Winter Guard
The Nordonia High School Winter Guard is an extension of our marching band’s Color Guard program, offering students an expressive and competitive indoor performance experience during the winter and spring seasons. This dynamic ensemble combines dance, equipment work, and theatrical storytelling to produce visually stunning routines set to recorded music in a gymnasium or arena setting.
Winter Guard promotes individual growth, ensemble collaboration, and artistic interpretation, making it a unique and rewarding activity open to students of all grade levels.
Program Overview
Participation
- Open to all Nordonia High School students (no prior experience required)
- Auditions and introductory clinics held in late fall
- Season runs from December through April
Artistic Focus
- Dance and movement fundamentals
- Equipment techniques (flags, rifles, sabres)
- Musical interpretation and visual storytelling
- Teamwork, stage presence, and confidence
Performance Opportunities
The Winter Guard performs and competes in:
- Regional winter guard competitions
- Exhibition performances and school showcases
- End-of-season championships and festivals
- Community events and local ceremonies
Curriculum & Skills
Members develop a variety of performance and technical skills, including:
- Flag spinning, tosses, and choreography
- Rifle and sabre manipulation
- Dance styles including jazz, lyrical, and contemporary movement
- Staging, formations, and spatial awareness
- Costume and prop integration
Rehearsal Schedule
- Regular after-school rehearsals
- Weekend practices during peak competition season
- Special clinics focused on technique and choreography
- Intensive rehearsals leading up to major performances
Join the Winter Guard
No prior dance or guard experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and perform! Interested students should:
- Attend fall information meetings and clinics
- Participate in tryouts or placement sessions
- Commit to the rehearsal and competition schedule
- Embrace the values of teamwork, discipline, and creativity
Contact Information
For more information about the Winter Guard program, please contact:
Mr. Eric Vasquez, Head Band and Instrumental Music Director