Colorguard
About
Established in 1971, the LSU Tiger Band Colorguard is comprised of approximately 30 individuals out of the 325-member Tiger Marching Band. This line is chosen by a special audition in the spring of each year. Membership is open to all qualified students who are on campus, entering freshmen, or transfer students. Students (including transfer students) must have a 2.0 GPA in order to audition for the line. Previous colorguard experience is required. The LSU Colorguard performs with the Tiger Band at all LSU home and select away football games.
Learn More
Check out the links below for more about our audition processes, other auxiliary units, and the Bengal Brass Basketball Band.
Clinic and Audition Information
LSU Colorguard auditions are divided into a multi-round process which takes place in April each year. To begin the process, you register to audition through the form on this webpage once it is available. Once applications close, you will be assigned an audition number which you will use throughout the process. A PDF information packet, which contains full details of the audition process, can be downloaded below.
- Clinics are offered prior to the start of the audition process. These are optional, but will help prepare you for the audition process. See the next section for more information about clinics.
- The first round consists of a fundamentals routine, which is submitted as a video. Review the audition information packet to learn about the requirements for this video.
- The second round consists of a solo routine, which will take place in person. Review the audition information packet to learn about the requirements.
- In the final round, finalists will learn a 2 part routine from current LSU Colorguard captains, review fundamentals, and then perform for judges in small groups. The LSU Colorguard will be announced at the end of this day.
- It is imperative that students put forth their best effort in each of the audition steps. While the final audition round occurs on a single day, students’ effort and progression over the entire process is considered.
Clinic Information
We offer several clinics prior to the start of the audition process each year. These events are open to all high schoolers and college students, and are designed to prepare current and future auditionees in the techniques and styles of the LSU Colorguard. Clinic attendance is encouraged, but NOT required, for new members. Returning members must attend at least one clinic.
Spring 2025 Clinic Dates:
- March 1, 2025
- April 19, 2025
All clinics are held from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Tiger Band Hall. You must register in advance to attend a clinic.
2025 Colorguard Clinic Registration
2025 Audition Information, Registration and Dates
February 21 – Online audition registration opens at 10:00 a.m CST
April 12 – Online audition registration closes at 11:59 p.m. CST (Proof of enrollment/admissions
letters and recommendation letters are due via e-mail)
April 26 – Round 1 fundamentals video due by 11:59 p.m. CST (Submit via E-mail)
April 28 – Round 1 results announced by 11:59 p.m. CST. Finalists advance to in-person auditions
April 30 – Solo music for in-person auditions due by 11:59 p.m. CST (Submit via E-mail)
May 3 – Finalist in-person auditions.
2025 Colorguard Audition Registration