How Sweet It Is!

The Ohio Bobcats defeated the University of South Florida Bulls on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16 in St. Louis, Missouri.  It marks the first time the Bobcat have advanced to the Sweet 16 since 1964, before the modern era of College Basketball.

Click here to see some select photos of the Varsity Band in action in Nashville.

The Bobcats take on the #1 seeded University of North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, with tip-off scheduled at 7:47 PM EDT, and televised on TBS.

Bobcats Defeat Michigan, Advance to Round of 32

(Photo courtesy of Matt Evans)
The Ohio University Varsity Band was there as the 13-seed Ohio Bobcats took down the 4-seed Michigan Wolverines on Friday night in Nashville, TN.

Join the Varsity Band and the rest of Ohio University at the Wild Horse Saloon on 2nd street in downtown Nashville for the Bobcat Bash, 3:30-6:00 CDT on Sunday Night!  The Varsity Band will then parade up Broadway to the Bridgestone Area where the Bobcats will take on the University of South Florida at 6:10 on Sunday!

Ronald P. Socciarelli, 1932-2012

Ronald P. Socciarelli,
1932-2012

Former Ohio University Director of Bands, and Professor Emeritus Ronald P. Socciarelli passed away late Thursday evening, February 2nd, 2012.  He served as the director of the Ohio University Marching 110 from 1973-1989, and retired from Ohio University in 1993.  During his tenure at Ohio University, Mr. Socciarelli began many of the traditions that are still celebrated by the Marching 110 to this day; including the now-annual Ohio Theatre peformance in Columbus.  Some of the bands' accomplishments under his direction include the first collegiate marching band performance at Carnegie Hall in 1976, the 1987 Constitution Bicentennial Parade in Philadelphia, and numerous professional football performances.  

In addition to his marching band accolades, the Wind Symphony and School of Music achieved national recognition, including performances for the College Band Director's National Association and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  

Affectionately known to many of his students as "Mr. S," he will be missed but his legacy will not be forgotten.

If you are interested in a donation in memory of Mr. Socciarelli, please consider contributing to the "Ronald P. Socciarelli Scholarship."

Click here to view an article on Mr. Socciarelli found in The Post.

Click here to view an article on Mr. Socciarelli found in The Columbus Dispatch.

Bobcats Win Idaho Potato Bowl!

Tyler Tettleton's 1-yard run in the closing seconds gave the Ohio Bobcats its first-ever bowl victory in the 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Idaho.  77 members of the Marching 110 were there as the Bobcats came from behind, leading only the final 13 seconds, to win.

The members of the band enjoyed spending the days leading up to the game exploring the sights and scenes of Boise, including ice skating, bowling, go-kart racing, and walking the Oregon Trail.  The 77-piece band performed for the "Battle of the Bands" prior to kick off, and took to the blue turf to perform both pregame and halftime.  

For photos from the trip, please visit our 2011 Photo section.

Congratulations to the 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champion OHIO BOBCATS!

BOBCATS ACCEPT BOWL BID

The Ohio Bobcats have accepted an invitation to play in the 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, held in Boise Idaho, on December 17th.  The Bobcats (9-4) will face the Utah State Aggies (7-5) from the Western Athletic Conference.  It is the third straight bowl appearance by the Bobcats, and the fourth under the guidance of coach Frank Solich.

Ohio University has elected to send a 70-member pep band to the bowl game to represent the Ohio University Marching Band.  While the band will not be performing pre-game or halftime at the bowl game, it will play in the stands in support of the Ohio Bobcats.  

For additional game and ticket information, please visit www.ohiobobcats.com and www.famousidahopotatobowl.com.