Event Host: The Ohio State University Marching Band
Short Description: Drum major tryouts for The Ohio State University Marching Band’s 2017-2018 season will take place on Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. The tryouts are again open to the public and will be held rain or shine at the Harmon Family Football Park, adjacent to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center (2491 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH).
Drum major tryouts for The Ohio State University Marching Band’s 2017-2018 season will take place on Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. The tryouts are again open to the public and will be held rain or shine at the Harmon Family Football Park, adjacent to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center (2491 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH).
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 2016 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 2017 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. Paid parking is available in designated pay-to-park spaces.