Olin Hannum serves as Director of Athletic Bands at Oregon State University, where he leads the OSU Marching Band and oversees athletic band activities. He is the seventh director in the history of the OSUMB, which has had a rich performance history over 130 years.
Hannum was previously the Director of the California Aggie Marching Band at the University of California, Davis. During his five years at UC Davis, he increased the membership of the marching band to a record 322 participants. The ensemble was featured at its first NFL game and developed a state-wide performance presence. He additionally directed the UC Davis University Campus Band, a concert ensemble.
Hannum holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Oregon State University, and previously worked as a graduate assistant with the athletic and symphonic band programs during his time at OSU. In addition to his teaching degree, he holds a bachelor’s degree in horn performance from UC Davis. He has performed with the Golden State Wind Ensemble, San Francisco Wind Ensemble, and the Berkeley Symphony. Hannum’s role as the Theta chapter sponsor is integral to the relationship between the chapter and the band programs we serve.