MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD TRYOUT PACKET

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD TRYOUT PACKET

Mount Dora High School 2016 Color Guard Tryouts General Information General Meeting: April 7th 4:30-5:30pm @ Mount Dora Middle School Practices: April 12th 5:30-7:30 pm @ Mount Dora High School April 14th 5:30-7:30 pm @ Mount Dora High School April 21st 5:30-7:30 pm @ Mount Dora High School April 26th 5:30-7:30 pm @ Mount Dora High School Try-outs: May 10th 5:30-7:30 pm @ Mount Dora High School Location: Band Room If for some reason you cannot attend a practice, please let Mr. Innis know beforehand. What is Color Guard? Color guard is the visual effect part of the band. We use equipment such as flags, sabres, rifles, and swing flags. Usually color guard will perform at football games with the marching band at halftime. Color guard also performs at competitions and is judged on how well they can perform together in time, without dropping equipment and marching and maneuvering. Auditions for Color Guard Auditions for color guard at Mount Dora High School are easy! We ll teach you the basics at the practice dates listed above. We will rate you on a scale of 1-10 on how well you paid attention to the techniques we previously taught you and hopefully you ll pass them with flying colors! What To Expect From the moment you walk in you will feel welcomed! Color guard is a place to make new friends and have fun. Practices are not going to be easy only because we want to push the team to victory and get superiors at competitions. We will not take anyone who is uncommitted and will just goof around, I don t want to waste my time and any other members time. You will also need to follow the rules and act in a professional manner at competitions and football games. We want other schools to remember us! If You Are Selected Color guard members are members of the band. All members must model leadership with the band and away from the band. The color guard functions as a visual complement to the MDHS band. Every member of the color guard must audition every year and perform at every event with the band. Required Practices All practices and performances are mandatory for membership in this group. The members of the MDHS color guard are responsible for all participation fees. Please let Mr. Innis or the color guard captain know about any practices you will miss due to vacations or from illnesses. Hope To See You We know that auditions can be nerve racking and scary, but you have no reason to be nervous or scared. You don t need prior experience to be on the team. We promise that you will absolutely love being a part of the guard! If you are still having doubts, just come to the first practice and see what we are all about!

Permission Slip STUDENT NAME PRINT Parent I give my child, permission to attend color guard practices and auditions. I understand that the coaches and school will not be held responsible for injuries or accidents that may occur. I also fully understand my financial responsibility, if my child makes the color guard team. I will make arrangements to transport my child to and from school. (Parents Signature) Student I understand that if I make the color guard team that I must attend practices, pre-camp, band camp, parades, football games and competitions or any other activities the director feels the group should perform at or attend. I will do my up most to attend all practices and will follow the procedures and rules that go along with being a member of the group. (Students Signature) This form is due Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Name: Color Guard Informational Sheet Grade Level Next Year: Address: City: Home Phone Number: Zip: Cell Number: Father s Name: Father s Cell Phone Number: Father s Email Address: Mother s Name: Mother s Cell Phone Number: Mother s Email Address: E-mail Address: Are you planning on doing a fall sport? If so what: Your T-Shirt Size: S M L Xl XXL If you are a first year member, you will need to purchase all band requirements. If you are a returning member and need a new guard shirt, please mark your size. Performance Shirt Size S M L XL XXL Shoe Size: (tennis shoe size) I understand that if my child is a new member, they will need to purchase shoes and a guard shirt. Returning members will only need to purchase a new shirt, if they cannot locate their old shirt or have out grown it. (Parent Signature) This form is due Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Guard room- Rules and Regulations Members are responsible for their personal items which should be in their lockers NO EATING! We don t want bugs. Clean up after yourself No one other than color guard members are allowed in the guard room Football games- Members should be wearing the correct uniform You are responsible for your equipment and personal bags We will perform routines in the stands to pump up the band and during halftime No leaving the color guard group to hang out with the band unless it s during dinner time Sit with the other guard girls on the bus, we re all friends here Competitions- Please act in a professional manner, we are being watched at all times We arrive at the school earlier than the band members to get hair and makeup completed so it s mandatory you re there You are responsible for your equipment and personal bags Once on the field, NO talking Remember to try your best and don t forget to smile! Extras- No provocative clothing, we are performers nothing less Be helpful and respectful to others, we want to set a good example No stealing No drugs or alcohol No profanity You must do what you are told, no talking back Please don t bring or start drama, Color Guard isn t the place for it If you re going to miss practice or come late, you need to inform Mr. Innis or the Color Guard Captain in advance If you do not abide by these rules and regulations you will face consequences or even be removed from the color guard team. We want you to have fun but also be safe.