HS Color Guard

Color Guard Elite

This top performance group is for dedicated students wishing for the full competitive experience. Students will learn advanced dance moves, equipment skills and tricks, and perform at a high level. They will work with world-class choreographers and designers, as well as guest clinicians. This group travels to regional championships and competes at the national level, both for Marching Band and Winter Guard. Students will participate in Marching Band (May-November) and Winter Guard (December-April). All Summer, after-school, and weekend rehearsals are required and all performances are mandatory for this group.

Who? Grades 9-12 with previous color guard experience, audition required

Cost: $150 Conservatory Class Fee + Marching Band & Winter Guard Program Fees; 2025 WGI World Finals Trip Fee

The Conservatory Class Fee covers equipment for class use, Conservatory Coaches, and additional program expenses. Performance attire, gloves, and equipment for at-home practice are required at an additional cost.

**All levels of Color Guard will have the option to fundraise through the Cadence Band Boosters. Fundraising opportunities are available to assist with color guard related program fees and trip fees. Class fees and all deposits are not payable through fundraising. Sibling discounts, scholarship opportunities, and payment plans are available.**

Interested in joining Elite color guard?

Elite Color Guard is for our high school students with color guard experience in either Workshop and/or Ensemble. If you are looking to learn tricks, work with guest choreographers, travel, and experience everything the color guard world has to offer, then this is the team for you. These performers will travel out of Nevada for both Marching Band and Winter Guard, and will compete at the highest levels both locally and nationally. Students will be expected to attend all spring/summer training days, band camp, and after school rehearsals. The Marching Band performs at all home football games and weekend competitions September-November.

All Elite members will participate in the Elite Winter Guard. This team will have their own competitive show with costumes, flags, props, etc. and will work with guest designers, choreographers, and clinicians to set students up for success, and provide new trainings and techniques. Practices are after school 2-3 days per week, some Saturday rehearsals, and weekend choreography camps in December/January.

This group is for students who want to make color guard their priority sport/activity. Given the length of our competitive seasons, it can be difficult to manage multiple activities and commitments. Please make sure you are fully aware of all competition dates and expectations prior to committing to this team. Any and all absences must be communicated in writing, ahead of time. Students who miss multiple rehearsals or performances may lose their position on this team.

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