Color Guard is a Fall semester course in which students learn the technical skills involved in expressive dance, flag, rifle, and saber choreography, as they relate to the State Goals for Learning in Fine Arts. The course will prepare students for color guard performances with the marching band during the fall semester. Various styles of dance will be taught and explored, in addition to traditional color guard training techniques.
Attendance at weeklong band camps in June and August, and weekly evening rehearsals are a required part of this course. Participation is permitted by audition or teacher recommendation only.
Attendance at weeklong band camps in June and August, and weekly evening rehearsals are a required part of this course. Participation is permitted by audition or teacher recommendation only.
Winter Guard is a semester course in which students learn the technical skills involved in expressive dance, flag, rifle, and saber choreography, as they relate to the State Goals for Learning in Fine Arts, the Midwest Color Guard Circuit, and Winter Guard International.
The course will prepare students for Winter Guard performances at various competitions and concerts throughout the spring semester. Various styles of dance will be taught and explored, in addition to traditional color guard training techniques.
Evening rehearsals, as well as weekend rehearsals, are a required part of this course. Competitions and travel are also a part of the course and required. Participation is permitted by invitation or teacher recommendation only.