Auditions

As part of your registration — BEFORE MAY 29 — students are asked to submit an “audition” video. You can do this simply with your smartphone. Be sure that the sound and picture are clear.

This is NOT an audition to get into the camp. Having a performance sample from each student, in advance, helps us get to know our attendees' playing level so that we can form strong chamber ensembles and offer a meaningful musical experience.

You will find instructions on the Saxophone Camp page.

Questions? Email Professor Torres at torres.173@osu.edu.

What to pack — What to bring

• Saxophone/s, accessories, portable music stand (if you have one).
• Music – solo, duets and method books.
• Modest amount of spending money.
• Informal summer clothes — shorts, jeans etc. for the daytime activities.
• Dress or dress pants and blouse or shirt and tie for the closing concert.
• Sweater or sweatshirt, as air-conditioned rooms can become cool.
• Umbrella or light rain jacket might also be needed.
• Water bottle
• RESIDENTS: Personal toiletries, towels, wash cloths, blanket, linens and/or sleeping bag, pillow, alarm clock/app.
  • Note that bed/bath linens and pillow will NOT be provided.

First Day Check-in: Sunday, June 7 — All students must check in. 

Follow the directions below based on Resident or Commuter.

Parking for both Residents and Commuters

Park at Arps Garage, 1990 College Rd. 

• The entrance to Arps Garage is on 18th Ave. which runs between High St. and College Rd. 
• See the map in the section above.

Visit CampusParc for more information on campus parking, including fees.

Residents — Check in between 2–3 p.m. at Blackburn House, 136 W. Woodruff Ave.

STEP 1: Park in Arps Garage

STEP 2: Check-in — Blackburn House lobby

STEP 3: Proceed to your room to drop off your luggage. 

STEP 4: Between 3–4 p.m., proceed to the Timashev Family Music Building to check in for camp. 

• Arriving after 2 p.m.? Please contact the program administrator at YouthSummerMusic@osu.edu to make special arrangements.
• Arriving/departing by air? Contact the program administrator to share your itinerary. Plan your departure for after 7 p.m. on the final day.

Directions to Blackburn House and parking. Be advised, there is no loading area at the residence hall for summer programs. Participants should park, unload, and walk to Blackburn House. It is a short walk! 

Commuters — Check in between 3–4 p.m. at the Timashev Family Music Building, 1900 College Rd. 

STEP 1: Park at Arps Garage. Details above.

• Exit the garage onto College Rd. and walk south to the Timashev Music Building. 

STEP 2: Enter the North doors, on the plaza. Camp check-in is in the North Commons.

Schedule

You will receive a detailed schedule at check-in. 

Overview

Sunday: 2–9:45 p.m.

Monday–Tuesday: 8:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. departure, following the finale concert.

Meals

Meals are provided by a campus dining facility.

Residential campers will receive breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of their camp registration. 

Commuter campers will receive lunch and dinner as part of their camp registration.

Commuters — Daily Drop-off/Pick-up

Note the schedule you will receive at check-in and plan accordingly so that you can attend all sessions, events and performances.

After the first day of the program, use the Ohio Union South Loop driveway for daily drop-off/pick-up. 

• Located on 12th Ave. just south of the Ohio Union, off of High St. 
• Refer to the map above.
• Program staff will be onsite to escort students to and from the drop-off/pick-up area.

This loop is a fire lane. 
Though it can be used as a loading zone, please remain with your car at all times and be prepared to move immediately in the event of an emergency. 

Commuters — Student Drivers

Students who drive to campus should plan ahead regarding parking. Build in your walking time from the parking location to ensure that you arrive on time for the first daily sessions. Students will not have access to their vehicle until the conclusion of the day, according to the daily schedule. 

• Be sure to pack an umbrella or light rain jacket each day.
• Parking on campus — Students may purchase Surface Lot Day Parking Passes through CampusParc. Day permits are available for $11.50/day (a significant savings over hourly parking), and may be purchased by creating a user account at osu.campusparc.com. Click “login” at the upper right corner of the home page, then click “Visitor” and create a new account. Day permits are good for one calendar day, and are valid in any unrestricted permit space campus-wide.
  • Note that day permits are not valid in marked paid hourly spaces, at single space meters, or in parking garages.
• The parking lot at Ohio Stadium is closest to the Timashev Family Music Building. 

The School of Music is not liable for any parking fines a student receives when parking on or near campus or for any vehicular damage while on campus.

If you wish to park in a parking garage at approx. $20/daily, use Arps Garage, 1990 College Rd. 

• The entrance to Arps Garage is on 18th Ave. which runs between High St. and College Rd. 
• See the map in the section above.

We encourage you to visit the CampusParc website to familiarize yourself with payment procedures via credit card at Pay-on-Foot machines, as well as the $48 fee for a lost parking ticket.

Public Concerts and Parking — for families and guests

Parents and family members are welcome to attend the following Saxophone Camp performances. 

These concerts will be held in the new Timashev Family Music Building. 

Performances

Sunday  •  7:30 p.m. — Faculty recital
Monday • 7 p.m. — Counselor recital
Wednesday  •  1:30 p.m. — Finale concert 

Parking

• Park at Arps Garage, 1990 College Rd. 
  • The entrance to Arps Garage is on 18th Ave. which runs between High St. and College Rd. 
• See the map in the section above.

Visit CampusParc for more information on campus parking, including fees.

Last Day Check-out: Wednesday, June 10 

Dorm check-out for residents will take place following the final event of their camp. Students will need to pack their belongings and leave luggage in their room on the final morning of their program. Following the final performance, students and families will return to their dorm to collect their bags/belongings, then return their key to the front desk.

LOST KEY CHARGE — Due to the need for building security for summer guests and student residents during the academic year, students will be billed if their dorm swipe card is lost. The cost to replace a lost swipe card is $15. All swipe cards must be turned in to Conference Housing at the conclusion of the program. Students will be assessed a $15 fee if a swipe card is not returned at time of checkout.

What to Expect at Saxophone Camp 

We will begin each day with group fundamentals and warm-up exercises to prepare for chamber music rehearsals. Before lunch, everyone will participate in improvisation class. Afternoons will be used for the large Saxophone Orchestra to prepare for Wednesday’s concert; in the evenings, after dinner, everyone will have opportunities to enjoy exciting performances by faculty and staff.