Big Bands • Jazz Combos
The Jazz Studies area provides performance opportunities in three big bands and six combos. The jazz faculty are devoted to rehearsing, arranging and performing all styles of literature. Participation in Ohio State Jazz Ensembles and applied instruction are open to both music majors and non-majors, All are welcome!
The Ohio Show Band and Gospel Choir are offered as Commercial Music Ensembles.
Autumn Semester
- Auditions are required for participation in any big band, combo, and for applied instruction.
- Auditions are held during the first week of Autumn semester.
Audition details, music and sign-ups
Spring Semester
- If you would like to join a jazz ensemble for Spring semester, email Mike Smith, coordinator of Jazz Studies.
Big Bands
Offered Autumn and Spring semesters.
- University Jazz Ensemble (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:50–3:55)
- Jazz Lab Big Band (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:50–3:55)
- Jazz Workshop Big Band (Mondays and Wednesdays 1:50–3:55)
Combos
- Art Blakey (Wednesdays 6:30–8:10)
- Fusion (Thursdays 6:30–8:10)
- Videogame Soundtrack (Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:10–5:05)
- Bebop (Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:10–5:05)
- Latin Jazz (Mondays 4:10–6:15)
- Organ Jazz (Wednesdays 4:10–6:15)
Please consult Class Search to confirm course meeting times and locations.
Questions? Email Mike Smith, coordinator of Jazz Studies.