NSW Department of Education and Training: The Arts Unit

Colourguard

Colourguard

A marching band performance is much more than just music and marching. It is a unique blend of visual and musical forces that combine to create a unified sight and sound sensation. The Colourguard combines the use of apparatus such as flags, rifles and sabres with dance and movement elements to complement and enhance the musical performance.

 

Becoming a member of the guard is a great opportunity to be part of a musical group without having to play an instrument. And it's not just for the girls! The rifle and sabre lines are also great opportunities for the boys to show what they can do.

 

What Skills Do I Need?

There are no pre-requisite skills for becoming a member of the colourguard. All you need is a sense of timing and rhythm, and co-ordination. While previous dance or movement skills are a plus, they're not essential - we'll teach you all you need to know.

 

Rifles

Why not try something new and completely different! Simply use the link below to download the Application Form and return the completed form to The Arts Unit by Friday 18 December 2009. That's all there is to it - and to make it even more fun for yourself - get a friend to apply with you.

 

2010 Millennium Marching Band Application Form [.pdf, 59 KB]


Contact

Elizabeth Scott

Regional Arts Coordinator

Ph: 02 8512 1187

Fax: 02 9569 6878
send email

 

OR

 

Sue Hill

Millennium Marching Band Support Officer

Ph: 02 8512 1185

Fax: 02 9569 6878
send email

2010 Calendar

16 - 19 January 2010
January Training Camp
Venue TBA
 

4 February 2010

ARTEXPRESS Performance (Small Band)

The Rocks


20 - 21 February 2010
February Rehearsal and Performance
Cumberland High School

20 - 21 March 2010
March Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

24 - 25 April 2010
April Rehearsal and ANZAC Day Parade
Cumberland High School/Sydney CBD

22 - 23 May 2010
May Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

26 - 27 June 2010
June Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

24 - 25 July 2010
July Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

21 - 22 August 2010
August Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

25 - 26 September 2010
September Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

23 - 24 October 2010
October Rehearsal
Cumberland High School

23 - 27 November 2010
Schools Spectacular Rehearsals and Performances
Sydney Entertainment Centre