop today's style until the 1960's when they became funded by the federal govt and became common place.
@@fayfay29 That's false. The earliest form of drum dates back to the days of Mesopotamia...which is in the middle east....and this African drum style is kinda overplayed. It's seen a lot in western culture but it's not THE culture. Especially when talking about the type of music from the eastern part of the world.
@@fayfay29 Whooaaaa...That is the dumbest shit I've ever heard. I don't know how you can take yourself seriously after saying that. Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East. The Middle East is a part of Asia. Just because your skin is tan doesn't mean you're "black"....whatever "black" means. Let's not stray from the fact that you think the drum came out of Africa.
I found your video and being a once very serious baton twirler and majorette from the age of 6 I fell in love. Thanks for making this old lady remember those amazing days of life in the Marching band.
I don't know what's up with my algorithm but I saw his tryout video about an hour ago. He was leagues above the rest. He moved with the collection and flow of a Grand Prix dressage horse. Everyone else looked awkward and jerky. Now this one popped up and it was his last performance. Wow. He was stellar. Whatever he's doing now I'm sure he's one of the best in the business at it.
Hi John, it's November 2019 & I wanted to take the time to say that you represented OSU very well. Betcha, your parents are so proud. I would be. Even in my prime as an athlete, I'm not sure I could high step like that & then maintain composure to twirl a baton. Hope you're still involved in music someway & somehow. Yes, I also watched your try out video! Also, I am partial because I'm from Ohio but honestly this band is spectacular. It's their straight forward military precision that is so good.
That intro gave me chills. John LaVagne was an awesome drum major to watch. Awesome. And I stand by what I said in his tryout from years ago .... "John set the bar HIGH". Well done young man.
I'm watching this during lockdown in the South of Italy. I didn't even know these things existed. I'm blown away by the absurdity of it all, but also by the performance of this guy LaVange, I saw the video of the tryouts and he was the obvious best.
B H it’s weird, but we’re so steeped in each other’s traditions that i find myself defending Michigan when someone who’s not from Ohio trashes them. ...that’s *MY* rival. Only I get to hate them. 😆Hahaha
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Who else saw this guy in the drum major tryouts video
Tide Pods was he the first guy? Yeah i watched the tryouts
Kakoma Mutenda yes
Tide Pods glad he got the “job” I think he did great.
omg yes :) and btw you are everywhere hahaha have seen you on so many channels haha :D
Tide Pods yeah
This youtube session started out 5 hours ago with Russian car crash videos and ended up here.
Monsta Munch: You made me laugh out loud. Cheers, mate!
Same
Needed some tips on cleaning kitchen equipment, than the puppies started showing up, and welp now here I am.
Me 2.
Monsta Munch : we should have dashcams for drum majors.
1:02 they walk in so smooth it looks like they are riding an escalator down to the field.
That is indeed the purpose of marching
The way they walk toe-heel cracks me up, it looks so silly
@@gregothy9190 no for real- thats the sole reason i prefer drum corps to college marching
@@gregothy9190 they aren’t walking
"Greatest band in the land"
"A perfectionist practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they cannot get it wrong."
THESE guys are professionals.
imma quote u on this bruh
Twister051 sounds backwards
I love that quote!
Who is better, military marching bands or Ohio State?
@@bakerstreet101 OSU, and other universities change routines every single weekend. They won't look as crisp and flawless as military Marching bands (including Texas A&M) who do the same routines every time, every year.
My daughter marches for the best regarded SEC schools and Ohio State (B1G 10) is respected as the best there is.
I spent many years in a marching band; from the 5th grade, through high school and college. In band lore, John will go down as one of the greatest drum majors in the history of college and university marching bands. You folks in Ohio should be proud of having John there. He was superb.
You started marching band in fifth grade?
If he carried a proper Drum Majors Mace I could agree with you since he never did...
You don’t have to lie about you marching since the 5th grade to make a point on this video. High school freshmen have a hard enough time just tuning, let alone 5th graders running around a field lol.
But John is good. I agree with that.
We have a drum corps which has several 4th and 5th graders. They don't compete until they're about 12 years old, but, until then they are taught whatever instrument they want to play
A 5th grader in marching band??
I don't care what your Alma Mater is. This is on another level of perfection.
I watched the video when he tried out for drum major
Tyler Huggins what year
@@ShuckleBerryFox 2016 or 17 i cant remeber
Tyler Huggins well he tried out for both years and pretty sure he made both they are both good! Try and find the other one (:
Here you guys go
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Tyler Huggins n nxnxm k m kicks
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It's mind-boggling where youtube can take you. The tryout popped up on my suggestion list. Never watched anything like this before. Saw John in the tryouts - SO obvious he was the best. Impressive. Was anticipating the announced winner at the end of the tryout video and...nothing! WTF. So had to google the Drum Majors at OSU and landed here. Congrats John. Glad you got it. You were so easily observable as the best at the tryouts. Those running kicks were awesome. On point and right on the beat. Made for a very satisfying watch. Consider me a fan (from Texas).
OMG! That's the same video that started me to get here. It's been 5 hours now...
Yup. Discovered the tryout video this morning. Then they suggested this. I didnt know what i was getting into to....now i know i was watching a star rise.
Same thing happened to me completely out of the blue.
Me too! I watched his tryout and then hours later I'm watching all the bands videos. Haha!
Ditto.
John LaVange arguably is the best drum major in the history of OSU Marching Band. Way to go, John! What a performance!
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Wrong. Pepe Miggins '83-'85 was the best.
Ain't no arguing necessary he just IS
I would say John Lavange deserves a statue, but Ohio State University’s marching band as a whole deserves the biggest of all statues. They are the best of the best and are far greater than the sum of their parts.
I just saw the new tryouts and he still reigns king of the arena!!
High School and College Bands really do not get the respect they are due, they practice for days and weeks for these presentations, The people at the games get to see them but very seldom are shown on TV. maybe a minute.
Probably because after a performance like that they don't deserve any respect!
Charles Roberts what?
Charles Roberts wdym
I legitimately want to know as a marching band member why marching band members don’t deserve respect after a performance
Charles Roberts You are a troller.
AnimiGamer ... It all depends on whether you live in the real word, or not. And, from your name, I'm guessing you don't!
It looked like they were coming down an escalator!
Lamont Johnson That’s when you know they are doing it right xD. It’s amazing how smooth it is. Especially if you watch their top half of their bodies, there is little to no movement.
Shoot....I thought they were floating for a sec 😲
machines
I always wondered what the silver buckle was for, now i know.
i was just about to say the exact same thing!!
it's so smooth oh my gosh
This is America in a nutshell , spectacular , showy , full of life and ever so slightly ridiculous.
1973Washu it’s totally absurd in a good way, that’s what makes us America.
We love our football lmfao
and a bit gay ;D
Another couple hundred years, you'll have dumped weird shit like this and developed something a bit more classy.
very gay
Come on now, I thought they were coming out of the tunnel on an ESCALATOR...The uniformity and precision is SICK!!! It's the one thing we all can agree on regardless of the university attended or the band you were in...THESE cats rightchere are perfectly precise🙌🏾
Synchronicity is on point! Their discipline and precision is beyond reproach.
MrsConnie 2You I thought they were on an escalator until I read this
My daughter marches for an SEC school and as arrogant as SEC schools are, even they regard OSU marching band as the best there is.
'78 two roomies were in the OSU band. Man they worked hard. One of them, Roger, designed formations.
Of courses, there's precision. They do the same routine every weekend, every year for years and years.
Wow, I'm an Aussie and that was bloody amazing.❤
oi oi oi......even though I dont understand all the "prancing" !!
As a kid playing football, I never had appreciation for how athletic this dude has to be. As an adult that would snap in half if I tried any of what he does, I realize he may be one of the best athletes in that whole stadium.
Lmao we all watched the vid where he initially tried out
AESTHETIC AsTrOnAuTa yup lol.
Nope
I did. I was mesmerized. Didn't know that they had 6 people in Ohio who could do that.
John LaVange I watched the tryouts video and you were Candidate #1. And with good reason!! You were amazing. And in this video? Your back bend? Like no other!!! You handle your business like a boss!!! All the best to you young man.
Line Danzer a better word for it is back bend
Line Danzer Perhaps a career dancing the Can Can awaits?
@@chefthewizard2856 Thank you. I'd be the first to admit I do not know marching band nomenclature...
Being a Texas native and loving my Texas A and M University and Aggie Band I some times search other university band tryout and marching performances. I was intrigued when I saw the OSUMB drum major tryouts and they were absolutely incredible but they did not show who won. I found this video clip and it was super. I saw this young man tryout and he was spectacular along with the other young men and women. Your OSU band is unbelievable along with your drum major and I absolutely loved your shows they are awesome. I can see why the Ohio people love their band, outstanding. A fan from Texas.
Aggieman80 your school’s band is the only decent college band that I have seen in person. I’m always sad when they don’t make the trip to my school’s stadium. It’s a treat to see them.
Go Texas. Born Texas proud. 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Marching bands often brings me to tears because it requires immense cooperation and dedication from all. The humanity and selflessness of each member results in the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Add to it, a high stepping drum major in full regalia and it’s amazing!
I agree with you completely. When my son graduated I cried knowing I would never get to see him march again. All those practices in all kinds of weather. It was just magical to watch them all perform. So much gratitude for all they gave.
Yes
I was wondering why I had tears. It's really something to see!
Will be a great experience for them when they look back on it waiting tables at a Denny's wondering why they wasted their time in University.
Can only imagine all the different feelings welling up inside him as he ended his career with the band! Well done!
Boy... You can just see the passion this Drum Major has. The Drum Major was my late fathers favorite. I miss my dad and the passionate Buckeye he was.. just brings tears to my eyes watching this. Always a Buckeye.
Best drum major I've seen in years.
Nifty!
Since Dwight Hudson
This has to be one of the best college marching bands. This is fabulous.
This band is amazing! And I’ve never seen a better drum major! Gives me chills.
Why am i up at 1 in the morning watching this.
Its 12:37 am now and I am asking myself the same thing.... lol
I've been sitting here contemplating the same thing myself since 2 in the morning. It's now 6 a.m. and I still wonder why
MattsCoinsNstuff because you gave your priorities right! 🤗
MattaCoinsNstuff Me too! I keep looking for Woody Hayes!
01:01 am 😂
OMG!!!!!!! That was fantastic. Never ever have I seen such greatness and style. I could watch this over an over. Just to see him performe.
I love my "Fightin' Texas Aggie Band" but I tip my hat to the best example of a Drum Major I've ever seen. Whoop!!!!
I’m a proud Buckeye, but the Aggies are incredible.
Whoop indeed! Love my alumni band, but John’s like my favorite drum major ever.
Mesmerizing ! You’re an incredible athlete, John and I really enjoy watching your performances. Thanks for sharing online.
After watching your tryout video, you had my vote.
I'm not sure how much that should mean since I've never really paid all that much attention to marching bands or drum majors. However, I've spent my life paying very close attention to passion, professionalism, and excellence. The champion's mindset. You exhibited that in all of your stages of that audition video, not just when the routine went perfectly, but in the rare case when the baton was dropped. Your energy, expression, athleticism, creativity, drive, and excellence screamed, "I'm your guy!"
Then I had to research and find out if you won. While watching this I can proudly say I teared up thinking about how proud you must be to have achieved such a goal. A goal that is so singular, I would imagine, in preparation and study.
I must get back to my life now.
Congratulations and God bless.
John LaVange:
Changing the World. One Baton at a Time.
3 steps per 10 yards, leaning backwards! Back bend. twirling. THAT's and Entrance... and the band sounded good too. He ran 140 yards from the tunnel to the goal post... didn't appear to be winded either. :O
it was an amazing site to see, John is just a winner through and through and it is great for the kids to see someone like him but also ANYONE in that whole show, they are all winners
3 steps per 5 yards, but still impressive
A 20 something year old SHOULD NOT be winded after running 140 yards. I mean...that is your bar for giving gracious praise?
Facts I damn sure would be tired asf🤣🤣
This is a million X better than any ridiculous Super Bowl halftime show! But what would I know because I never watch the Stupid Bowl anymore!! Utterly magnificent showmanship Sir John LaVange and utmost respect!!!
It’s what I miss about the nfl. It unites the crowd!
oh yea!
Two different types of entertainment. A lot of people consider this boring and unimpressive. This is about pageantry and old collegiate traditions. Impressive if you're into this type of thing, but it's dated. I love it, but it's not entertaining to me - just aesthetically pleasing. I love pageantry in general. If there's a royal wedding, state funeral, or whatever it is, I'm all over it. But again, that's because I appreciate pageantry. The Super Bowl is about what's popular now and is much more dynamic and attention-grabbing. It appeals to a much larger group of people than this does. This doesn't touch most Super Bowl Halftime shows in that respect.
@@anyaw340 Very well commented analysis! I enjoy the pageantry also👍 My eyes well up everytime l watch bagpipers marching. I especially liked the military funeral given to fake biden in the 2020 election and the 21 gun salute they gave to President Trump!
@@anyaw340 Screw the Super Bowl Halftime Show! THEY ALL SUCK!
Wonderful! The twirling of the baton, God only knows the hours, years it took to perfect just that. The form on the backbend and the high stepping into the end zone! Somebody ran that countless times! A tutorial on how to be a drum major! I know everyone at OSU are proud of this performance as well as friends and family. It took great sacrifice and dedication to obtain those unique skills! A job well done!
I don't know why but the moment of the back bend when the feather gets squished is my most favorite part it's so satisfying! 😁❤️ You are the best drum major!
I I was president of a Fortune 500 company and someone applied for a job and said they were in the OSU band I would hire them on the spot. The level of concentration, discipline and teamwork shown here would be enough for anyone to work for me.
Amazing!!! That back bend was incredible!!!
Jane Forst iiii
Yup
Like a GOP Senator voting for Kavanaugh.
@@janeforst8464 WOW so vile you left people, it is your way or no way? Well ??? Jane I think it should be thrust up your???? You want high taxes? Open boarders? No Police? Well do you? Punk.
Look up Jackson State University's sonic boom of the south and Southern University Baton Rouge's Human JukeBox and you will see Amazing drum major back bends that perhaps influenced this drum major.
Absolutely bonkers! It would never work in GB. It's something essentially USA. It's a real lesson in the meaning of the word dedication. Fantastic to see.
I finished my undergrad at a HBCU and of course our bands are known for our halftime 'Shows'. Got to admit this was pretty good....persicision and cadence was excellent! I have no words for DM John LaVange.....dude is just 'sick' in a good way!
I love watching the ramp entrance. I have become a Buckeyes fan. I'm from South Texas, down by Corpus Christi. I came across a video of drum major tryouts with John in it. I knew as I watched that he would make drum major.
Go Buckeye's!!
I literally just watched his audition
The time spent, the dedication, the work ethic.....unreal. they work as hard as any athlete.
DM John is every bit an athlete as the football players.
Being a truck driver and in every state at least 2 times I'll tell you one thing about Ohio them folks love their football and they love their state!!! They are a proud people!!!!!!!!
There's a reason why OSU is called the best damn band in the land, and this video shows why. Excellent job!!! Love my Buckeyes - band and football.
Absolutely flawless. I really enjoyed it.......
Great athleticism! And showmanship!
I have watched this over and over because the band and drum major are AMAZING. Love it.
Apparently I am completely out of touch because I have never seen nor heard of John, and his amazing talent! This is one of the most impressive performances, in any category, that I've ever seen!! Wow!! I mean, seriously, WOW!!
I thought they were rolling down a damn ramp at first..😳😳Now that's smooth!
Aye that was smooth aye I like that🤣🤣
They are rolling down a damn ramp.. black people🤦🏼♀️
@@TheRealAwesomePossum Wtf you mean Black People?. If you was in a wheelchair I would push you down the ramp & watch you roll. Try Jesus Not Me!
@@corrynthiaiam9205 Jesus doesn't exist. I'd roll myself down a ramp in a wheelchair😂🤣 Try again Tequisha
Once a band member, always a band member! Impressive performance and one he will remember for life!
2:50 just looking at how he bends makes my spine hurt.
When I saw the tryouts I knew he’s gonna be picked. He was the first one and set the bar so high that day.
Flawless routine John. Thanks for posting.
I was never in any band, but that was choreographed exceptionally well. They should have left the field with a very well - placed sense of accomplishment.
They work like clockwork, it’s amazingly precise and detailed. I would watch their performances any day!
*MAN!* You boys can do it! Respect from the UK!
This is called precision ,excellent
The band''s entrance was awesome!
John...LOVING your videos. How exciting!!!
Bless his heart....Watching hours of HBCU Marching bands kinda...Sorta paid off. Great job😍
😂😂😂😂😂😂
You do realize that not one HBCU marching band is in the National top 20 bands in the country and that those traditions that they developed came from the bands that you are disrespecting. The First HBCU Marching Band was officially formed at Florida A&M in 1946 while the Ohio State University marching band first performed in 1878. The University of Illinois formed there first high steppers military marching band in 1905. The showmanship that HBCU bands came to use developed from the Military Bands to include West Point and the Naval Academies in the 1920's. That is where the high stepping came from...Military Drill. A woman named Beverly Barber watched this style played to Alexanders Rag Time Band and then brought it to Florida. It was new and different from what A&M had been doing while sitting in the stands. HBCU bands did not even really develop today's style until the 1960's when they became funded by the federal govt and became common place.
@@charlesreed3672 Thank you for sharing this. It's a shame that newer generations of band members don't know their roots.
@@fayfay29 That's false. The earliest form of drum dates back to the days of Mesopotamia...which is in the middle east....and this African drum style is kinda overplayed. It's seen a lot in western culture but it's not THE culture. Especially when talking about the type of music from the eastern part of the world.
@@fayfay29 Whooaaaa...That is the dumbest shit I've ever heard. I don't know how you can take yourself seriously after saying that. Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East. The Middle East is a part of Asia. Just because your skin is tan doesn't mean you're "black"....whatever "black" means. Let's not stray from the fact that you think the drum came out of Africa.
I found your video and being a once very serious baton twirler and majorette from the age of 6 I fell in love. Thanks for making this old lady remember those amazing days of life in the Marching band.
I was all set to make a snarky comment but this was impressive and it's great that his talent was appreciated. Good luck in life young man.
I don't know what's up with my algorithm but I saw his tryout video about an hour ago. He was leagues above the rest. He moved with the collection and flow of a Grand Prix dressage horse. Everyone else looked awkward and jerky. Now this one popped up and it was his last performance. Wow. He was stellar.
Whatever he's doing now I'm sure he's one of the best in the business at it.
Hi John, it's November 2019 & I wanted to take the time to say that you represented OSU very well. Betcha, your parents are so proud. I would be. Even in my prime as an athlete, I'm not sure I could high step like that & then maintain composure to twirl a baton. Hope you're still involved in music someway & somehow. Yes, I also watched your try out video! Also, I am partial because I'm from Ohio but honestly this band is spectacular. It's their straight forward military precision that is so good.
I can watch the saddest movie ever and it's whatever, but I see something like this and brings me to shed a couple tears. Amazing
That's amazing. I can barely walk and breathe at the same time. lol
I read this assuming you aren't in marching bad, and it makes it 1000x funnier
He was clean and precise and heads above everyone else. I'm so proud of the band. It's a beautiful thing to watch.
I remember when marching bands like this were the half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl
This is where 2020 has brought me..drum major videos...ain’t mad tbh.
Dude.... What a way to go! You are the real deal...
RUclips suggested the tryouts yesterday, and this today. Superb!
Watching him charge out after everyone set was highkey terrifying
That was impressive. Absolutely beautiful.
Agree!
His pic with that bow should be in the dictionary beside the word GOOSEBUMPS!
Absolutely terrific!
That intro gave me chills. John LaVagne was an awesome drum major to watch. Awesome. And I stand by what I said in his tryout from years ago .... "John set the bar HIGH". Well done young man.
Brilliant just brilliant! ❤❤❤
I'm watching this during lockdown in the South of Italy. I didn't even know these things existed. I'm blown away by the absurdity of it all, but also by the performance of this guy LaVange, I saw the video of the tryouts and he was the obvious best.
Ahh ,the lockdown. Memories
As an OSU alum, much love! ❤️ 🇮🇹
I saw this guy in the drum major try out video. This guy is amazing.
Damn... I'm a Wolverine... yet even I have to admit that's good stuff... ;)
B H it’s weird, but we’re so steeped in each other’s traditions that i find myself defending Michigan when someone who’s not from Ohio trashes them.
...that’s *MY* rival. Only I get to hate them. 😆Hahaha
Oh America you strange creature. You and your vast range of socially acceptable past times. Can’t help but admire it
This was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. Incredible.
Absolutely amazing. Breathtaking. WOW WOW WOW!
When I was in high school band in 1970 our routines were fairly simple. Today's high school and college bands take it to the stratosphere!
Man, their steps are so smooth that they look like they are gliding.
OMG!!! 50 years ago as the Drum Major for my HS band I did this same entry..right down to the big bend and touching my hat to the ground
Hell yes!
Same here, but I wasn’t near this good. At least I was in Ohio.
Now this is how a band makes an entrance!!!!!
The time that must spend practicing is all gotta be worth it . Everyone has to really want perfection and these guys got it .my hats off to all them
As a major marching band person, I would have loved to see this band live or maybe even be a member!
Everything America is is in that Drum Major strut, fantastic
The man knows how to make an entrance! Impressive stuff. Much
They don't make 'em no better!!
¡¡OSU BUCKEYES!!
This is WORLD CLASS TALENT!! Every Individual in The Entire Band is Amazing!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
John LaVange exemplifies perfection.
One day we will be able to gather like this again🙏
Insanely great backbend from an incredibly athletic Drum Major! Absolutely TBDBITL!!
Total awesomeness with goosebumps!!! Yes, saw the tryout video...
He is a great drum major👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That is great showmanship. Band and DM. 👍👍👍
I watched all of the try outs, John was good throughout. I knew he would get it.
Sooooooooo AWESME!! WOW!! You guys are great!