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  • Band
    • Vanguard >
      • Performance Schedule
    • Concert Ensembles
    • Jazz Band
    • Students >
      • Forms and Handouts
      • Instrument Resources
      • Practice Tips
      • Music and drill pages
  • Orchestra
  • Danceguard
  • Guitar
    • Grading System
  • Choir
    • About Us
    • Grading System
  • Support
  • Calendar
  • Rhapsody


van·guard (văn'gärd)
noun
1. ) The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle. 
2.)  A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas.  
3.)  Those occupying a foremost position.
[Middle English, shortened from the Old French avaunt garde: avaunt (advance) and guard (guard).]


What is Vanguard?

One of the largest and most spirited organizations on campus is the Vanguard, which can be seen performing the halftime at every home football game, as well as local field tournaments.  The ensemble currently competes in the SCSBOA circuit, and has celebrated continued improvement and success over the course of its history.  In addition to these competitions, Vanguard can be seen at school spirit functions, as well as at select community events.  With over 60 performers, Vanguard is the largest and most active ensemble in the Point Loma High School Department of Instrumental Music. Vanguard has several components, including Brass, Woodwinds, Battery (Marching Percussion), Front Ensemble (Stationary Percussion) and Color Guard. 

The Vanguard competes at several "Field Tournaments" in the fall season. 
Field Tournaments consist of bands that perform their halftime shows.  These 6-8 minute shows are usually centered around a theme or a piece of music, and may involve elaborate props and demanding marching maneuvers.  Performances are judged on their musicianship, visual excellence, and general excitement.  Trophies are awarded in these areas, as well as in each individual competing class. 

All students in Vanguard participate in the field show. 
Students in Vanguard receive valuable P.E. credit for their time; this is especially helpful, as participation in the ensemble will free up a spot in a student's schedule to take an additional elective and/or additional courses required for graduation.  For each marching season that a student participates in Vanguard, he/she/they will earn one semester of PE credit. The bulk of activities and rehearsals for Vanguard take place during the first semester, with students meeting for Band Camp in August, and ending the competition season in Late November.

Students interested in being a part of Vanguard should enroll in the appropriate music class during the school day, as well as sign up for 7th period Marching Band PE. In order to receive PE credit, attendance at rehearsal and performances is MANDATORY.  Students should expect to attend two after-school rehearsals each week.  Additionally, a typical season consists of SEVEN to EIGHT Saturday commitments, and up to SIX Friday home football games.


QUICK NOTES ABOUT VANGUARD
  • ​​Congratulations to our Vanguard, which performed at this year's KUSI Prep Pigskin Gala at the Rock Church in Liberty Station, Tuesday, 11/29! Click here for the video: 2022 PPR Silver Pigskin Gala - YouTube - PLHS is about 13 mins in.
  • The 2022 season has ended - below is an overview of the successful year!:
  • Home Football Game Performances for Fall 2022:
    • 9/16 vs. Christian HS
    • 9/23 vs. La Jolla HS (Homecoming)
    • 10/7 vs. Morse HS*
      • Future Vanguards Day w/ Correia MS
    •  10/28 vs. Canyon Hills HS
    • 11/11 vs. Morse (Quarterfinals)
    • 11/18 vs. Del Norte (Semifinals)
  • Competition Dates for Fall 2022:
    • 10/15 - Bonita Vista Field Tournament
    • 10/29 - Mt. Carmel Field Tournament
    • 11/5 - Mira Mesa Invitational Field Tournament
    • 11/12 - Chula Vista Invitational Field Tournament
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