Rocky Mountain Color Guard Association

The independent units created this document in order to give all prospective members the information necessary when determining what unit to participate with for the current season. It is provided by RMCGA as an equal comparison. We encourage you to pick a unit that fits your style and your goals. If you would like more information on any of these units, please contact the unit directly or you may email kendra@rmcga.org. Additional information will be added as it is obtained.

RMCGA encourages all high school students to participate in their respective high school marching band and winter guard programs. The time for high school participation only exists for one moment in life. There is time for independent programs to follow graduation. Independent, or mixed school units will not recruit from high school programs without notification of, and communication with the band directors.

If any situation arises where a high school student, whose high school is an active member of RMCGA, wishes to be involved with an independent unit, the parents, students, and instructors should communicate with each other to ascertain the best option for the student. In an effort to foster professional courtesy and communication, the independent units should provide a letter of intent to the high school students instructors, and band directors to adequately inform all involved of the students wishes, and the independent units intentions, no later than 1 week after the student attends their first rehearsal of an independent unit. In addition, a copy of this letter should be sent to the RMCGA president, to act as mediator if needed, in the event of conflict, or wrongful action taken against the student.

In the end, it will be the parents and not RMCGA who resolve the situation.

This practice also needs to be adhered to between independent units as well.

Letter of Intent (PDF) You may use this document or create your own.