Color guard is a performance that combines elements such as dance with different pieces of equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabers. The performances are choreographed routines enhancing the overall visuals of the show.
These routines require precision, coordination, and physical activity, which makes color guard an artistic but also athletic activity. There are two different seasons that a student can participate in.
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Indoor: Winter Guard
Guard members perform a routine set to recorded music. The practices are twice a week usually from 6:00-9:30 pm. Winter Guard involves traveling to compete in competitions on Saturdays during the season. The winter season runs from December to April.
The informational meeting for Indoor Guard is this Monday, November 18th, at 7pm in the CHS Band Room. No experience is required to join and is open for all 8th-12th graders.
Outdoor: The Marching Black and Gold
The color guard adds visual performances to the band in order to help further convey the theme of the show. Practices for the Marching Black and Gold are twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 pm. Performances for the outdoor color guard are at football games on Fridays. The band travels to other schools and stadiums to compete on Saturdays. The outdoor season runs from June to October.
Why You Should Join
Color guard allows you to express yourself creatively through the use of dance and equipment. You also become part of a close-knit community where you develop strong relationships and refine your teamwork skills. Color guard also helps improve your coordination skills, confidence, and discipline.
