When thinking of a football field, what first comes to mind is a football team who plays on the field. When thinking of a marching band, one would assume that the band would be marching on a street to the tune of "When the Saints go Marching In." The respective team or group would perform to their respective area. However, the football field isn't only used for winning touchdowns or kickoffs, but for presenting a choreographed performance by the Apache Marching Band, varsity Percussion, and Color guard. This competitive field show consists of four songs complete with intense foot work, variation in tempo, and visuals shown by the Color guard's different types of equipment.
On an annual basis, the theme of a spectacular show such as this varies. For instance, this season's theme revolves around the Egypt. The music, which is composed by Sam Cardon and is and transcribed. adapted, and arranged by Bill Hoehne, resembles Persian and Egyptian music as well. Sophomore Bryan Mak describes this as "very flowy in some parts, and really loud and cool-sounding in others." While embellishing such intricate music, the Band, Percussion, and Color guard also manages to present all of this while marching. So far, their drill has led them to make many Egyptian-themed shapes, like eyes and pyramids.
Color guard is responsible for most of the visual entertainment shown throughout the entire performance. The beginning of the show starts off mystical with very detailed dance movements such as walk overs, or back bends, as well as partner work. Soon after, instead of spinning a usual flag with a colorful silk attached, they perform with only a single 7-foot pole, which leaves the audience asking for more. Halftime during any varsity football home game is when the Band, Percussion, and Color guard unleashes their intriguing field show.
On an annual basis, the theme of a spectacular show such as this varies. For instance, this season's theme revolves around the Egypt. The music, which is composed by Sam Cardon and is and transcribed. adapted, and arranged by Bill Hoehne, resembles Persian and Egyptian music as well. Sophomore Bryan Mak describes this as "very flowy in some parts, and really loud and cool-sounding in others." While embellishing such intricate music, the Band, Percussion, and Color guard also manages to present all of this while marching. So far, their drill has led them to make many Egyptian-themed shapes, like eyes and pyramids.
Color guard is responsible for most of the visual entertainment shown throughout the entire performance. The beginning of the show starts off mystical with very detailed dance movements such as walk overs, or back bends, as well as partner work. Soon after, instead of spinning a usual flag with a colorful silk attached, they perform with only a single 7-foot pole, which leaves the audience asking for more. Halftime during any varsity football home game is when the Band, Percussion, and Color guard unleashes their intriguing field show.