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Performance Ensemble (Guard) |
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The
Performance Ensemble (also known as the Guard, Color Guard or Auxiliary), is an
integral part of Westview’s marching program. The Guard provides the visual effects
necessary fo
r the marching band to achieve greater success. The Guard is comprised of up to 40 students,
and is open by audition.
The Guard
performs with the Marching Band in parades, at all home football games, and in
fall competitions. The students perform
with a variety of equipment, including flags, sabers, and rifles, plus various other
props. The Westview
Performance Ensemble has won numerous awards over the years for performance
excellence.
Winterguard – An extension
of the fall marching and Performance Ensemble program.
Varsity and junior varsity teams are formed in the winter to learn and
perform a show set to recorded music, and performed indoors in gyms or similar
settings. Westview’s
Winterguard groups perform at a series of
competitions around the
In 2006,
the varsity Winterguard combined efforts with the
Winter Percussion ensemble – the combined groups went undefeated in in
Westview Winter Classic.
Each March on a Saturday, Westview hosts the Westview Winter Classic, a competition for Winterguard and Winter Percussion ensembles from around the
area. In addition to being an important
competition venue for our students, this event is an important fund raiser for
the Westview band program that helps fund program
activities for all students throughout the year. Success of the event is dependent on a major
turnout of parent and student volunteers to act as hosts for visiting ensembles
from other schools, direct and assist ensembles warming up and preparing to
perform, to sell tickets, to operate concessions, direct traffic and parking,
and assist judges. It is a fun event to
watch and take part in.