Spring 2026 Band Auditions
Who Should Audition?
Everyone is invited to audition! Our ensembles are open to all OSU students, no matter your major. Each ensemble includes both music and non-music majors from across campus, and placement is based solely on ability.
- All Music majors and minors (regardless of scholarship award) are required to audition and prepare the entire audition excerpts
- Non-music majors on Cowboy Marching Band scholarship or out-of-state tuition waivers are required to prepare the entire audition excerpt
Upcoming Audition Dates
Auditions for 2026 Instrumental Ensembles will take place
Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11, 2026
Arrive prior to or at the beginning of the stated time and
the monitor will sign you up for an audition time.
| Instrument | Time & Location | Audition Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Flute/Piccolo | 1 - 3 PM / GSM 108 | Flute/Piccolo Audition Excerpts |
| Oboe | completed 12/4/25 | |
| Bassoon | 9 - 10 AM / GSM 108 | Bassoon Audition Excerpts |
| Clarinet | 10 AM - 12 PM / GSM 108 | Clarinet Audition Excerpts |
| Auxiliary Clarinet | 2 - 3 PM / GSM 108 | Auxiliary Clarinet Audition Excerpts |
| Instrument | Time & Location | Audition Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Horn | 10 AM - 12 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Horn Audition Excerpts |
| Trombones | 12 - 2:00 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Tenor & Bass Trombone Audition Excerpts |
| Trumpet | 2 - 4 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Trumpet Audition Excerpts |
| Euphonium | 12 - 1:30 PM / GSM 108 | Euphonium Audition Excerpts |
| Tuba | 1 :30 - 3 PM / GSM 108 | Tuba Audition Excerpts |
| Saxophone | 3 - 5 PM / GSM 108 | Tuba Audition Excerpts |
| Percussion | 5 - 8 PM PM / GSM 104 | TBD Audition Excerpts |