Colorguard (Fall Season)

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Colorguard members enhance the overall visual performance and effect for the marching band. Members of this ensemble utilize contemporary guard equipment (flags, rifles, sabers), modern dance, acting skills, and a wide variety of props. Colorguard ensemble is an auditioned based component of the band program.

Winterguard (Winter Season)

 

The Villa Rica High School Winterguard has a strong dedication to excellence. Winterguard is an auditioned based component of the band program.

 

This ensemble had a fresh start in 2019 competing in Novice at the beginning of the season. With hard work and determination, they rose from the bottom of the class to second place, then first, and followed with a promotion to Scholastic Regional A in which they competed at the SAPA Championships. 

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Winterguard is an indoor performance ensemble that utilizes contemporary guard equipment (flags, rifles, sabers), modern dance, acting skills, and a wide variety of props. Unlike traditional colorguard, the winterguard performs in gymnasiums or arenas. This ensemble performs with a recorded music track rather than a live ensemble.

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The VRHS Winterguard ensemble participates in the Southern Association for Performing Arts (SAPA) and the Winterguard International (WGI) competition circuits. These local, regional, and international competitions are adjudicated by reputable individuals using criteria developed by WGI and SAPA. The competitive season begins in January and culminates with circuit championships in April. Training and development begins as early as November of each year.