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MISSION
STATEMENT - The Leander Band is a TEAM, whose
success, through goal achievement, is attributed to its
unconditional pride and devotion to the program.
 About the
Color Guard
Modern
color guard is a combination of military drill, also called
marching, and the use of flags, sabres, mock rifles, shields
and other equipment, as well as dance and other interpretive
movement.
Members of
the color guard team march along with their fellow marching
band members at half time during football games and provide
additional visual aspects to the performance. The color
guard interprets the music that the marching band is playing
via the synchronized spinning of flags, sabres, shields, or
other pieces of equipment, or through choreographed dance.
When in
competition, the color guard score is typically based on
movement, visual effect, fluidity of choreography with the
music, coordination of all members, drill, and the use of
equipment. During a competition the guard adds to the
overall score of the band, but is also judged in its own
category. Color guard has been considered to be both an
athletic competition and an art.
 About
the "White Diamonds" Winter Guard
The White
Diamonds Winter guard
is an indoor
color guard
activity, derived from the outdoor summer activity that is
part of the
marching band.
Unlike color guard, which performs outdoors on a football
field as part of the marching band, winter guard is
performed indoors, usually in a gym or indoor arena, during
the winter season.
The
White Diamonds winter guard perform to recordings of various
musical genres. Their show has a selection of music,
classical to contemporary. The White Diamonds winter guard
unit performs using dance, acrobatic features, and with
various pieces of equipment. While guard equipment can vary
from anything to everything, flags, rifles, and sabres are
the main pieces of equipment. Guard members toss, spin, and
do much more with their equipment, which can change
throughout their show. Major competitions worldwide are
sanctioned and managed by
Winter Guard International.
The White
Diamonds, through dance and drill performances, will strive
to represent Leander High School in a manner that will
reflect pride and commitment to EXCELLENCE.
Color
Guard and White Diamonds Statement of Purpose - To
represent and support Leander High School by encouraging
school spirit, good sportsmanship, exemplary conduct, and
loyalty to all activities.
 The LHS
Color Guard/White Diamonds Program
Students
learn their incredible equipment and dance skills through
the training we provide in the color guard program. Besides
the very high level of skill you’ll experience as a member
of our color guard, you’ll make many new friends as you
practice, travel, and perform with the Leander Band.
Click here to
meet the program Directors.
Program
Facts
- The
color guard is the auxiliary section of the Leander Band
- Just
like the trumpets, saxes, flutes, and drummers, members
of the color guard travel and perform with the Leander
Band and take all the trips the marching band takes
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Students earn P.E. credit for participating in our
marching band
- Since
P.E. is required to graduate, this is a great way to
fill that spot on your schedule and have fun while doing
it!
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Because color guard is a dance class, you will satisfy
your Fine Arts requirement by being in our Color Guard
- Color
Guard members are eligible to earn varsity letter
jackets - Color Guard is a varsity level activity
available to freshmen! You’ll begin the process of
earning your letter jacket from the moment you enter the
color guard your freshman year
- Color
Guard is COMPLETELY COMPATIBLE with the most aggressive
academic schedule
- Some
of the highest academic achievers at Leander are Band
and Color Guard members
Combined
Performances Include:
- Band
Show Competitions – Fall (5 performances)
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Pep-rally’s – Fall (2-3 per football season)
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Football half-time shows – Fall (10 games)
- Winter
Guard – Spring (3-4 performances)
- Blue
Belle Spring Show (2-3 performances)
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Additional Performances and/or Competitions TBD
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