Modern Use
Though "Beautiful Ohio" was originally written as a waltz, one version of the song is a march arranged by Richard Heine. It is commonly performed by The Ohio State University Marching Band when travelling, including their appearance in the 2005 Inaugural Parade of President George W. Bush and at the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
The original waltz version of the song is performed by the All Ohio State Fair Band (which holds shows multiple times a day during the Ohio state fair) at the beginning of every performance.
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