Thank you for your interest in the Walnut High School Color Guard Program!
In light of our current school situation, we will not be holding color guard clinics and auditions this year. Anyone who is interested in being on our color guard team for the 2020-2021 school year is welcome to sign up on this google form and enroll in the class at your GLC appointment, regardless of former color guard/dance experience. Additional information will be sent to the students who are interested about practicing at home!
Before you fill out the form, please read the information below with an overview of the program, commitment involved in joining the color guard, and the parent letter.
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
- The color guard is an integral part of the Walnut High School Blue Thunder Marching Band and contributes to the overall school spirit of Walnut High!
- 1st Semester, color guard will rehearse with the band on Tuesday evenings from 5-9pm.
- 2nd Semester, color guard will compete in their own independent competitions and rehearse two times per week (days and times TBA).
-Performances include home football games, parades, and competitions.
-Members must enroll in the Color Guard class for the entire 2020-2021 school year (6th Period)
-We ask that students raise the necessary funds by the dates listed and participate in all group fundraising projects.
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Dear Color Guard Candidates and Parents,
Thank you for your interest in the Walnut High School Color Guard Program! We are excited to meet and work with the future members of the Walnut High School Color Guard.
The honor of being selected as a Color Guard member results in a year-long commitment. Family support is required to enable each member to meet their obligation, and thus medical appointments and family events must be scheduled carefully to avoid any conflicts – missing a performance effects the entire team and may result in that member being replaced for the next competition.
Donations: Any donations to the color guard program are greatly appreciated! If you are not able to make a full donation at once, but would like to help in installments, the following donation schedule will help us greatly in our planning. Please make checks payable to WHS Color Guard. A reminder that every student participates in every aspect of the Walnut High Color Guard program regardless of their ability to donate money or raise funds. Although donations are voluntary, if we do not raise these minimum amounts, we will not be able to participate in the activities and competitions.
Suggested Donation Schedule:
Friday, August 14th - $350
Friday, September 25th - $200
Friday, October 30th - $200
Friday, December 4th - $300
Friday, January 29th - $200
Other costs associated with color guard:
Dance shoes, make-up, tights: $30 (estimated)
OPTIONAL Spirit Pack: $200 (estimated)
Summer Camp Registration Fee: $200
If you have ANY questions, please e-mail
ktakahashi@wvusd.k12.ca.usThank You,
Katie Takahashi
Walnut High School Band Director & Color Guard Adviser
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