February 21, 2008
What do hairspray, glitter, snare drums, sabers, marimbas, African drums and rifles have in common?
It takes all these and more to put together the shows seen at the Sawnee Mountain Invitational Winter Guard and Indoor Drumline Show hosted by Forsyth Central High School March 1-2. This two-day event features color guard and drumline competitors from high schools, colleges and independent groups from three states. About 800 participants are expected.
Color guard events will occur both Saturday and Sunday. Dancing and creative movement is as much a part of the show as manipulating the equipment. Multiple costume changes are not uncommon.
Forsyth Central's own Crimson Guard, which consistently wins regional events and made a strong showing at last year's WGI finals, will participate, as will the school's world-rated drumline.
"This year we have added a drumline competition to last year's winter guard show, making the event even bigger and more exciting," stated Tom Tucker, Drumline Director at Forsyth Central.
Dubbed "marching band without any wind players," these creative indoor shows are staged on a basketball gym and include every imaginable percussion instrument: mallets, drum sets, standing bass drums, bass guitars, electronic keyboard players, marching snares, bass drums, cymbals and quad players as well as prop movers and actors.
The drumline portion of the day will be held on Saturday afternoon. At least 17 groups involving 400-plus students plan to attend and compete.
The Sawnee Mountain Invitational event takes place at the Forsyth Central High School Gym on Saturday, March 1st from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 3:30 p.m.
Ticket prices are $8 for a one-day pass and $12 for a two-day pass. Children under 5 years old will be admitted free with an adult admission.
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