Troy University "Sound of the South"
Color Guard Auditions 2008

Download the Color Guard Application Form here [PDF]

Thank you for your interest in the Troy University Color Guard.  We are very proud of our color guard and they are a great addition to the Sound of the South each year.

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

8:00 a.m.  Registration – Long Hall
9:30 a.m. Auditions in Wright Gym

Warm Ups/Stretching/Instruction (Learning Group Routine)

Review Materials/Rehearsal, etc.

Captain Auditions/ Judges Interviews

Full Guard Auditions

Captain and Co- Captain Interviews: (details to follow)
Interviews will be held the following days: (tentative)

A sign-up sheet with be posted on the bulletin board in Long Hall after spring break. If you are interested, please sign the sheet for an interview. You must have marched with Troy University Color Guard for at least one year prior to auditions.  You also must have a GPA of 2.2 and maintain a GPA of 2.2   You will also need to be enrolled in MUS 1181 during the fall semester of 2008.  The candidates should be prepared to teach a short routine to a small group. This could be part of their individual routine or a separate routine. There will be a 15 minute teaching session that will allow the judges freedom to observe the candidates teaching ability, style, and leadership skills.

Results:
The results of the auditions will be posted the following week.  Formal letters will also be mailed to each individual who auditions. 

What to expect:
Color Guard will meet once a month during the summer months of May, June, July for uniform fittings and to learn standard routines that will be performed at every came. Band camp will be held for two weeks during the month of August.

If you have any questions concerning auditions for the color guard, please contact one of the following individuals:

Color Guard Audition Requirements

Basic Skills:

Drop Spins
Speed Spins
Over Hand Spins
Pop Toss
Speed Spin Toss

Individual Routine:

Perform 1-2 minute routine to music of your choice. Music should not contain explicit lyrics; needs to be recorded on a CD labeled with your name.
Routine should show off your best abilities such as movement, dance, tosses, rifle/sabre work (only if you want to be considered for the weapon line). Formal Weapon Auditions will not take place until Auxiliary Camp. Judging will cease after two minutes.

Impromptu Routine:

You will also be judged on your learning ability through an impromptu routine that will be taught the day of auditions. You will be judge on your ability to perform with good facial expression, body technique and coordination to perform in a group.

Marching Fundamentals:

You will be judged on your learning ability regarding marching fundamentals.

Performance Attire:

Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in.  No baggy clothes.

What to Bring:

Application, application fee, resume and picture if you have not already mailed it

Your own equipment – flag, rifle, etc.