Ladies,

Please do not be nervous.
You have routine check offs Tuesday.
They will be in front of me and which ever captain does that part of the show with you. So, if you are on Sabre, Mindy will be watching, if you are on Flag, Holly will be watching.

Just relax, you know the work. It is just us watching, no different then doing it for your parents. :)

Have a great Monday off!

Leza

- Closer Rifle Line -
Mindy
Joni
Anna
Tashi
Hollly
Brianna
Brooke G

- Main Theme Rifle Line -
Mindy
Joni
Anna
Tashi
Brianna

Now keep in mind, if you DO NOT keep up with practicing on your own, you will be removed from the line and we will have open auditions again for that spot. So, those of you still interested keep it up, there may still be opportunity for you to be on rifle.

Make sure you are working on selling those tickets for the Carwash!

Need to ahve $30 deposit for the Color Guard camp on June 12th!

Remember - other car wash is June 16th!

See everyone soon!

Color Guard

2007-2008

Congratulations again on being accepted as a member of the 2007-2008 Heritage High School Marching Band Color Guard. We are very excited about having such as a talented group and we are looking forward to an exciting year. During this season, we will be performing in pre-game, halftime shows, competitions, and parades. We hope that you will be making friends within this organization to last your high school years. We look forward to instructing and getting to know all of you.

Leza Dege-Carver

Color Guard Coordinator and Instructor

Elizabeth Villasana

Color Guard Instructor
 
Mr. Gallagher

Mr. Wilson

Heritage High School Band Directors

Kim Juday

Color Guard Liaison

"Guard Mom"

RESPONSIBILITIES

Respect: You must show respect at all times! This includes your attitude towards directors, instructors, captains, drum majors, and each other. You must have a positive attitude and show good sportsmanship. Gossiping or "Trash Talking" other teams, bands, guards, or members will NOT be allowed! Be helpful and considerate toward others! You must be willing to work hard and rehearse like you will perform at EVERY rehearsal.

General Appearance: Appearance is extremely important as we perform in front of hundreds of people every week. It is important that you always look your best not only for performances, but also when wearing any HHS Guard or HHS Band attire. Visible tattoos or body piercings are prohibited.

Hair: The Color Guard Instructors will determine specific styles.  If you have any trouble with the specific style, please speak with the Color Guard Instructors. This year we will be wearing tight buns with flowers in our hair, please, no one cut their hair till after marching season. DO NOT come to a performance with wet hair. If you color your hair, please keep it a natural color. Extreme colors are prohibited. Please keep hair pulled back out of your face during rehearsals.

Make-up: Full make-up must be worn for all games, pictures, parades, and other performances. If the Color Guard Instructors, Guard Mom or Captains feel your make-up is inappropriate, you will be instructed to fix it. Due to the nature of our activity, theater make-up must be worn. That is, heavier applied make-up then everyday wear. Colors will be determined by the Color Guard Instructor. No fingernail polish is allowed.

Jewelry: NO jewelry is allowed for any performance unless it is part of the uniform.

Uniforms: All uniforms must be clean for every performance. If you are uncertain about how to properly clean any piece of your uniform, please ask the Color Guard Instructors, Guard Mom or Flag Captains. Never spray hair spray while wearing any uniform with sequins as hair spray chemicals ruin the sequins. NO T-SHIRTS may be worn under the uniform!  If you lose or damage any part of your HHS Color Guard attire, it is your responsibility to replace it.

Rehearsals: All rehearsals are MANDATORY. Rehearsal times for the HHS band are Tuesdays and Thursdays till approximately 6PM throughout our "competition season" which lasts through part of October. Color Guard sectionals are Monday after school, 4PM – 6PM. Additional rehearsals may be called as necessary. Members are expected to give 100% at all rehearsals. Chewing gum is not permitted at rehearsals. The HHS Band Office (984-8110 ext. 562125) MUST be notified if you are going to be absent for ANY reason. Absences will affect your grade!

Rehearsal Rules:

Absolutely NO Gossiping or "Trash Talking" other teams, bands, guards, or members

DO NOT sit or lay on silks
Do not let a band member or anyone else play with the flags or other guard equipment
Never leave equipment lying out, you will be responsible for the damage or if lost
No calls unless it is an emergency, cell phones must be off during practice
No gum during rehearsals
No food or drink should be within 5 feet of guard equipment
Be on time for rehearsals and coming back from breaks
No leaving till end of rehearsals
No leaving during breaks
Disorderly behavior and abusive language will not be tolerated

Rehearsal Punishments
Push-ups

Pilea Exercise
Laps around the football field/school/practice field
Standing at right shoulder for 15 minutes
5 and 5 exercise

Equipment: It is your responsibility to take care of the equipment. Lost or excessively damaged equipment will be your responsibility to replace. Do not slam or scrape the poles on the ground. You should NEVER sit on any practice or performance flag!  Everyone will be responsible for purchasing their own flag, rifle, and equipment bag. The member must replace lost or damaged equipment.

Tardiness and Absenteeism: It is YOUR responsibility to be on time and at every rehearsal. You must call (984-8110 ext. 562125) or contact the Guard Instructor (548-9411) if you are going to be late or absent!

Physical Fitness: We recommend that you exercise over the summer and throughout the season. This will help you maintain your strength and build your endurance. It is important to be in shape! The Color Guard Instructors, Band Directors, and Captains should be notified of any health or physical ailments. It is recommended to bring water to all rehearsals.

Fundraisers: Fundraisers will be available throughout the summer and fall to help offset cost of required items. Only those members present at the fundraisers will receive credit towards their total costs

Fundraiser Dates:

Car washes:    June 2nd Wendy's Midland Plaza

            June16th Wendy's Midland Plaza

Uno's Night:   Will be announced soon

Candle sell: Will be announced soon

Band Camp & Summer Rehearsals: Band camp is REQUIRED! Dates for band camp this year are

• May 23-May 24: END OF YEAR CAMP (marching & music rehearsal) for all band members @ HHS (8:00-5:00 p.m.) PLEASE DON'T SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS TIME! Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

• June 12, 19 & 26: Tuesday evening rehearsals for WEAPON Line 4:00pm – 5:30pm

• June 12, 19 & 26: Tuesday night rehearsals for all band members (6:00-9:00 p.m.) Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

• June 22 - 23: East Tennessee Color Guard Clinic sponsored and hosted by the Karns High School Guard - ALL 2007 Fall Guard members are to attend this clinic. More details to come.

• July 16 – 18: PRECAMP (color guard and percussion) HHS Band room

8:00am – 3:00pm

Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

• July 19-26: BAND CAMP (marching & music) for all band members @ Heritage High School (weekdays only 8-5 p.m.) PLEASE DON'T SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS TIME! Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

• July 26: Parent show @ 6 p.m. (parent meeting following the performance) Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

You are a member of the Band, if the band is required on certain days, this includes the color guard.

Please DO NOT schedule any appointments during this time!

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Clothing for Rehearsals: Please dress appropriately for rehearsals. Wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and are comfortable.  It is best to wear thick soled shoes for rehearsals. NO SANDALS, BOOTS, OR BARE FEET are allowed. Blue jeans and jean shorts are not recommended. Please also be aware of the length of your shorts-remember you will have a lot of dance and body work-so the shortest shorts you own are probably not a good idea. You are allowed ONE ROLL of the waist band on your shorts. The instructors must be able to see the white of the band. Refer to school policy regarding sleeveless shirts. Tank tops sleeves must be at least the width of you index finger (I must be able to see the fabric on both sides on your finger!). Men's tank top undershirts must be layered! If the proper clothes are not worn, you will be asked to change or leave practice. No low cut necklines. Remember the three B's!

HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE – taken from the HHS Hand book

When the student, in the judgment of the principal, is attired in a manner that is likely to cause disruption or to interfere with the operation of the school, the principal shall administer appropriate punishment, which may include suspension.

Following is a list of guidelines for Blount County Schools.  The principal shall have the right to exclude any attire which is disruptive or which adversely affects the educational atmosphere.

1.      Shoes will be worn at all times. No houseshoes.

2.      Skirts must be at the knee in length.

3.      Shorts must be at the knee in length.  Acceptable shorts include Bermuda/walking shorts, culottes/split skirts and cutoff shorts that are neat in appearance, appropriate in length or are commercially sewn to look like cutoffs. Athletic shorts are not acceptable.

4.      The following items may not be worn during the school day:

1. caps and hats (not allowed to be worn in the building); wearing/displaying gang- related apparel such as altered hats, hairnets and bandannas of any color; beads in hair; hair must be natural color (black, blonde, brown, red);

2. torn, cut-off, or damaged clothing;
3. sleeveless or backless dresses/blouses/shirts;
4. sweat pants; pajama tops/bottoms;
5. see-through clothing;
6. clothing which exhibits written, pictorial, or implied references to illegal substances, drugs or alcohol, negative slogans, vulgarities, or causes disruption to the educational process; wearing apparel that is sexually suggestive or that features crude or vulgar commercial lettering or printing and/or pictures that depict drugs, tobacco, alcohol beverages, racial/ethnic slurs or gang affiliation; or confederate flags;
7. clothing that exposes the midriff; including cropped shirts;
8. shorts made of spandex, or shorts of less than knee length or less than modest fit;
9. wallet chains or chains of any kind;
10. oversize apparel-including saggy pants worn low on the waist, overalls with unfastened straps, and pants that are cut off below the knee (and worn with knee socks);
11. belts which are extra-long with excess hanging loosely or belt buckles bearing initials that designate gangs; and
12. all tattoos and brands and visible body piercings (excluding the ears) must be completely covered.

** Directors and Instructors reserve the right to remove an individual from performance duties upon repeated offenses or negligence of HHS Band or Color Guard policies  **

(I suggest you bookmark and check this page regularly)

COLOR GUARD EXPENSES

• BAND CAMP: $100.00 Due 1^st day of Band Camp

• UNIFORM: $100.00

• SHOES: $23.00 (same as purchased for the 2005 fall season)

• FLAG BAG: $18.00

• FLAG POLE: $10.00

• FLAG SILK: $12.00

• WARM-UP: $100.00

• COLOR GUARD DUFFLE BAG: $40.00

• RIFLE: $37.50 (not required, but if interested in learning, must purchase your own, the school has several that are used that can be purchases at $15.00 each)

• SABRE: $115.00 (not required, but if interested in learning, must purchase your own)

• MONEY FOR FOOD ON AWAY TRIPS

If you do not need every item listed, ie: returning member, your cost will be lower.

At the 1^st summer practice, the Color Guard Instructor or Guard Mom will have a list for each member on the exact amount they will need to pay.

There will be fundraiser through out the summer and football season to help off set the cost, BUT if these are not participated in, YOU are responsible for this amount.

We will start this year with a payment plan; we all know this makes life much easier on EVERYONE!

PAYMENT PLAN

MAY 23rd: $40 – band fee

JUNE 12th^: $30

JUNE 19th: $30

JUNE 26th: $30

JUNE 19th: $100 – band camp fee

After this date, we will then review the fundraisers, how much each guard member has earned and then applies it to the amount that is left. You will then receive a statement explaining what you raised, how it was applied and how much is left on your account.

SUMMER PRACTICE DATES

::May 23 & 24::

End of School PreCamp – FULL BAND

HHS 8:00 – 5:00pm

 Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

::June 12, 19 & 26::

Tuesday evening rehearsals for WEAPON Line 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday evening rehearsals for FULL BAND 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

::July 16 – 18::

PRECAMP (color guard and percussion) HHS Band room

8:00am – 3:00pm

Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

:: July 19-26::

BAND CAMP - FULL BAND HHS Band room

Weekdays only 8:00 - 5:00pm

PLEASE DON'T SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS TIME!

Make sure you have cleared this with work!!!

There are 2 weeks off at the beginning of July, please try to schedule vacations during this time.

**Please inform the Color Guard Instructors of any summer vacations you will be taking and the dates ASAP, Thank you.**

2007 HHS COLOR GUARD
We listen to the beat of our own drummer

Krysta Blevins
Jessica Bowman
Anna Gallagher
Brooke Glickman
Rachel Hughes
Megan Ison
Brooke Jett
Kariss Juday
Mindy Lewelling
Kasey Myers
Brianna Spruce
Holly Reagan
Katlyn Ross
Sorimari Soriano-Vega
Meagan Swayney
Ashley Teather
Joni Wilson

Captain / Co-Captain Tryouts HHS 2007  

Who is eligible to tryout for captain/co-captain?  

Everyone who has had one seasons of color guard is welcome to try out for captain. The decision for captain is made based upon responsibility, professionalism, experience, and leadership.  

The Captain(s) will be announced by the Mini Band Camp held on May 23rd and 24th.  

What do I have to do to tryout for captain? 

·     Come to the meeting on Friday, April 20th at 4:00pm. This is a very important meeting as you will be assigned your clinic responsibilities and what is required of you.

·     Write a routine to music that will be given to you. More details will come about this part of the auditions.

·     Recruit at least 2 new people to attend auditions.

·     Lead stretching/warm-up at the clinics and teach the flag audition routine. You will also be instructed to lead other parts of the clinics.

·     Interview with the judges and staff. They will take place in the band room or ensemble room, depending what is available. It is a good idea to arrive a little early so you can find where they are taking place.

·     Paper due on Monday, April 23rd at the beginning of the first audition clinic. If they are not turned in at the beginning of the clinic, you will lose your privilege to audition for captain. You must write on the 2 quotes below. How they apply to you and how they apply to being a captain of the color guard.

The paper needs to be typed – font: Arial – size: 10 – spacing: single

All others will be returned for not following directions. – Please proof read and spell check as well.  

1.   "You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too."

§     Sam Rayburn

2.   "Every man has three characters—that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has."

§     Alphonse Karr

The below quotes are for you to just read and thinking about. You do NOT have to write on them.  

People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. . . . The leader works in the open, and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.  
- Theodore Roosevelt 

The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines the success or failure of an organization.  
- Fred Fiedler & Martin Chemers Improving Leadership Effectiveness 

"Never give an order that can't be obeyed."
-General Douglas MacArthur

·          Attend the Maryville Color Guard Clinic on May 5^th.

• Write a 2-minute routine: you may include, dance, weapon, and flag. Must have at least 1 minute of flag work. You must be able to perform this routine either in the Band room, Gym, or outside. I have no idea what room we will audition in or what the weather will be like outside. Monday the music for this will be given to you. This must be ready by may 1st to be performed in front of the judges.
  
• Have 3 Teacher recommendations turned in by May 1st. These maybe any 3 teachers you have had since attending Heritage. Forms will be given out Monday.