In the past we have had several winter guards to differentiate levels of ability and commitment. We are planning to continue this tradition depending on the amount of interested performers.
Please watch the videos below to get an idea as to what Winter Guard is and how it is an important portion of the Ardrey Kell Band Program!
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WINTER GUARD EXAMPLES
Other Guard Shows
WHAT IS COLORGUARD?
SEE WHAT THE FAMOUS YOUTUBERS "THE TRY GUYS" SAY!
WHAT IS WGI?
WHAT IS CWEA?
- THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED.
- NO PRIMARY COLORGUARD OR DANCING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
- LEVEL PLACEMENTS WILL BE DETERMNED BY ABILITY AND NECESSITY. THESE DECISIONS WILL BE MADE BY THE COLORGUARD DIRECTOR.
- REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES PER WEEK (POSSIBLY TUESDAY-THURSDAY) AND WILL LAST APPROXIMATLEY 2.5-3 HOURS (THIS IS TBD SOON)
- THE INITIAL INTEREST MEETING IS OCTOBER 23rd AT 5pm IN THE ARDREY KELL BAND ROOM (Map Below)
- AUDITIONS/REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN IN MID-LATE NOVEMBER.
- COMPETITIONS WILL BEGIN IN EARLY FEBRUARY AND SPREAD OUT PERIODICALLY UNTIL CHAMPIONSHIPS ENDING IN MID-APRIL. THERE WILL NOT BE A COMPETITION EVERY WEEKEND LIKE MARCHING BAND.
- FEES WILL BE DETERMINED ONCE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IS FINALIZED - WE WILL BALANCE THESE FEES BASED ON COMMITMENT NUMBERS.
- FEES WILL BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE.
- A FINAL HANDBOOK AND EXPECTATION LIST / FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE INTEREST NUMBERS ARE DETERMINED BY THIS FORM AND THE INTEREST MEETING (OCTOBER 23rd - 5pm - AK Band Room)
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Contact us with any questions!
Contact for the AK Band Director - Mr. Andrew Francis - andrewr.francis@cms.k12.nc.us
Contact for the AK Colorguard Director - Mr. Joshua Stafford - joshua61500@gmail.com
Contact for the AK Band Boosters President - Mrs. Robin McLaurin - akbandpresident@gmail.com
