Tigard Color Guard

New Coach

2009-08-02T13:39:00.000-07:00

I just spoke with Dylan. He has pretty much confirmed that Jeff will be coaching you this coming fall. So it sounds like you will have someone there the first day of camp! So this is me signing off. Good luck this year!
Tisha

SUMMER PRACTICE!!

2009-07-30T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Potential Guard Members!!
Lauren, Britni and I have been talking about getting together and spinning as a group. Seeing as I know that most of us haven't spun much since winter ended, this will be a great opportunity to get those muscles working again! (This will also help a lot for the rigorous training we endure at Band Camp; you do want to impress the new coach, right?)

This loverly spinning partay will take place on Saturday, August 8 from ... uh... 9 to 12.

If you don't plan to spin for fall, you can ignore this message.

it would be highly appreciated if you all can let us know if the times are good for you or not. We can also work things out about rides and whatnot.

Hope you've been enjoying your summer!

P.S. Lauren is also willing to host a GUARD PARTYY at her home on the following Saturday; August 15.

Band Camp starts Monday, August 17. Don't forget to also check mckee's and the band's websites. And the blog... the blog needs love too.

If you have any other questions, you can also call me: (Claudia)
503-927-3778.

Cleaning

2009-06-07T16:30:00.000-07:00

For those of you guard people who avidly check the blog....
Lauren posted this on facebook, and I wanted to post it here if you missed it.

Hello fellow Guardians,
SO, I was washing the white flags this weekend, and after seeing the guard room (which is really messy), I thought we should take inventory of all of that stuff. The last time we did was 2 years ago!! AHH. Anyway, this is partly due to my OCD tendencies, but whatever. If we get orgasnized, we will know exactally what we have, and next year will be a lot more organized. We can write down who has taken what flag, or weapon, what we need to buy more of, and etc. We can post a list of all of the stuff in the guard room, so we can just look at it, and not be searching for the hypothetical 8 "orange" flags, when we only have 5. yaaayyy.

Im going to start this week. So on monday after school, Im going to start. I would be nice to get it done before finals week, and start before the band kids have to return their uniforms on wednesday. If I dont finish, Im going to come back on wednesday, and friday. Its not an official event or anything. But if you want/can to come help out for a bit, it'd be super. so... thanks :)

much love,
Lauren

Reality

2009-05-16T10:55:00.000-07:00

Hello all. I hope you are enjoying the finally warm weather we have this weekend!

I wanted to get out there as much as I know about next year. Believe it or not, when I told you guys Thursday that I wasn't returning next year to coach, I had NO IDEA that Irving was being transferred. He didn't even know that was coming! I had just spoken with him earlier in the day regarding the fall meeting, and he was moving forward as planned. So please know that my decision had nothing to do with Irving's transfer. That was just a very strange and disturbing coincidence.

Now, here's what we know so far. Zander was RIFed (Reduction in Force... laid off) at Fowler as well as the choir director there. The high school band position, which was full time, has been cut to part time. The guitar position, held my Mr. King, was also cut to part time. So the district made a new job that was half band and half guitar. Also, the orchestra director was cut. I don't know if orchestra will be covered by this new position.

Anyway, Irving was moved because his job was now part time and he is a contracted full time music teacher. So, the logical place for the district to go was to put him in the open band director job at Fowler. And there it is.

Now we wait to see what happens. Mr. King has been offered the job of teaching band part time and guitar part time. He has not taken or rejected the job yet. We also don't know if things will be added back at a later date when the state budget is fully released. This may not happen until late August if at all. As it stands, the part time band director position is open and it probably will be until after the summer begins unless Mr. King decides to take it.

Then comes the question about next year. No one fully knows yet. The new band director would need to come in with a show in hand and written and with staff in order to get you guys going in a competitions season. Also, the money situation as it stands now is not good either. The boosters plan to meet with Irving ASAP to see what should be said and done at this point. Again, all could change.

If a new director comes in with a plan and no one to coach you guys, I would come back part time and keep you going. If there is a marching band next year, you will have someone to coach you so don't worry about that. Usually when people start a new program, they will have friends lined up to take open positions. So someone will be there for you IF a marching program is possible.

Don't ask about the winter. There are no answers to that at all.

Keep reading this blog and check with me if you hear rumors. Even though I'm temporarily retired, I'm still here to make sure MY guard is taken care of and informed. :)

I love you guys. Don't forget that.

Tisha

Parade practices

2009-05-04T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hey all!
It's time to get those flags out of your closet and get spinning! We have our first parade practice from 3 to 5 on Monday May 11th. We will rehearse Mondays and Thursdays until the parade. The songs are celebration, eye of the tiger, and blow the roof off. I will teach you a routine (keeping it simple don't worry) and we'll march around the neighborhoods with the band. See you Monday!
Tisha

Parade and Guard Meeting

2009-04-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

The following information comes from Julie. We want to plan a guard meeting to talk about this and some other important things so comment on this or call me or claudia. The tentative date for the meeting will be in two weeks so make yourselves available, it will be afterschool.

We are going to be leading the rose festival fun walk on june 6th. It is a 4 mile hike and the THS band and colorguard will be leading it so we ALL , both varsity and JV have to be there. By participating in the fun walk it guareentees us a place in the rse festival next year. If you can not make it please tell me through facebook or e-mail.

this is for seniors only you DO NOT have to do the rose festival fun walk but if you want to that would be great.

Start practicing drop spins and figure eights because they might be in the routine for the parade, it is not going to be complicated but just basics. be prepared for tuesday and thursday practices.

Mckees website has the times and any other information you might want so if you have any questins go to mckees website.

-Julie, thanks for listening

Varsity Winter Guard

2009-03-28T21:07:00.001-07:00

The end marks a new beginning...

2009-03-14T23:39:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Tigard Winter Guards! I'm so proud of all of you. I hope that you all continue to spin and keep your skills up because, as you know, there's always another season ahead :) Especially those weapon skills. Pick up the rifle and saber often and keep your muscles trained. The more we know when we return to rehearsals, the farther we can go!
Keep in touch and I love you guys!
Tisha

Drivers NEEDED

2009-03-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend is going to be different than all the other competitions we have been to this year. There is only one round of competition. Percussion happens early in the day ending at 2pm. Guard starts after that and ends at 8pm.

Therefore, the guards are NOT going to ride the bus to the competition in Vancouver this weekend. However, we will ride the bus home.

WE NEED DRIVERS TO CARPOOL THIS WEEKEND.
Please ask your parents/guardians if they could drive you and a few others to the show Saturday.

I need space for 6 JV to leave at 2pm.
I also need space for 8 Varsity to leave at 3:30.

Ask NOW. PLEASE!

VIDEO!!!

2009-03-09T10:16:00.001-07:00

This is from the NWAPA website:

Next Level is now offering an opportunity for every unit that attends one of our events. For a small fee of $.99 anyone who is interested may purchase and download a video recording of any unit that has attended one of our events. Go to http://www.nextlevelmarchingband.com, click download videos, select a unit you wish to download, add to cart, purchase, and enjoy! This is a first for the Northwest and will hopefully be the first of many great technological endeavors for the NWAPA.

As an added bonus NWAPA will have its first ever Winter Championships DVD for the 2009 season that will be produced and edited by Next Level. For more information check out the Next Level website for details on how you can obtain memories that you can hold on to forever!

This is awesome! ORDER!!

WGI Recap

2009-03-08T13:07:00.000-07:00

We ended up 10th with a 60.7. You can see the results on www.wgi.org and clicking the Vancouver Regional on the homepage.
One more week! How do you want to end your season?

WGI Schedule

2009-03-02T15:21:00.000-08:00

Load Truck Friday 3:45pm
Arrive at THS 7:45am
Busses Leave at 8:00
Arrive at Union High School at 9:00

PRELIMS
WDL prelims 10:45
WG prelims 1:20
Prelims end at 4:08

FINALS
WDL Finals somewhere between 5:25 and 6:10
DRUM LINE AWARDS at 7:10
WG Finals somewhere between 7:45 and 8:57
GUARD AWARDS at 11:00

Leave for THS after Guard awards
Arrive THS/unload truck at about 12:15
PICK UP TIME 12:30am

There are 2 possibilities for pick-up times this weekend. The one above will hold if both the guard and drum line make finals OR if just the guard makes finals.

If the guard does not make finals, we will leave Union at 7:30, be back at Tigard by 8:30 with a pickup time of 8:45.

Please tell your rides both options so there are no surprises. Thanks!

For the next 2 weeks

2009-03-01T13:07:00.000-08:00

Hey all!
I haven't had an opportunity to listen to the judges' comments, and I will post my thoughts when I have a chance. However, I have looked at the recap in great detail. Here's the link. The percussion recap is first so you have to scroll down quite a bit to see our class.

http://www.nwapa.us/admin/event_images/big_photo/5_~09TigardPrelims.pdf

We are pretty close if not above some of our competitors in Equipment and GE. However, in Movement and Ensemble Analysis we are over 3 points down in EACH caption. Movement has been a struggle for us all year. Ensemble is something we haven't had time to address. This is going to be our focus from here to the end of the season: smoothing out the show and cleaning up parts that have individuals still sticking out.
WGI this weekend! Of the 19 SA guards, 10 go to finals. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could go to finals in our very first WGI regional??
Tisha

Psst!

2009-02-25T19:36:00.000-08:00

www.wgi.org
Go and look around.
Many from our local circuit are finally getting involved with Winter Guard International. According to my sources, Skyview and Evergreen are planning to go to World Champs next year. This is the future of guard programs. I would love to go watch next year...???

Evergreen Finals Performance

2009-02-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

Video is to the right. I'm not sure why it comes up second :)
Watch this video many times. Watch yourself, yourself with the group, and the group as a whole. Here's a list of things to look for. It's a long list, but I want to bring your attention to these problems that Dylan and I have addressed MANY times already! It's time YOU applied them. What can you make better by Saturday when you perform in front of peers in your HOME SCHOOL? This is up to you and you alone on these parts. Dylan and I have already given you information on every point I make here.

In general:

1. SAILS everywhere. This is not unusual. And it needs to stop.
2. Where are you supposed to be looking? Watch each others' faces. Can you tell when they are not looking in the right place?
3. You are to stay in character all the way off the floor. No packing up before you are behind a prop. Watch how you start packing up flags before you are off the floor. Very distracting to the audience.

Now for specific parts of the show:

1. How do we sit and stand in the beginning with the blue flags entering? Do you look graceful or like an Old Woman?
2. The last part of the blue flag feature is not good. Figure out who is right. You know where the flag is supposed to be on 3, 6, and 9.
3. The 2 groups before the zipper, MESS. Yeah, that's all I got. MESS.
4. The 6's and the rotating block have been cleaned thoroughly. It got worse Saturday. Time to stop thinking during that part. It's important.
5. The angle toss is out Tuesday if it isn't being done correctly. We've worked on that as a group for several weeks now and it still isn't good. Watch yours. Is it an angle? Is it high enough? Did you throw it right? This is an open class skill. Is it worth it to you for us to keep it in?
6. Blue Flags during the saber entrance: This is NOT together. Even though it's new, it's easy and it's slow. No excuse. Where is your body supposed to be facing? This is part of why it is dirty.
7. Watch all of your faces during the saber part. You can see individuals flipping their heads from left to right watching each other. This is a Regional A problem. Wow.
8. The gold flag part from the S to the end is just a phasing mess all around. There is a 3 or so count difference from the girls on the left to the girls on the right. Some turn the WRONG direction when we run to the circle even after we talked about that Thursday. Also, watch your free hands under the gold flag toss.

All of these points have been addressed in the past week or two. We can't clean and make other parts better until you decide how to fix the parts Dylan and I thought we AlREADY FIXED!!! We are going to start removing people who can't make the fix. Like Dylan said Saturday, it's nothing personal but you are hurting the group as a whole. And we are running out of time.
Come Tuesday with a fire to make things better. We don't have the gym Thursday. You do the math.
<3 Tisha

Evergreen Prelims AND Finals Schedule

2009-02-09T09:44:00.000-08:00

Load Truck Friday 3:45pm
Arrive at THS 7:30am
Busses Leave 7:45
Arrive at Evergreen 8:45
PRELIMS
Fowler WDL prelims 9:00
WDL prelims 10:42
WGJV prelims 12:58pm
WGV prelims 2:21
Prelims end 3:19

FINALS
Cadet Finals 4:19-4:35
WDL Finals 5:11-6:05
DRUM LINE AWARDS 7:00
WGJV Finals 7:52—8:06
WGV Finals 8:37-9:01
GUARD AWARDS 9:50

Leave for THS 10:15
Arrive THS/unload truck 11:15
PICK UP TIME 11:30

NOTE: No spinning, tossing, playing, etc is allowed outside of warm-up areas. We could be disqualified for doing anything but stretching outside of the transit process, so don’t do it. Period.
Also, we don’t get a designated area for our stuff. Bring only what is necessary. Percussion, come dressed please.
Thanks!

Valentine's Day Rehearsal

2009-02-09T09:02:00.000-08:00

Our rehearsal will be from 7:45am to 3pm on Saturday the 14th. We have Durham's cafeteria/stage/multipurpose area! We have to move our stuff out of the gym before basketball starts in the gym, so BE ON TIME (or early!!). Thanks y'all!
Tisha
PS - Anyone want to bowl afterwards?? :)

Recap from Saturday

2009-02-08T08:37:00.001-08:00

Hello Varsity!
Here's the link to the recap from Saturday. You have to scan down toward the end to find us, but do it. Look closely at how we rank with the others in our class. Do it now then come back to the blog and read on.

http://www.nwapa.us/events.php# then click "scores" under Westivew's posting then click "download recap" at the very top of the pop up page.

Did you notice how far down our movement score was from Glencoe? Over 3 points! In one caption! If we would have a dance section in our show, and we do it REALLY well, we could have been in finals! We were only out of finals by this one judge! But he's right, we don't have much variety in movement. But we will, oh yes...
This recap is really encouraging. We're moving on as a Scholastic A color guard (2 classes up from last year!) and I'm very excited about this recap. You should be too.

No video up yet. I will put it here as soon as I can.

Rehearsal Saturday! Times to me announced!
Tisha

Even More Eval Update AGAIN

2009-01-31T22:05:00.000-08:00

New Times Y'all AGAIN AGAIN

WDL: 11:04am
WGJV: 12:39pm
WGV: 2:30pm

STILL YAY! Tisha

sidenote

2009-01-30T11:42:00.001-08:00

i have the new jackets, ill bring them on saturday :)

Evaluation Show

2009-01-30T11:07:00.000-08:00

Hey all!
Tentative show schedule is up for the Eval show at Westview next Saturday.

The WDL peforms at 10:37am.
The JV guard performs at 12:12pm
The Varsity guard performs at 2:51pm

It appears Finals will begin at 4:30 or 5. They haven't released those times yet. You can see the schedule on the NWAPA website that is in the web links at the right. I would imagine we'll be leaving the high school at about 7:30am. I'll give a detailed itinerary at rehearsal on Tuesday.

The time has come!!
Tisha

New Flags and Props!

2009-01-22T20:37:00.001-08:00

Varsity, your new flags and such are here! Strip your poles and put everything back into the guard room. You need 2 silver poles and 1 black pole when you come to durham on Tuesday. Please stop by the band room and do that.
Thanks!!
Tisha

Tuesday 1/27 Varsity Rehearsal

2009-01-20T22:18:00.000-08:00

Hey all.
With this Tuesday being the one before B day finals, I think we still need to rehearse but we'll keep it short. We'll rehearse from 3 to 5 at Durham as usual and be done then. That way we still get a run in (and not have a week without doing one) and you still get hours to last minute prepare for finals.
OK? OK.
Tisha

They're here!

2009-01-16T17:57:00.001-08:00

And they're hot Varsity!
Tisha

Varsity Uniforms

2009-01-10T20:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Varsity!
Your uniforms will be delivered to my house on Friday the 16th! So, if you would like to try on and receive your uniform at Tuesday's rehearsal (1/20) you need to get your money into the black box! You owe $100.25 for uniforms+shoes. Get to it!!
This show is coming together!!
Tisha

Did you do your homework?

2009-01-03T14:01:00.000-08:00

Rehearsal on Tuesday 1/6/09!

Homework for the Break

2008-12-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

This was sent to you by email, but I'll put it here too in case you can't download it.

OK, Tigard, here’s your homework for over the break. I am serious about this, and you should expect a test of your knowledge and skills when you get back. This is a large list, but keep reading OK?

I fear many of you are stuck in our Oregon/Washington ways of color guard. I hate to tell you this, but our circuit is about 10 years behind the rest of the nation in the guard world. I want you to do some watching of YouTube videos to see what is out there in the world of winter guard.

Here are some videos I want you to watch… and watch them more than once. Notice that it’s not about how clean you are; it’s about how you present your show.

These are independent groups (from age 8 to 22 generally):
1. Santa Clara Vanguard winter guard 2008 – Dave’s guard he grew from nothing to World Class in 3 years. They were 4th at WGI championships this April.
2. Northern Lights 2006 – Imagine
3. Fantasia during any year. 2000 and 2008 were hot.
4. Pride of Cincinnati – I couldn’t find anything yet, but try… they are AWESOME

These are HIGH SCHOOLS. Yes, high schools.
1. James Logan High School – specifically their TKO show from 2002 and Spirite 2006 show. This is a group of high school students who live in a very poor, very gang infested, very abusive and violent part of the bay area. They pay over $2,000 for winter guard alone and travel to WGI championships every year (except last year when they went to Beijing for the Olympics). Think twice before complaining about your fees. You get what you pay for. Period. Also, Dave taught this rifle line twice a week from 1998 to 2005. Watch for his work. Oh btw, they won WGI world class every year (I think) from 1998 to 2007. They are unbeatable right now.
2. Avon High School – built from a nothing program in 1993 to the world class runner up in 2008.
3. Mount Carmel High School 2008 – This is a Class A guard. We want to be a Class A guard this year. This placed 2nd at WGI nationals in April. SECOND. Compare us to them. How do we compare to this A class guard?

Spend time looking at the suggested guards on the side as you watch these. Here are last year’s WGI championship top 3 in each class if you want to see more.

Scholastic A – 1.Colonial HS 2.Mount Carmel HS 3.Pope HS
Scholastic Open – 1.Northmont HS 2.Freedom HS 3.West Orange HS
Scholastic World – 1.Flanagan HS 2. Avon HS 3.Center Grove HS
Independent A – 1.Cascades 2.Interplay 3.Capella
Independent Open – 1.Alter Ego 2.Diamente 3.The Academy
Independent World – 1.Fantasia 2.Pride of Cincinnati 3.Northeast

Next, you need to be able to fill in the drill for your show. You need to know how your show is put together in words. I know the counts aren’t possible for varsity yet but be able to describe how it works. When we move, how we end, etc.

JV-You alone will perform the drop spin exercise and flourish exercise (both hands) in front of both teams, Lulu, Dylan, and me. Be ready.

Varsity, you need to be able to toss and catch correctly up to a triple with your sabre. You also will need to spin 100 spins both hands with the transition. Dropping is not an option. You will perform for Dylan and I but be prepared to spin in front of both guards. How do you want to look in front of your peers?
Also Varsity, you will perform our flag feature for each other. Know it and get it right.

Dedicate time to making this guard better. The more you know, the more prepared you are for making this guard better than when we left it in December. Because it needs to be. Thank you.

Tisha

JV Listen up!!

2008-12-16T08:27:00.000-08:00

I need your money for your uniform! You need $31.92 for part of the uniform. It will be due Friday 12/18. I will post on what to do if school is canceled. Make the check to Tigard Band and Color Guard Boosters and put it in the black box in the band room in an envelope marked with your name and what the money is for. The rest of your uniform (to be determined) will be due in January.
Thanks!
Lulu

PAY YOUR FEES

2008-12-15T17:22:00.001-08:00

I know we aren't at the school, but find a way to contact the booster Treasurer. They will not release money to buy uniforms until you guys start paying. This is both JV and Varsity. As it is, we won't get uniforms until 2 weeks before our first show. If we wait, it may not make it. CALL OR EMAIL THE TREASURER. NOW.
Tisha

Prices of your stuff Varsity

2008-12-08T15:01:00.000-08:00

I ordered your things! Please pay the black box and make checks to the THS Band and Color Guard Boosters, and let me know when you do that. I will give you your items when they are paid for and when they come in!
Gloves $11
Tape $3
Shoes $15
Flag Bag $20
Uniform $85.25

Download :)

2008-12-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

http://www.theashbyclan.com/tishasguard/audio/winter09/THS Winter Guard 09.mp3

ARE YOU READY??

2008-11-30T12:53:00.001-08:00

Just checking!?!
Tisha

Dave Week UPDATE

2008-11-24T12:38:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

Varsity - Dave will be here next week (December 2nd to the 6th). As of today, we are rehearsing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 to 7 and Saturday from 10 to 6. Tuesday and Thursday will be at Durham Elementary as usual. Plan on being at Tigard Wednesday. Friday, and Saturday until I hear from Twality or Fowler.

JV - You will also be learning show that week! Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 9, you will be at Durham Elementary. Saturday, you will be at Tigard from 10 to 6.

Thanks everyone, and I'll see you soon!
Tisha

Winter Guard Results

2008-11-20T22:11:00.000-08:00

READ ALL PLEASE!

Well, auditions are over and you all did wonderfully. I have had conversation after conversation with members, staff, and Dave regarding how to make our winter guard(s) work this year. I have argued and defended both options for several weeks, and finally a decision has been made. I'm proud to announce that Tigard will be presenting TWO winter guards for the 2009 season.

As we discussed Sunday, I feel this is the best way for you to be successful as a performer. As one large group, many would drown in the background...staying behind props for over half the show, never spinning a weapon, never being in the spotlight, and only getting to be on the floor for major impacts, if even that. It's not fair for every member. I feel like you each deserve equal time in front of an audience.

You will all be together for 2 hours each rehearsal and travel and compete together at the same shows. Even though we have different productions, we all practice the same basics and take the same dance class. We're still one team.
So, here are the two guards. Congrats to you all and I'm really looking forward to working with both teams this winter.

Tigard Varsity
Claudia (captain), Cheli, Julie, Arely, Britni, Amber, Lauren, Kalen

Tigard JV
Amelia (captain), Nic, Amanda, James, Osiri, Necole, Clint

It's going to be an amazing year. You are all talented and now you will all be able to show your true colors for the entire show instead of as a background person. You deserve the special attention. Call me or email me anytime with questions. Congratulations!

Tisha

First Winter Fundraiser

2008-11-17T21:46:00.000-08:00

OK, we're off! Official auditions are Thursday, but I've been watching these past few days :) It's going to be an awesome year!

Our first fundraiser is a Rehearse-a-thon. You will get a packet Thursday so that you can go and get sponsors for our Dave Week rehearsals. You can have people pledge money per hour you will rehearse or donate a flat fee. This money goes completely to your fees, so you need to keep track carefully on your sheet. You can make quite a bit of money to help your fees if you take this seriously!!

I figured you could get pledges next week when many of you are visiting with family over Thanksgiving break. Ask grandmas, aunts, uncles, other family, teachers, friends, neighbors to sponsor you. Write down some ideas of who you can ask. I think this will be a great way to help with fees. Take it seriously!!

If you know you'll be able to pay your fees, consider donating your pledges to another member who cannot. If you're not sure who to donate to, I can help with that. I can't tell you who, but I can confidentially collect money for someone who is going to need it.

Tisha

Saturday November 15th

2008-11-08T11:03:00.000-08:00

It's coming!! Auditions are starting this weekend! I'm excited to get the new members started and you old members spinning harder stuff.
So fall cg, get your flags, weapons, and uniforms and bring them Saturday please. Time to clean up the past and move on to the future!
Tisha

Winter Audition Dates

2008-10-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

Tigard Winter Guard will hold audition camps over the course of four days. You will learn basics and a short routine. On the final day, you will audition with a group so we can place you in the group best suited for your ability.

Saturday November 15 10am-6pm
Sunday November 16 2pm-6pm
Monday November 17 5pm-7pm WG MEETING AT 7pm
Thursday November 20 5pm-7pm

High School rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday starting November 25th. Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday for the Cadet guard. A calendar will be provided at the first camp date.

Tisha

Pre-Winter Guard News

2008-10-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Lots of new stuff coming for Winter 2009! Here's a short preview:
1. Get out there and talk about us. We need at least 20 paying members to have a winter program at all.
2. I'm working on getting approval to get members from throughout the district (getting into TuHS, Fowler, Hazelbrook, and Twality). Talk to siblings, youth groups, and friends about joining.
3. If we have enough people, we will be pulling two or three teams this year. Everyone will get a challenge and great experience IF we can get enough members.
4. You will be responsible for your own costume and pep gear. Start saving!
More to come.
Tisha

Week of October 6th!!

2008-10-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Remember!!!

We have rehearsal 5 to 9 on Monday.
The Homecoming game is Thursday night!
We have an all day rehearsal Friday from 9 til 5.

I need a few of you to stay after on Monday to help color on the closer flags and tape rifles. Any takers?

Tisha

Guard Sleepover!!!

2008-09-26T18:49:00.001-07:00

Hi guys,

So Claudia and I have been planning a Guard sleepover next Friday. You should all be available because you shouldn't be doing anything that night anyway! We decided that this would be a good day because:

1. There is no Football Game
2. Its only 45 minutes away
3. We're not performing super early
4. And we set a bedtime (11:00pm)

The following is the Info for the Party

Who: US!!!
What: Guard Sleepover!
When: October 3, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Britni's House
12310 SW Hollow Ln.
Why: Because we Gotta!!!!

Help us figure out what things we can do so we wont be super bored. There will not be dinner only snacks so eat before you come. And we do have transportation to school in the morning.

See you Monday!!
~Britni

Warm-Ups

2008-09-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

I will now be accepting money for warm-ups. i am sorry we had to do the jackets and bags separatly but it would just get really overwhelming if i didnt. The jackets are 38.69, make out checks to THS Band Boosters. below is a list of the people i have who want a jacket. please confirm with me ASAP!

kalen (paid)
lauren
angela
dylan
amber
amelias mom
jen

this is also on the facebook thread.

thanks
~brit

Monday and Thursday!

2008-09-18T22:15:00.000-07:00

OK, girls, it's official! We will start Monday rehearsals with the band starting this week September 22nd. Sorry for all the switching. I thought it would be fine to just be us once a week, but this has caused issues on the field. We can only fix those when we are with the band. So I appreciate your flexibility.
See you Monday!
Tisha

Rehearsals... again

2008-09-07T16:27:00.001-07:00

So we are rehearsing Tuesday 330 to 530 and Thursday 5 to 9 this week. My question is... can we rehearse with the band Mondays instead? Jen can no longer make Tuesday rehearsals, so....
Discuss. Can we do mondays with the band again? This would start not this week, but the week of the 15th.

Thursday Sectional

2008-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all!
Your sectional is from 3 to 5 on Thursday. I won't be able to be there (my husband has an interview)!! Work your super sweet rifle skills and review the opener dance together.
Tisha

Fall Season Practices

2008-08-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

Next week the practices for the marching band will be on monday and thursday, and the first week of school it will just be on thursday, and then from then on they will be tuesday practices after school with just the guard, and then a full ensemble practice on thursdays.

see you there!
~britni

In case you forgot...

2008-08-15T18:16:00.000-07:00

Hi.

Spin.
Alot.
Both pieces of equipment.
Spin More.
Stretch.
Spin Again.
Love you.

Tisha

Band Camp!

2008-08-06T20:07:00.000-07:00

It's here! Please remind those who don't have this blog address yet to bring the following!! Wear clothes you won't mess with during basics. If you're always pulling down your shirt or pulling up your pants, wear something else. See you Monday!

Clothes for any type of Oregon weather
A change of clothes
Comfortable Shoes (no sandals or flipflops)
Flags and Rifles
Food
Water
Your slip I gave you Tuesday with your band camp order

If you think of anything else, add it to the comments!!

2008-08-02T00:28:00.000-07:00

okay i know not everyone is on facebook so im posting this here as well!

now the jackets are going to be a bit more pricier than last year because we have less people ordering, but after i added everything in and i estimated 6 orders, the jackets are going to be around $50.

the duffles however are much cheaper. the initial cost is 15.91, but we all need to chip in to get a new guard bag so it will be about 17.50.

remember not everyone has to get one but i will need a final tally before band camp starts. this does include coaches. i just sent and email to the company requesting a final quote on the jackets so he should get back to me by monday. if not ill call him and we'll still talk on monday. so be ready to tell me for sure next week. and ask your parents, things get really dificult when i have to change orders because people didnt ask their parents and then they did ask their parents when they needed money and then thier parents said no and then they have to come to me and......nevermind. and remember if your parents want one they can get one too ( it would make the price go down if we have more orders!!) just give me thier size and what they would want as thier name (either their first name or just mom or dad)

so in a nutshell, if your parents are paying ask them first and then tell me for sure by the end of next week. i will be asking for money as soon as i get a final quote for the jackets but the duffles are pretty much final so if you want to give me cash or a check, make checks out to Loretta Tidrick.

Reminder: Nothing will be ordered until i recieve all money!!!!! its is up to you guys to decide when we get the jackets and duffles, even if its after the season is over. it would be nice to get everything done before summer is over then it gives us a better chance of getting everything before the first competition.

anyway thanx guys! (this was sent to people on facebook as well!)

New Practices

2008-07-18T09:45:00.000-07:00

OK. Sorry it has been so long. My stepmom passed away of Pancreatic Cancer Friday July 11th, so I've been out east trying to help my dad and sister Dani get their lives back on track.
Enough about me. Practices are changing to Tuesdays from 4 to 7. We are going to practice Tuesday 7/29 and Tuesday 8/5. So those of you who need to ask off for work, I decided not to have rehearsal next week just in case you had a conflict.
Band camp is in 3 weeks!
Tisha

Forgot to mention...

2008-07-07T21:01:00.001-07:00

No Rehearsal Wednesday July 9. We'll rehearse next week sometime. Pass it on...
Tisha

New Rehearsal DATES!!

2008-07-07T18:38:00.000-07:00

Hey all.
I've had some stuff come up in life and the summer rehearsals that I've set up have become a conflict. We need to redo our summer practice schedule. I still want to practice 3 more times before band camp, but Wednesdays won't work for me anymore. Also, I can't do the week of July 21st anymore due to me going out to help my Dad.
So, let's discuss here in comments what day of the week would work better for you guys. Opinions? Earlier in the day? Whatever. Voice your opinion here please!! After a few days, I'll put up 3 new dates.
Sorry guys. Thank you!
Tisha

6/18 rehearsal

2008-06-18T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hey all! I have to cancel rehearsal tonight the 18th. We are still on for the 25th from 5 to 8. Keep practicing and I hope you all are having a great summer!
Tisha

Summer Practice Dates

2008-06-04T21:57:00.000-07:00

The following are the dates for the THS Colorguard summer practices. These practices are not required, but if you are in town and can come they are required. So basically if you can come, COME!!

June 18
June 25
July 9
July 23
July 30

All practices run from 4pm to 8pm. If you cannot make it contact another member or preferably Tisha (angelee75@yahoo.com).

Band Camp will run from August 11 through the 22. It goes from 9am until 5pm every week day for those two weeks. On the 22 there will be a picnic/barbeque, family and friends are invited. Everyone is REQUIRED to attend Band Camp.

See you there!

Rehearsals for 2008-2009!

2008-04-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hey all! Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday May 28th from 5 to 8! We'll meet in the band room and then move into any area that is open for us. Bring your rifles and your sabers. I'm not sure if we'll do one weapon or both. So get practicing!
I'll be putting posters up and handing out flyers to all the 8th graders the day following Tigerette auditions (so we don't run into any conflicts). I'll give a few to you guys as well so you can talk to friends or people you know are interested.
All need to attend these rehearsals! Jenn will be doing dance class, we'll be spinning weapons, and the newbies will be learning to spin our basic.
SO GET RECRUITING!!!

Corporate Sponsor

2008-03-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

We need one!! I need your help making a list of places to send letters to about sponsoring our winterguard. Can you ask friends and family if they know any restaurants, stores, etc. if they sponsor local groups? For example, I know Pizza Hut sponsors Little League Baseball. Ask your friends in sports or similar things and see who they get sponsored by. I'll send the letters, but I need to know where to send them.
HELP! Thanks!
Tisha

Championship Show from Westview!

2008-03-23T14:43:00.000-07:00

SRA Champions!

2008-03-23T11:55:00.001-07:00

Congratulations THS Winter Guard! First Place!

HELP!!

2008-03-16T10:18:00.001-07:00

I need some ideas on how we can get the word out about the guard at Fowler, Twality, and Tigard.

1. Fowler has the "dance and flag team" starting up after spring break.
2. We're doing an assembly in the middle of next month to showcase our winter show at Tigard.
3. Fowler will have a Cadet guard next year and hopefully that will boost membership in the future.

I need some more ideas!! Please add comments to this post with any ideas you have about getting new members either at the high school or middle school.

Hullo

2008-03-15T09:11:00.001-07:00

okay, i know this blog is still a work in progress but we will get important stuff up soon. so, if you have to have something posted on the blog email me or tisha (im making her an admin) and it will go up. actually, i might just make you all admins, just as long as you promise to post stuff thats important. so ya,

peace,
Britni

Welcome!!

2008-03-15T00:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new Tigard High School Colorguard Blogspot. Here is a general place where all news of the THS Guard will go. Things like showdates, practice info, last minute details, announcements, schedules, will all go here. Now everybody, including those without a myspace or facebook can get the news!