Auditions
Every musician must be nominated and audition with each season — even veteran members. Nominate a Student MusicianSupport Our Mission!Overview of the Audition Process
Each year, nomination letters and forms are sent to nearly 300 Central Ohio middle and high school band directors by email and conventional mail.
Nominations must be received by physical mail delivery or by Web form* completion (preferred) on or before our published deadline (October 26, 2023).
All candidates with on-time nominations will audition on:
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9:00am – 3:45 pm – we will call you with the audition time.
- Conflict date Sunday, November 5, arrange directly with our Business Manager, Julie Raccio (614) 562-8633.
Every Prospective All-Star Must Be Nominated
Veteran All-Star members may nominate themselves as well as others* who they feel meet the rigorous challenges of The All-Star Brass Bands. All veteran All-Stars must audition each year with no seating guarantees.
Those new to The All-Stars must be nominated by their band director, private music teacher, or a veteran All-Star (alumnus or current member).
» Go to our Nomination page
* Recruiting Scholarships are available!
Audition Location
Auditions will be held at our NEW conveniently located rehearsal location:
Indianola Presbyterian Church
1970 Waldeck Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
(University District)
*we are no longer using the UALC Mill Run facility.
Audition requirements are favorable even for those musicians who might not study privately or have access to a variety of music, etudes or printed scales. Access scales & etudes fitting requirements.
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We know that auditions can be scary by reputation, but we promise a casual experience similar to a private music lesson that will be warm and non-threatening. Learn how to ensure your personal best.
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Following auditions, we notify successful nominees by phone with the name of the band to which they are assigned along with the rehearsal report time, and musicians learn their instrument and seat upon arrival.
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