Color Guard

The Steele Canyon Color Guard combines dance, movement, athleticism, and equipment technique to create exciting visual performances both on the field and in the gym. Using flags, rifles, sabres, dance, and choreography, our students bring music to life through movement and performance.

During the fall, Color Guard performs as an integral part of the award-winning Steele Regiment Marching Band, competing throughout Southern California and performing at football games, community events, and special performances.

In the winter, our performers take center stage with Steele Canyon Winter Guard, where students perform an entirely new competitive production designed specifically for the indoor arena. Winter Guard allows students to further develop their dance and equipment skills while exploring storytelling, character, musicality, and performance at an even deeper level.

No prior experience is necessary! Our program welcomes students from all backgrounds and experience levels. We teach everything students need to know while helping them develop confidence, strength, coordination, leadership, and lifelong friendships.

From Friday night lights to the excitement of competition, Color Guard and Winter Guard give students the opportunity to perform, compete, travel, grow, and become part of an incredible team.

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Section Leaders

Flutes & Clarinets: Samantha Youhanna
Saxes: Drayce Pike
High Brass: Amy Gilbert
Low Brass: Ethan Benitez
Battery: Nathan Cahaan
Pit: Eden Jarell
Color Guard Captain: Hailey Petitt
Color Guard Asst.-Captain: West Metzger
Co Drum Major - both conducting: Amir Alsharifi
Co Drum Major - both conducting: Eden Jarrell

Admin

Member at Large/ Social: Areli Quinonez
Member at Large: Thalia Jones
Member at Large: Amber Granger
Equipment Manager: Raniya Al Ibraheem

Band Handbook

Official Steele Canyon Performance Attire

All students have the option of using school provided attire or may purchase their own.
*Items marked with an asterisk are provided to the student by Steele Regiment
Please contact members of leadership if you have any individual questions. Dress rehearsals will be conducted in dress to approve of concert dress. Students will not be allowed on stage without the appropriate attire.

All Bands – Regiment Casual Uniforms – Used for casual performances

Steele Regiment Polo Shirt
Black Pants
Black Socks
Black Shoes
If a jacket or sweatshirt is worn, it must be a SR team jacket, or SCHS jacket
(Travel or Pep Band Uniform is Polo Only)

Marching Band Performance Uniform

Jacket, Pants, and Shako*
Marching Shoes
Gloves (not required for students in pit or percussion)
Black Socks (must come up past the ankle)
Concert Attire – Concert Band

Option #1

Tuxedos (Black Jackets, Pants, White Shirt, Bow Tie) Some school jackets are available
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Option #2

Black Blouse (Shoulders must be covered)
Black Pants or long skirt (Knees must be covered)
Black Shoes (Toes must be covered)

Please pick the option you identify with for attire.

What to Expect for Color Guard Students

CALENDAR

Home Football Games

The call time for home football games is 5:00pm for the guard. You will fix your hair and make up (as specified), get dressed in the correct uniform and start stretching. No necklaces or bracelets are allowed while in uniform (except special, medical alert bracelets). Other piercings such as face or ears must have plain, small studs such as clear diamonds, silver, gold, white pearls or clear plugs. At the pre determined time (usually 6-6:15), you will meet outside to warm up. After warm up, we will take equipment bags to the field and meet the band in the quad to march down with 1 flag. Once on the track, you will stand at parade rest until it is time for the star spangled banner or fight song. During the SSB, you DO NOT move, except to sing. During the fight song, you will perform the routine. After that, we will go into the stands for the game. You will pay attention and cheer for the team. When the band plays, you will dance, clap or do the dance you are taught.

When there are 7 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, we will go down to the track to warm up for half-time. After the performance, we return to the stands to cheer. While in the stands, you are only allowed to drink water. No food or other beverages. Only band members are allowed in the band section. No parents, friends or alumni. If you are on the end, you will not spend the game talking to other people. It is a performance and you are there to support our team, not socialize. After the game, we play the fight song on the track and march up to the band room. When you have changed, cleared the area and checked with the captains and instructors, you may leave. This is usually around 9:45-10:00 P.M.

What to bring/wear…

All uniform items
proper undergarments
socks
shoes
warm up jacket

Hair and make up items

Eye shadow, blush and bare minerals make up is provided. If you prefer to bring your own eyeliner and mascara, please bring black or dark brown.
If you get cold, a Navy, Cardinal or Black blanket

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Competitions

Our call time on competition days depends on our performance time. Always bring all uniform items to competitions…we never know what weather or other things can affect what we wear.

Usually, we will practice before leaving school, so be prepared. We will send out more detailed information as the dates approach, but plan for these days to be long, starting early in the morning and getting home late in the evening.

What to wear/bring…

Pep uniform
warm up suit
jazz shoes and converse
band polo
jeans
show uniform
proper undergarments
correct socks
hair and make up items
water and snacks
money for concessions

Band Camp for Color Guard Students

During this week, you will continue what you learned in freshman camp as well as learn more. When we arrive, we will stretch with the band, play team building games and do marching basics. During sectional time, we will pick up where we left off at guard camp learning the show. At 5pm, we will have dinner. In the evening we will be at the football field learning drill. Be sure to dress for warm afternoons and cool evenings.

What to wear/bring:

Shorts/stretch pants
Tshirt/tank top
Jacket
Hat/Sunglasses
Comfortable running shoes
Jazz shoes or house slippers
Water
Hair ties/clips/bobby pins
Snacks

CLASSES

Fall Semester

The Steele Canyon Color Guard combines dance, movement, athleticism, and equipment technique to create exciting visual performances as an integral part of the award-winning Steele Regiment Marching Band. Students learn and develop skills in dance, choreography, and the manipulation of flags, rifles, and sabres while exploring musicality, expression, and performance. During the fall semester, all Color Guard students participate in the Steele Regiment, performing at home football games, marching band competitions throughout Southern California, community events, and special performances. Members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances, including those outside of the regular school day. No prior experience is necessary! This course welcomes students of all skill levels and emphasizes technique, coordination, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. As members of the Steele Instrumental Music Association (SIMA) family, students develop confidence, leadership, and lasting friendships while contributing to a tradition of excellence.

Winter Guard (Extracurricular Activity)

Steele Canyon Winter Guard is a competitive extracurricular performance ensemble that takes place outside of the regular school day during the winter and spring seasons. As an extension of the Steele Canyon Color Guard program and the SIMA music family, Winter Guard provides students with the opportunity to further develop their dance, movement, and equipment skills in an indoor performance environment. Students prepare an entirely new production that combines choreography, flags, rifles, sabres, and theatrical elements to tell a story through music and movement. The ensemble competes throughout Southern California at indoor winter guard competitions, showcasing students' creativity, athleticism, precision, and artistic expression. Members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, and competitions outside of regular school hours. No prior experience is necessary, and students of all experience levels are encouraged to participate. Winter Guard emphasizes individual growth, teamwork, leadership, and performance excellence while providing students with unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships.