What is Colorguard? The Colorguard
compliments the music the Hastings Marching Band
performs through the use of flags, rifles, sabers,
theater, and dance. We perform on streets for
parades during the Summer and on football fields
for field shows in the Fall. The Colorguard consists
of young men and women who all have different
talents, different schedules, and different personalities
but strive to perform as one.
Attendance and Rehearsals: Attendance
is crucial to this program. If one person is
gone, it affects the entire colorguard's performance
in trying to fill that hole. It is of the utmost
importance to be on time to every rehearsal.
Rehearsal dates are set weeks in advance . Please
try to arrange work and other activities around
this schedule. Work and school work DOES NOT
count as an excused absence. No unexcused absences
are allowed and no more than two performances
can be missed to receive a letter; for summer
and Fall season. If a person misses two rehearsals,
the week before a competition, he/she will not
be able to perform, and the performance will
be unexcused. The person will still be required
to come along and support his/her team. If an
emergency arises, please don't hesitate to talk
to staff and we can work it out. A written note
from a parent must be handed to staff BEFORE
a scheduled performance is to be excused. A phone
call or a written note must be given to staff
BEFORE a missed rehearsal to be excused. Each
member is responsible for learning the missed
material BEFORE the next rehearsal. Please wear
comfortable, form-fitting, clothing (NO JEANS)
and tennis/dance shoes to each rehearsal.
Equipment: Equipment for
the colorguard is provided through the school.
We are able to purchase updated equipment and
props to fit each year's show through the Marching
Band Member Fee. Each colorguard member is allowed
to check out equipment to take home and is responsible
for that equipment throughout the year. There
will be a small equipment fee for each member
of the colorguard. This fee will be returned
if the equipment is returned at the end of the
year in good shape, with the usual wear and tear
as up to the discresion of the staff. We are
asking each member to make a "Flag Bag" to carry
their equipment. They can be easily made by sewing
a folded towel together, and cutting one side
for a shoulder strap. This should be brought
to the first practice. Tryouts will be scheduled
for Rifle and Saber line later in the season.
Uniforms: Uniforms are
part of the visual effect the colorguard brings
to the show. They are purchased through the Costume
Fee. This includes the costume, costume bag,
shoes, make-up, and accessories. This does not
include gloves (required for rifle or saber).
Each member is responsible for the hemming/sewing
for performance appearance, keeping their uniform
clean and bringing it to each performance.
Colorguard Captain: If you are a Junior
or a Senior as of the 2008-2009 school year,
you will be able to tryout for Colorguard Captain
and/or Section Leader. The Captain must show
leadership, must be at the majority of rehearsals
and performances, and be willing to help when
needed. A section leader will help during rehearsals
and must also be able to show leadership. Please
see staff for an application!
Winter practice
dates are pre-regular season and do not count
towards your letter. However, we expect
good attendance as we learn technique and our
warm-up exercises…the building blocks
to a good competitive season! Attendance
for lettering starts April 3rd.
You will receive
a separate full season rehearsal and performance
schedule along with the entire band.
Instructor contact information can be found in the Information section.
Please Note: There is not a separate fall schedule at this time
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