2025 Ohio State University Marching Band Drum Major Tryouts

Five candidates tried out for the 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 "Gonna Fly Now")
-5 high tosses with individual catch

Prior to the tryout, candidates are also judge in an interview portion of tryouts.

2025 Candidates in order of appearance:
Joshua Ford
Brian Speckman
Romeo Gonzalez
Jaikob Long
Ellie Conaway

Joshua Ford was named head drum major and Brian Speckman was named assistant drum major for the 2025 season.