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Music Celebration Youth Concert

Friday, December 5, 2025  •  10 a.m.

Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St.

For student groups in grades 4–12 

Celebration 2013 mixed choirs; Robert Ward conducting

The Music Celebration Youth Concert presents many of the School of Music's ensembles in a fast-paced journey through a spectrum of sounds, moods and styles. Our collage-style concert includes jazz, orchestral, choral, chamber, wind band, solo, percussion and other offerings via the remarkable artistry of our student ensembles, led by renowned conductors and teachers. The artistic achievements of our students and faculty showcase a great School of Music, and provide your students with inspiration, valuable learning outcomes and renewed appreciation for music.

This special concert is open to school groups, grades 4–12.

  • All seats are $6. No tickets will be issued.
  • Bus parking is FREE.
  • Cars/vans pay parking garage rates.
  • Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • REGISTER EARLY. This concert is popular.
  • Count all students, chaperones and bus drivers carefully before registering. Refunds can only be made if the School of Music cancels the event.
    • Note that bus drivers may not be able to attend if final bus parking is across or off campus. Details will be shared when available.
  • Approximately 3–5 days after we receive your reservation, we will email Welcome Instructions containing (1) your invoice with payment instructions; (2) a confirmation letter with details for arrival, parking, attendance and dismissal; and (3) a map.

Reservations will open here on September 8, 2025

Registration deadline: Monday, Nov. 17

Register early. This concert sells out quickly. 

Public Concert

The public Music Celebration Concert will be held the same evening, Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. 

Additional Youth Concert Opportunity

If you are seeking another youth concert experience, you might also consider The Ohio State Marching Band Youth Concert which occurs on Friday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. 

The public Marching Band Hometown concert will be held Friday evening, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. (not on Sunday this year). Ticket information will be announced in September.

Mershon Auditorium in daylight

Planning Your Visit

The youth concert begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive at the drop-off location indicated in your Welcome Instructions (this may be a drop-off point other than Mershon Auditorium) between 9–9:30 a.m. to allow the staff to assist with unloading, bus parking, walking to Mershon, entering the auditorium and getting groups seated.

The concert lasts approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Dismissal can take up to 30 minutes. Plan your return to school for lunch accordingly, or make alternate arrangements.

  • Regrettably, there are no accommodations for eating lunch in Mershon Auditorium and no good options for a large group to eat on campus. The Ohio Union cannot accommodate a large outside group for lunch.


Mershon Auditorium Bag Policy

The bag policy is the same as other athletic and entertainment venues on campus.

We prefer no bags, but medical/diaper bags are permitted and will be searched. 

  • Bags 8"x5"x1" are permitted.
  • All bags will be searched.
  • Metal detectors will be used at all entrances. 


Accessibility

Mershon Auditorium does not have an elevator. Main floor wheelchair accessible seating is available for guests with mobility-based needs and their companions. Visit the Accessibility web page on wexarts.org to learn more about what is provided at Mershon Auditorium. 

Mershon Auditorium does not have an elevator. Main floor wheelchair-accessible seating is available for guests with mobility-based needs and their companions. Visit the Accessibility web page on wexarts.org to learn more about what is provided at Mershon Auditorium.

  • Please carefully indicate special needs in the appropriate section on your reservation form.

Celebration 2013 drum ensemble

Parking

  • Details for bus arrival, drop-off and parking will be provided in the Welcome Instructions. There is no fee for bus parking.
  • If arriving by car or van, proceed directly to the Ohio Union South Garage (next to the Ohio Union). Fees are $17.25 for 4 hours. This garage utilizes Pay-on-Foot machines that are located on the ground floor and bridge level elevator lobbies. Take your ticket with you and pay at the kiosk on your way back to your car. Use the paid ticket at any exit lane. Receipts for paid parking are offered at the time of payment. Please do not lose the ticket. Lost ticket fees are high.
  • From the garage, it is a short walk to the intersection of 15th Ave. and High St. to Mershon to join your group in the lower lobby.

Questions?

Email Angela Heck Mueller at heckmueller.1@osu.edu.