NRMB Color Guard
What is color guard?
Color guards (also known as flag corps) are teams of performers who perform choreographed dances and routines with various equipment to enhance and interpret the music of the marching band show. Color guard teams can be found in American colleges, universities, high schools, and middle schools. They use various equipment including flags, batons, pom-poms, non-functioning rifles, and sabres, along with other props. Color guard groups are mixed gender and can appeal to a wide range of interests.
The group would attend an auxiliary camp in the summer (alongside band camp) to learn their routine. During the fall season, the team would travel with the marching band and perform with the marching band in all performances, parades, and festivals. The team would also be included in all marching band trips, including our annual trip to Cedar Point.
One more great thing about being in color guard is that students can still participate in ANY other concurrent sport. Currently, members of the marching band and color guard also participate in volleyball, golf, and cross country, and have virtually no conflict with their sport and marching band.
Who can sign up for color guard?
The New Riegel Color Guard team is open to any student in grade 7-12. Any student who enjoys dancing, choreography, music, or performing arts might also enjoy color guard. Any student who has some experience in baton twirling or wants to learn how to twirl flags or batons will especially find enjoyment from the group.
The team might also be a great opportunity for students who want to experience the fun and excitement of marching band performances, events, trips, and parades even if they do not play an instrument.
Meet the coaches
Megan Loar
Flag Specialist
Mrs. Loar is the Color Guard Flag Coach and a teacher at New Riegel. She teaches seventh and eighth grade history and eighth and ninth grade language arts. Mrs. Loar went to Bowling Green State University where she was a part of the Falcon Marching Band Color Guard after being a part of her high school color guard. She has experience twirling flags, rifles, and sabers. She currently lives in Tiffin, OH with her husband, dog, and two children.
Shanna Price
Baton/Majorette Specialist