How to Do Color Guard

Color guard is a way for students to show their school spirit and their physical skills. The color guard uses a drilling sequence similar to military marching as well as specific moves with a flag. The combination of these two aspects creates an interesting visual effect for spectators. To do color guard moves correctly requires a great deal of practice.

Instructions

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      Try out for the color guard at your school. Some schools have a lengthy audition schedule while others simply need enough people to sign up. Find out what you will need to do for the audition if it is necessary.

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      Practice your marching. Someone in the athletic or music departments should be able to explain the various moves that will be needed during the audition. Be sure that you have the appropriate size flag to practice with. Get used to the weight of the flag and practice the spins as often as possible before the audition. The props used will include the color flag, but may also include a saber, a twirling rifle, a shield or other props that must be used correctly. Get one of each to practice using it.

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      Learn the appropriate terms for each of the moves associated with the color guard. If the person conducting the auditions asks you to do a specific move, you have to know what it is in order to seem knowledgeable about color guard. Looking through a book or a website about color guard can get you familiar with the different terms that are likely to be used.

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      Join the color guard and perform the moves in precision with the other members. Getting the best precision possible will require you to attend every rehearsal and memorize the routines.