Guard

Marching Saints Colorguard

The visual auxilliary or colorguard component of the Marching Saints incorporate a broad variety of general effect elements like dance, flags, sabres, rifles, and other props to enhance the performance of the band. This is a highly dedicated group of performers who compete along side the Marching Saints. By contributing to the overall success of our program, the colorguard has earned high accolades at numerous competitions and superior ratings at FBA.

Membership Information

As a member of the sandalwood band, all the guard is expected to attend all practices, games and competitions. You will be expected to uphold all the traditions of excellence that are put before you. You are also expected to follow all the rules of the band and follow the rules of the leadership of the band. All attendance is included in your grade for the class.

Rehearsals: Tuesday 5:30-9:10pm, Wednesday 2:30-4:45pm, Thursday 6:00-9:10pm,

Extra Rehearsals may be necessary

Performances: All Friday night games, Saturday competitions to be announced (usually 4)

Pre Season Training: (mandatory) Aug 4-6 @ 3pm-9pm, Aug 7 8am-5pm

Rookies will be required to attend “Rookie Camp” June 1- June 11 and July 28- Aug 3 (Mon-Fri) from 9:00AM-4:00PM

FALL COST(only):$325 includes: uniform fee, shoes, gloves,uniform cleaning, flag rental, and all marching band travel arrangements for fall.

Sandalwood Shade

The Sandalwood Shade is an actively competitive indoor guard. Their season typically runs from January to April, with some instructional camps during the Winter break. This performing group has consistently received Superior ratings at Florida Bandmasters’ Association events. They are also active in professional guard organizations, Winter Guard International (www.wgi.org) and the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (www.ffcc.org). In 2003, the Sandalwood Shade received the Gold Medal in Scholastic Class B at the FFCC Championships, and placed first in class at all the regional competitions during that season. In 2004, the Shade were promoted to Scholastic Class AAA and won the Silver Medal at FFCC Championships on April 3.

The Sandalwood Shade supports two competitive ensembles, with the second group typically aimed at development and fundamental repertoire. The second Shade ensemble received a Superior rating for their District 17 Florida Bandmasters’ Association festival performance.

2004 Sandalwood Shade Roster

Leslie Clark – Captain

Candise McClary - Co-Captain

Lindsay Begley - Sergeant

Amy Litwhiler - Sergeant

Becca Mangolas

Kelly Francis

Sara Noe

Kathy Nguyen

Ashton Smith

Jaime Price

Kasi Lee

Jesse Floresca

Brittany Sorrano

Shannon Manns

Amanda Hansen

2004 Show “Leaving on a Jet Plane” – Chantal Kreviazuk, From the Armageddon Soundtrack

Show Design and Instructors – Randy Nelson, Lauren Rauh, Benjamin Adams, and Mara Rose

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