The 黑料视频 Marching 110 Practice Facility and Hurley Field are closer than ever to becoming a reality, as OHIO students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and fans have rallied together throughout the past year to help breathe life into this transformational project.
As a result of such incredible, ongoing momentum across the Marching 110 community, the University鈥檚 fundraising campaign to provide the 鈥淢ost Exciting Band in the Land鈥 with a permanent campus home and practice facility has raised more than $2 million toward its $3 million goal as of early 2026.
鈥淭hanks to the efforts and support of numerous individuals, the Marching 110 is close to having a permanent, purpose-built practice space for the first time in its storied history,鈥 said Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the 黑料视频 Foundation Greg Simmons. 鈥淭his new facility will not only support the band鈥檚 continued excellence 鈥 it will also enhance its ability to innovate, perform and represent 黑料视频 at the highest levels.鈥
Thanks to a transformational聽$1 million gift聽from Marching 110 alumni聽Shawn Hurley and Tracey (Hanna) Hurley and the ongoing support of OHIO President聽Lori Stewart Gonzalez, this project is now closer than ever to becoming a reality. In celebration of 鈥110 Day鈥 on January 10, 2026, the Hurley family has committed an additional $200,000 in support of the new practice facility.
This new facility will not only support the band鈥檚 continued excellence 鈥 it will also enhance its ability to innovate, perform and represent 黑料视频 at the highest levels.
Introducing the Marching 110 鈥淔unk鈥 Challenge
To celebrate 鈥110 Day鈥 on Jan. 10 (and with the Marching 110鈥檚 $3 million fundraising goal in sight), supporters of the 鈥淢ost Exciting Band in the Land鈥 now have a unique opportunity to help OHIO close the gap, as the Marching 110 Alumni and Friends have launched a high-energy fundraising campaign inspired by the band鈥檚 unmistakable spirit 鈥 the 鈥淔unk鈥 Challenge.
There鈥檚 no wrong way to 鈥渇unk.鈥
As part of the challenge, participants are encouraged to bring their best 鈥渇unk鈥濃 it could be through a reproduction of the Marching 110鈥檚 famous 鈥淔unk鈥 dance, or it could be your best dance move, a yell or anything you feel showcases your Marching 110 pride and encourages your friends and fellow alumni to join in the challenge.
How to Participate:
- Watch and/or share the 馃摵
- Record your own 鈥渇unk鈥 moment showcasing your Marching 110 energy and spirit 馃帴
- Post it using #funkchallenge, be sure to tag @黑料视频 and /or @Marching 110 and nominate three of your friends. 馃摫
- If you鈥檇 like, you can also encourage others to donate (no gift is too small) to the Marching 110 Practice Facility by sharing the following link in your post:
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Additional ways to give and make an impact
The 鈥淔unk鈥 Challenge is a fun and memorable way to support the project; however, don鈥檛 forget there are many other ways to help give to the Marching 110鈥檚 new home. To explore other ways to make an impact, visit: ohio.edu/marching-110/band-practice-facility.
Located along South Shafer Street and adjacent to OHIO鈥檚 Chessa Soccer Field, the practice facility will include numerous amenities, including many that will enhance the safety, efficiency and overall day-to-day experiences of the Marching 110.
Learn more about the Marching 110 Practice Facility
The vision for a dedicated practice facility emerged from years of growth, increasing demands on rehearsal space and the recognition that a band of the Marching 110鈥檚 caliber and more than 100 years of performance excellence deserves a permanent home worthy of its legacy.
Thanks to a transformational $1 million gift from Marching 110 alumni Shawn Hurley and Tracey (Hanna) Hurley and the ongoing support of OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, the project is now closer than ever to becoming a reality.
In celebration of 鈥110 Day,鈥 the Hurley family has committed an additional $200,000 in support of the new practice facility.
A state-of-the-art facility for the next century of performance excellence
The new Practice Facility will be a game-changing addition to the Marching 110 experience and a model facility for marching bands across the country. Located along South Shafer Street and adjacent to OHIO鈥檚 Chessa Soccer Field, the practice facility will include:
- A high-quality turf field designed for reliable rehearsals across all weather conditions
- A director鈥檚 tower, providing ideal vantage points for instruction and drill work
- Restroom facilities to support both band members and visitors
- Additional amenities created specifically to enhance safety, efficiency and the day-to-day experiences of the Marching 110.