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This shot shows the unique play of color that our uniforms make. |
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The colorguard team brings a splash of beauty to the Winds as we play at the the Montebello Puerto Rican Parade. |
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With our blue backs showing and our cannons poised, Mr. Ward checks the band over one last time before our entry into competition. |
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The colorguard stands ready for the march. |
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Our march this year is Purple Pageant by Karl L. King. |
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Drum Major Robert Rodriguez leads the band down Mentebello's streets. |
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Our flutes pipe their way into the hearts of the parade goers. |
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Our back flags add that vital final splash of color to our band. |
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Introducing the heartbeat of the band! |
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At the end of the parade, our back flags can finally rest. |
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We encourage families to come cheer and clap for their children. Here Christian takes a family moment while recruiting a future Winds member. |
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We always love those 6-footers! |
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Our patriotic red, white, and blue uniforms are a crowd delight for the 4th of July. |
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The Winds enter competition in Huntington Beach with our flags flying. |
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The Huntington Beach parade is fun to perform at, because there is a large audience to cheer us. |
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Mr. Ward and brass instructor Ana keep a check on the band. |
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We may not take special requests, but if the audience asks for us to play, we give them a treat. |
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Our cannons shoot confetti to add that special splash. |
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Our woodwinds are ready, despite the 4th of July heat. |
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Thousands of people line the streets of Huntington, and some perch on more dangerous locations. |
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Our back flags flutter in the breeze like the flames of freedom! |
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After Huntington Beach, we hurry over to Pacific Palisades for another patriotic parade. |
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We warm up next to a fire truck, before heading out onto the parade route. |
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Our flags are beautiful as they flutter with the ocean breeze. |
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Bobby waits to move us forward. |
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Our flag team is ready for another first place trophy. |
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The band stays in step as they move down the street. |
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Finally, we have a large and powerful trumpet section! Keep it up, guys and gals. |
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Our tumpets and clarinets are nearly flawless as they perform through competition. |
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Go Winds! |
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Our saxes play Purple Pageant in beautiful harmony. |
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Flutes, percussion, and back flags look lovely on our country's birthday. |
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Colorguard instructor Summer gives a quick check-up on our banner's smiles. |
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Mr. Ward continues to correct us so we look our best, even after competition. |
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Flouting flags! |
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We sure have a lot of pictures from the 4th of July. |
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Flutes, flutes, everywhere! |
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Taking a look at our good side. |
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Our percussion keeping "sticking" it to our competition. |
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Woodwinds are vital to any marching band, adding colorful frosting onto our brassy cake. |
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Mighty mighty brass tones. |
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Our tuba section plays with power on the 4th of July. |
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Wide smiles are a must for colorguard members. That's why they get first place! |
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Too many photos, and I'm not that creative, so here's a poem for all of you:
Uniforms sparkling, flashing their teeth, |
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Flags so beautiful, music in motion, |
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And as the band plays another festive song, |
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I get a sudden notion. |
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Maybe the drums that beat so loud, |
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And the flutes that pipe so sweet, |
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And the fluttering flags, and |
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the loud, brassy horns |
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Enjoy following the drum major's tweet. |
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Perhaps they burst with joy upon hearing the crowd |
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And the awards they receive at the end |
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All spin together in one happy day |
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When the marching band has joy and smiles to send! |
