Experience
Potential members should have at least one year of color guard experience. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis, especially for those with experience in twirling, cheerleading or drill team.
Time Commitment
The color guard is required to be present at all rehearsals and performances, including football games, chapel performances, parades, etc. The color guard rehearses with the band five days a week (Monday - Friday 11:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.) and has a two-hour sectional once a week outside of the scheduled band time. Sectional days and times will be determined by the co-captains and members based on schedules.
Scholarships
All color guard members are eligible for the
Big Purple scholarship
.
Auditions
A brief audition consisting of basic fundamentals will be held Saturday, August 18, 2007, 4 - 6 p.m. in the band hall.
For more information please contact
Kara Taylor
at 325-674-2496.
Enrollment
All members of the color guard must be enrolled in band. Band can be taken either for credit, no-credit, or P.E. credit. See question 5 on
Big Purple FAQ
for more information.
Captain/Lieutenant Auditions
The auditions for color guard captain are held in the spring. To audition for captain/lieutenant, one year of experience in the ACU color guard is required.
