Color Guard

2026 Color Guard Auditions

Hello! Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Band of Blue Color Guard. All the information you need can be found below. Anyone auditioning is required to complete an Introduction Form, which includes submitting a headshot and a video. Detailed information is listed below. The deadline to fill out the form is midnight on 05/22/2026, but we prefer you get them in as soon as you can.

What to wear:

Comfortable, form-fitting, solid, dark-colored dance or athletic wear, lace-up tennis shoes and hair should be pulled back and out of your face. If you choose to wear makeup, it should be a clean, professional performance look.

What to bring:

We encourage you to bring your own equipment (flags and rifles), though we will have a limited supply available to borrow. You should also bring water and be prepared for a meal break in the middle of the day. Any personal items that help you feel comfortable while moving and spinning—such as gloves, knee pads, or towels—are also encouraged. Expect to be moving and spinning the whole time you are with us. 

What to prepare

These are the main skills each auditionee will be evaluated on throughout the day and during our small group auditions at the end of the day. 

• 45 tosses (single / single and a half / double)
• Flat toss (single)
• POP toss
• Silk tosses (single / single and a half / full double)
• Pole toss(single and a half)

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Auditions are closed to the public.

During the audition day, you will learn a movement across the floor, our fight song, and one additional song from our preshow. You will also learn a short flag piece.

If you have a conflict with this date and time please reach out as soon as possible to explain your conflict and receive more information on a video audition. 

For questions, please email jen.stembridge@mtsu.edu or mtcolorguard

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Introduction Requirements

Headshot – A headshot is simply a photo of your face and upper shoulders that helps us put a face to your name. This does not need to be a professionally taken photo—feel free to use a well-lit picture taken on a phone, senior photos, school portraits, or any clear photo.

Video (approx. 1 minute in length)

• State your name, age, year at MTSU, where you are from and a little about yourself (family, major, hobbies…)
• Discuss performance experience including color guard, winter guard, dance, cheer, theatre, or other performing arts.
• Showcase any special skills or tricks you can perform. Because audition time is limited, this helps to determine experience levels prior to audition day. This section should demonstrate more proficient advanced skills including: tosses or short combinations on the equipment of your choice and any movement skills or phrases that you feel confident performing. These videos do not need to be newly filmed for the purpose of this requirement. You may piece together existing video clips as long as they are clear and you are completely visible. This section should be no more than 5 minutes.
• Upload your video to YouTube and publish them as “Unlisted”.

Once you have the completed the introduction requirements, please access the following link to complete the form and upload the headshot and video: https://forms.gle/JmrCMyyPGvSMpyjQ6