Massillon Tiger Swing Band
Ohio's Oldest High School Football Band - Since 1914
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 …
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. …
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 …
Middle School Band Director Chris Nussbaum lost a bet with the 6th Grade Band and he paid up while the cameras were rolling. …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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. …
On Junior High Marching Night the MTSB is joined on the field by the 7th Grade Band and the 8th Grade Band from the Massillon Junior High School, who get a taste of what it's like to march as a Swing Band member. …