COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jonathan Waters, interim director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, has been named director of "The Best Damn Band in the Land" this afternoon, according to an announcement by Joseph Steinmetz, executive dean and vice provost, College of Arts and Sciences.
"Jon has been an instrumental part of our university's great marching band for many years, and it's obvious today how successfully he is building on the band's excellence as evidenced by the outstanding performances that we have seen this season," Steinmetz said. "I can't imagine a better fit for our marching band than Jon. He will carry on – and strengthen – the traditions built by Jon Woods, who retired last year."
Jonathan Waters received his bachelors of music education degree from Ohio State in 2000. He was a member of the Ohio State Marching Band from 1995-1999. He served as graduate assistant for the band for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. After receiving two master's degrees in music education and conducting from Ohio State, he was named assistant director. Waters has written band shows for the Marching Band, Spring Athletic Band, and a number of high schools throughout the state.
Waters is a native of Elmore, Ohio and is a 1994 graduate of Woodmore High School.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:08:31 GMT
(Courtesy: MIS) Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne spent the past two days at Michigan International Speedway testing NASCAR's Gen-6 Car for their respective Furniture Row Racing and Wood Brothers Racing teams.
Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne tested the new Gen-Six cars at MIS.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:00:02 GMT
The Big Ten announced its 2014 conference football schedule. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other on November 29. With the new teams involved, the Buckeyes will not play a traditional Big Ten
Friday, May 17 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:55:54 GMT
Former Genoa football coach Mike Vicars is headed to Delta. Vicars had a dominating career with the Comets, then later agreed to become the head coach for Clay High School. But Vicars left before ever
Vicars will also be a middle school principal at Delta.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:52:43 GMT
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins. "Brian brings experience and a solid reputation
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:51:25 GMT
MOLINE – The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base
The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base including two men in the bottom of the ninth in a 3-2 loss to No. 19 Concordia-Chicago at Augustana College's Swanson Stadium.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:48:55 GMT
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season. A left-handed hurler, Patterson
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:46:16 GMT
LEXINGTON, OHIO – KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. The program—called Key to Safe
KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:44:48 GMT
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team. In her one year, Taylor helped the Express capture
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:49 GMT
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors on Tuesday, May 14. Baker
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors.