Color Guard/winter guard
Photos
from recent competitions (Click to enlarge)
Director:
Dr.
Stacy Eckert
Direct line:
815.717.3321
Go to the Color Guard's Edline Page for all information,
calendar and other information you need to know.
Information Meeting
about the 09-10 Color Guard Squad:
There is a mandatory Parent and Incoming Freshmen/Transfer
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm in
the Music Room (S229). We will be discussing the demands
and schedules of Color Guard for the 2009-2010 season.
Camp #2: For those who make
Color Guard, there is Summer Camp 2 held in conjunction with
the Full Band Camp. It begins August 10-15. M-F
camp will be held from 9am-3pm. On Sat, camp is from
10am-1pm.
Color Guard FAQs
What is Color Guard?
It is a co-ed group which performs with the
marching
band. The color guard is a non-musical section that
provides “color” and visual effects to the performance. The
marching band and color guard performance generally takes place
on a football field while the color guard interprets the music
that the marching band is playing via the spinning of flags,
sabers, rifles, or other pieces of equipment, or through dance.
The color guard uses different colors and styles of flags to
enhance the visual effect of the marching band as a whole.
(Excerpts taken from Wikipedia)
What does the Celtic Color Guard do at Providence Catholic High
School?
The color guard performs with the marching band during football
games (including home playoff games), competitions, and parades
(including the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade).
Who can join Celtic Color Guard? Do I need experience?
Anyone who will be enrolled in Providence Catholic High School
when the school year begins can join this includes both girls
and boys. No experience is necessary, beginners are welcome.
We teach you everything you need to know.
When are practices and where are they held?
Practices take place at Providence, either in the band room or
outside (field, tennis court, football field, etc.). Practices
begin in the summer with Summer Camp 1 with Try-outs being held
on the last day of this camp. Those who make the squad will be
required at Summer Camp 2 which is with the Full Band. We will
be working 3-4 times a week. Once school begins, practices will
be held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30am-7:30am.
On Game Days, Color Guard rehearses with the Band after school
from 3:00pm-4:00pm on Fridays with at 5:45pm call time for
pre-game. Note: Celtic Color guard starts in the summer,
before school begins.
How long is the season? How many performances are there?
The season begins in June and runs through the middle to end of
October. Performances begin at the end of August. There are
generally 3 to 5 football games, 1 to 3 competitions (on
Saturdays or Sundays), and 1 to 5 parades (throughout the
year).
Can I participate in other sports/clubs/activities while I do
color guard?
Yes you can. But please remember that Color Guard will take up
much of your time. Color Guard’s success is based on precision
and team work. You will be expected to be at all practices,
games, competitions, parades and other events. Please see the
Color Guard Guidelines for further information. Remember,
Marching Band members cannot participate in Color Guard (they
are on the field at the same time)!!
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Winter Guard FAQs
What is Winter Guard?
Winter guard is similar to outdoor
Celtic
Color Guard (see above), except performances are
indoors on gymnasium floors through the winter season. The
traditional marching band seen during the fall season is
replaced with a recording of any type of music. The gym floor
can be covered by a tarp and there may be backdrops/panels to
set a “stage”. Like in color guard, the guard interprets the
music via the spinning of flags, sabers, rifles, or other pieces
of equipment, or through dance. (excerpts taken from Wikipedia)
What does Providence Catholic High School winter guard do?
The winter guard performs at competitions throughout southern
Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Northwest Indiana.
Who can join winter guard? Do I need experience?
Anyone who is enrolled in Providence Catholic High School can
join this includes both girls and boys. No experience is
necessary, beginners are welcome. We teach you everything you
need to know.
Do I have to participate in color guard to join winter guard?
No, winter guard is a separate activity. Celtic Color Guard is
not a prerequisite.
How long is the season? How many performances are there?
The season begins in November and runs through the end of
March. Performances begin at the end of January. There are
generally 5 to 6 performances.
Can I participate in other sports/clubs/activities while I do
winter guard?
Yes you can. Please remember that Winter Guard is a big time
commitment. If a student thinks it may be a big issue they
should speak to the instructor to see if both activities can be
done. Marching band members who could not participate in Celtic
Color Guard can join Winter Guard!!
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