Massillon Instrumental Music News

Buckeye Invitational

The Massillon Tiger Swing Band performed at the Buckeye Invitational on October 3, 2015.  This event, hosted by the Ohio State University Marching Band, and held at Ohio Stadium featured bands from thirty-eight high schools across Ohio.  The invitational is an OMEA Adjudicated Event for those bands who participate in contest,  and those bands with the highest scores continue on to …

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Throwback Thursday Show

The Thursday night football game against GlenOak gave the Massillon Tiger Swing Band the opportunity for a little #tbt (throwback Thursday) action of their own. This halftime performance featured a recreation of the 64 member "Bird Band" - the same band configuration and show as marched upon the arrival of George "Red" Bird in 1938. The Bird Band was followed by the Bob Seger song, "Old Time …

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Dixieland Show 2015

The Massillon Tigers opened the 2015 season against Perry High School on Thursday night, August 27.  The MTSB took that opportunity to debut the 2015 "Dixieland" show!  This show featured songs from the birthplace of Dixie - New Orleans - as well as points south:When the Saints Go Swinging In, Li'l Liza Jane, and Alexander's Ragtime Band. …

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Meet Mr. Bolen

We are pleased to welcome Dan Bolen as student teacher for the 2015 fall semester. Bolen, a Dover native, is a senior at the University of Akron where he is majoring in Music Education. After he graduates in December his goal is to become a band director. While his preference would be to work with middle school bands, he is enjoying his time with the MTSB students and would be open to a high …

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Mr. Nussbaum Loses a Bet

Middle School Band Director Chris Nussbaum lost a bet with the 6th Grade Band and he paid up while the cameras were rolling. …

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2015 Four Star Awards

The 4 Star Awards for the 2014-15 school year were held on Monday May 18.  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. …

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Amanda Smith named Miss Massillonian

At the WHS Honors Ceremony on May 13, Massillon Tiger Swing Band's own Amanda Smith was named Miss Massillonian. Miss Smith has been a four-year member of the MTSB and has served as a Squad and Section Leader. She was also a member of the Jazz Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, and the Basketball Band.  Upon graduation Smith will study at the Aultman College of Nursing with the goal …

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Magic Kingdom Parade - 2015

Thanks to John Maxwell and the Dover Marching Tornadoes for this awesome video of our performance at the Magic Kingdom on March 31,2015. Dover preceded the MTSB in the parade! Two great northeast Ohio bands back to back. …

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"Danger/Thrill" Show - 2014

MTSB gives you a thrill with a dangerous halftime show at the Massillon-McKinley game on November 1, 2014.  Hang on tight as the band performs: Danger Zone, Free Ride, and Pompeii. …

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Senior Show - 2014

The 2014 Senior Show was designed, choreographed, and rehearsed by a group of musicians from the class of 2015.  At halftime on October 24, 2014, the MTSB presented the themes to Get Smart, Batman, and Hawaii 5-O. …

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