After first round videos are submitted, all audition candidates will receive the choreography for the round 2 video electronically on July 10. It will also be posted on this website at the same time.
2021 Tiger Guard Auditions
All auditions for the Clemson University Tiger Guard will be completed via online video submission.
This year's audition will consist of 4 separate short videos. Each of the videos must be unedited and shot in one-continuous take. Individual videos that have splices will not be considered.
The first 3 videos - for all returners and new members - must be submitted by July 10.
The fourth video - for all returners and new members - must be submitted by July 17. Both deadlines must be met in order to receive full consideration.
The content of these videos is explained below in detail.
After you create your videos, please upload them to google drive or another file sharing service. When you're ready to submit, simply fill out the on-line application.
Choreography for the 4th video will be emailed to everyone on July 10 who submitted their first 3 videos. Final results will be communicated by July 25.
The first 3 audition videos are due on July 10. The last will be due on July 17.
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FIRST 3 VIDEOS BY JULY 10 IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT THE LAST VIDEO ON JULY 17.
Your 4 audition videos - explained in the next section - will all need to follow these requirements:
Each indvidual video must be one continuous shot. No editing or splicing of different takes together.
All videos must be filmed outside.
All videos must be new footage - returners may not submit audition videos from previous seasons.
All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of Tiger Band staff.
All scores from the panel will be added together to create a composite score for the audition and the process will be overseen by the Tiger Band directors. Returning members will earn 1 bonus point on their audition for every year of participation in Tiger Band.
The first video will consist of your performance of the Tiger Guard choreography to 2 Clemson school songs: Tiger Fanfare and Orange Bowl March.
Please refer to following video to learn the choreography for these 2 songs.
This tutorial video has front and back views for learning purposes only. Your video should only contain the front view. Make sure that we can hear the music on your audition video. You can download the audio tracks below.
Tiger Fanfare:
Orange Bowl March:
Video 2
Basic Skills
In the second video, a demonstration the following skills is required in a single unedited and unspliced video:
8 to 12 steps of a Jazz Run
at least 2 Chasse and 2 Saute maneuvers in combination
16 counts of Drop Spins
2 Cone-Tosses
2 45-Tosses
2 Tosses-From-The-Flag
You may also include a rifle demonstration if you feel comfortable. The rifle portion IS NOT REQUIRED. If you would like to include the rifle portion, it should include:
8 counts of right hand spins with a single out
8 counts of left hand spins with a single out
2 double tosses
2 triple tosses
2 quad tosses
Each of these skills is explained in detail in the video below along with some tips of what our judges are looking for.
Video 3
Interview
The third video will be an interview video for you to introduce yourself to our staff and directors.
Please submit a video of yourself addressing the following information:
Name, hometown, major, current high school, and an interesting fact about yourself
Why did you choose Clemson University?
Why do you want to be a member of the Tiger Guard?
Video 4
Learned Choreography
Every candidate who has submitted the first 3 videos will be sent choreography to learn on July 10. The fourth video, due July 17, will be your performance of that choreography.
The purpose of this part of the audition process is to gauge how well you can learn new choreography quickly. There will be occasions when Tiger Band has limited time to learn new material due to the NCAA football schedule.
This routine will be emailed to every audition applicant and also posted on this website.
Please direct all questions concerning auditions for the Tiger Guard to Terry Kent: tkent25646@aol.com.
General Information
The Tiger Guard is full members of the Clemson University Tiger Band and perform whenever and wherever the full band performs. As a member, you will perform live for over 750,000 each year and be seen by over 25 million more during nationally televised events.
Eligibility Requirements
Full time Clemson student
Full time Tri County Technical College student
Bridge student
Some exceptions can be made for full time students at other up-state institutions
Weekly Schedule
As a member, you will earn 2 credit hours for your participation in the fall semester. Grading is based mainly on attendance.
Full band rehearsal 4:00pm – 6:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Sectional Rehearsal 6:00pm – 8:00pm Mondays if needed.
Game day Rehearsal times depend on game time.
All Full Band performances
Financial Responsibility
The Guard members acquire a warm–up jacket for cooler weather and shoes. Extra cost could be gloves, a guard member t-shirt and items similar to this as a section. Approximate cost for shoes and warm-up is about $100.00.
Appearance
Tiger guard members are a positive role model and represent Clemson University and Tiger Band at all times with good character and a positive image.
Each member agrees to remain in full uniform at all appearances including hair, make-up, uniform etc.
