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Introducing Hurley Field and The Marching 110 Band Practice Facility.
Our new band practice field, a permanent home for the most exciting band in the land.
Project Vision
Despite a history of excellence that includes marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade three times, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, 40 NFL halftime shows, and international performances in Canada, Ireland, Italy and France, the Marching 110 has never had a dedicated practice facility on OHIO’s campus. Until now.
With a foundational gift of $1 million from Marching 110 alumni Shawn and Tracey Hurley, the new Marching 110 Band Practice Facility will be home to Hurley Field alongside numerous features that will be the best of its kind in the Mid-American Conference. It will include the installation of turf to support rehearsals in all conditions, the construction of a director’s tower for adequate viewing of formations, restroom facilities to be utilized by the nearby soccer field as well, and more.
OHIO’s goal is to complete Hurley Field in time for the Fall 2026 band season.
100 Years in the Making.
Anyone who has ever experienced the Marching 110 knows it is much more than a marching band. It is an unmatched tradition, a community of friends and fans, and a part of the OHIO experience that lasts far beyond four years on campus. The Campaign for Ohio University's Marching 110 Band Practice Facilitywill develop a dedicated, on-campus space for the historic and dedicated program.
Ohio University is seeking $3 million in private support to complete Phase A of this project that includes:
- a full-sized, artificial turf-field
- a forty-foot director's tower
- a pavilion with restrooms for the band and other athletic competitions
- a shaded patio with water services for shelter
- a fence and lights for seasonal and evening practices
Cornerstone Donoropportunities are a significant part of this campaign, encouraging foundational donors to move the project toward construction as soon as possible through transformative gifts to name key facility components of Phase A.
- Practice Field (Turf) – $1,000,000*
- Covered Patio – $750,000
- Pavilion – $500,000
- Director's Tower – $300,000
*Thank you, Shawn and Tracey Hurley, for your gift to name the practice field.
Donor Levels
Facility Sponsor
Support for specific facility operational components.
| Opportunity | Amount | Description |
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Lighting Support
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$100,000 | The entire facility will have special lighting to expand the hours of available practice time and enhance visibility during practices. Seeking four (4) donors. |
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Fencing Support
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$75,000 | The practice facility with have attractive black metal fencing to define the facility area and control access at key points. Seeking four (4) donors. |
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Signage Support
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$50,000 | The practice facility will have signage on the Turf Field, Patio, Pavilion, Director’s Tower in recognition of donor support. Seeking two (2) donors. |
Leadership Circle
Support for program leadership activities at the facility.
| Opportunity | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Directors Level
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$25,000 | The Band Director, Assistant Director, and Director of Bands provide critical program leadership and vision to maintain the quality and legacy of the band program. |
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Field Commanders Level
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$15,000 | This student leadership position is responsible for maintaining the marching technique of the Band, heightening morale, providing discipline and the esprit d’ corps. |
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Section Leaders Level
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$10,000 | The sound and marching style of the band is perfected through communication. Section leaders are responsible for the accuracy and style of their sections and lead. |
Alumni Supporter
Support for program activities at the facility.
| Opportunity | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Socciarelli Level
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$7,500 | This level of giving honors Ronald P. Socciarelli and his reintegra- tion of women into the band in 1975. |
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Better Than the Best Level
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$5,000 | “Better than the Best Ever” is an internal phrase used by the band for years. Every performance is to be better than the last one, and always “Better than the Best.” |
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Funk Level
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$2,500 | The “Funk” is the parade dance performed by the band that traces its roots all the way back to the founding of the Marching 110. “You’re Never Too Old to Funk.” |
"Kickin' Up Dust" Donor
Support for quality program activities at the facility.
| Opportunity | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Coach Thrailkill Level
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$1,967 | In 1967, Band Director Gene “Coach” Thrailkill introduced the hard-driving, high-energy style the 110 is known for today. |
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Get There Level
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$1,100 | “Get There!” is the expression used to get hyped up and excited for a rehearsal. It means “to be on time is to be late.” |
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Drive On Level
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$110 | An energetic “Drive On” begins every Marching 110 show and sets its tone. |
All donors to the Marching 110 Band Practice Facility Campaign will be recognized for their generosity. Donors who contribute $10,000 and above will be listed on a donor recognition display affixed to the facility’s Pavilion. Donors who contribute $9,999 to $110 will be recognized at alternate points of interest within the facility.
Ladies & Gentlemen!
...under the direction of Dr. Richard Suk, we proudly present the most exciting band in the land: the Ohio University Marching 110!
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A Century in the MakingThe Marching 110 has a storied history at OHIO, but its origins go back further than most realize.
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Through the YearsA timeline of Marching 110 major events and leaders that became a part of the Marching 110 history.
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110 Sound TrackListen to the band perform a few of the songs that have become "standards" for the most exciting band in the land.