Color Guard

The Color Guard is a section of the marching band and provides the visual aesthetic and interpretation to marching band productions. Utilizing flags, rifles, sabres and props, the guard engages the audience through choreography to bring the musical element to life.

Our members begin a rigorous training schedule from May through July learning dance and equipment technique and combinations. From August through October, the color guard joins the Wakeland High School Marching Band and Percussion to learn their competitive field production. 

Membership

Students audition into the Wakeland Color Guard program in May. Membership is open to any continuing student at Wakeland High School, as well as incoming-Freshmen. Membership will be granted based off of their performance abilities.

Rehearsals

• May Rehearsals: Typically 6pm to 9pm every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
• Summer Rehearsal: Early-Summer Guard Camp and every Wednesday in June (Non-Mandatory)
• Band Camp: Dance Camp, Equipment Technique Camp, "All-Days"
• School Rehearsals: Weekly morning and evening rehearsals (Adhering to UIL 8-Hour Rule), A-Week Class
• Additional Rehearsals: Student-led sectional one time per week

                                                                                                            Rehearsal Itineraries are sent weekly, please refer to "Calendar" for more information. 

Performances

The Marching Band performs their field production during Halftime at Varsity football games. On occasion, performances may take place pre-game or post-game. The band also attends competitions throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The band can also be seen during the Frisco Community Parade. 

Academic Eligibility 

Adhering to University Interscholastic League, all members are required to maintain academic eligibility during the school year. 

Fees

Membership fee's and costs are based on the following:

• Uniform and Accessories 
• Instructional and Clinician Fee's
• Show Design Fee's
• Flags and Equipment
• Meals
• Competition Entry
• Administrative Needs