The Chantilly High School Charger Guard is one of the most visible and unique parts of our music program. Color guard is a competitive dance theater using props along with dance as a visual expression of the music performed by either a marching band or a recording. Color guard is both an athletic competition and a form of art that mixes modern dance and ballet with equipment traditionally including flags, rifles and sabres.
Learn about our Charger Guard! – Charger Guard Interest Form
The Charger Guard performs with the Mighty Marching Chargers from August through November, using equipment and choreography to enhance the visual effect of the marching band show.
From December through April, the Charger Guard competes in the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) and Winter Guard International (WGI) circuits. During this time of year, shows are performed indoors to recorded music, usually in a gymnasium or indoor arena.
If you are interested in becoming part of the guard, please fill out the interest form above and attend the training/tryouts that occur prior to the fall or winter seasons. Our tryouts for fall color guard typically occur in May of the preceding school year and our tryouts for winter guard typically occur in November.
For more information about the Color Guard at Chantilly High School, contact the following:
Doug Maloney – Band Director
Christopher Riechers – Band Director
