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Winter Guard promotes education, creativity, and freedom of expression through
the unification of pageantry and the performing arts. The performance combines
twirling flags, rifles, and sabers, along with dance, colorful uniforms, and
props to create exciting imagery. Dance skills, theater techniques, and
equipment, along with physical strength and stamina give members a complete work
out and a fun after-school activity.
The Mason High School Winter Guard program was established in 2001 and is open
to all students, boys and girls, from 9th-12th grades. This is a competitive
performing group chosen by audition in late November, with an average group size
of 25. The Winter Guard competes at a local level in the high school color
guard circuit, Mid East Performance Association, and nationally in the Winter
Guard International. A pre-requisite for Winter Guard members is marching in the
fall season of Marching Band to be able to participate in the winter. The
combination of Marching Band and Winter Guard helps keep the members skills
sharp all year round.
Winter Guard season runs from December through mid-April with rehearsals
3 times a
week for 3 hours and approximately 6 weekend competitions. Chad Fourman, 6th
grade band director at Mason Intermediate School, is the director for Winter
Guard. If you have any questions please contact him at
fourmanc@mason.k12.oh.us