COLOR GUARD

 

Winterguard 2008

The 2008 Houston High School Winterguard finished its season strong with multiple placements in various contests throughout the United States. Traveling to Dayton, Ohio, to the Winterguard International competition (WGI), they competed against over 120 winterguard teams from across the globe. The Houston High Winterguard is under the direction of Mr. Marcus Brown-Adams.
 

Universal Jupiter!
The Abundant Compilation of 6!

Jupiter! Our solar system’s largest planet, boasts of its own characteristics:
Luck, Religion, Higher Learning, Philosophy, Law Jollity, Excess, and Abundance. The 2008 Winterguard show was an expansive look at the "Gas Planet" including six different interpretations expressing Jupiter's motto,
"Let's Play! Let's Smile!" 

Indoor Color Guard

The indoor color guard, also known as winterguard, is a subsection of the very successful Houston High marching band. Often known as the Sport of the Arts, winterguard builds skills in dance, design, and choreography while presenting a sense of pageantry to its audience. The indoor season technically begins in November after the marching season ends. Composition, however, for the indoor season actually goes on all year long. Color guard director, Marcus Brown-Adams, along with band director, Jim Smith, develop the music and corresponding flag, rifle, saber, and dance work months ahead of time. Once practices begin in November, the girls practice over 15 hours per week rehearsing their show in preparation for the competition season that runs from January through April.  Winterguard members commit over six weekends in the spring semester for competition.

Summer Practice Schedule

The following schedule outlines the practices for the summer.  If changes are needed, an email will be sent and the web site will be updated.  If you are in town, you are expected to attend practices, so please make every effort to attend the appropriate sessions, as it will help make our fall season really successful!

Printable Summer Practice Schedule

Other Technique Summer Training Options:
Capella Winterguard is holding summer color guard technique classes for anyone interested in keeping their skills sharp during the summer.  The director is Emily Abramson, and both Marcus Brown-Adams and Mr. Smith have recommended this as an additional option.  The fee is $20.00 per workshop.  Please contact Ms. Abramson at 485-3580 if you are interested.  The dates are May 10th, June 14th, July 13th, and August 16th, 2008.
 

Fall 2008 Season

For those students planning to participate in the Fall 2008 season, please note the above summer practice schedule.  Please let either Mrs. Kathy Tuberville, the color guard parent sponsor, or Marcus Brown-Adams know if you cannot be at a summer practice.  Band camp is a requirement.

Contact Information for both Mrs. Tuberville and Mr. Brown-Adams is listed on our Band Boosters/Contacts page of this web site.  It is also here for your convenience:
Mrs. Tuberville:  Tuberville@aol.com, 756-5431, 870-1902.
Mr. Brown-Adams:  mbrown_adams76@yahoo.com

The Houston High Color Guard is a vital and visible component of the Houston Band fall show. This year's theme is one of the most creative yet--don't miss our first performance at the fall football games or check the competition schedule posted on our on-line calendar for our schedule of performances.  The Houston High School Band is one of the largest high school bands in Tennessee with an impressive award-winning history for both the band and the color guard.  Come see our show this fall!
 

Parent Corner

There is a parent volunteer meeting, Tuesday, June 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the band room.  Please come hear more about our season and your opportunities to be involved with the program.  We need volunteers for many things, including summer band camp.  Please contact Kathy Tuberville (Tuberville@aol.com) for a list of opportunities or if you have any questions. 
For summer band camp, please have your daughter dress for the heat.  Remember sunscreen and a large bottle of ice water.  Lunch is provided by the Band Boosters. 

Don't forget the skills training Capella Winterguard Workshop on Saturday, June 14th. This workshop is only $20.  Please contact Mrs. Tuberville to sign up.

 

Color Guard Captain, Bernadette Kovacs and sophomore Susan Tuberville share the excitement of winning first place at the University of Memphis Bandmaster's competition in Fall 2007 season.  They are celebrating with Color Guard instructor, Marcus Brown-Adams.