What all do I have to learn to do before i can join color guard.?

Question

For the last 2 years I have seriously SERIOUSLY wanted to join color guard.But I never knew if i needed to already know how to twirl and toss and all that or if they would teach me that
and does anybody know what they do in auditions? for years I have watched different color guards perform and winterguards auditions were a couple of weeks ago and i just almost took it and auditioned but i was too nervous because there are a whole bunch of people on there who have been in color guard before of course they all got a part but im not sure i would because i have no experience whatsoever. if you could help a little i would appreciate it so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by the way i go to parkview high school in springfield mo if your wondering

Answer 1

If you are talking about high school, just join! The instructors will teach you, but like anything else you will need to work hard and PRACTICE!

Answer 2

Oh, if you're in Parkview, just approach the colorguard coordinator (or band director) and tell them what you want to do. Ask if they can help you learn the audition requirements, and then ask if they can get you in touch with a colorguard veteran to help you learn techniques.
I've seen and heard great things about Parkview (I've done a lot of observation there), so I'm sure they're happy to take new members to teach and train. Think of it this way--the ones who come in with experience often have to be "deprogrammed" if your school uses different techniques than the ones they're used to. With a new person, they can start fresh.

Don't let the veterans scare you. Use them to your advantage like I mentioned above, and then go for it!

Answer 3

I suppose you'd have to learn to march at 130 steps-per-minute and keep in step with the others while doing your magic with a baton.

Your left foot will strike the ground as the big bass drum sounds. That is your cue.

Good luck.

As an added thought, be informed that the Armed Forces were using color guards long before any kid in school started the fad.