Four candidates tried out for the positions of head and assistant drum major for The Ohio State University Marching Band. Each candidate goes through three sections of tryouts: -The traditional ramp pregame entrance/salute -Individual twirling routine (set this year to the mashup of "Don't Be Cruel/ Viva Las Vegas") -5 high tosses with individual catch 2024 Candidates in order of appearance: Clayton Callender Joshua Ford Nicky Buday Jaikob Long Clayton Callender was named head drum major and Joshua Ford was named assistant drum major for the 2024 season.