WHAT IS COLOR GUARD?

Color Guard is a performance art. We visually bring music to life through dance and theater with the use of flags, rifles, other equipment and props. We perform & compete with the marching band.

WHO CAN JOIN OHHS COLOR GUARD?

All students who will be in grades 9-12 within the Oak Harbor School District, including those who are homeschooled, may audition to join the OHHS Color Guard.

LEARN MORE BEFORE AUDITION CAMP BEGINS

We have an Informational Meeting first (usually a weekday evening in the OHHS Band Room) for interested students and their parents/guardians.
At this meeting, you will meet the instructors, current team members, see the equipment, learn more about the Color Guard program, Audition Camp and ask any questions you may have.

Because this activity does require a lot of physical exertion, we need to make sure parents/guardians are aware and allow their students to participate. An info packet that includes an “Audition Agreement” will be available online and must be signed by a parent/guardian. It must be submitted before Color Guard Audition Camp begins.

No problem if you miss the meeting, you can send us an email if you have questions. And the digital info packet and online forms mentioned here and at the meeting are at the top of this page. We've got you covered!

STUDENTS, TRY IT FOR YOURSELF AT CAMP

Once the info meeting is done and digital paperwork is submitted, students will then attend our Color Guard Audition Camp. This is where you will come in to learn different techniques and a short auditioning routine.

Students will learn alongside current members and learn basics in flag spinning, rifle spinning, dancing and acting.  We will teach students everything they need to know and supply equipment.

FOR CAMP, STUDENTS WILL NEED

To wear athletic attire that you can stretch and sweat in (NO jeans and no hoodies), wear gym shoes, bring knee pads & a water bottle.
We also ask that anyone with longer hair bring something (hair ties) to keep it off of their face. We don’t care if your hair is messy, you just need it off of your face and out of your way. No hats or beanies.

DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO AUDITION

At the end of camp, you will then decide if you want to audition for the team. You will perform the audition routine as a group, unless you choose to audition individually. You will receive your audition results before you leave that day.

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED

There will be a parent meeting on May 31st at 6:00pm (in the band room) for all members where you will meet staff, get schedules and get measured for your uniform. You will return late summer for REQUIRED Color Guard Camp along with two weeks of Band Camp that follows after. Here is the 2023 tentative schedule:

Color Guard Camp (OHHS): August 7 - 11, 8am - 3pm 
Band Camp (OHHS): Aug 14 - 18 and Aug 21 - 25: 8am - 3pm
After school (Color Guard): Monday - Friday, 2:45-4:00pm. 
After School (with Show Band): Tuesdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm & Thursdays, 3:00pm-6:30pm. 

These camps teach students specific techniques and skills for performing as individuals, as a Color Guard team and as part of the OHHS Wildcat Show Band. These are required in order to properly prepare students for their first performance which happens usually the first week of school, at the first home football game. This program is a "grow as you go" type of activity. Each rehearsal builds onto their show, leading up to their completed show which is used for football half time performances and more important, the band competitions in October. 

After school rehearsals will vary depending on approval for the upcoming school year. Times shown are from the previous year and will be similar but days, may vary. Official team members and their parents are always updated via our BAND app group and email.