Athletic Bands
OSU Marching Band
The OSU Marching Band meets only autumn quarter and is open to all students by audition/try-out. This group is a nationally-recognized and award-winning band noted for the excellence in both playing and marching. Under the direction of Professor Jon Woods, the Marching Band performs for all home football games, plays concerts, travels to several away games and participates in bowl games. Try-outs consist of both a playing and a marching audition. Audition materials can be obtained in advance by calling (614) 292-2598.
Visit the OSU Band's website for audition information
Athletic Bands
These bands offer students the opportunity to perform both in concert and at athletic events, including men's and women's basketball, hockey, wrestling, and the Spring Football Games. A large quantity of pop music is performed. Instrumentation includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion and placement is determined by audition. Selected band members participate in trips, including post-season tournament play. These bands are composed of students representing almost every college in the university.
Visit the OSU Band's website for audition information
