Fall 2025 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 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 |