HAMILTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD TRYOUT PACKET 2013
Hamilton Township High School 2013 Color Guard Tryouts General Information Clinics: April 8, 9, 10, 2013 Tryouts: APRIL 11, 2013 2:30 5:30 pm 2:30 4:30 pm Location: All clinics and tryouts will be held on the high school stage. If for some reason you can not attend a clinic, please let Mr. Frazier know before hand. What is Color Guard? Modern color guard has evolved over the years into a form of entertainment similar to dance theater. Color guard can be found in most American colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, and independent drum corps. Color guard uses props, along with movement, to express dynamic passages in the music accompanying the marching band show. A color guard is traditionally the visual representation of the music. Modern color guards use flags, sabres, swing flags, airblades, and other pieces of equipment pertaining to the music, as well as a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary modern dance. Usually marching bands and color guards perform during football games at halftime, out of tradition. During competition the guard adds to the overall score of the band, but is also judged in its own category, usually called auxiliary. Auditions For The Color Guard Auditions for the color guard at Hamilton Township High School are easy! Many students come into our auditions thinking they will not be able to do many things we do in color guard. Well, it is true that you will not know how to spin a flag, toss a air blade, or dance across the floor, but we will teach you! Every member of the guard started out just like you. Many of them did not know how to spin a flag or dance, but after only three days they soon learned that they could do it. They also realized how much fun this activity really is. Some students already come into auditions with previous dance training and that is great! However you DO NOT need any previous dance training to be on the guard. We will teach you everything you need to know. What To Expect From the moment you walk in, you will instantly feel welcomed! Everyone is welcome to audition for the color guard, and we are glad you will be joining us. If you are looking to make new friends, then you have found the right place! During the first day you will learn the basics of color guard. We will be working on stretching, balance exercises, moving across the floor, and basic turns. We will then give you a flag where our members will teach you how to spin our basic spins. On day two, we will review what we learned the previous day and add to it. We will then continue learning how to spin the flag and go into spinning with one and two hands. It s scary at first, but a lot of fun! On day three, we will review everything we learned and add more to it with a routine on the flag. All equipment will be provided for the audition process, such as flag and flagpole.
The Actual Audition Your actual audition will be your participation for the entire three days and your final routine on the third day. During the three days we will evaluate your progress throughout each day. If you are eager to learn, improve each day, and have a great attitude then you have a VERY good chance of being accepted on the color guard. On the final day, we will have one more audition to see what you have learned. Afterwards we will let you know if you have made the Hamilton Township High School Color Guard. If You Are Selected Color Guard members ARE members of the band. All members must be model band students and leaders with the band and away from the band. The Color Guard functions as a visual complement to the HTHS Marching Band. Members of this organization are selected through an audition process in the spring of each year. Members are required to audition each year. The Color Guard performs at each function with the marching band and meets after school hours. We believe that each member should improve through daily practice. We are firmly convinced that the most successful students are the ones who are improving themselves through regular habits of practice and daily progress. A member must develop a high sense of purpose toward which they are willing to work. They must know right from wrong and to stand for their principles. The HTHS Marching Band and Color Guard will be conducted in a manner that will encourage all students to set and achieve goals. Required Rehearsals All rehearsals and performances are mandatory for membership in this group. The members of the HTHS Marching Band and Color Guard are responsible for all participation fees as the rest of the band. Rehearsals begin during the second week of June and are held on a weekly basis. Please see the attached schedule for the dates for July through October. No absences will be excused unless the performer has contacted a staff member in advance and the staff member has approved the absence. Please schedule all family vacations in June or early July and contact Mr. Frazier for approval in advance. Absences due to illness require a doctor s note dated for the day of the missed rehearsal. Hope To See You We know that auditioning for any organization can be very difficult and sometimes scary, but please do not be afraid. Every member of the guard will be happy to see you! You do not need any prior experience to be on the color guard! We promise, you will absolutely love being part of our guard! If you are still not sure, just come to the first day of clinics and see what we are all about! What do you have to lose? Come see what being part of the color guard is all about!!
Permission Slip STUDENT NAME PRINT Parent I give my child, permission to attend color guard clinics and tryouts. 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. I will make arrangements to transport my child to and from school. (Parents Signature) (Date) Student I understand that if I make the color guard that I must attend pre-camp, band camp, post camp, parades, football games and any other activities, the directors feel 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) (Date) This form is due Monday, April 8, 2013.
Color Guard Informational Sheet STUDENT NAME PRINT Name: Grade Level Next Year: Address: City: Zip: Home Phone Number: 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: Your 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 a green performance shirt. If you are a returning member and need a new green shirt, please mark your size. Green Performance Shirt Size S M L XL XXL Your Shoe Size: (tennis shoe size) I understand that if my child is a new member, they will need to purchase shoes and a green shirt. Returning members will only need to purchase a new shirt, if they can not locate there old shirt or have out grown it.. They will be charged $15.00. (Parent Signature) (Date) This form is due Monday, April 8, 2013
STUDENT NAME PRINT Financial Requirements Two Copies One is for you to keep. The other needs turned in. 1. Band Camp $75.00 Due during pre-camp Pays for the following: Band Camp t-shirt, Drawstring Backpack, 5 camp meals, Band camp staff, and 10 dinners before football games. 2. Guard Shoes $25.00 - $30.00 Due during pre-camp For Football Games 3. Green Guard Performance Shirt $15.00 Due before 1 st parades For Parades, school and the 1 st couple of football games. 4. Khaki pair of shorts (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade They must be fingertip length. Used for parades, and the first couple of football games. 5. White pair of socks (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade For parades, and 1 st couple of football games. 6. White Tennis Shoes (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade For Parades and 1 st couple football games. 7. Black pair of socks (Purchase on your own) Need before 1st F-ball game For Football games 8. These above cost are approximate I have read and understand the financial requirements and cost that go along with being a member of this group. I also understand that the above items are required. Please call me at the Middle school, if you have any questions. (491-3468 am or 491-3330 pm). You can also email Mr. Frazier at mfrazier@hamilton-local.k12.oh.us (Parent Signature) (Date) This form is due at the first clinic on Monday, April 8, 2013.
Financial Requirements Two Copies One is for you to keep. The other needs turned in. 1. Band Camp $75.00 Due during pre-camp Pays for the following: Band Camp t-shirt, Drawstring Backpack, 5 camp meals, Band camp staff, and 10 dinners before football games. 2. Guard Shoes $25.00 - $30.00 Due during pre-camp For Football Games 3. Green Guard Performance Shirt $15.00 Due before 1 st parades For Parades, school and the 1 st couple of football games. 4. Khaki pair of shorts (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade They must be fingertip length. Used for parades, and the first couple of football games. 5. White pair of socks (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade For parades, and 1 st couple of football games. 6. White Tennis Shoes (Purchase on your own) Need before 1 st parade For Parades and 1 st couple football games. 7. Black pair of socks (Purchase on your own) Need before 1st F-ball game For Football games 8. These above cost are approximate I have read and understand the financial requirements and cost that go along with being a member of this group. I also understand that the above items are required. Please call me at the Middle school, if you have any questions. (491-3468 am or 491-3330 pm). You can also email Mr. Frazier at mfrazier@hamilton-local.k12.oh.us
Color Guard Schedule Clinics: April 8, 9 and 10, 2013 Tryouts: April 11, 2013 Practice and Fitting: June Monday, June 3rd King s Island Trip July Monday, July 15 th Section Leader Meeting 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 16 th Freshmen and Section Leaders 6-9:00 pm Thursday, July 18 th Freshmen and Section Leaders 6-9:00 pm Tuesday, July 23 th Pre Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Wednesday, July 24 th Pre Camp Guard and Percussion Only 6-9:00 pm Thursday, July 25 th Pre Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Tuesday, July 30 st Pre Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Wednesday, July 31 st Pre Camp Guard and Percussion Only August Thursday, August 1st Pre Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Monday, August 5 th Band Camp Everyone Noon 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 6 th Band Camp Everyone Noon 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 7 th Band Camp Everyone Noon 8:00 pm Thursday, August 8 th Band Camp Everyone Noon 8:00 pm Friday, August 9 th Band Camp Everyone Noon 8:00 pm Parent Show 7-8:00 pm Tuesday, August 13 th Post Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Thursday, August 15 th Post Camp Everyone 6-9:00 pm Monday, August 19 th Football Games 1st day of School 10 Fridays starting August 30 th November 1 st After School Practices Every Wednesday starting Aug. 21 2:30 5:30 pm Every Friday starting Aug. 23 2:30 pm Obetz Parade Saturday, August 24 Circleville Pumpkin Parade Thursday, October 17 These dates and times are subjected to change. The location of all practices will be at the high school. So please mark your calendar, because these dates are required. It is very hard for a student to make up missed time and they will fall behind the rest of the band. If there is a schedule problem, please let me know so that we can make changes in the schedule. PLEASE USE THIS SCHEDULE WHEN PLANNING YOUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND VACATIONS.