What is Guard:

Color guard is first and foremost part of the band family. We work together to put on an amazing show as an entire band. Guard members are musicians and will play their instruments in the stands during football games, and during concert season.

The purpose of the color guard is to interpret the music that the marching band or drum and bugle corps is playing via the synchronized work of flags, rifles, and through dance. The color guard uses different colors and styles of flags like swing flags and tapered flags to enhance the visual effect of the marching band as a whole. Color guards also may use backdrops to bring color and scenery to the field.

Winter guard is similar to outdoor color guard, except the performances are indoors on gymnasium floors through the winter season. The traditional marching band music heard during fall season is replaced with a recording of various musical genres. A common theme in many shows is loss or something that conveys great emotion.  

The Winterguard will rehearse solely outside of the school day. This group is by audition only immediately following the competitive marching season. 

         The Marching Guard will rehearse during all band rehearsals, and on a pre-determined day after school. This group is by audition only immediately following the Winter Guard season. *Fall Marching and Winter Guard are two separate teams. Everyone will audition every semester.*

The Guard will expected to abide by both the school and band handbooks, and will be held to the same standard as all ensembles.