Symphony Orchestra
Course Information
Undergraduate: MUSIC 2215.01 | Graduate Students: MUSIC 7215.01
Classes meet Tue./Thu. 1:50–3:55 and Wed. (strings) 5:20–6:15 p.m.
Auditions Overview
Auditions for the Symphony Orchestra are open to all students enrolled at Ohio State — regardless of major.
Symphony Brass and Wind auditions are held in conjunction with concert bands.
Audition instructions and excerpts are available on the band auditions page.
Students who are interested in auditioning for Symphony Orchestra for the first time in spring semester are invited to email Professor Miriam Burns at burns.1165@osu.edu to schedule an audition.
String Audition Excerpts
Download the appropriate Spring 2026 excerpt file, which will open in a new window.
Violin 1 excerpts for SP26 string auditions, PDF
Violin 2 excerpts for SP26 string auditions, PDF
Viola excerpts for SP26 string auditions, PDF
Cello excerpts for SP26 string auditions, PDF
Double Bass excerpts for SP26 string auditions, PDF
Symphony Orchestra First Rehearsal
Tuesday, Jan. 13 • 1:50–3:55 • Weigel Auditorium — First full rehearsal
Campus Orchestra — Non-Majors
String, wind, brass and percussion non-majors seeking an orchestral experience are encouraged to join the Campus Orchestra by registering for the class.
CAMPUS ORCHESTRA is an opportunity for non-music majors interested in furthering their musical development, as well as making new friends and experiencing the artistry of performing in a collegiate ensemble. OSUCO is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni, and is also open to music majors playing a secondary instrument.
There is a simple audition for seating purposes only.
Questions? Email Miriam Burns.
Course Information
Undergraduate: MUSIC 5215.03 — Class #36245
Graduate: MUSIC 5215.03 — Class #36244
Mondays 5:20–6:45 p.m. • Timashev Music Building, Room 160
Chamber Music Opportunities
Pre-formed string ensembles are welcome and encouraged. The string faculty will make every effort to accommodate all string players interested in enrolling in the small ensembles courses to the best of our ability and capacity for enrollment. Please know that students in our area requiring small ensemble credit for their degree programs will receive priority.
Non-majors may alternately choose to seek a non-credit hour opportunity to be involved in small ensembles through the Ohio State Chamber Music Club.
Questions? Email Christopher Dent, ensembles administrator.