2017 Ohio State Drum Major Tryouts

Six candidates tried out for the coveted positions of Head and Assistant Drum Major for The Ohio State University Marching Band. Each candidate goes through three sections of tryouts:
-The traditional Ramp pregame entrance/salute
-Individual twirling routine (set this year to the mashup of "I Get Around/ Fun Fun Fun")
-5 high tosses with individual catch
2016 Candidates in order of appearance:
John LaVange
Konner Barr
Morgan Davis
Kris Hamilton
Tyler Nichols
Joshua Guesman
After a Statistical tie, LaVange and Barr competed in a run off competition consisting of the ramp entrance and twirling routine. (Sorry for the quality of the run off)
John LaVange was announced as Head Drum Major and Konner Barr was announced as Assistant Drum Major

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  • @KonnerBarr
    @KonnerBarr2 жыл бұрын

    Candidate #1- John Lavange was announced as head drum major and Candidate #2- Konner Barr was announced as assistant drum major

  • @btaos1625

    @btaos1625

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was going to say #1 with a bullet! He was crazy!

  • @SusannahPerri

    @SusannahPerri

    2 жыл бұрын

    They both were amazing!! My fave was Konner.

  • @MsBigBrownEyes

    @MsBigBrownEyes

    2 жыл бұрын

    You were awesome Konner

  • @mxtinac01casterl68

    @mxtinac01casterl68

    2 жыл бұрын

    both deserved it. good job. 👍👏

  • @avflyguy

    @avflyguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Konner got robbed! Consistently better IMO 😎😎

  • @julestownsend1042
    @julestownsend10425 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I didn't even know Target employees were that good at this

  • @tracydanielle5253

    @tracydanielle5253

    5 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭😭😭

  • @mrv8lover314

    @mrv8lover314

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @lakergirl9805

    @lakergirl9805

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jules Townsend ROFLMBO...you made me spit out my coffee!!!

  • @kyotoeve

    @kyotoeve

    5 жыл бұрын

    Give me your internet,right now!😂😂😂😂

  • @mariannesouza8326

    @mariannesouza8326

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @joannaglasby2596
    @joannaglasby25964 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to the band members that came out and played this piece over 9000 times

  • @jackcallahan1848

    @jackcallahan1848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh what fun

  • @benhallmec4464

    @benhallmec4464

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean extra practice tho

  • @shaxo8753

    @shaxo8753

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those chops must be dead

  • @ilyssahagood8387

    @ilyssahagood8387

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Antwanaltmanmusic

    @Antwanaltmanmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you a dbz fan?😂 “Over 9000”

  • @amythompson6869
    @amythompson6869 Жыл бұрын

    I knew the minute I saw John Lavange that he’d won. He had a really great style & was the only one who pointed his toes marching in. He had far better gymnastic ability than anyone. He also showed confidence & facial expressions which in turn made it look easy for him. I really enjoyed watching this!

  • @rushedandlost

    @rushedandlost

    Жыл бұрын

    Way sharper than the rest.

  • @deirdremcnamara385

    @deirdremcnamara385

    10 ай бұрын

    He had a knee injury but still managed those extensions that you mentioned. Konner Barr has some amazing skills and a high level of precision...loved the juggling... One seemed to be having a particularly bad day, perhaps over rehearsed or something else because he was fit and highly skilled. Either way, didn't think I'd watch more then two minutes but was fascinated to the end. The skill and discipline required for that "multi tasking" is underappreciated. Coming from ballet, I know that you keep going even when your muscles tighten and ache and your legs feel like lead. Compliments to all concerned, especially John and Konner.

  • @sayonfoxx8862

    @sayonfoxx8862

    10 ай бұрын

    He made me think of a shamwow guy

  • @AmaraEmme

    @AmaraEmme

    9 ай бұрын

    Better musical timing, too- he hit the beats precisely and timed the backbend more consistently

  • @jackmiddleton2080

    @jackmiddleton2080

    9 ай бұрын

    One of my biggest regrets as a young athlete was playing the sport too much and not spending more of that time in the gym.

  • @aqua6613
    @aqua661310 ай бұрын

    Kudos to the band in the background playing their hearts out to the same song over and over

  • @Rcity2332
    @Rcity23325 жыл бұрын

    Watching the first guy, was like showing off a prized horse.

  • @marioruiz3339

    @marioruiz3339

    4 жыл бұрын

    @UGA REDCOAT ...se.

  • @WLJZ1071

    @WLJZ1071

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @keeloneptune727

    @keeloneptune727

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rcity2332 lmaoooooo

  • @cw5451

    @cw5451

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Loved watching his running prance. Nice pointed toes.

  • @Yagirlnyesha

    @Yagirlnyesha

    4 жыл бұрын

    His twirling sucks tho.. kept dropping it

  • @paulmaglio9254
    @paulmaglio9254 Жыл бұрын

    John's entrance was amazing - nobody even came close. Konner's performance was excellent as well, it's just that John was in a league of his own. Kudos to both.

  • @barbwirewebworks
    @barbwirewebworks Жыл бұрын

    Each contestant deserves applause and credit for just getting out there in front of the many and giving their all. The right candidate were chosen.

  • @lmc333

    @lmc333

    10 ай бұрын

    Came here to say the same

  • @brandywiNe001
    @brandywiNe001 Жыл бұрын

    Watching the first guy, John, was beyond impressive!!! He was perfection in the 1st part.

  • @bradleyharting6038
    @bradleyharting60388 ай бұрын

    Props to all these contenders. I admire anyone who works hard to follow their dreams. They're all winners to me.

  • @marquiesriley6479
    @marquiesriley64796 жыл бұрын

    Number one was all business and no play...dude was really good...

  • @greeksun369

    @greeksun369

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol right! He was like "I didn't come to play with you hoes."

  • @ShuckleBerryFox

    @ShuckleBerryFox

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's John LaVange that's why he got it because he worked hard and peers seen that he really wanted it if you look up he's really hardworking guy

  • @ameerahym

    @ameerahym

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @chatty2164

    @chatty2164

    5 жыл бұрын

    He was HBCU ready! 😲😲😲Go Buckeyes

  • @StarWarsGaming-ul5sg

    @StarWarsGaming-ul5sg

    5 жыл бұрын

    Is he the drum major now?

  • @Dobviews
    @Dobviews Жыл бұрын

    No one can beat LeVange's drop! His high kicks are an artform all their own!

  • @ProdigalNomad
    @ProdigalNomad7 ай бұрын

    I'm imagining these guys coming out of their vehicles during a road rage situation and started twirling their batons. I'd lock the door and stay in the car. But seriously though, Morgan's smile was amazing. They're all amazing. John was born for this

  • @hudsont.105
    @hudsont.1057 жыл бұрын

    That first guy though

  • @cameronbodley7664

    @cameronbodley7664

    6 жыл бұрын

    Huds

  • @deeztruckz2430

    @deeztruckz2430

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I feel bad for the contestants after#1 because he set the bar super high.

  • @slayernoblesse5966

    @slayernoblesse5966

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hudson T. I'm not from usa is this stuff actually serious😂😂😂

  • @KyleWoolridgeGrant

    @KyleWoolridgeGrant

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike Studmuffin lol shut up

  • @Roman-us2fp

    @Roman-us2fp

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kyle Woolridge Grant LoL

  • @baxoutthebox5682
    @baxoutthebox56828 ай бұрын

    No idea what constitutes being good at this but learned quickly that this John guy has the ability to feel the music and show us an interpretation of it. Everyone else did great but they didn’t have that same ability that is a musical gift as much as it is an athletic one.

  • @Appleguy345
    @Appleguy345 Жыл бұрын

    John and Konner just killed it every time such hard performances to follow up

  • @woodsoncircle
    @woodsoncircle7 жыл бұрын

    John LaVange set the bar high.

  • @mrdonut1533

    @mrdonut1533

    6 жыл бұрын

    indeed

  • @gjwilliams4098

    @gjwilliams4098

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @pikachupandastar

    @pikachupandastar

    5 жыл бұрын

    He got it too

  • @TheLilmage7

    @TheLilmage7

    5 жыл бұрын

    That bar was lost in space cause of how high it was

  • @CMTZ1

    @CMTZ1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup. I compared each person after to him

  • @VONonDemand
    @VONonDemand5 жыл бұрын

    Damn you gotta be athletic asf to be in the band nowa days

  • @reaganmc00

    @reaganmc00

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jovonne Alexander lol you’ve always had to be, we high march for hours a day

  • @vikzn1607

    @vikzn1607

    5 жыл бұрын

    Reagan McMillan football season before during and after school lmao people don’t know the struggle

  • @atxbee

    @atxbee

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jovonne Alexander it’s always been like that my dude

  • @Athoroughgamer

    @Athoroughgamer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Look up on here: Southern University- "Marching In" Bayou Classic 09' by Ervin Williams start 24 seconds in to see the band start actually marching in to the Superdome

  • @brandondye7774

    @brandondye7774

    5 жыл бұрын

    Damn right we do

  • @OkieAllDay
    @OkieAllDay7 ай бұрын

    I’m an OU fan who has never played an instrument in his life. But I randomly stumbled on this and loved it. First audition was perfect in my humble opinion

  • @PixieKiller
    @PixieKiller Жыл бұрын

    aw Morgan has a wonderful spirit and smile! They all did amazing!

  • @blairjohnson6014

    @blairjohnson6014

    9 ай бұрын

    I liked Morgan a lot too. Her baton twirling was A1.

  • @beepot2764
    @beepot27646 жыл бұрын

    This is one of those things I didn't know was so intense

  • @beepot2764

    @beepot2764

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike Studmuffin really? I know where I'm headed.

  • @hanaj

    @hanaj

    6 жыл бұрын

    bee pot OSU takes TBDBITL very seriously. We had an f-ing scandal of hazing a few years back.

  • @notscarce9112

    @notscarce9112

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations you whoever got the 1000th like I was the 999th

  • @bentsporks4339

    @bentsporks4339

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beatboxing has a whole other world. If you look up “GBB finals” you can find some pretty intense stuff

  • @samanthahughes7665

    @samanthahughes7665

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m a drum major and the nerves are just as intense at high school tryouts😂

  • @justinwinner4803
    @justinwinner48037 жыл бұрын

    I think that number one was the best. he was in time the whole tryout and and was the steadiest at the hardest parts

  • @NigelThornbery

    @NigelThornbery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin Winner The steadiest? He dropped it like 3 times in the second round where as Barr dropped it once.

  • @broulf350

    @broulf350

    6 жыл бұрын

    itscold boi the drop never has anything to do with it the only thing that really matters is the recovery from the drop

  • @Screeeeeeee

    @Screeeeeeee

    6 жыл бұрын

    i had the same problem but even in the drops it almost seemed like he meant to do it 😂, the confidence he carried throughout every single movement of all the events along with the athleticism displayed i thought made him an easy fist, although there was a runoff at the end

  • @janaelove

    @janaelove

    5 жыл бұрын

    Justin Winner he’s the drum major at ohio state now

  • @haplessasshole9615

    @haplessasshole9615

    5 жыл бұрын

    +JevaughnSmith2018, you and a lot of other folks! These were just the six finalists. Here in Central Ohio, if you see a kid (especially a boy) marching and twirling a stick, you know he's from a hardcore Buckeye family, and has a dream! Around here, don't *nobody* make fun of boys with batons.

  • @sheilagadde5975
    @sheilagadde5975 Жыл бұрын

    I watched this last year and have enjoyed it in 2022, also. Noticed this was John Lavange's Senior year and Konner's Junior. Next year, his Senior year Konner competed again and became Drum Major, Bravo!

  • @sherryvt61
    @sherryvt6110 ай бұрын

    I didn't even know this was a thing. These candidates are talented and show a high level of athleticism.

  • @jayprivacy1900
    @jayprivacy19005 жыл бұрын

    So much respect for these people. The band doesn't get paid. They don't go on to a NFL. They do it cause they love it. It's brutal, competitive, and to the people who don't get it they're considered band nerds/geeks. But I loved every minute I wore a snare drum and did drumline. I loved working up the warm ups, cadences, drills, and show tunes. The parades were great too. It's tough if you're at the top level. It's physically challenging but more mentally challenging. It's so much fun and I really do miss the shit out of it.

  • @mariannesouza8326

    @mariannesouza8326

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jay Privacy Oh, yeah! I was in a drum and bugle corps in the mid 60s and I never missed practice, because I loved Every aspect of it. Some kids would whine when the managers would tell us a parade coming up, but I loved the parades, the competitions - those were the best summers of my youth!

  • @jayprivacy1900

    @jayprivacy1900

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mariannesouza8326 Nice. Parents always said I'd miss those days in school. Well, that's not true. However, I do miss marching and symphonic bands.

  • @WithersStan

    @WithersStan

    5 жыл бұрын

    They get paid at my University

  • @WithersStan

    @WithersStan

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Barrier Boy nope, public University in central texas

  • @cameronbarsy3472

    @cameronbarsy3472

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jay Privacy proud band and marching band geek rn

  • @janicew8338
    @janicew83382 жыл бұрын

    Wow. That first guy was something. He has trained every muscle in his entire body to perform at optimum. I mean, he's high kicking that big frame he's got for over 50 yds and every single leap is as energetic as the first one was. He has astounding control of his

  • @obscurelyvague

    @obscurelyvague

    Жыл бұрын

    "Janice W" That's right. He is not slender and light. He is a bit bulky to be doing that.. Also he does not look like a teenager.

  • @THB_DX

    @THB_DX

    Жыл бұрын

    Of his WHAT??? JANICE???

  • @obscurelyvague

    @obscurelyvague

    Жыл бұрын

    "Janice W" Yes, but also it seems that a person with a larger body type would likely develop knee, hip, and back problems if he or she uses such abnormal movements for too long.

  • @jesuschristus9410

    @jesuschristus9410

    Жыл бұрын

    Of his bladder, you're welcome

  • @DaCheapChimp

    @DaCheapChimp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@THB_DX 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MusicEdMags
    @MusicEdMags Жыл бұрын

    I don't know anything about this process, but it is SUPER impressive. Also, I think it's really cool that the band played for the tryouts. They could have just used a recording, but they gave the candidates the energy of the real band.

  • @lisamcbride8921
    @lisamcbride8921 Жыл бұрын

    As a majorette for 3 years I can appreciate the toe pointing! Well done everyone!

  • @sariekitchen
    @sariekitchen Жыл бұрын

    They did the audition for this season again today on the same field, in the same manner... just a happy fluke that I was there witness it! Incredible stuff!

  • @dizziechef9502
    @dizziechef9502 Жыл бұрын

    If I ran leaning back like that I’d be flat on my back. These guys are amazing.This is so fun to watch.

  • @peterlafayette5595

    @peterlafayette5595

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey that's the way we would like you.

  • @rvelazquez1986
    @rvelazquez19867 ай бұрын

    I have no idea how I ended up here, but I’m not complaining. This was stellar entertainment.

  • @LionessV
    @LionessV Жыл бұрын

    I was impressed with konner's twirling skills... Recognized a lot of technique and tricks from "old school" twirling... I think Konners twirling was 1st place 😁..everybody was great ! ..plus these times will be with u for the rest of ur life ..great memories ! 💜✌🏻

  • @hollythehoward2308
    @hollythehoward23085 жыл бұрын

    Well this is a good way for the band to memorize their music😂😂

  • @Jasmine-pv8cw

    @Jasmine-pv8cw

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruh I mean this is probably their school’s fight song (idk for sure) If you don’t have your school’s fight song memorized by like day one idk what u doin in band lmaooo

  • @stratcat3216
    @stratcat3216 Жыл бұрын

    Man.. much tougher than I ever thought. The first guy was simply amazing.

  • @najibayoub6201
    @najibayoub6201 Жыл бұрын

    No wonder the 1st and 2nd candidates became drum majors! THEY WERE SO GOOD!!

  • @destinimoore2174
    @destinimoore21746 жыл бұрын

    I know the band tired of playing this song over and over again lol

  • @ikarooz

    @ikarooz

    6 жыл бұрын

    I doubt that. They happily play it many times during a game. It's part of their DNA.

  • @TomAndJerry87

    @TomAndJerry87

    6 жыл бұрын

    Okay honestly I'm in a college band and the drum major auditions are always the worst. Having to play the same thing over and over again without getting any feedback on it is super boring

  • @lordtacoz

    @lordtacoz

    6 жыл бұрын

    ikarooz No, no. As a member of a college marching band, I can attest that we all get really sick of the fight song 20 times a game, over and over again

  • @ryantakach1478

    @ryantakach1478

    6 жыл бұрын

    lordtacoz yup

  • @LoneStoneMaalik

    @LoneStoneMaalik

    6 жыл бұрын

    Destini Moore All the wood & brass instruments player’s lips probably sore as hell from this song alone. I couldn’t even imagine a 4 quarter game.😂

  • @ChrissyDargue
    @ChrissyDargue Жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing. They should all be so proud of themselves for their skills in front of everyone and the amount of practice they did!! Much love from Scotland.

  • @kristinmoreno9203
    @kristinmoreno9203 Жыл бұрын

    All of the Candidates are FANTASTIC and AMAZINGLY TALENTED!! BRAVO!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @saavedrakira
    @saavedrakira4 жыл бұрын

    These are actually Chick-Fil-A employees trying to catch you when they forgot to put something in your bag.

  • @cathynuytten798

    @cathynuytten798

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s the funniest thing I have read of Facebook! You’ve got to warn a person. I almost chocked to death!

  • @Pineapple-zj3nx

    @Pineapple-zj3nx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im ending my night with ur comment..i got tears coming down!!! 😂🤣😭😅

  • @marygreen3529

    @marygreen3529

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @simplymelodicmeissimplyme237

    @simplymelodicmeissimplyme237

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was sad all day with tears .now I can't stop laughing

  • @Godzilla360

    @Godzilla360

    Жыл бұрын

    Might be the best comment of all time.

  • @richardlippincott8881
    @richardlippincott88819 ай бұрын

    WOW!! I am a 67 yr. old Allegheny Mtn. woman. I was a Majorette for my last 2 years of high School. We were the "coolest" girls in h.s. (next to the cheerleaders, of course.). SO much fun, but all these candidates were brilliant. enjoyable to watch. Bravo to all. love, maureen

  • @juberoma2429
    @juberoma242910 ай бұрын

    You’all are crazy talented - Drum majors couldn’t do this when I was young!!!🎉

  • @G-Nno
    @G-Nno5 жыл бұрын

    Its almost 5 in the morning and i am seriously considering moving to the US just so i can watch this shit in person.

  • @dasty3314

    @dasty3314

    5 жыл бұрын

    Spartacus Aka How that gold taste Aka Fuck crassus bitch i live in america AND in ohio and i still can’t comprehend this shit

  • @joannathorman6069

    @joannathorman6069

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's the only thing really awesome about living in Ohio tbh.

  • @faiththomas1749

    @faiththomas1749

    5 жыл бұрын

    Spartacus Aka How that gold taste Aka Fuck crassus go to a historically black college after seeing this that's how it's REALLY DONE

  • @ArthurCowdery

    @ArthurCowdery

    5 жыл бұрын

    dingus- it's tradition

  • @loldonkeykong8069

    @loldonkeykong8069

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@joannathorman6069 except cp

  • @ladyrachel13
    @ladyrachel137 ай бұрын

    I never realized what a drum major did I guess. Incredible! That band will always be able to play their school's fight song, even when they're old and senile.

  • @katrinajohnson3776
    @katrinajohnson3776 Жыл бұрын

    Number 1 was DEFINITELY the best at this tryouts. Congratulations!!

  • @annemerino788
    @annemerino78810 ай бұрын

    Wonderfully done by all! The top two gentlemen were equally amazing in slightly different ways. What a tough competition!

  • @ady8084
    @ady8084 Жыл бұрын

    As difficult as it looks to be able to master I've got to say that sitting here watching it as a straight middle aged Englishman it's absolutely hilarious. The running around stretching the legs out straight in front of themselves almost like a super camp German stormtrooper especially cracks me up. 😂😂😂

  • @AlyJiselle
    @AlyJiselle4 жыл бұрын

    Number 2's twirling routine was FIRE! He's the only one who didn't have a drop, but #1 was definitely the best overall. He was my favorite after the first round.

  • @funnybitchbernice

    @funnybitchbernice

    2 жыл бұрын

    He made the stick his bitch and fidget toy at the same time

  • @stonew1927

    @stonew1927

    Жыл бұрын

    No. 2 had a drop in the runoff.

  • @SamBrickell

    @SamBrickell

    Жыл бұрын

    Poor guy was too tall though. Bending over backwards looked so painful for him.

  • @leeroyholloway4277

    @leeroyholloway4277

    Жыл бұрын

    except for the "no sense of time" part..

  • @iwanebbing2642

    @iwanebbing2642

    Жыл бұрын

    @@leeroyholloway4277 Agree. He seemed off-beat/ slow/ dragging.

  • @veronicababy7959
    @veronicababy795910 ай бұрын

    I love seeing these guys who might have been football players doing something so precise and creative.

  • @janicec8920
    @janicec8920 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Konner, for posting this. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

  • @MoneyMarr_
    @MoneyMarr_2 жыл бұрын

    The KZread algorithm has brought us here together and family

  • @juliessister5562

    @juliessister5562

    2 жыл бұрын

    I already watched this entire thing quite some time ago, but here I am again …thanks KZread lol😂😂😂

  • @emmabovary1228

    @emmabovary1228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juliessister5562 I’m watching at 4:00 am, you are not alone

  • @karenkelly-dillenbeck9209

    @karenkelly-dillenbeck9209

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to meet you Al G. Rhythm !

  • @sillyme1642

    @sillyme1642

    2 жыл бұрын

    I must be a long lost cousin

  • @Beeslaughter
    @Beeslaughter6 жыл бұрын

    John LaVange: “Here’s my dust, have fun choking on it, bitches!”

  • @allwellallgood5947

    @allwellallgood5947

    6 жыл бұрын

    Elle Long omg I'm dead 😂 he really did show his dominance though

  • @BigRed2

    @BigRed2

    6 жыл бұрын

    allwellallgood That Black chick was affirmative Action at its finest

  • @Beeslaughter

    @Beeslaughter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Big Red shut up.

  • @BigRed2

    @BigRed2

    6 жыл бұрын

    Elle Long What? you don’t like affirmative action ? Why are you so racist ???

  • @Beeslaughter

    @Beeslaughter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Big Red well I’m black so probs not racist. And don’t come on to a fun post and be annoying. People like you are actually the WORST. Let people have fun.

  • @eastcoastmusicmachine7989
    @eastcoastmusicmachine7989 Жыл бұрын

    Kudos to all the candidates! I’m a graduate of the Parks Drum Major Academy but never learned to use a mace; wow, well done! 👏👏

  • @jobee1
    @jobee1 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone of these people deserves an award that was an amazing performance by everyone of them I could never do the things they did. My husband came in the room when I was watching this and said, what are you looking at? I didn’t even know where to start or how I got here but I really enjoyed it.

  • @misstriciaskitchen8640
    @misstriciaskitchen86404 жыл бұрын

    I’m no expert but even I could tell the first guy deserved to be drum major. I understand he won.

  • @jspohl
    @jspohl Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never seen anything like this before. Everyone was so impressive! And immortalized on KZread. 💖✨

  • @Geg9449
    @Geg944910 ай бұрын

    Truly a Ohio moment

  • @Vinnie101a
    @Vinnie101a5 жыл бұрын

    Should be an Olympic sport. What a fine athlete John LaVange is.

  • @joshuajones3181

    @joshuajones3181

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nah m8 the RM corps DM would win

  • @ladyelainefairchild3546

    @ladyelainefairchild3546

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s called rhythm gymnastics

  • @papasquash919
    @papasquash9192 жыл бұрын

    Being a high school drum major watching this: this is insane. I have a newfound respect for college drum majors. Would I ever want to become one? No, but I respect the grind.

  • @targetedandfiring4336

    @targetedandfiring4336

    Жыл бұрын

    Relax, only Ohio State goes this hard in the drum major department (and some drum corps). Went to school at SJSU and our drum major was pretty run of the mill as far as drum majors go. Very talented, but he certainly wasn't doing crazy flips and cartwheels and splits and high kicks while catching his baton beneath his leg while he was taking us down the field. To my understanding though, Ohio State is one of the more serious college marching bands.

  • @lyrics2challenged

    @lyrics2challenged

    Жыл бұрын

    @@targetedandfiring4336 ours was in highschool. Heavy MMA kid tho so yeah, but dude could do everything except twirling. ironically, I taught him that because I grew up learning myself.

  • @lisacarver1128

    @lisacarver1128

    11 ай бұрын

    Ditto , I was a high school drum major too . This guy , LaVange , is perfect 😮

  • @nofurtherwest3474

    @nofurtherwest3474

    10 ай бұрын

    What exactly is a drum major? for the laymen here please :)

  • @papasquash919

    @papasquash919

    10 ай бұрын

    @nofurtherwest3474 Traditionally, a drum major is basically a conductor for the marching band. The role is far simpler than a conductor, though, as the sole responsibility while on the field is to show the time to the band and color guard. They do not create the time, that is percussion's job. Sometimes, they add special signs like raising or lowering their left hand to indicate crescendo or decrescendo, but that is not always the case. This type of drum majoring is mostly used by high schoolers and drum corps international among other high-level competitions. College drum majoring is a completely different story, and I am uncertain about its role in marching bands, but it is most prevalent in schools like Ohio State University and the University of Washington, among few other colleges.

  • @christienelson1437
    @christienelson1437 Жыл бұрын

    All the contestants had great attributes showing their dedication and love to be head drum major.♥️🙏💕❤️😉

  • @Geibel49
    @Geibel499 ай бұрын

    The smiling face on the girl wins my vote….the guys had a pained look….she is awesome!

  • @reneemaggard1418
    @reneemaggard14185 жыл бұрын

    Talk about #3 as much as you want... but she’s one of the drum majors this year. Girl knows her stuff. She was only a rising sophomore when she tried out in this video.

  • @morticiaaddams7866

    @morticiaaddams7866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good for her! 😃 I really liked her sparkle!

  • @Got2Bespoke

    @Got2Bespoke

    5 жыл бұрын

    She was awesome and had an amazing smile. I am really happy to hear she made it this year!

  • @deltaray3

    @deltaray3

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome and well deserved. She shines like the 🌞!

  • @cocococo9881

    @cocococo9881

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very good spinner

  • @keho8013

    @keho8013

    5 жыл бұрын

    you're the girl stop playing

  • @music_by_carlos
    @music_by_carlos5 жыл бұрын

    2:18 me with my knife when i hear an intruder in the other room

  • @maxinef6654

    @maxinef6654

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @oil1252

    @oil1252

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @eatinricenothinno

    @eatinricenothinno

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @S_Muss

    @S_Muss

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @blahblahblah5521

    @blahblahblah5521

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @JHank-yb4jv
    @JHank-yb4jv Жыл бұрын

    Wow, you all are great athletes and performers. Great job 👏🏻

  • @mrbennythelad1
    @mrbennythelad1 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing competition. The athletic skill of all the competitors is fascinating!

  • @allisonlennox7140
    @allisonlennox71405 жыл бұрын

    I would love to learn how to run like that just to be weird

  • @pasqualz

    @pasqualz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Allison Lennox easy. 1) take off shoes 2) place hot coals on the floor 3) walk on them

  • @sjb2202

    @sjb2202

    5 жыл бұрын

    It ain’t that hard lol just lean back and take long strides

  • @MrJamberee

    @MrJamberee

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if they run to class like that.

  • @MrJamberee

    @MrJamberee

    5 жыл бұрын

    SJB Nooooo.... it's hard. It's really hard to do that gracefully and with precision. That first guy was unreal.

  • @myapettaway9973

    @myapettaway9973

    5 жыл бұрын

    MrJamberee your right i'm in band and i'm obsessed with watching band videos, but anyways i tried to do it and i scraped my knee really bad

  • @loiscassels8966
    @loiscassels8966 Жыл бұрын

    I was a band geek for 5 years in high school in the 60-70s. I was in a marching band for 2 years of that. I’m still friends with many of my fellow band geeks. I loved every minute of it! ❤️🇨🇦

  • @RebSBS
    @RebSBS Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea why I am watching this, but I can't stop!

  • @tonysmith4091
    @tonysmith40915 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I'm saying this...but here I am..a Michigan fan watching OSU drum major tryouts. Respect to OSU from up north. Fine band program.

  • @gustafsone

    @gustafsone

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I'm an Indiana fan watching this, too. I always have respect for the marching bands (I was a band nerd, myself) no matter the school, even though I feel bad for this group being stuck having to support OSU. I remember when I was a kid, my grandpa would always take me to the Saturday home games at IU and we would go into the stadium early to watch the Marching Hundred pre-show. I always loved watching them play/perform. During the homecoming game, they would invite the band alumni to come and play with the current band and that was always a hoot. There was this older guy, at least in his 50's at the time, who had to have been a drum major back in his day, and I've never seen *anyone* twirl and throw a baton as good as that guy could. He would even have two or three going at a time without missing a beat, and I don't think I ever saw him drop a toss. He was amazing. Anyway, I had a lot of fun watching these tryouts. It brought back some really good memories for me.

  • @pepeshadilay

    @pepeshadilay

    Жыл бұрын

    Wolverines suck

  • @jgwentworth6735

    @jgwentworth6735

    Жыл бұрын

    fandoms are so fucking stupid

  • @SharonCullenArt
    @SharonCullenArt Жыл бұрын

    That John LaVonge was awesome. His kicks were amazing always in time where everyone else slowed way down and couldn’t keep time.

  • @MrBINGEBOY
    @MrBINGEBOY Жыл бұрын

    KZread finally nailing it. Alwayz been chasing these vids just never realized until now.

  • @UnknowingMan1
    @UnknowingMan14 жыл бұрын

    The other contestants: I'm gonna be drum major for sure! John LaVange: I'm not just out of your league, we aren't even playing the same sport!

  • @mistyriennett5902
    @mistyriennett590210 ай бұрын

    1 and 2 were by far my favorites. I was leaning towards 1 myself as the lead and 2 was a very close second. Wonderful performance by both.

  • @itr0863
    @itr086310 ай бұрын

    its 3am i work soon at 6am, i dunno wtf i'm watching, but i like it.

  • @GQUATTRADITIONZS
    @GQUATTRADITIONZS2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I was a Majorette from Middle School to HowardU. I am 73 years old and still get goosebumps when the Marching Band starts up! 💜💜💜

  • @bjwilliams

    @bjwilliams

    2 жыл бұрын

    Completely different from HBCU. Their drum majors are very masculine with emphasis on dancing skills_ not twirling batons. Time for me to move over to Jackson State sites.😍.

  • @GQUATTRADITIONZS

    @GQUATTRADITIONZS

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bjwilliams True that it is different from my HBCU. All of my other marching bands was predominantly white. I just added my own Flavor. Friends & Family are still Smiling and talking about my Marching from over 50 years ago. I enjoy it all, just as I do All kinds of music. Best regards.💜💜💜 Auntie Ellen

  • @melistasy

    @melistasy

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww wish I could've seen your performance.

  • @katiejo1095

    @katiejo1095

    Жыл бұрын

    Love you 😘

  • @hadassah356

    @hadassah356

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, Ma’am! At fifty-seven, this former majorette is exactly the same!

  • @jopar024
    @jopar024 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine being Barr. You have OSU drum major moves and talent that 99.9999% of humanity cannot compete with and then John LaVange is born in a similar year to you, excels in high school, matriculates to the Ohio State University along side you and just tears you a new one at drum major moves. My goodness, this youtube video has far more entertainment value than I could possibly think of. Amazing.

  • @annoyingbstard9407

    @annoyingbstard9407

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, not being able to look like a total gay dick in front of thousands of people could damage you for life.

  • @jopar024

    @jopar024

    Жыл бұрын

    @@annoyingbstard9407 You are familiar with what a "total gay dick" looks like!?!?!

  • @janmcguire5268
    @janmcguire5268 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this, Konner!

  • @NINJUNK00
    @NINJUNK006 жыл бұрын

    That first guy is insanely good

  • @kyronwalker1445
    @kyronwalker14457 ай бұрын

    Man, y'all killed! Great job!!!! This is hard work.

  • @sheilagadde5975
    @sheilagadde5975 Жыл бұрын

    Both these young Athletes are SUPERIOR! Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. Know they both will go on to be wonderful Leaders for America.

  • @Music2Die4
    @Music2Die47 жыл бұрын

    I thought the first guy had a dynamism, presence, and spontaneity that the others didn't. I thought the second and fifth guys were close 2nd. I think the judges got it right.

  • @samrock7632
    @samrock7632 Жыл бұрын

    The one thing I noticed upon the completion of the first round was that Candidate #1 LaVange was far less winded than any of the other candidates. I suspected he would win based upon his superior stamina.

  • @wyldewares
    @wyldewares Жыл бұрын

    Number one and two congratulations amazing Tyler we loved your tryout 🎉🎉❤, what a fun watch, thanks for sharing❤❤

  • @charlenejamison1060
    @charlenejamison10602 жыл бұрын

    Stay until the end…it’s so worth it! John and Konnor should have been Co-Drum Majors together. They were amazing and their skills complimented each other! Ms. Morgan Davis’ technical errors kept her out of the running. Her energy and smile were fantastic!!!

  • @bettymize1288

    @bettymize1288

    2 жыл бұрын

    )()875&

  • @heididietrich9800

    @heididietrich9800

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. I liked her. Hopefully, she'll try again.

  • @titanqueen7217

    @titanqueen7217

    2 жыл бұрын

    I heard that Konner Barr became drum major the following year, and Morgan Davis became assistant drum major. Correct me if I’m wrong

  • @AJ_SouthernGal

    @AJ_SouthernGal

    2 жыл бұрын

    I liked her best, too. Just a great spirit & smile throughout! 😃

  • @lyrics2challenged

    @lyrics2challenged

    Жыл бұрын

    @@titanqueen7217 yes. Originally John was major and Konnor was assistant. Then I assume he graduated and that Konnor and Morgan both moved up.

  • @lostmykeys85
    @lostmykeys85 Жыл бұрын

    Playing for these was the best so much fun and not as high stress as a performance

  • @mtnbikr107
    @mtnbikr10710 ай бұрын

    Can't say I've ever had a desire or the skills to be a drum major, but I enjoyed watching the tryouts

  • @stiingrayy
    @stiingrayy6 жыл бұрын

    you guys can make fun of this, but this looks hard as hell!

  • @squizzle7210

    @squizzle7210

    5 жыл бұрын

    Christopher Draper haahaha

  • @chado3000

    @chado3000

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @bassassassintv6025

    @bassassassintv6025

    5 жыл бұрын

    Core sucks ballz military is better

  • @rachelsewell7026

    @rachelsewell7026

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know! I’m thinking even the ones that weren’t as good had amazing physicality

  • @Surreal6969

    @Surreal6969

    5 жыл бұрын

    U have to be in shape for this.

  • @carter7113
    @carter71135 жыл бұрын

    My man john is kind of raw. Not gonna lie, this is it chief.

  • @joank.2545
    @joank.25457 ай бұрын

    They were all wonderful. From the back bending to the high stepping and baton twirling. Congratulations to the young man. You should all be proud of yourselves.

  • @dallastrujillo7540
    @dallastrujillo75407 ай бұрын

    Came up random in my feed. Pretty impressive! Good job! Wow

  • @calebhedemark7983
    @calebhedemark79836 жыл бұрын

    Was I the only one who thought every person had their own routine to impress judges and it wasn't 40 mins of the same thing

  • @mmx123

    @mmx123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Caleb Hedemark nope, I did too😅😅

  • @haruharu8057

    @haruharu8057

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you watched the video up until the 10 minutes mark then you would know that everyone performed the same routine then switched to performing their own routine later.

  • @jasmineh6284
    @jasmineh62845 жыл бұрын

    i know this band tired of playing that song

  • @2snowgirl520

    @2snowgirl520

    5 жыл бұрын

    jasmine heim , I have a major earworm now.

  • @basicaccount9486

    @basicaccount9486

    5 жыл бұрын

    No you don't get tired of playing a song in band if you really care to be in a band......

  • @sophiamclemore7953

    @sophiamclemore7953

    5 жыл бұрын

    jasmine heim lol

  • @MrJamberee

    @MrJamberee

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's the only song they know.

  • @Sarge92

    @Sarge92

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@basicaccount9486 you do you just do you put up with it cause you like being in a band but after practicing a song/routine/march over and over and over and over you just get sick of doing it you do it though because you like being in the band ive done a few stage performances and by the time im halfway through rehearsals ive said my lines and done my bit so many times i honestly hate it with every fibre of my being and so do all my colleagues by the time were getting close to final rehearsal were not even hanging around we have the timing down so well we just hang out elsewhere nearby head backstage about 5 mins before were due on stage go on do out bit go off and hang out with the others backstage or outside whove also done there bit we hate the performance we loved it at first and we will love performing it for everyone when the day comes and even once its over but the monotomy of rehearsals makes us hate doing it over and over the fact we love acting and entertaining is why we go through all of this though

  • @Cookie_Comment
    @Cookie_Comment10 ай бұрын

    dang!! i was just trying to learn this pen flip i saw about 38 minutes ago. before that, i happened upon a short displaying these amazing routines!! here i am, at the end of the video with no regrets. this was a good end to my less-er week. and… i learned the pen flip while watching :)

  • @RtaniDean
    @RtaniDean10 ай бұрын

    So impressive from all candidates!! All 3 are awesome. March on.

  • @jessicadriscoll4948
    @jessicadriscoll49482 жыл бұрын

    That first audition was literally complete perfection! He nailed it, and then some!

  • @silverlocomotive9127
    @silverlocomotive9127 Жыл бұрын

    y’all bring the spirit of the game to life!!!

  • @hendu7111
    @hendu7111 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know I needed to see this!

  • @XoIoRouge
    @XoIoRouge5 жыл бұрын

    Babe: Come over Me: Can't, busy. Babe: My parents aren't home. Me: 0:52

  • @louisgreen3205

    @louisgreen3205

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lmao!

  • @joshaleman3010

    @joshaleman3010

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andy Malik when the girl you like doesn’t have a date in her bio anymore

  • @TumescentToucan

    @TumescentToucan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very original joke. Bravo.

  • @koolinwitk1789

    @koolinwitk1789

    5 жыл бұрын

    🤦🏾‍♀️😂😂💀💀💀💀

  • @vonnietyler6511

    @vonnietyler6511

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, do you know how much energy it takes to perform like that!!! I was a twirler back in the days, in fact I still Have my last, lightest baton, and play with it outside, weather permitting. Can do a few round the bodies, over head,a d tosses, but not nearly as well as when I was younger. Am almost 72 now, whew, where did all those good days go??? I truly enjoyed these tryouts. Have a great day everyone! Vonnie in Yakima

  • @IAintY0M0mma
    @IAintY0M0mma9 ай бұрын

    I am THOROUGHLY impressed! Go head ! I’ve only seen #1 and came to comment……lemme get back for more!

  • @paulgreene9570
    @paulgreene9570 Жыл бұрын

    Konner , you certainly sold the moves the best. Fun to watch. thanks for posting.

  • @shannonbradleyfisher3405
    @shannonbradleyfisher34052 жыл бұрын

    Former band member and color guard. 63 now and unable to even walk very far now. This got me right in the feels