CHEROKEE BLUFF WINTER COLOR GUARD 2020-2021
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM FOR 2020-2021?
Beginners Clinic: Dec 12 &19 (both dates are required) 9-12pm.
Email instructors for more information
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Winter Guard is an indoor color guard activity. Unlike traditional color guard, winter guard is performed indoors, usually in a gymnasium or an indoor arena. Performances make use of recorded music rather than a live band or orchestra. Winter guard ensembles perform at judged competitions officiated by local and regional associations using criteria developed by Winter Guard International (WGI). The Cherokee Bluff Winter Guards will be performing in the Southern Association for Performance Arts (SAPA) circuit. www.sapaonline.com SAPA is a regional circuit serving Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
The winter guard program functions as an auxiliary performance ensemble of the Cherokee Bluff Band. All winter guard activities will be facilitated and governed by the Cherokee Bluff Band and its Booster Organization (CBBA).
The mission of the Cherokee Bluff Winter Guard program is to provide an opportunity for Cherokee Bluff color guard students to further develop their artistic and technical performance skills through the marching band off-season. Through performance the students will also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, self discipline, hard work, commitment and sportsmanship.
The winter guard program functions as an auxiliary performance ensemble of the Cherokee Bluff Band. All winter guard activities will be facilitated and governed by the Cherokee Bluff Band and its Booster Organization (CBBA).
The mission of the Cherokee Bluff Winter Guard program is to provide an opportunity for Cherokee Bluff color guard students to further develop their artistic and technical performance skills through the marching band off-season. Through performance the students will also learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, self discipline, hard work, commitment and sportsmanship.
The WinterGUARD
The Cherokee Bluff Winterguard:
The Cherokee Bluff Winterguard is a high school guard designated for our advanced color guard students. Students in this ensemble will compete in both the SAPA circuit and will do a full winter guard production. Students in the Winterguard must exhibit a high degree of skill in one or more color guard performance categories. These categories can include Movement, Wooden Rifle, Saber, or Flag. The Varsity students are held to the highest performance standard for the Cherokee Bluff Guard. Students must attend Cherokee Bluff and be in good academic standing.
The Cherokee Bluff Winterguard is a high school guard designated for our advanced color guard students. Students in this ensemble will compete in both the SAPA circuit and will do a full winter guard production. Students in the Winterguard must exhibit a high degree of skill in one or more color guard performance categories. These categories can include Movement, Wooden Rifle, Saber, or Flag. The Varsity students are held to the highest performance standard for the Cherokee Bluff Guard. Students must attend Cherokee Bluff and be in good academic standing.
Parent Meeting and Registration
Tuesday, November 5th (6:15pm CBHS Band Room)
For students making the winter guard program there will be a mandatory parent and registration meeting on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:15pm in the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Room. Please have both a parent and student present for this meeting. You must be prepared to make your first payment of $200 during this meeting (Please note: returning students from Fall Marching Band should not have any outstanding debt owed to CBBA prior to making the $200 payment). If you need to know your Student Account Balance at any time, please contact Mrs. Pam Furry at [email protected]. Students and Parents should have already received:
For students making the winter guard program there will be a mandatory parent and registration meeting on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:15pm in the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Room. Please have both a parent and student present for this meeting. You must be prepared to make your first payment of $200 during this meeting (Please note: returning students from Fall Marching Band should not have any outstanding debt owed to CBBA prior to making the $200 payment). If you need to know your Student Account Balance at any time, please contact Mrs. Pam Furry at [email protected]. Students and Parents should have already received:
- Rehearsal/Performance Calendar
- Winter Guard Handbook
- Registration Materials (Hall County Forms, Parent Contact Info, Fee Information)
- Student Commitment Contract (must be signed)
2019-2020 PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
All Varsity practices and performances are included in the master calendar below. Some dates and locations are subject to change. This change information will be communicated to students and parents in a timely manner by lead parents or directors.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Winter Guard PreSeason Training:
Nov. 5, 7, 19, 21 (4pm-6pm); Dec. 3, 5, 17, 19 (4pm-6pm)
Drill Camp: Saturday,December 7 (9am-5pm) *Please wear all black
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Winter Guard Regular Practices
Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:00pm-6:00pm) on Hall County School Days; Friday rehearsals may be scheduled before competitions;
Rehearsal will take place in the CBMS Gym.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Performances
Saturday, January 18: Mill Creek High School
Saturday, January 25: Kennesaw Mountain High School
Saturday, February 8: Centennial High School
Saturday, February 29: Harrison High School
Saturday, March 14: South Forsyth High School
Saturday, March 21: Etowah High School
March 27-29 SAPA Championships: Chattanooga, TN
*Competition info. can be found on the SAPA website www.sapaonline.net the week of the show.
Nov. 5, 7, 19, 21 (4pm-6pm); Dec. 3, 5, 17, 19 (4pm-6pm)
Drill Camp: Saturday,December 7 (9am-5pm) *Please wear all black
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Winter Guard Regular Practices
Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:00pm-6:00pm) on Hall County School Days; Friday rehearsals may be scheduled before competitions;
Rehearsal will take place in the CBMS Gym.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Performances
Saturday, January 18: Mill Creek High School
Saturday, January 25: Kennesaw Mountain High School
Saturday, February 8: Centennial High School
Saturday, February 29: Harrison High School
Saturday, March 14: South Forsyth High School
Saturday, March 21: Etowah High School
March 27-29 SAPA Championships: Chattanooga, TN
*Competition info. can be found on the SAPA website www.sapaonline.net the week of the show.
2019 MASTER CALENDAR (TBA)