Color Guard & winter guard

Color guard

The West Springfield High School Color Guard, under the direction of Elle Noel and Mrs. Park, is an integral part of the Marching Spartans Band, providing visual aspects to enhance the overall performance. The Guard is a group that brings an expressive element to visually interpret the music through the use of dance, drama and performances manipulating equipment such as flags, rifles and sabres.

Color Guard is open to all WSHS students, grades 9-12. Although many members do play instruments in the band, enrollment in a band class is not required for students to participate in the Guard.
Why Colorguard?
  • A great extracurricular activity to enhance your college resume
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Receive training in dance, rifles, flags & sabers
  • Make life-long friends
  • Be a part of a team
  • Earn a letter (fall and winter participation required)
  • Great exercise
  • Perform with the Band at half time, parades, pep rallies and competitions

For questions or more information please contact our Guard coaches at colorguardwshs693@gmail.com.
winter guard
The group travels throughout the state competing with a theatrical, choreographed show to prerecorded music using synchronized flags, rifles and sabres. Audition clinics typically begin at the end of marching season in November and competition performances run from February to late March. If you have questions about winter guard please contact colorguardwshs693@gmail.com.