Color Guard
Pride of the South Color Guard members add color, movement, and excitement to the Ole Miss Marching Band’s performances.
Pride of the South Color Guard: Still Going Strong after Four Decades
The Pride of the South Color Guard was formed in 1981 with 22 members. Today, the Guard consists of around 30 talented individuals who use a variety of equipment to add color, movement, and excitement to the Ole Miss Marching Band’s performances. Members work diligently throughout the fall semester to perfect challenging pre-game and halftime routines using modern dance, flag, and rifle choreography.
They perform in front of thousands of Ole Miss fans at home, as well as select away games and bowl games. In addition to performing on the field, the members of the Color Guard also cheer on the Rebel football team with a variety of cheer and pom routines in the stands alongside their fellow band members.
Color guard members are selected through auditions held each spring. Auditioning for the color guard requires performing a brief routine and a few basic technique demonstrations.
2026 Audition Information
2026 Color Guard Auditions will be held on April 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Ole Miss Band Hall located in the Music Building.
If you're interested in auditioning for 2026, you'll find everything you need right here.
What if You Can't Make the Audition?
If you are unable to attend auditions on April 11th, you may submit a video audition. The same attire requirements apply. Video auditions must include:
- The fundamental routine
- The across-the-floor routine
- The flag routine
- A separate video of the tosses listed on the itinerary
Video auditions must be emailed by 2:00 p.m. on April 11th.
Please submit video auditions to: