Colorguard Audition Instructions
The standard colorguard audition is for membership on the standard tall flag. Auditions for "weapons" (e.g., rifles, sabres) will be held during Band Camp.
To audition for colorguard, please submit a video recording of the following techniques using a standard tall flag. In addition, please include a 30-second or 32-count routine that demonstrates multiple techniques and demonstrates your command of count structure within the choreography. If appropriate, feel free to use a routine from a recent field or floor performance.
(If you do not own a flag, please contact your current instructor to see if you might be able to use one for the audition.
- Drop Spins (Left and Right Shoulder)
- Flourish (Left and Right Shoulder)
- Cones/Carves
- Pop Toss
- Single Toss
- Inverted/J-Toss
- 1½ Toss
- Parallel: A front “pizza”/“flat" toss AND a parallel from behind the back.
If you have any questions about the requirements above, or need clarification on the terminology, please feel free to email the colorguard captains.
Guidelines:
- At the beginning of your video, state the following information for the camera:
- Your first and last name
- The current Date and Time
- Ensure that the Video frame includes your face, hands and flag throughout the recording.
- Clearly count off each move and count out each toss (i.e. a Single Toss is a 3 count toss).
Final Thoughts
If you have not done so already, please be sure to fill out our Online Interest Form. Also, please review our Band Camp Information, Marching Shoes Ordering Information, and our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
You will be asked to provide your Uniform and Apparel Fitting Information during the audition sumission process. Please be prepared to provide the following measurements:
- Height
- Chest/Bust - see video instructions
- Waist - see video instructions
- Hips - see video instructions
- Inseam - see video instructions
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