Color Guard

This unique performing group is focused on combining the skilled use of implements such as flags, rifles, and sabers with progressive elements of dance and movement and marching drill. The color guard is open to any student through audition/director approval. A background in dance is helpful but not required. Enrollment and active participation in the color guard class (a full-year class) is required. During the fall, the color guard is an important component of the marching band, and must meet all expectations, requirements, and scheduling of the marching band throughout that season. Upon the conclusion of marching season and through the spring semester, the guard functions as an independent indoor competitive group (“winter guard”) and can compete at contest events as a member of the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) and World Guard International (WGI). Afterschool rehearsals with the winter guard are required to be a part of this group, in addition to the spring contest events. Students are also expected to develop their solo and small ensemble guard skills by competing at available solo and ensemble contests held in the spring.