Fall 2025 Band Auditions
Who Should Audition?
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to audition. Ensembles are open to ALL OSU students regardless of major. Each ensemble is made of music and non-music majors. The ensembles are solely decided upon ability.
- Music majors (regardless of scholarship amount) are required to audition
- Non-music majors on band scholarships or non-resident out-of-state tuition waivers are required to prepare the entire audition packet
- Music majors and minors are required to prepare the entire audition packet
Upcoming Audition Dates
Auditions for 2025 Instrumental Ensembles will take place
Saturday, August 16 - Woodwinds
Sunday, August 17 - Brass
Monday, August 18 - Percussion
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 | 10 AM - 12 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Flute Audition Excerpts |
| Oboe | 1 - 2 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Oboe Audition Excerpts |
| Clarinet | 3 - 5 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Clarinet Audition Excerpts |
| Bassoon | 2 - 3 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Bassoon Audition Excerpts |
| Saxophone | 3 - 5:30 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Saxophone Audition Excerpts |
| Instrument | Time & Location | Audition Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpet | 3:30 - 5:30 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Trumpet Audition Excerpts |
| Horn | 1 - 3 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Horn Audition Excerpts |
| Trombones | 10 AM - 12:30 PM / MCPA Recital Hall | Tenor & Bass Trombone Audition Excerpts |
| Euphonium | 1 - 3 PM / GSM 108 | Euphonium Audition Excerpts |
| Tuba | 3 - 4:30 PM / GSM 108 | Tuba Audition Excerpts |
| Instrument | Time & Location | Audition Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Percussion | 7 - 10:30 PM / GSM 104 | Percussion Audition Excerpts |