The Ohio State University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Big Band and Jazz Workshop present an opening concert to kick off High School Honor Jazz Band Weekend for student participants and their families. Michael Smith, director.
High school musicians from Ohio and beyond are selected based on jazz band directors' nominations, to attend this weekend of high-level music making which culminates in finale performances by the honor jazz bands on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28.
The High School Honor Jazz Band Weekend concerts are free and open to the public. No ticket required.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
An event in Mershon Auditorium coincides with this School of Music event. To avoid the higher-priced event parking fees in Arps Garage and Ohio Union North Garage, we recommend Ohio Union South.
Two garage options:
Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) — located just north of the Timashev Music building.
- A good choice for events in the Timashev Recital Hall, just inside the north end of the building.
Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) — located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union.
- A good choice for events in Weigel Auditorium, just inside the south end of the building, across from the Oval.
- The only choice for visitors M–F, before 4 p.m.
Weigel Auditorium is on the second floor, via a staircase in the south lobby.
- The elevator to Weigel Auditorium is in the back hallway, located behind the Music Commons.