The Ohio State Flute Troupe performs “Danse Macabre” at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. The show features costumed Ohio State musical ensembles. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterCELLOHIO — Ohio State’s cello ensemble — performs “Dance of the Little Swans” at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterThe Ohio State Trombone Ensemble plays the “Star Wars” main theme at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. The group — led by conductor Yoda — wears corresponding costumes. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterThe Percussion Ensemble plays “Spooky Mario Bros!” — while dressed as characters from the popular game — at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterThe Horn Ensemble is seasonally early with the “March” from the “Nutcracker Suite" at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterXiao Liu — accompanied by pianist Jiarui Mai — sings “The Black Swan” from “The Medium" opera at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterThe Double Reed Choir performs a Queen medley, including “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “We Are the Champions," at the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern ReporterThe Jazz Ensemble performs “Five Nights at Freddy’s” to end the School of Music’s annual HalleBOOia! variety show on Oct. 25, 2024, at the Weigel Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Meghan Beery | Senior Lantern Reporter

Friday’s HalleBOOia! variety show, held within Ohio State’s School of Music, marked the event’s 30th anniversary.

The show featured 11 performances from groups like the Flute Troupe, CELLOHIO and the Trombone Ensemble. Performers dressed in their best seasonal attire, with ballerinas, ghosts and even “Star Wars” legend Yoda gracing the stage.

More information about future School of Music events can be found here.