2026 Tiger Guard Auditions
The 2026 Tiger Guard auditions will be completed via 6 short video submissions. All videos submitted by April 11 will receive full consideration and will be notified of results by April 25.
All returning members must submit their auditions by the April 11 deadline. Returning members are exempted from submitting the first video featuring Tiger Rag Choreography.
Audition videos FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY will continue to be accepted until July 21 or until all positions are filled. The audition window will close as soon as all positions are filled.
Your 6 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
Audition Videos
The 2026 Tiger Guard auditions will consist of 5 short video submissions:
- Video 1 will cover choreography for our Fight Song, Tiger Rag.
- Video 2 will cover body control and use of space by performing a short across the floor routine learned from a demonstration video.
- Video 3 will cover body movement by performing a short center dance routine learned from a demonstration video.
- Video 4 will cover basic flag skills by performing a short warm up routine learned from a demonstration video.
- Video 5 will cover tosses by performing a series of tosses learned from a demonstration video.
- Video 6 will be a short interview style video for us to get to know you.
Each of these videos will be described in detail below.
After you create your videos, please upload them to google drive or another file sharing service. You must submit them via this application form:
All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of:
- 3-4 independent expert colorguard instructors
- Tiger Band Colorguard Instructor
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.
Click here to view the scoresheet that all judges will use to evaluate the audition.
Video 1
Choreography
The first video will consist of your performance of the Tiger Guard choreography to the Clemson University Fight Song: Tiger Rag.
Please refer to following video to learn the choreography for this song.
The front and back view of the choreography is for learning purposes only. Your video should only include a front view.
You can download the audio tracks below.
Tiger Rag:
Video 2
Across the Floor Routine
In the second video, please refer to the reference video below to learn a short across the floor routine. We are looking for people with body control and who can use space and perform.
Keep in mind we perform in an 80,000 seat football stadium - PROJECT YOUR PERFORMANCE! Please make sure to set up the camera in a way so you don't move off camera during your performance. Also, please use the posted audio recording in your video so we can see your timing. If you have specific questions about technique, please feel free to reach out to our colorguard instructor, Jennifer Crowe.
Perfect World:
Video 3
Center Dance Exercise
In the third video, please refer to the reference video below to learn a short center dance routine. We will be evaluating your timing, control, ability to project, and attention to detail.
Keep in mind we perform in an 80,000 seat football stadium - PROJECT YOUR PERFORMANCE! Please use the posted audio recording in your video so we can see your timing. If you have specific questions about technique, please feel free to reach out to our colorguard instructor, Jennifer Crowe.
Sky Full of Stars:
Video 4
Basic Skills Flag Routine
In the fourth video, please refer to the reference video below to learn a short warm-up flag routine. The skills demonstrated in this video are basic flag skills that every member of the Tiger Guard should already have in their repertoire. We will be evaulating timing, consistency, and technique.
Please use the posted audio recording in your video so we can see your timing. If you have specific questions about technique, please feel free to reach out to our colorguard instructor, Jennifer Crowe.
Love you for a Long Time:
Video 5
Flag Tosses
In the fifth video, please refer to the reference video below to review some basic tosses we'd like to see you perform. Please perform 2 tosses of each toss type listed below. We will be evaluating your basic techinque, timing, release, and catch for each rep.
Tosses you should include:
- Pop Toss
- Pole Toss
- Single 45
- Silk Double
- Wrap 45
- One Handed 45
- Silk Double with Turn around
If you have specific questions about technique, please feel free to reach out to our colorguard instructor, Jennifer Crowe.
You may also include a rifle demonstration in this video if you feel comfortable. The rifle portion IS NOT REQUIRED but will be taken into consideration when determining what pieces of equipment will be used for each show. If you would like to include the rifle portion, it should include:
- 16 counts of right hand spins with a single out
- 16 counts of left hand spins with a single out
- 2 double tosses
- 2 triple tosses
- 2 quad tosses
Video 6
Interview
The sixth 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?
If you have any questions about auditions or anything else, please contact the Tiger Guard Instructor, Jennifer Crowe.
