Ohio State SchoolÂ
for the BlindÂ
Marching Band
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The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Panthers
Yolanda Johnson, Director
Jeff Schneider, Drill Writer, Field Director
Mission: To demonstrate the abilities of people with disabilities, serving as a model for visually impaired musicians to participate fully, and as an example to raise expectations of and for those with disabilities.​
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Invite The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Panthers to perform at your event!
Contact Yolanda Johnson:
Email: yjohnson@ossb.oh.gov
Phone: 614.468.8855
Upcoming Events
2025 Marching Band Events




Marching Band Practice
August 21, 2025
Thursday Nights
5:30-7:30 p.m.
through Oct. 7th
​Millersport Sweetcorn Parade
August 27, 2025
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Marion Popcorn Festival Parade
September 4, 2025
The OSSBMB will march in the Popcorn parade at 6:00 p.m.
Circleville Pumpkin Show Parade
October 16, 2025
The OSSBMB will march in the Pumpkin show parade at 8:00 p.m.
OSSB Winter Concert
December 12, 2025 | 10 AM
Location: Ohio State School for the Blind
Scarberry Hall (OSSB Autitorium)

Band Boosters
The OSSB Marching Band Boosters support the band by volunteering time and through fundraising. Booster funds are used to help with instrument repairs, band camp, and travel costs.
Instrument and monetary donations are welcome and appreciated. Your tax deductible donations should be made out to "OSSB PTSF" with Music Dept. in the memo line and mailed to the address below, or via PayPal by clicking the "Donate" button below.
Joe Mazzoli
c/o Yolanda Johnson
5220 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214