CHEROKEE BLUFF WINTER COLOR GUARD
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 Winter Guards
The Cadet Guard: (2019 Status TBD)
The Cadet Winter Guard is designated for middle school students in grades 6-8. The Cadet program functions as a feeder program for the high school Fall and Winter guards. Students in the cadet program will compete in the SAPA regional circuit and will do a full winter guard production. The cadet program is designed to give the students a head start on high school color guard focusing on basic movement and equipment fundamentals. Equipment may include Flag, Wooden Rifle and Saber. Cadet students will have reduced rehearsal hours and performance demands in comparison to the high school guard. Students must attend Cherokee Bluff Middle School and be in good academic standing.
The Cadet Winter Guard is designated for middle school students in grades 6-8. The Cadet program functions as a feeder program for the high school Fall and Winter guards. Students in the cadet program will compete in the SAPA regional circuit and will do a full winter guard production. The cadet program is designed to give the students a head start on high school color guard focusing on basic movement and equipment fundamentals. Equipment may include Flag, Wooden Rifle and Saber. Cadet students will have reduced rehearsal hours and performance demands in comparison to the high school guard. Students must attend Cherokee Bluff Middle School and be in good academic standing.
The JV Guard: (2019 Status TBD)
The Junior Varsity Guard is a high school guard designated for beginner and intermediate color guard students. Students in the JV guard will compete in the SAPA regional circuit and will do a full winter guard production. The JV Program will focus on developing beginning and intermediate movement and equipment fundamentals. Equipment may include Flag, Wooden Rifle and Saber. Students must attend Cherokee Bluff and be in good academic standing.
The Varsity Guard:
The Varsity Guard is a high school guard designated for our advanced color guard students. Students in the Varsity guard will compete in both the SAPA and WGI circuits and will do a full winter guard production. Students in the Varsity guard 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 Varsity Guard is a high school guard designated for our advanced color guard students. Students in the Varsity guard will compete in both the SAPA and WGI circuits and will do a full winter guard production. Students in the Varsity guard 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.
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2018-2019 Audition Information
Parent Meeting and Registration
Thursday, November 8th (7:00pm CBHS Band Room)
For students making the winter guard program there will be a mandatory parent and registration meeting on Thursday, November 8th 7pm in the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Room. Please have both a parent and student present for this meeting. Students and Parents will receive:
For students making the winter guard program there will be a mandatory parent and registration meeting on Thursday, November 8th 7pm in the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Room. Please have both a parent and student present for this meeting. Students and Parents will receive:
- Updated Calendar
- Winter Guard Handbook
- Registration Materials (Hall County Forms, Parent Contact Info, Fee Information)
- Student Commitment Contract (must be signed)
2019 PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
All JV and 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 Practices
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:00pm-8:00pm); Fridays (5:00pm-7:00pm); Rehearsal will take place in the CBMS Gym.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Performances
Saturday, January 19: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Saturday, February 16: River Ridge High School
Saturday, February 23: East Coweta High School
Saturday, March 2: Etowah High School
Saturday, March 23: Mill Creek High School
March 30-31st SAPA Championships: Chattanooga, TN
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:00pm-8:00pm); Fridays (5:00pm-7:00pm); Rehearsal will take place in the CBMS Gym.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Performances
Saturday, January 19: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Saturday, February 16: River Ridge High School
Saturday, February 23: East Coweta High School
Saturday, March 2: Etowah High School
Saturday, March 23: Mill Creek High School
March 30-31st SAPA Championships: Chattanooga, TN
2019 MASTER CALENDAR (TBA)