Color Guard
Color Guard Auditions and Registration Requirements
Auditions for Color Guard include a spring term in-person workshop (video audition is accepted if needed). During this audition, students will work through basic skills (dance, flag, rifle) to evaluate skill sets for all interested. *Rifle is a strict selection process with both spring auditions (in person or video) and during Band Camp by our rifle technician Beth Murray.*
The 2025 audition workshop will held at Autzen Stadium, Saturday, May 17 9am-5pm. Indicate your participation in the OMB Application by May 15th.
OMB Color Guard Course: Color guard members can enroll in the OMB Class – MUE 375: Top Marching Band for two credits. Members may benefit from taking a dance co-requisite. If you choose to take a co-requisite (see below) you may register for MUE 375: Top Color Guard for 1 credit and your 1 credit dance class.
Dance Co-Requisite:
It is strongly recommended to take a ballet or modern dance class (exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis). Below are the recommended courses color guard members can enroll in:
DANC 170 Modern I
DANC 172 Ballet I
DANC 270 Modern II
If you have any questions about the Color Guard, contact Megan Murray at ombcolorguard@gmail.com
