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Winter Guard

Winter Guard is competitive indoor color guard combining dance and movement with equipment to bring music to life!

 

Winter Guard combines the use of recorded music with dance, choreography, and creative props with color guard equipment (flags, rifles, sabers, etc.) into unique energetic, expressive performances.

 

Winter Guard is not dissimilar from sports like Rhythmic Gymnastics or Synchronized Swimming — artistic and athletic — striving for precision in their technique and putting on crowd-pleasing performances.

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The Bloomfield Hills High School Winter Guard Team competes regionally in events sponsored by the Michigan Color Guard Circuit (MCGC), which is a partner of Winter Guard International (WGI).

 

This is an extra-curricular activity, but requires dedication and commitment. Auditions are conducted to assess the skill level of each potential member and to develop programs that showcase a wide range of individual and group talents.

Who can join the Winter Guard Team?

  • Open to all BHHS students, grades 9–12

  • All genders welcome

  • New students must audition

When is the Winter Guard season?

  • Mid-Oct through the beginning of April

  • It is completely separate from Marching Band

  • Begins after Marching Band season is over

What experience is needed?

  • None! No prior color guard experience necessary

  • Dance training is helpful but not required

  • Backgrounds in dance, gymnastics, cheer, music, theater and more are all encouraged

What's the time commitment?

  • Practice 2 days/week (3–4 hours each)

  • Field Day - early season workshop/competition

  • 3 weekend competitions (sometimes on Saturday, sometimes on Sunday)

  • "Friends & Family Show" with neighboring teams

  • May be additional practices & performances​

Important Dates

Clinic 1

Thurs, Oct 16  @ 3:30–5:30p - Orchestra Room

New students must attend at least 1 clinic to try out. You may go to either, or both

Clinics are optional for returning team members

Clinic 2

Thurs, Oct 23  @ 5:00–7:00p - Orchestra Room

You only need to attend 1 clinic; if you miss the first one, come to this one

Learn the basics, ask questions, get more info about the team and try-outs

Parent Meeting

Tues, Oct 28  @ 6:30–8:00p  - Orchestra Room

Mandatory Meeting for ALL students – new & returning — with a parent/guardian

Try-Outs

Thurs, Oct 30  starting @ 3:30p - Orchestra Room

For NEW students only; Returning team members do not need to audition

Try-outs are closed — no spectators, friends, family, or current team members

1st Rehearsal

Tues, Nov 4  @ 3:30–6:30p 

Regular weekly rehearsals begin!

Tuesdays @ 3:30–6:30p & Thursdays @ 5:00–8:00p

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