As time passed OSUMB led the way... innovating measured-step marching, fast-cadence, formations, animation, writing, floating formations, baton twirling... A proud history, steeped in tradition.

And the greatest tradition of all is Script Ohio. 193 Band members with a single goal. 193 individuals acting as one.

It is this spirit that defines The Script Ohio Club.

The Script Ohio Club was founded in 1990 by TBDBITL Alumni Club and fans of The Ohio State University Marching Band, as a way of ensuring the continuing quality of "The Best Damn Band In The Land."

Although the Athletic Department continues to fund day-to-day operation of the Band, it grows increasingly difficult to meet the demands of spiraling costs. Replacement and reconditioning of instruments has not kept pace with need for several decades. We are now faced with replacing many expensive instruments.

Since its founding, contributions by Script Ohio Club members have helped replace some of the worn-out instruments. There is already a noticeable improvement in both the Band’s sound and appearance, but many of the remaining instruments are still older than the students who play them.

Joining the Script Ohio Club couldn't be easier. Click the link below for our current Membership Form.

Current Script Ohio Club Membership Form (Adobe PDF Format)

Fill out the form and mail it to:

The Script Ohio Club
PO Box 14769
Columbus, Ohio  43214
			

• Script Ohio Annual Fund
  Contributions are used to purchase and maintain instruments and equipment. Depending upon contributions, a portion of the Annual Fund will be placed in the Script Ohio Endowment.

• Script Ohio Endowment
  This endowment is invested by The Ohio State University Development Fund and the interest income will help assure that the Band’s needs are met in the future.

• TBDBITL Scholarship Endowment
  This endowment is invested by The Ohio State University Development Fund and the income is used to provide scholarships for Marching Band members.

To replace all the instruments at today’s prices would cost:*

24	BBb Sousaphones	$144,000
24	Baritone Horns	45,960
24	Trombones	37,080
24	Horns	16,800
18	Flugelhorns	16,650
44	Bb Trumpets	40,260
10	Eb Cornets	6,700
12	Snare Drums	4,560
4	Cymbals	1,800
4	Bass Drums	4,920
4	Quad-Toms	5,120
1	Gray Baton	50
	Total	$323,900

All donations to The Script Ohio Club are gifts to The Ohio State University. They are tax-deductible (as allowed by law) and are eligible for all OSU incentive programs.

Know a Buckeye fan who's hard to buy a gift for? Script Ohio Club memberships make great gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day -- or any occasion! Contact us for more information.

Plaques and display items are available to corporate donors. Phone or write for details.

Any individual, group, business or organi-zation may choose to purchase a specific instrument. In addition to receiving the above benefits, the donor will receive a commemorative plaque. (A great gift idea!)

For additional information on this and other programs, contact Pete Boriin via email: PeteBoriin AT tbdbitl DOT com or 614-638-6411.

You may contribute to the following OSU Development Fund Accounts, either directly or through the President's Club.

Script Ohio Annual Fund	309538
Script Ohio Endowment	607139
TBDBITL Scholarship Endowment	607138