The University of Akron Color Guard Auditions 2024 

Thank you for your interest in the University of Akron Color Guard!

As a member of the color guard, you are also a member of the marching band better known as Ohio’s Pride. Dedication, determination, and skills are required and constantly being refined in this distinguished organization. Many opportunities are possible through this organization such as travel, skill improvement, life-long friendships, and success.

To become a member of The University of Akron’s Color Guard team, auditions are required. Auditions this year will be held on Sunday April 28th from 12-3 p.m. Please meet at Guzzetta Recital Hall (157 University Ave., Akron, OH) promptly at 12 p.m. Please plan to bring water. You do not need to bring your own equipment but may if it follows the requirements of a standard six-foot pole with 36x54 silk. Auditions are closed to the public. At no point will family members or friends be able to sit in on auditions.

All prospective color guard members must register for auditions. 

Register here

Auditions will be a combination of assessing skill sets, techniques, performance persona, routine
retention, routine performance, and overall attitude. A detailed list can be found below of what to
expect:

• Basic Skills
• Drop spins
• Carves
• Flutters
• Tosses
• 45 Angle Toss
• J-Toss
• Pop Toss
• Money Toss
• The University of Akron Fight Song
• Aspects from Ohio’s Pride Pregame Show
• Marching Skills
• Marking time
• Movement

**Please note these routines will be covered at auditions to assess your learning retention**

Applicants are asked to please come with a prepared maximum 64 count routine. This should showcase your skills and performance capabilities. Applicants can select the song of their choosing for this portion to be performed as part of their application process.

We look forward to your presence at auditions and a prospective member of The University of Akron’s Color Guard member. Please reach out to Ms. Madison Nousek, Color Guard Advisor, for any further questions or concerns: madnou10@gmail.com