Oakton HS Winter Guard 2018-19

Who are we Mrs. Hovanec, Club sponsor Miles Strebeck, color guard/winter guard coach/director Sam Gurian, instructor Dr. Van Valkenburg, band director Band members Band boosters/parents

What is winter guard? WGI video

Sport of the arts Winter Guard is a combination of sport… …and art Demanding Endurance Muscular development to manipulate equipment Performance …and art Pageantry Exciting Communicate emotion

We use movement and manipulation of equipment to generate effect What is it? We use movement and manipulation of equipment to generate effect Dance Spin flag, rifle, and sabre Set up the stage – use of different formations or “drill”

Welcome to oakton winter guard GOAL: To develop young adults through a performance sport with a strong emphasis on teamwork and achievement

How? To achieve the goal: Rehearsals - to put together our program Individual training – to prepare for rehearsal Reinforcement – instruction and repetition Positive atmosphere – we are all learning Competitions – professional and confident

Rehearsals Varsity: MWF 6:30-9 JV: MWF 5:30-7:30 Some alterations in order to have space in gym Staging camps some Saturdays in December and January – this is where we have extended rehearsals to learn the show Tentative Calendar is on the band website Competitions – Saturdays in February and March No conflict with Band Spring trip and assessment

responsibilites Rehearsals – must attend. Willing to work with schedule for new members on JV and returning members on varsity Competitions Practice on your own Financial responsibility

Financial responsibility As a club, we are self-financing with support from the band boosters Need to pay for costumes, equipment, floor, staff, registration, some transportation We expect members to contribute $400 Overnight trip expected to cost approximately $125-150 We expect members to participate in fundraisers SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE for both fee and trip! Financial concerns should not be a reason to not participate – we can make it work

I have more questions… Some great resources: oaktonbands.org/colorguard/ WGI.org WGI’s Youtube channel Many performances available on Youtube Email us at MrStrebeck@fcps.edu

What to do Attend experience clinics Attend “auditions”/Registration Thu, Nov 8 6-8pm Learn some basics including spinning and dancing Learn what the season will be like Open to all, even those not able to perform Meet outside auditorium Attend “auditions”/Registration Tuesday, Nov 13 6-8pm Relaxed atmosphere – the hardest part is showing up We do not cut students

recruit The more the merrier – we are looking for all experience levels, including none! Bring friends, acquaintances to the experience clinics and auditions Tell your parents – we need volunteers!

Final things We are looking forward to an exciting season But we need your help and participation Email: MrStrebeck@fcps.edu What other questions do you have?