CHHS Colorguard

"Someone has to make the band look good!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can join Color Guard/Winter Guard?

A: Anyone who wishes to try out and who enjoys performing!!   

Q: How can I join Color Guard or Winter Guard?

A: Monitor the website and find out the try out dates and simply show up.   There are required clinics prior to the try out dates that you must attend and then follow all the necessary rules for the try outs.   Try outs for the Fall Color Guard are generally held in April and Try outs for the Winter Guard are generally held in Early December.

Q: What is the practice schedule like for Guard?

A:  Guard practices on the same schedule as Varsity Band during the fall semester and is required to attend football games and contests during the fall.   This usually includes practices in the summer during August and early morning practices during the school year.  Expect contest dates on most Saturdays in October. 

 Winter Guard practices vary but there are usually morning or afternoon practices depending on which team you are on for a couple of days a week.   Also some Saturday practices will be required.  Contests run on some weekends during the months of January thru March.

Q:     What are the costs for Color Guard?

 A: Cost for Color Guard vary but expect to pay the fees the Varsity Band pays in the fall as they are considered part of the Varsity Band and will be asked to participate in the band fundraisers.   There are some added costs for equipment such as flag bags and rifle.  Costs of Winter Guard primarily consist of the Guard Costume and range about $100 to $175. 

Q:    Is there a class for Color Guard?

 A:  Color Guard, like band, is a double block class during the school year. 

Q:   Can I choose to be in just Color Guard or just Winter Guard?

 A:  Most Color Guard members do participate in both groups in order to keep their skills up.   However, there are many band members or other CHHS students who choose to participate in just Winter Guard.   You do not need to take the “Color Guard” class in order to participate in Winter Guard as all the Winter Guard rehearsals are outside class time.