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.
@@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.
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.
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🙌🏾
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
🥁🥁🥁 # DRUMMERSRULE MY son inherited my late brother’s drums after he lost his battle with Cancer. My Max became Drum Captain of his high school’s Drumline. He ultimately performed at Carnegie Hall!!!❤ 🎼🥁🥁🥁
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!
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
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.
When I saw the tryouts and you ran onto the field like that I thought it was amazing. Then you did the back bend and I could feel my back crack watching you. After I saw everyone else tryout I knew you deserved it even after dropping the baton twice. You were way above everyone else. Much deserved! It’s a bit late but congratulations!
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.
@@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.
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.
This brought a smile to my face. I can only imagine the practice and dedication it takes to perform with perfection! Absolutely awesome to watch so thanks for sharing!
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.
Well, my word. Awesome. The whole presentation was beautiful and flawless. Then comes the drum major!! That's what you call giving it all you've got ... then throwing some extra in the pot just for good measure.
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.
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!!
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 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.
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!!!!!!!!
I did John, last night I watched the tryouts…you were immediately my first pick and remained that until you won!! Excellent job!!your high step is incredibly excellent!!
Congratulations Mr. John LaVange!!! Your years of studying, practicing, and determination have and will continue to pay off in your life. Excellent performance(s) here! By the way, I am a Michigan State University graduate but I ALWAYS give credit when I see excellence! Go Green, go White and Go Red, go White!😍😍😍
This is so cool seeing our children here in the United States of America showing an ability to work together as a excellent well oiled machine. Go children who will and prove themselves as growing adults. I think I can say for many USA Citizens, "OUTSTANDING "
You can make your mark on history in a lot of different ways. I don’t know anything about marching bands, I almost never watch football, but I do know this man’s name and probably will never forget 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 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!
Just watched the video of his try out to be drum major. He was head and shoulders above the rest. Cool to see him doing his thing in the stadium. New found respect for drum majors and in this instance the Ohio State marching band which is simply superb!
For some reason, the tryouts for drum major showed up in my feed and John was trying out. Then this clip. Man, what a performer. I wonder what his major in college was. I bet he's successful by now in whatever it is.
As part of a great marching band in my youth......one year, then I became a Rockette (“Vikettes) for the rest of my years.......I can say I know what this fantastic drum major was going through right before his VERY LAST performance. The entire band is so well-disciplined, so proud.....and 5heir drum major looks like one of the best of all time! BRAVO! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 May your life after college be as great and wonderful! 🕊💕♥️🙏🙋♀️🌹👏🏼👏🏼
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
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"
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!!
"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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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??
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 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...
Can only imagine all the different feelings welling up inside him as he ended his career with the band! Well done!
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 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!
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
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.
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!
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
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 don't care what your Alma Mater is. This is on another level of perfection.
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.
Once a band member, always a band member! Impressive performance and one he will remember for life!
🥁🥁🥁 # DRUMMERSRULE
MY son inherited my late brother’s drums after he lost his battle with Cancer. My Max became Drum Captain of his high school’s Drumline. He ultimately performed at Carnegie Hall!!!❤ 🎼🥁🥁🥁
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!
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🤣🤣
Mesmerizing ! You’re an incredible athlete, John and I really enjoy watching your performances. Thanks for sharing online.
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.
I literally just watched his audition
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 😂
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.
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.
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. 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
They work like clockwork, it’s amazingly precise and detailed. I would watch their performances any day!
I can't get enough of this amazing video
Me to i love this
Wow, I'm an Aussie and that was bloody amazing.❤
oi oi oi......even though I dont understand all the "prancing" !!
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.
DM John is every bit an athlete as the football players.
This band is amazing! And I’ve never seen a better drum major! Gives me chills.
When I saw the tryouts and you ran onto the field like that I thought it was amazing. Then you did the back bend and I could feel my back crack watching you. After I saw everyone else tryout I knew you deserved it even after dropping the baton twice. You were way above everyone else. Much deserved! It’s a bit late but congratulations!
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’ve never seen anything as bonkers as this, I freaking love it.
This was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. Incredible.
One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. The practice and dedication this takes is unreal.
You should watch the Japanese High school marching band.
Kyoto Tachibana. They are AMAZINGLY talented!!!!
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.
that's a really iconic/cool tradition they have at OSU..their marching band is always top-notch, and i can see why lavange is/was a fan favorite
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.
This brought a smile to my face. I can only imagine the practice and dedication it takes to perform with perfection! Absolutely awesome to watch so thanks for sharing!
People that never did this don't know the pressure. This guy excels in it. Respect!
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.
Well, my word. Awesome. The whole presentation was beautiful and flawless. Then comes the drum major!! That's what you call giving it all you've got ... then throwing some extra in the pot just for good measure.
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.
The man knows how to make an entrance! Impressive stuff. Much
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!
This is WORLD CLASS TALENT!! Every Individual in The Entire Band is Amazing!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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.
Everything America is is in that Drum Major strut, fantastic
This marching band has officially make me an OSU FAN!!! Their precision is beyond words. What a treat to watch!!!! John LaVange is amazing!!!
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!!
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!
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.
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.
Incredible John!!
I watched the tryouts 👍🏻
You had it in the bag then.
I’ve never seen a Drum Major like this in my life, it gives me goosebumps ❤️🥰
Absolutely flawless. I really enjoyed it.......
Dude.... What a way to go! You are the real deal...
John LaVange exemplifies perfection.
This is called precision ,excellent
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!!!!!!!!
2:50 just looking at how he bends makes my spine hurt.
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
I did John, last night I watched the tryouts…you were immediately my first pick and remained that until you won!! Excellent job!!your high step is incredibly excellent!!
wow, what a great band
As a major marching band person, I would have loved to see this band live or maybe even be a member!
I remember when marching bands like this were the half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl
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
Insanely great backbend from an incredibly athletic Drum Major! Absolutely TBDBITL!!
Now this is how a band makes an entrance!!!!!
Great athleticism! And showmanship!
Congratulations Mr. John LaVange!!! Your years of studying, practicing, and determination have and will continue to pay off in your life. Excellent performance(s) here! By the way, I am a Michigan State University graduate but I ALWAYS give credit when I see excellence! Go Green, go White and Go Red, go White!😍😍😍
The time spent, the dedication, the work ethic.....unreal. they work as hard as any athlete.
This is so cool seeing our children here in the United States of America showing an ability to work together as a excellent well oiled machine. Go children who will and prove themselves as growing adults. I think I can say for many USA Citizens, "OUTSTANDING "
I watched all of the try outs, John was good throughout. I knew he would get it.
That was too short!!! I want more! Awesome!
Oh America you strange creature. You and your vast range of socially acceptable past times. Can’t help but admire it
Gives me chills and smiles at the same time!
The band''s entrance was awesome!
i’ve watched all the drum majors from 6 years ago and to now and you sir still have the best backbend
Gives me goosebumps every time I watch this group and John
You can make your mark on history in a lot of different ways. I don’t know anything about marching bands, I almost never watch football, but I do know this man’s name and probably will never forget 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!!
As a lifelong and hardcore buckeye, every single time it just gives me goosebumps and I'm ready to play!!!
This is amazing. You are so talented!!!!!
His pointy toe kicks were above his head. Fine athlete and D.M. did everyone proud.
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 have watched this over and over because the band and drum major are AMAZING. Love it.
Just watched the video of his try out to be drum major. He was head and shoulders above the rest. Cool to see him doing his thing in the stadium. New found respect for drum majors and in this instance the Ohio State marching band which is simply superb!
3:01 when I was sure LaVange was gonna take out the entire audience with only his marchy sticky thingy. Beast mode.
For some reason, the tryouts for drum major showed up in my feed and John was trying out. Then this clip. Man, what a performer. I wonder what his major in college was. I bet he's successful by now in whatever it is.
As part of a great marching band in my youth......one year, then I became a Rockette (“Vikettes) for the rest of my years.......I can say I know what this fantastic drum major was going through right before his VERY LAST performance. The entire band is so well-disciplined, so proud.....and 5heir drum major looks like one of the best of all time! BRAVO! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 May your life after college be as great and wonderful! 🕊💕♥️🙏🙋♀️🌹👏🏼👏🏼
John is the greatest of all time! Not to mention gorgeous!