Summer Experience Camps
Each summer, the Iowa State Color Guard offers a series of experience camps that introduce prospective members to Iowa State techniques and prepare them for their audition in August. There is no cost to attend, and we’ll provide equipment for you to use. If the weather cooperates, plan to be outside. Please bring sunglasses and/or a hat, an insulated water bottle, and wear athletic clothing suited for a hot, summer day. To kick off camp, we will start in Simon Estes Music Hall (map below) on the following dates this year:
- June 28, 2025
- July 12, 2025
- July 26, 2025
Camp will start at 1 pm and wrap at 5 pm. If you plan on attending one of our Guard Experience Camps, please fill out our Experience Camp Interest Form.
Potential Members:
All potential members who wish to audition for the 2025 ISUCF’V’MB Color Guard must fill out the Future Member Application!
Students auditioning for the guard can move into their Fall housing starting August 15, 2025. Students wishing to move in earlier, may do so at an additional cost at your own expense. Please contact the Department of Residence for details. If students do not make the guard, they will still be allowed to stay in their residence hall at no additional cost.
Below, you will find a video playlist of techniques, exercises, and routines that will help you prepare to audition for the Cyclone Marching Band Color Guard.
Dates of Auditions:
Auditions are on August 15, 2025, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and all day August 16, 2025. Please come to auditions on time and be prepared to work hard. The final Color Guard will posted Late Evening on August 16, 2025.
Directions to the building:
Questions?
If you have any questions specifically about the color guard at Iowa State, please email us at colorguard@iastate.edu!