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Colleges for marching band: auditions, tryouts & dates 2026–27

Big-school marching bands are open to students in any major, but you still earn your spot: a video audition in spring or a tryout in August. Here’s how each band works, from its official page.

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The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Marching Band
In-person tryoutBrass & percussion
Autumn 2027
University applicationJan 15 · 71d Regular decision deadline (early action Nov 1 has passed)
Band tryoutsMid-August In 2026: candidate days Aug 14–15, tryouts Aug 16–17; register for MUSIC 2205.01 first

Source: tbdbitl.osu.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

University of Michigan Michigan Marching Band
Recorded auditionAny major
Fall 2027
University applicationFeb 1 · 88d Regular deadline
Recorded auditionSpring Review, record, submit — auditions close before July
Band WeekAugust In 2026 it started Aug 18

Source: michiganmarchingband.com · checked Nov 5, 2026

Ohio University The Marching 110
Video audition
Fall 2027
Video auditionSpring One YouTube video with music and visual parts; the 2026 deadline was May 11
Training WeekAugust Required for all members; in 2026, Aug 15–23

Source: ohio.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

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