The Otterbein Love Song (Alma Mater), composed by G.G. and Celia Grabill (ca. 1918). Recorded live in 2009 at the CENTENNIAL celebration of Otterbein University's Cardinal Marching Band (founded 1909).

Cardinal Marching Band 100th Anniversary Concert

The Otterbein Love Song (Alma Mater)

Recorded live in 2009 at the CENTENNIAL celebration of Otterbein University's Cardinal Marching Band (founded 1909).

Otterbein Fight Song

The Otterbein Symphonic Band, recorded live in concert 03.14.2009.

This adaptation is based on JS Bach's "Little Fugue" in G minor (BWV 578, ca. 1707).

Otterbein Symphonic Band 3/14/2009

Little Fugue - JS Bach/arr R. Romm/adapt C. Custer (1974)

The Otterbein Wind Ensemble, recorded live in concert at the 35th Annual Western International Band Clinic (Seattle, WA) - November 22, 2013.

Otterbein University Wind Ensemble: WIBC 2013

Scotch Strathspey and Reel - P. Grainger/arr L. Osmon (1939/1982)

The Otterbein Wind Ensemble, recorded live in concert 11.30.16

Divertimento for Band (op. 42), I. Prologue - V. Persichetti (1951)

The Otterbein Wind Ensemble, recorded live in concert 11.30.16.

Divertimento for Band (op. 42), IV. Burlesque - V. Persichetti (1951)

The Otterbein Wind Ensemble, recorded live in concert on 11.30.16. 

James Swearingen, guest conductor.

This piece is based on the familiar hymn "Jesus Loves Me", and is dedicated to one of Jim's granddaughters. As coincidence would have it, we unknowingly performed it on the evening of her birthday (with Jim conducting).

Hymn for a Child - J. Swearingen (2001)

From the Cardinal Marching Band's 2011 Sampler CD

Cardinal Marching Band 2011 Sampler

Lil Liza Jane - arr RW Smith

From the Cardinal Marching Band's 2011 Sampler

Battle Hymn Chorale - arr L. Kerchner

Thunder and Lightning Polka - R. Strauss II (arr Carey)

Xylophonia, G.H. Green/arr Becker
Otterbein Percussion Ensemble; November 2017
Mary Day, soloist

Xylophonia - GH Green (arr Becker)

Prelude and Cartoon (2019) - D. Hsieh (feat. Cameron Leach, percussion)

The Bands at Otterbein University are made up of the Wind Ensemble, the Cardinal Marching Band, the Jazz Ensemble, and a wide variety of secondary/chamber groups that cover every facet of classical and contemporary performance. Enjoying over a century of musical excellence, our department is one of the most active and visible on campus, with regular programming to entertain and educate audiences of all ages. 

For more information on our program and available degree tracks, please visit our website.

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