The 2021 Winter Guards Present: "Primary"
JV2 - "Red"
JV1 - "Yellow"
Varsity - "Blue"
Common Audition Q&A:
Q) Can I still do Color Guard if I am attending New Tech?
A) Yes. There are shuttles that will take you from New Tech to and from CHS for classes and after school rehearsals.
Q) Is Color Guard class double blocked?
A) No. Unlike the band classes, Color Guard is single blocked which allows you to take an additional elective if you choose.
Q) Can I be in Color Guard but not be in the Color Guard class?
A) No.
Q) Is Color Guard a full year course?
A) Yes. This is how you will gain your PE Credits and your Fine Arts Credits toward graduation. One semester gives you the PE, the other semester gives you the Fine Arts.
Q) Are there additional fees to participate in Color Guard?
A) Yes, like almost every other sport, drill team, cheer, club, etc... there are fees that are collected to offset the budget provided to CHS Band and Color Guard.
-If you have specific financial questions, reach out to Mr. Rummel (mrummel@coppellisd.com).
Q) Are rehearsals mandatory?
A) Yes.
Q) Is Band Camp mandatory?
A) A portion of it is, a portion of it is not. The schedule will be clarified throughout the audition process.
-If you have specific schedule questions, reach out to Mr. Rummel (mrummel@coppellisd.com).
Q) Is the Color Guard part of the Band?
A) Yes. During the first half of the year, we practice with, perform with, and travel with the band everywhere they go. During the second half of the year, we have our own performance circuit we participate in.
Q) Is the Color Guard in the JV or the Varsity Band?
A) Color Guard is a part of the Varsity band.
For any questions not covered here, please reach out to Mr. Rummel (mrummel@coppellisd.com).
Important Summer Dates
April 19-30, 2021 - Virtual Auditions
May 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th, 2021 - 4:45pm-6:45pm - Mandatory Rehearsals
June 1-4, 2021 - Mandatory Camp (New members - 9am-1pm, Weaponline members - 2-6pm)
June 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, and 29th, 2021 - Maintenance Camps - 5:30-8pm (Attendance requirements will be discussed at auditions)
July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, and 27th, 2021 - Mandatory Late Summer Guard Camp - 10am-5pm (Lunch is from 12:30-1:30pm)
July 28-30, 2021 - This begins full camp with the Band. Please reference the "Calendar" tab above for schedules/times
