The Campbell University Fighting Camel Color Guard is part of The Sound of the Sandhills Marching Band. A scholarship is given for participation!
Eligibility & Requirements
- There are no auditions. Each student is evaluated on the level of ability and technique and placed in a contributing role in the guard program.
- In order to receive a scholarship, each member must serve in the Sound of the Sandhills Fall program and one of our Spring programs which includes our winter guard or a concert ensemble.
- Students are required to attend all practices and performances and be enrolled in the winter guard program or concert ensemble.
- There are NO FEES for our Winter Guard program. All equipment and uniforms are provided as a member.
Rehearsal Times
The group practices on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 pm in the fall with the Sound of the Sandhills Marching Band. Additional practices take place as required by the instructional staff. Winter Guard continues the same practice routines with additional practices based on their competitive-performance schedule.
Winter Guard I & II
The Campbell University Winter Guard is under the direction of Mr. Dwayne Barnes (cuguard@campbell.edu). Members of the Sound of the Sand Hills Color guard as well as additional students from band and campus make up these teams. They compete in the AIA circuit. The Winter Guard practices on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-9:00pm after marching band ends through the spring semester with additional practices based on their competitive-performance schedule.
Winter Guard I serves as our competitive team in the AIA and WGI circuits. The program has a history of Championship seasons. This team focuses on the greatest potential of the group that season. They are the ambassadors of excellence for our guard program and work closely with its sister program, CU Winter Guard II program.
Winter Guard II serves as our performing ambassadors in the community. This group performs shorter programs to more main stream music with a focus on developing technique and ability. The time commitment is less than Winter Guard I, although many of their rehearsals are structured together. Winter Guard II also works in support of its more competitive sister program, CU Winter Guard I program.
Attire
Attire is provided by the University for both the marching season and the winter guard season.
Mr. Dwayne Barnes, Director
(cuguard@campbell.edu)
Mr. Barnes is excited to assume the role of Guard Director at Campbell University. He is a former WGI and DCI performer and is the current Executive Director of CVP winter guard, 5 time WGI finalist guard. Prior to teaching at Campbell, he was the guard director for the UNC Marching Tarheels, 8 years, and spent one season with the NCSU marching band. He was instrumental in the CU winter guard winning the Independent Regional A class in its first competitive season which resulted in getting the guard promoted the next season.
Outside of guard, Mr. Barnes lives in Garner, NC with his two foster fails, Obie (pitbull mix) and Love (Jack Russell/possibly Corgi mix). He graduated from Barton College with a BS in Communications. His full time job is at NC State University in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology where he is the Graduate Services Coordinator for Microbiology and Plant Biology programs. During his 26 years on campus, he has been a Pride of the Wolf Pack recipient as well as being awarded two Awards for Excellence. As well he is an Atlantic Indoor Association Hall of Honor recipient.
Why Guard?
- Join the largest FAMILY on campus as part of the Athletic Band program
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Great Resume Builder/Graduate School Applications
- Continue to Do Something You Love “Making Music”
- Make Memories and Friends
- Perform, Compete, Accomplish!
Join the Family!
If you are interested in learning more about the CU Guard Program, let us know.
Complete an Interest Form
Contact Us
| Name | Role | Email Address |
| Mr. Brayden Coats | Director, Athletic Bands | bcoats@campbell.edu |
| Mr. Dwayne Barnes | Director, Color Guard & Winter Guard | dbarnes@campbell.edu |
| Mrs. Chris Hodgins | Administrative Assistant | chodgins@campbell.edu |
| Dr. Dwayne Wilson |
Director, Bands and Instrumental Studies |
wilsond@campbell.edu |