Colorguard

Colorguard Auditions

Applicants must submit:

  1. An audition video (DVD or VHS only, 5 minute maximum)
  2. Colorguard resume

Video Requirements

  • 2-minute flag routine to music, including flag basics (drop spins, speed spins/double time, carving, etc.) and at least three (3) tosses.
  • 1-minute dance routine, any style
  • (Optional) Additional routines or equipment technique (rifle, sabre, air blade, etc.)
  • NO GROUP FIELD PERFORMANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Videos will be judged on proper technique, performance quality/enthusiasm, and overall appeal.

Resume Requirements

  • Contact Info (name, home address, preferred phone, e-mail)
  • Number of years' colorguard experience
  • Number of years' dance experience (if applicable)
  • Guard/teams you've spun with
  • Other personal highlights (experience in choreography, teaching, etc.)
  • Must include at least a 1½ minute flag-only routine to music
  • May include additional routines showcasing other equipment (rifle, sabre, etc.) or other performance skills
  • NO GROUP FIELD PERFORMANCE VIDEOS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Twirler Auditions

Applicants must submit:

  1. An audition video (DVD or VHS only, 5 minute maximum)
  2. Twirling resume

Video Requirements

  • 2-minute routine to music with 1 baton
  • 1-minute dance routine, any style
  • 1 to 2-minute routine to music with 2-3 batons
  • (Optional) Gymnastics, fire baton or other skills incorporated into routines
  • NO GROUP FIELD PERFORMANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Videos will be judged on proper technique, performance quality/enthusiasm, and overall appeal.

Resume Requirements

  • Contact Info (name, home address, preferred phone, e-mail)
  • Explanation of twirling experience (team, individual, competitive, show)
  • A history of the twirling instruction you've received
  • Other personal highlights (experience in choreography, teaching, etc.)

ONU Auxiliary Auditions are closed for the 2009 fall marching band season.