Search results for: “color guard”
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10 Reasons Color Guard is Hard (Is it Worth it?)
Watching the color guard perform along with the marching band has always been one of my favorite things to do. Knowing all the hard work and effort the team has put into perfecting their routine makes it that much more enjoyable. I have seen firsthand how my daughter and her teammates have worked relentlessly putting […]
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All About Color Guard Flags (Complete Guide)
A huge part of what makes Marching Band and Color Guard so fun to watch is the diversity of beautiful colors shapes and sizes in the flags and props that they spin and throw! From Golden to rainbow color guard flags have as much variety as the instruments and players in the band. But how […]
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Best Color Guard Gloves (2022 Complete Guide)
Getting well-fitting gloves that are comfortable and easy to take care of is an important part of any Color Guard uniform and equipment. As a Color Guard member, your hands are one of the most important and vital tools of your art. They need to be protected and taken care of in order to avoid […]
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What is Color Guard? An In-Depth Guide
Since my daughter joined her high school Color Guard team over a year ago the sport has fascinated me! The amount of effort she puts into practice and learning to perform her art is more than I ever imagined it would be. I absolutely love watching every performance. In the beginning, I knew very little […]
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Color Guard Sabres, Your Complete Guide
When I first heard that my daughter would be twirling a sabre around as part of her role in Winter Guard I was somewhat shocked and concerned, as any parent might be learning their child would be throwing around a sharp object. So I took to good old Google to see what I needed to […]
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What Is Winter Guard? Color Guard for the Seasons.
If you are familiar with Color Guard then you have probably admired the extra style, flare, and color they provide to Marching Band performances across the globe. Their movement and expert flag-tossing give an added element of excitement to any halftime show. But when football season is over and Marching Band Members move on to […]
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Is Color Guard a Sport? Here’s Why We Say Yes!
My daughter was talking with a friend the other day about being in color guard her friend (we’ll call him Max) was poking fun at her for calling Color Guard a sport. Rightfully so my daughter defended herself. She let Max know about the amount of physical exertion and practice required of her to be […]
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Marching Band Field Show
Parades are where many non-musicians will see a marching band. While it may look like all marching bands do is walk in lines in parades, the most exciting and entertaining part of seeing a marching band perform is during halftime. Having special drill, playing music people will recognize, and taking the energy from the stands […]
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List of ALL Marching Bands in Alabama (College & High School)
Below you can find our comprehensive list of every marching band in the state of Alabama. College/University bands will be listed separately from high school bands. You will find the city where the band is located, the name of the school, a link to their social accounts, and the size of the band (if we […]
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Marching Band Competition Judging (Explained)
If you are part of a marching band at your high school, you will likely travel to attend competitions in your district, state, or across the US on Saturdays to attend and participate in marching band competitions. At these competitions, your band will perform your halftime show in full for several professional judges who will […]
