How big is the UDMB Colorguard and how many Twirlers (Golden Girls) are there?
The UDMB Colorguard averages between 36 - 44 men and women. Of the total number, 8 - 12 are selected to perform in the
weapons line. The total number of Golden Girls averages between 2 - 6 each year.
What kind of equipment does the Colorguard use?
Every member of the colorguard uses a variety of flags throughout the season. Rifles and sabers are routinely used
by members of the weapons line. After that the sky's the limit! The guard has used everything imaginable over the years: double swing
flags, stretch lycra, weapons in the forms of curves and an "S" just to name a few. Our definition of "equipment" is very broad. If
a piece of music calls for a specific visual look, we will create the look even if it means it has to built.
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Are the guard and twirlers part of the band?
The band is the band--it includes EVERYONE! The colorguard and twirlers are not thought of as
separate organizations. Just as the clarinets are part of the woodwind section, the guard and twirlers make up the auxiliary section.
Each section (brass, woodwind, percussion and auxiliary) make up the whole: the UDMB.
When you read over the GENERAL BAND INFO page, please note that everything there pertains to all sections of the band!
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When are auditions and what skills do I need to have?
Auditions for the 2008 UDMB Colorguard are May 10.
Auditions are held in a workshop format with check in at the AED Music building starting at
10 AM and the session running from 11 AM - 4 PM.
REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS ONLINE - click HERE!(not an active link until mid-spring)
COLORGUARD AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Auditionees should be familiar with the following:
Variations of basic equipment techniques including, but not limited to spins and tosses.
Ability to do work on different planes.
Simultaneous responsibilities of equipment work, drill and movement.
Experience on multiple pieces of equipment (flag, rifle, and saber) is encouraged, but not required.
Formal dance training is encouraged, but not required.
All auditionees must wear comfortable, appropriate clothing that will not restrict movement.
(No jeans, jean shorts, belly shirts or halters, etc.)
Sneakers or tennis shoes and socks are required. (No sandals, Birkenstocks, or boat shoes, etc.)
Equipment gloves are permitted.
Equipment will be provided for your use.
GOLDEN GIRL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS--CLOSED FOR 2007!
ALL GOLDEN GIRLS HAVE BEEN SELECTED!
Twirlers must have a strong background in one and two baton, as well as a basic foundation for three baton.
1) Solo Routine to Music.
Must include one and two baton work. May also include any of the following: three baton, four baton, double flag batons, etc.
PLEASE HAVE MUSIC FOR SOLO ROUTINE ON TAPE!
2) Improvization: Minimum 30 second improvised routine. Music will be provided.
3) Group Routine - to be learned that day.
4) Informal Interview
DRESS ATTIRE: Appropriate Practice Clothes - No Costumes
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Purpose
General information on the colorguard and twirlers of the University of Delaware Marching Band.
GENERAL BAND INFO
Contact
**AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM**
ONLINE INTEREST FORM
GUARD EMAIL
TWIRLER EMAIL
CALL: 302-831-4951
FAQs
Section Sizes
Colorguard Equipment
Part of the Band
Auditions
JOIN the UDMB Links
Brass Info
Woodwind Info
Percussion Info
Colorguard/Twirler Info
Other Important Links
UDMB Main Website
UDMB Photo Gallery
University of Delaware
UD Department of Music
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