
VJA Music Parents Association

Welcome To Color Guard
The Difference between Fall and Winter Color Guard
Fall color guard performs outside with the Marching Band during halftime at football games and various competitions against other Marching Bands. Winter guard teams perform inside, in a gym, on a tarp, against other winter guard teams.

Make sure to download Remind app from App store to have current communication with the team leaders.
Meet Your Color Guard Instructors

Kassie Pierson
I currently work as an assistant for a Realtor Team, as well as being a full time student currently enrolled at Elmhurst University. I started my time as a color guard performer when I was in junior high by participating in the Carl Sandburg junior high night performace. I continued color guard all the way through high school and ended up being a part of the Andrew winter guard team in my senior year of high school. Once I graduated I was asked to join the staff and now I share my love for color guard with others!

Sara Janik Serratore
I attended Reavis High School and was a member of the color guard for 4 years (captain 1 year) and the winter guard for 3 years (captain 1 year). We were the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Champions in Class A in 1994. I also played the clarinet from 4th grade through college. I performed with independent winter guards in 1997 and 1998. I attended NIU and GSU and received my Bachelor’s degree. I have been a Real Estate Appraiser (General Certified) since 1999 and have been teaching color/winter guards at various schools since 1997.

Krista Perez
Krista Perez currently works at Ann & Roberts Children’s Hospital in Chicago as a Milieu Therapist. She continues to positively impact the life’s of her students and shares a passion for the Colorguard activity. Krista began as a performer with her Alma Mater, Marian Catholic, and went on to be a part of a World Class Drum Corp. Krista is excited to expand her knowledge and passion of the activity to her students. She looks forward to bringing her skills and experience to Victor J. Andrew.
Color Guard Fees Include:
Dance master class training
New tarp or artistry
All travel expenses & lodging
Staff
Props
Design
Meals on overnight trips
Team member show shirt
Does NOT Include:
Food at local shows
Food at practice
Show makeup
Spirit Wear
WGI patches
Parent show shirts
Family admission to shows
Family travel expenses