Warren Central Color Guard & Winter GuardThe Warren Central Color Guard is Warren Central High School's most award-winning student organization. For decades, the Color Guards have provided world-class, life-changing performing arts experience for thousands of students.
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Please take a look at our site and learn more about our program. Reach out to the band director for more information on joining or with questions.
Eligibility
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Cadet and JV Winter Guard
In 2006, the Warren Township Cadet Color Guard premiered. Many seasons later, theses fundamentals program is one of the integral building blocks of the Warren Central Color Guard program.
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High School Color Guard & Winter Guard
The Warren Central Gold Brigade Color Guard are 3-time Scholastic, Class A state champions.
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If you, or someone you know is interested in trying something new, making new friends, performing, and having tons of fun, please email us at [email protected].
What Color Guard/Winter Guard about?
Color Guard is a unique blend of athleticism and performance art. The Warren Color Guard targets those individuals who are currently 5th thru 12th graders in the Warren Township Schools. The members of the Warren Winter Guards will be trained in basic flag, rifle, and dance technique, while also learning choreography for a 3–4 minute show. The Warren Cadet Guard participates in the Indiana High School Color Guard Association. This group competes in the “Cadet” or "JV" Class which is made up of local middle school or high school color guards. The guard will perform the show in local high school gyms to recorded music.
*The Cadet Guard and JV Guard will be trained by staff members, and alumni, of the Warren Central High School Color Guard.*
What will members learn?
The lessons learned as a member of the color guard extend well beyond the physical spinning and dancing techniques that are taught. While these are important, more important are those “not-so-obvious” attributes and skills members will gain such as: Teamwork, Strength (physical, mental and emotional), Perseverance, Confidence, Dedication, FUN, Excellence, Pride, Passion, Leadership, Time-management, Creativity, and a High Standard of Personal Achievement.
Who joins Color Guard?
The Color Guard brings together many different types of people, with many different backgrounds and levels of experience. There is no one “color guard type.” Becoming a member of the color guard helps individuals to meet and become friends with people they may not have known otherwise. Because the color guard boasts such a diverse population, members are able to learn a variety of new ideas and skills simply by learning from each other.
Can BOYS join the Color Guard?
The Warren Color Guard is open to all Girls AND Boys! We are recruiting as many boys as we can find this year to perform in our rifle line. There are thousands of males all over the country that love performing in color guard.
Why should I/my child join the Color Guard?
When does the season start?
The season typically starts in November. Throughout the season, the Cadet Guard and JV Guard rehearses twice per week at Warren Central High School. There are also occasional Saturday rehearsals that will be listed on the schedule. All competitions take place on Saturdays, January thru March.
Being a member of the color guard offers students the opportunity to work (really) hard, but also play (really) hard!! Members rehearse, perform and compete as a team, while also achieving individual success. Be prepared to sweat, laugh, cry with joy, scream with excitement, and have a blast!!
*The Cadet Guard and JV Guard will be trained by staff members, and alumni, of the Warren Central High School Color Guard.*
What will members learn?
The lessons learned as a member of the color guard extend well beyond the physical spinning and dancing techniques that are taught. While these are important, more important are those “not-so-obvious” attributes and skills members will gain such as: Teamwork, Strength (physical, mental and emotional), Perseverance, Confidence, Dedication, FUN, Excellence, Pride, Passion, Leadership, Time-management, Creativity, and a High Standard of Personal Achievement.
Who joins Color Guard?
The Color Guard brings together many different types of people, with many different backgrounds and levels of experience. There is no one “color guard type.” Becoming a member of the color guard helps individuals to meet and become friends with people they may not have known otherwise. Because the color guard boasts such a diverse population, members are able to learn a variety of new ideas and skills simply by learning from each other.
Can BOYS join the Color Guard?
The Warren Color Guard is open to all Girls AND Boys! We are recruiting as many boys as we can find this year to perform in our rifle line. There are thousands of males all over the country that love performing in color guard.
Why should I/my child join the Color Guard?
- To try something new
- To have FUN!
- To make new friends from all three middle schools
- To learn new physical skills or get in better shape
- To perform and compete
- To be part of a team
- To strive for excellence and reach personal as well as team goals and dreams
- To receive equipment skills and dance training from a highly experienced staff
When does the season start?
The season typically starts in November. Throughout the season, the Cadet Guard and JV Guard rehearses twice per week at Warren Central High School. There are also occasional Saturday rehearsals that will be listed on the schedule. All competitions take place on Saturdays, January thru March.
Being a member of the color guard offers students the opportunity to work (really) hard, but also play (really) hard!! Members rehearse, perform and compete as a team, while also achieving individual success. Be prepared to sweat, laugh, cry with joy, scream with excitement, and have a blast!!
Our Guards
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Preparatory Guards
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Advanced Guard
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Color Guard Information
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Links to important information for the Gold Brigade 2024-25 season and overall:
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Color Guard Media
Enjoy videos of our travels and season shows.
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Warren Color Guard History
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2024
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (9th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Finalist (4th Place) IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Cadet Guard) - Gold Rating 2023 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (15th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Finalist (7th Place) IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Cadet Guard) - Gold Rating IHSCGA Junior Cadet Class Participant (Prelude Guard) - Gold Rating 2022 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (8th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Semi-Finalist IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Cadet Guard) - Gold Rating IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Prelude Guard) - Silver Rating 2021 WGI Scholastic Virtual World Finalist "Expert Rating" IHSCGA Scholastic World State Finalist (4th Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Finalist (29th Place) IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Cadet Guard) - Gold Rating IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant (Prelude Guard) - Gold Rating 2020 WGI Scholastic World Regional Finalist IHSCGA Scholastic World State Finalist IHSCGA Festival Class Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant 2019 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place) WGI Western Regional (1st Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating 2018 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (14th Place) WGI Japan (1st Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating (8th Place) IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard 2017 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (12th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Prelims Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard 2016 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating |
2015
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2014 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (6th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals State Runner-Up IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2013 WGI Scholastic World Finalist (7th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2012 IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place) WGI Scholastic World Finalist (4th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2011 IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (4th Place) WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place) IHSCGA AA Class State Divisional Finals Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2010 IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place) WGI Scholastic World Finalist (8th Place) IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard 2009 IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place) WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place) TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA B Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place) IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant 2008 IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (5th Place) WGI Scholastic World Finalist (11th Place) IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard 2007 IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place) WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalist (2nd Place) TriState Scholastic Open Champions (1st Place) IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place) 2006 IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place) WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (11th Place) IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place) 2005 IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place) WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (8th Place) IHSCGA AA Class State Prelims Participant IHSCGA AAA Class State Prelims Participant 2004 IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place) WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (10th Place) TriState Scholastic Open Finalist (2nd Place) IHSCGA AAA Class Participant IHSCGA B Class Participant 2003 IHSCGA Open Class State Finalist (10th Place) 2002 IHSCGA Class A State Champions (1st Place) 2001 IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (2nd Place) 2000 IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (7th Place) ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard |