Color Guard-friendly colleges?

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about color guard and would love to continue it in college. Are there any colleges known for having great color guard programs or teams? Thanks in advance!

Hi there! It's fantastic that you're looking to continue your passion for color guard in college. Many colleges and universities have marching bands with color guard components, so you'll have plenty of choices. Here are a few schools that are known for their strong color guard programs:

1. University of Southern California (USC) - Their marching band, known as the Spirit of Troy, is renowned, and their color guard is an integral part of the group.

2. University of Michigan - The Michigan Marching Band has a well-established color guard section that performs at all football games and other events.

3. Ohio State University - The Ohio State University Marching Band is known for its exciting performances and top-notch color guard.

4. University of Texas at Austin - The Longhorn Band has a dedicated color guard that complements their impressive performances.

Many other schools have strong color guard programs as well. When researching colleges, keep an eye out for marching band programs and see if they have a color guard section. You can also contact the schools' band directors or color guard instructors to ask about their programs and the audition process.

In addition, consider attending college band or color guard camps during the summer to gain exposure to different programs and network with instructors and current members. This will help you get a better feel for the college color guard experience and find the program that's the best fit for you.

Remember that the quality of the color guard program is just one factor to consider when choosing a college. Make sure the schools you're considering also align with your academic and social preferences. Best of luck on your college search and continuing your involvement in color guard!