RCSHS Color & Winter Guard
Color Guard
Member of the color guard are selected trough auditions.Members of the color guard will not only learn how to spin flag and rifle but will also learn dance including some elements of ballet and mondern dance as well as how to demonstrate grace and poise. The color guard performs as a part of the marching band and members of the guard must register for the after school credit. No musical experience is required. However, members of the guard who are a part of the band program are expected to play an instrument in concert band. Some guard members with no music experience do learn to play an instruemt and join the concert band.
The Rowan County Band does sometimes field a competitive winter guard which will rehearse beginning in December until the end of March. This group will compete on four Saturdays throughout February and March. Auditions for membership in this group may be held or it may be limited to fall color guard members. All decisions regarding participation in this group are left to the band director and color guard instructor. Fees for travel, uniform and entry fees may apply to members in this group. Extra fundraisers will be held to raise money for this group.