The Massillon Tiger Swing Band were the guests of The Ohio State University Marching Band on October 11, 2014, at the Buckeye Invitational. This event, held at Ohio Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University, featured bands from almost forty high schools across Ohio. After their performance, the MTSB had the opportunity to…
In a downpour during halftime on October 3, 2014, the MTSB played their rendition of “Happy”. As a the band was beginning their dance moves, over 300 fans rushed the field to join in the festivities! Watch it happen here: (Note the “referee” on the 25 yard line at 1:15)
On September 23, 2014, Robert Wenzel, “The Voice of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band” was the speaker at the Massillon Museum‘s Brown Bag Lunch Series. The topic of Bob’s talk was “A Century of the Massillon High School Football Band”. The video of that presentation has been made available by the museum.
The two Obies got a chance to play together at the Warren game on September 12, 2014!
The 4 Star Awards for the 2013-14 school year were held on Monday May 19. This annual event is an opportunity to thank all the students who participated in the band programs, making those programs successful. It is also a time to recognize outstanding efforts, award scholarships, and bid farewell to our Seniors. In addition…
At the WHS Honors Ceremony on May 14, Massillon Tiger Swing Band’s own Taylor Wicks and Dan McCullough were named Miss Massillonian and Outstanding Senior Boy, respectively. Miss Wicks has been a four-year member of the band and has served as a Section Leader. She was a student director at last fall’s Senior Show, where…
The Massillon Tiger Swing Band were the guests of The Ohio State University Marching Band on October 12, 2013, at the Buckeye Invitational. This event, held at Ohio Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University, featured bands from thirty-three high schools across Ohio. After their performance, the MTSB had the opportunity to meet…
At the halftime of the Massillon – SVSM game on October 25, 2013, the MTSB presented the annual “Senior Show”. This evening a group of seniors, chosen by their peers, lead the band. They select the music, design the show, teach the music/choreography, and direct the band during the performance. This year’s Senior Show Directors were: Taylor…
October 18, 2013 saw the MTSB perform an extra long halftime show, featuring music from all six Star Wars movies. Fox FanfareStar Wars ThemeDuel of the Fates (Episode 1)Across the Stars (Episode 2)Battle of the Heroes (Episode 3)Cantina Band (Episode 4)Throne Room (Episode 4)/The Imperial March (Episode 5)Parade of the Ewoks (Episode 6)End Title
The 2013 version of the pregame routine features traditional songs and formations as well as the much talked about “floating tigers” formation.
During halftime at the Akron Firestone game on October 4, 2013, the Massillon Tiger Swing Band performed their “Rock” show, beginning with: Fanfare, Tiger Rag, Carry OnRock and Roll All Nite by Kiss The MTSB was then joined on the field by the 7th and 8th grade bands (116 members strong) from the Massillon Junior High…
The first Massillon Tiger Swing Band took the field on September 16, 1938 under the direction of George “Red” Bird. On September 20, 2013, a combined MTSB/Alumni Band celebrated the 75th Anniversary with a special halftime show. 140 Alumni joined 145 members of the 2013 MTSB to perform:
