We visually bring music to life through dancing, acting and other interpretive movement along with the use equipment.



Our flagpoles are made of aluminum and are 6 feet long. 

Silks (flags) can sometimes be as long 70 inches.


Our rifles are made of wood and are 37.5 inches long. 


Our sabres are stainless steel and are 36 inches long.

Other equipment we've used: swing flags, hoops, ribbons, fan veils and more!

What do we do with all of this? We spin them, we do tricks with them, we toss them and we even throw them at each other. We incorporate rhythm, math and science to execute precise movement and technique. Our equipment and props are always pushing the laws of physics with force and speed, action and reaction. All of this is with an incredible control of time.

We get to express ourselves. Along with our creativity, we emotionally connect to the music and show you that emotion through our movement. Guard brings unity between young people from all walks of life. We are a family of various types of lifestyles and personalities that find commonality and friendship in the love for music and art. We build confidence, in ourselves and together as a team.

Color Guard is well known throughout the world as the "Sport of the Arts" and we are so excited to have it here

at Oak Harbor High School! 

In the fall, we bring the visual interpretation to the show which is played by the Wildcat Show Band. We use a variety of skills and movement to portray the story. Although it is fun, it does take hard work and dedication to learn the skills. The instructors are dedicated volunteers who make the team the best it can be by building solid foundations in technique and form.

Color Guard is a Fall activity; auditions are held in the Spring and we begin rehearsals in the summer.  

Typical Fall calendar:

May: Camps & auditions (try-outs) followed by first team meeting

June/July:  Optional get togethers 1-2 times a week at local park throughout the summer to get ahead on some basic skills in all pieces of equipment and body.

August: Camp month! Required one week Color Guard camp to learn all the dance and equipment techniques needed.  Directly following Color Guard camp, we attend Band Camp for two more weeks to learn additional performance skills along with learning how to work around and with the Wildcat Show Band. 

September: Once school begins, we rehearse 4-5 days a week, every week. Some of those days are with a few days with the band.  We continue to add more choreography to the band's music and learn drill (formations). We are constantly learning and growing every day. As part of the Wildcat Show Band, color guard attends and performs at all home football games. 

October: We continue with scheduled home football games and compete in at least two band competitions. 

November: Possible football games depending on how the OHHS football team standings.