Seguin High School Winter Guard

Handbook 2008

 

 

Article I                         Membership

 

1.     The Winter Guard is made up of students in good academic and disciplinary standing at Seguin High School.

2.     The Winter Guard performs at various contests and recruiting events in the spring semester. 

3.     Each student must be evaluated for a position in the Winter Guard. This evaluation will take place in the fall semester for the spring season.

4.     The Winter Guard may be split into an ‘A’ (varsity) and a ‘B’ (junior varsity) group, depending on the number and experience level of the students. This provides more specialized instruction for the cast members, and will be determined during the evaluation process.

5.     If a student is selected to be a cast member of the Winter Guard, he/she is required to enroll in the Winter Guard class that is offered either 7th or 8th period. The class period required will depend upon whether the student is in the ‘A’ or the ‘B’ guard or upon other criteria determined by the Director.

6.      All rehearsals and performances are mandatory. A schedule will be provided in this packet. Any absences must be cleared with the Director in writing two (2) weeks in advance. An absence at a contest, even if pre-arranged, may result in a cast member being written out of the show or replaced by a capable understudy. Due to the competitive nature of this program, the integrity of the show as a whole must be maintained.

7.     Any cast member at any time may be moved to understudy (non-performing) status at the Director’s discretion. Possible reasons may include poor grades, attendance, attitude, injury, failure to produce, etc.

8.     All cast members and a parent/guardian must sign a contract in order to participate in Winter Guard.  Students may not pick up contracts for other cast members.

 

 

Article II              Etiquette

 

1.      Winter Guard cast members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Each one is mandatory and graded. 

2.      If for any reason a cast member must miss a rehearsal, two weeks prior notice is required in writing. Emergency absences will be excused with a note from a parent or physician explaining the absence. Any work missed is the sole responsibility of the cast member, and must be covered prior to the next rehearsal. Please make every effort to schedule doctor, orthodontic, hair appointments, etc. outside of class and rehearsal time.

3.      No cast member, including understudies, may miss a scheduled performance. A missed performance, even if excused due to illness or emergency, may result in a cast member being written out of the show, or replaced by a capable understudy.

4.      Proper attire to rehearsals is a must. Clothing should allow free and comfortable movement without concealing bodylines, especially in the spine, knees and ankles. Cast members should be comfortable but protect their modesty.

Prohibited items are:

·        Jeans, jean shorts

·        Skirts

·        Flip-flops

·        Clothing that hinders movement

·        Short shorts without opaque tights/leggings underneath

·        Tennis shoes

·        Jewelry

·        Watches

 

   Dance shoes may be worn during rehearsal when appropriate. Stud earrings or small hoops and small necklaces are the only acceptable jewelry.  Hair will be worn neatly and entirely out of the face at all times.

 

          Cast members will be expected to be in all black attire when clinicians are present. These dates will be given in advance.

 

5.     Cast members are a direct reflection of the Seguin High School Color Guard and Marching Band, of the Seguin Independent School District, and of the City of Seguin. Any member acting in a manner reflecting poorly on any of these entities will face disciplinary action.

6.      Cast members are expected at all times to be respectful to their peers, instructors, clinicians and other Color Guard programs. Profanity and abusive language is prohibited at all times while under contract with this program. “Bad-mouthing” other programs will not be tolerated. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all. Disrespect and insubordination will incur disciplinary action, and possible removal from the program.

7.      All cast members should strive for the excellence of the program. It is not the individual, but the ensemble that takes priority, therefore all cast members should make every effort to assist anyone who may be struggling within the program. You cannot survive and succeed as a group of individuals.

8.      Rehearsal time is limited and rehearsals must be efficient. Rehearsals will begin and end promptly when they are slated to begin and end. This means that cast members will have any floor/props staged, equipment set up, be dressed out, stretch, and have all articles necessary to rehearsal prior to the slated rehearsal time.

9.      Cast members will have with them at all times one roll of electrical tape in each color that their individual equipment requires.

10.Due to the nature of this activity, schedules do sometimes change. Notice of any alterations will be given to cast members as soon as possible.

11. Other amendments or rules may be given at a later date, as necessary.

 

Article III   Cost

 

1.     All cast members will be required to pay a Fair Share Fee as well as purchase accessories which become the property of the cast member upon receipt of payment. Students will be responsible for their own meals on all trips. The following are required expenses for the 2008 season:

 

Fair Share Fee  $75.00 - covers partial cost of costuming,

                               silks, and  supplies    

Unitard            $26.00  – To be worn under costume.                 

Gloves             $10.00 – Students who already have “nude” gloves do not need to order. If desired, students may order more than one pair at the same price.

Duffel Bag*     $25.00 - Taken to all performances

Jacket* -          $35.00 - To be worn at designated times, esp. performances

Hotel Room     $25.00 – Contribution to cost of lodging for State Championships in Houston

 

TOTAL           $196.00

 

*The bag and jacket are optional for Seniors. All other members must have these items.

 

2.     Any student who still owes fees to the Color Guard or Marching Band will not receive a contract until all fees are paid or an acceptable payment plan has been approved by the Director.

 

 

 

 

3.     Please refer to the following payment schedule for the 2008 Winter Guard season:

 

 

Payment Schedule

 

November 26th      Fair Share              $75.00

December 17th      Bag/Jacket            $60.00

January 14th          Unitard/Gloves       $36.00

March 3rd               Hotel Room           $25.00

 

Seguin Winter Guard

2008 Calendar

All contests except State will be day trips.

 

November 13, 15 (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

November 20, 22 (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

November 27, 29 (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

 

December 4, 6     (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

December 11,13  (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

December 18,20  (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

 

January 8, 10      (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

January 15, 17    (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

January 22, 24    (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

January 25          (F)        4:00   -  5:30

January 26                 (Sat)        TCGC - Connally High School (Austin)

January 29, 31    (T/TH)   5:30  -  8:00

 

February 1          (F)        4:00   -  5:30

February 2             (Sat)               WGI – Akins High School (Austin)

February 5,7       (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

February 12, 14  (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

February 19, 21  (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

February 23           (Sat)         TECA – South San High School (tentative)

February 26, 28  (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

February 29        (F)        4:00   -   5:30

March 1                  (Sat)         TCGC – Hendrickson High School (Austin)

 

March 4, 6           (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

March 11, 13       (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

March 18, 20       (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

March 21             (F)        4:00   -  5:30

March 22                    (Sat)        TCGC – McNeil High School (Austin)

March 25, 27       (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

 

April 1, 3              (T/TH)   5:30   -  8:00

April 4                  (F)        3:45   -  5:15

April 4-5                     (F/Sat)    TCGC – State Championships

(Houston overnight)