What are the differences between Football Band, Competition Marching Band, and Color Guard?
Football Band is the combined Concert Band/Wind Ensemble for outdoor performances (football games, parades, outdoor events), and Marching Band uniforms are worn. Competition Marching Band performs in judged marching band competitions, in the fall, and travels to a regional competition at the end of their season. Any interested and qualified musician may participate. This group also wears Marching Band Uniforms, complemented by plumes, gauntlets, and gloves (depending on instrument). Regular practices for Comp Band are held in the fall, and occasionally throughout spring and summer. Top Color Guard is the visual complement of Football Band and Competition Marching Band, providing colorful coordinated field movement, often with aids, like flags or props. A student may take Band or Orchestra, and perform as Color Guard, but playing an instrument is not a requisite to join. 8 th grade HMS students are also welcome to join the HHS Color Guard. Costumes, flags and props for Color Guard are d
