Auditions for the 2025 Guard will be done in person on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 in Barnhill Arena on the University of Arkansas campus. Video auditions will be an
option for prospective members unable to attend in person due to reasonable circumstances.
The RMB Guard is a vital part of the Razorback Marching Band. The Guard provides
not only visual entertainment on the field and in the stands, but carries the spirit,
pride, and tradition of the University of Arkansas wherever we may go. The RMB Guard
has the opportunity to perform for one of the largest audiences in the SEC and across
the country. Whether it’s at home at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, or on the road,
performing for our fans is a rewarding and unforgettable experience. The members
of the RMB Color Guard take great pride in representing ourselves, the band, the University,
and the best mascot in the SEC, any chance we get. Thank you for your interest in
the RMB Guard, and good luck to our 2025 prospective members! GO HOGS!
To Audition:
Complete the registration application linked here.
Once you have completed the registration application, you will be emailed instructions
on how to join our 2025
Google Classroom.
Video tutorials of the following elements will be posted to Google Classroom:
Standstill Fight Song
Technique Block, including tosses.
William Tell Overture (Introduction only)
A Short Choreography Sequence.
Videos will be posted by April 12th, 2025. Video auditions will be due by 12:00 p.m.
on audition day, April 26th.
Flags will be provided for all in-person auditionees.
FAQ's
Please wear all-black, form-fitting attire, with hair pulled back into a low ponytail.
Please avoid wearing any logos, or attire that features school or program affiliation.
Typically, the RMB Guard meets for a Thursday - Sunday summer camp in early July.
Tentatively those dates have been scheduled for July 11th-13th. This year, we will
also be holding a technique and pregame camp on May 31st-June 1st. Other than that,
the RMB Guard moves in a week before classes begin alongside the rest of the RMB.
The RMB Guard works very hard to keep rehearsal obligations to our class schedule
and game day rehearsals only. Typically, we meet two days a week from 3:30 - 5:45,
and one day a week from 3:00 - 5:00. The RMB arrives approximately seven hours before
kick-off on game days for a rehearsal, provides meal, and pep rally obligations. There
are no required outside sectionals for the RMB Guard, however, video pass-offs may
be required to ensure performance readiness.
Each active member will receive a $500 scholarship dispersed in the Fall. If you have
already been offered and accepted an instrumental scholarship by the University of
Arkansas Bands program, acceptance to the RMB Guard will fulfill the fall Razorback
Marching Band Requirement of that award, and you will be awarded your band scholarship.
Guard scholarships may not be combined with an instrumental band award.
Members will be asked to purchase tan and black jazz shoes, performance tights, and
a guard jacket. Provided these items are cared for properly, they should last for
the entirety of your time on the RMB Guard with few exceptions. All members of the
RMB will be asked to purchase a UDB Subscription, earplugs, RMB Sunglasses for game
day wear, a battery pack, and electrical tape for season use through the band. Please
note, that due to material availability, shipping, and tax rates, prices may vary
from year to year.
