Welcome to The Spirit of St. Louis Color Guard

DIRECTOR:    Mr. Jamie Hutson, jhutson@lindberghschools.ws

COLOR GUARD 

The LHS Spirit of St. Louis Color Guard is for students who wish to enhance music through the use of equipment and body movements and learn the fundamentals of flag spinning.  They participate with the Marching Band and auditions are held yearly. 

COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE 

All performances, competitions, and football games for Marching band/color guard can be found on the Marching Band calendar on Marching Band Toolkit (MTK) at Lindbergh Bands Bandstanders - Calendar (membershiptoolkit.com). You will need to log in to the MTK and click on the CALENDAR tab or check the App. The Calendar can also be “synced” to your personal calendar (and that of your student) so you won’t miss a thing!! However as with all things, it is subject to change so if you do sync it with your personal calendar, it will certainly make things much easier to keep track of. The band directors do everything within their power to adhere to this schedule but things happen. Always check the calendar before making any vacation plans too.

Please refer to Marching Band Schedule and Events Guide for more specific details.

** Color Guard follows the Marching Band schedule unless otherwise noted. They will also have additional sectional practices which will be communicated by director. 

COLOR GUARD UNIFORMS

Color Guard gets specific instructions regarding uniform and hair from Mr. Hutson and section leaders.  Color Guard members have several required items, as well as a few optional personalized items.

REQUIRED ITEMS:  Required items do not have to be purchased each year, but must be in good condition.

Color of the Day (COTD) Shirts (or tanks) - one set 

• Will be available to purchase through S&S Logo Store. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email.

Body Tights (nude color)

• Will be available to purchase through Bandstanders MTK. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email.

Slip-on Jazz Shoes

• Will be available to purchase through Bandstanders MTK. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email.

4S Black Lindbergh Band Shirt

• Will be available to purchase through S&S Logo Store. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email. 

Black Leggings and/or Shorts 

• Purchase on your own.
• You may use 4S Black Band Shorts.  Those will be available to purchase through S&S Logo Store. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email.

Black band socks

• Will be available to purchase from Uniform Team.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Black Athletic Shoes

• Purchase on your own.

Personalized Guard Jacket and Duffle Bag

• Will be available to purchase through S&S Logo Store. You will be instructed on when to purchase via email.
• If you do not order a personalized jacket, one will be assigned to them for  the season.  Loaner jackets must be returned at the end of the season.  The jacket is specific to Guard and is not the same as the letterman style jacket. 

Other optional items such as a t-shirt with the show theme (a "show shirt"), a t-shirt for the Pink Out game, and other band LogoWear will be available through a second LogoWear sale later this year. 

WINTER GUARD

Students are able to audition to become a member of the Lindbergh H.S. Winter Guard, with tryouts typically held in late October/early November. Winter Guard is an extracurricular activity that practices outside of the regular school day, with the practice season starting in November and continuing through early April. Members use the elements of dance and various props including (but not limited to) flags, rifles and sabers to perform a specific show theme chosen for the season. Winter Guard performs indoors on a gymnasium floor and competes at competitions both inside and outside the St. Louis area. State Championships are held each year in Springfield, MO (visit www.mccga.org for more info). A full calendar with practice schedule, competition events, and other activities will be provided to each member.