Spirit of Freedom Colorguard

What is the Spirit of Freedom?

The Spirit of Freedom is one of the most popular and most successful co-curricular activities at Freedom High School and consists of brass, woodwind, and percussion players plus a color guard. The band performs at home football games on Friday nights and in competitions on most Saturdays through early November.

From December to early April, the guard performs indoors in AIA and WGI winterguard competitions across the east coast.

Audition FAQ's

Who should attend?

All Freedom High school students are invited to attend. Our staff will assess each participant's skill level and assist them, regardless of skill level, making sure everyone has the most educational experience possible.

I'm only auditioning for the colorguard when do I attend?

If you are auditioning for the colorguard, you are auditioning for the marching band. Like the clarinet section, the trumpet section, or saxophone section, colorguard is a section in the marching band. Participation is required for all 3 dates printed in the information packet. The final day will consist of the final audition including all the performing skills and techniques taught at the previous sessions.

What will happen during colorguard auditions?

Auditions will be an evaluation of how well you perform in a real like colorguard rehearsal setting. Performance styles, dance styles, flag skills, techniques, and other philosophies will be explored during the audition. There will be things at the audition that will push you and expand your performance horizons and it is okay if you do not achieve something right away, colorguard skills take time. The goal of our auditions is to give you the tools, ideas, to experience what it is like to be a part of the Spirit of Freedom colorguard.

What to wear/bring?

Prospective members are expected to wear comfortable, fitting, dance or athletic attire with athletic sneakers or dance sneakers. Please, NO JEANS! Hair should be pulled back, nicely, and out of the face. Make sure to bring water and a small towel, as it can get sweaty. You do not need to bring your own equipment. We will have equipment provided for you.

My ride is not participating in auditions, may they come in and watch?

Our audition space is for prospective members only. However, on Friday June 2 6pm to 9pm, there will be a parent meeting hosted by the Freedom High School Band Booster Association.