Drum major tryouts for The Ohio State University Marching Band’s 2016-2017 season will take place on Sunday, April 24, at 1 p.m. The tryouts are open to the public and will be held at the Harmon Family Football Park, adjacent to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center (2491 Olentangy River Rd.). In the event of inclement weather, tryouts will be held on the practice field inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Six candidates will vie for the positions of drum major and assistant drum major. Each candidate will perform the ramp entrance, a twirling routine and five high aerial tosses. Members of Ohio State’s Athletic Band and 2015 Marching Band will provide the musical accompaniment to the performances.

Candidates will be adjudicated by a panel that includes the band’s directing staff and previous drum majors. The announcement of the 2016 drum major and assistant drum major will take place at the conclusion of tryouts, after results are tabulated.

Seating is limited, and guests are welcome to bring a folding chair and/or blanket to sit on.