Color Guard

Color Guard Auditions and 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.  Students submitting a video audition need to contact Jennifer Freeman in advance for instruction on which skills to demonstrate.
This year’s audition workshop will held May 19th at Autzen Stadium from 9 AM – 5 PM (lunch provided). Indicate your participation in the OMB Application.
Throughout the summer, there will be 1-2 video assignments for July and August.  On the Friday before Band Camp starts we will gather as a group to further assess skillsets for team placements.

OMB Color Guard Course: Color guard members must enroll in the OMB Class – MUS 395: Top Marching Band for two credits. Members with little dance or color guard experience may benefit from taking a dance co-requisite. If you choose to take a co-requisite (see below) you may register for MUS 395: Top Color Guard/Marching 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 Jen Freeman at jenfreeman3@gmail.com