Ensemble Courses 2025–2026
Ensemble Opportunites
School of Music ensembles are open to ALL Ohio State students — in any major or discipline.
Did you know? Most ensembles have variable credit hours, between .5 and 2, which allows you to participate without exceeding 18 hours/semester.
Not all ensembles are offered every semester. Check the Class Schedule.
Audition Details
Autumn Semester
Auditions are held during the first week of classes — some, the weekend prior, and some by video.
Details, including requirements, excerpts, procedures and signs-ups are posted on the ensemble web page mid-July.
Spring Semester
To join an ensemble during Spring Semester, visit the ensemble web page for updates or contact the director.
Marching and Athletic Band Auditions
Visit tbdbitl.osu.edu
Courses
Not all ensembles are offered every semester. Check the Class Schedule.
By Audition
| Course number | Course title |
|---|---|
| MUSIC 2203.01 | Chorale |
| MUSIC 2203.04 | Men's Glee Club |
| MUSIC 2203.05 | Women's Glee Club |
| MUSIC 2203.08 | Statesmen (Men's Glee Club select ensemble) |
| MUSIC 2204.01 | University Wind Symphony |
| MUSIC 2204.02 | University Symphonic Band |
| MUSIC 2204.03 | Collegiate Winds |
| MUSIC 2205.01 | Marching Band |
| MUSIC 2206.01 | University Jazz Ensemble |
| MUSIC 2206.02 | Jazz Lab Ensemble |
| MUSIC 2206.03 | Jazz Workshop Ensemble |
| MUSIC 2208.06 | Jazz Combos |
| MUSIC 2210 | Ohio State Show Band |
| MUSIC 2215.01 | Symphony Orchestra |
| MUSIC 3312 | Opera Theatre |
Open Enrollment
| Course number | Course title |
|---|---|
| MUSIC 2203.03 | University Chorus — a voice-placement audition is required to ensure that each singer posses the skills needed for ensemble participation. |
| MUSIC 2204.04 | University Band — has a seating/placement audition |
| MUSIC 2205.02 | Athletic Band — has a seating/placement audition |
| MUSIC 2208.16 | Gospel Choir |
| MUSIC 2208.99 | Buckeye Flutes (listed as Small Ens. Misc. / Instructor: Katherine Borst Jones) |
| MUSIC 2207.02 | Steel Pan Ensemble |
| MUSIC 2208.20 | African Drumming Ensemble |
| MUSIC 2208.22 | Andean Music Ensemble |
| MUSIC 5215.03 | Campus Orchestra — has a seating/placement audition |