WinterGuard practice for Feb. 26 performance
Tuesday - February 23, 2016 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
“The sport pulls in a diversity of genders and cultures, it shows the cadets what they are capable of.” Garcia said. Garcia has been working in collaboration with Sharon Hunter, Director/Instructor of the La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts, based in Studio 2B in the ELHI Building in Ignacio.
Gabriel Garcia, looks on as the Winter Guard practice twirling flags. Garcia has a background with the Blue Knight Drum and Bugle Corp, and the Oracle Winter Guard. He has been teaching clinics himself for over 10 years.
Color guard is about making the music visual,” said Garcia. “It’s all about the visual performance.” he added. Here Garcia (left) works with Nate Hendren.
The Ignacio WinterGuard’s Junior Cadets practice a routine set to music, “in a matter of hours, what other groups take months to prepare for.” Said Gabriel Garcia who flew in from Rhode Island to teach the Winter Guard a routine they will perform live on Friday, Feb. 26. The WinterGuard range in ages from 4-18 years.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
The La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts will host a WinterGuard performance this Friday, Feb. 26 at the ELHI building. Gabriel Garcia has worked two-three days with the cadets in preparation for the performance. The cadets range in ages from Mini-Cadets, ages 4-7; Junior Cadets, ages 8-10; Cadets, 11-13 and High School Cadets, ages 14-18; and even instructors 18 and older. For further info about WinterGuard or an of the other classes the La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts offers, please call Sharon Hunter at ELHI at 970-563-4100.