Alrighty, it's crunch time amigos.
We've got a lot of work to do, like Kelsey said and we really need focus from you guys during next weeks rehearsals.
Saturday: Come prepared with DRILL,and all your equipment, eat lunch before you come, but we'll take a 15 minute break to eat again at 3:00. Girls wear undergarments you plan to wear at the first competition, boys as well. Your pants will be on the way soon. We're hoping they'll be here in time. Our goal is to show maddie the drill, review it with the rest of you and get all of our flag work moving with the drill.
Tuesday: Bring Make Up (white, silver, anything sparkly.) Bring curling irons, or something to curl your hair with. I want to show you guys and gals what I want for make up and hair. Guys, I'm bringing a big thing of gel and we'll figure out what to do with you :) I want to attempt to do run throughs of the show....with music.
Thursday: This is the day for dress rehearsal. I'd like to do run throughs in costume...this is our last rehearsal before our performance. Please come dressed. I'd like to completely maximize our time.
Saturday 2/7: We'll get to the school in the morning, Do hair and make-up. I'd prefer you were ready BEFORE we get on the bus because as soon as we're off the bus, we're warming up and getting ready for our performance. Parents the preliminary performance is at 12:12pm at Westview High School in Beaverton if you'd like to come and watch. No word on Finals yet :)
It's quite important to remember not to be nervous. You are all really good :). A lot better than you probably think. Kelsey and I are very surprised by how well you are all doing and NO score we get on Saturday will change the fact that we are so so so immensely proud of all your guy's hard work. We've both watched you blossom in front of us and it literally is like watching your own children grow up. This was our first season teaching. You guys have taught us a lot about ourselves and I've really enjoyed the experience so far. I'll be proud of you no matter if we get first or last place. Tigard JV is the best team in the northwest in my eyes. So you guys will go out there and show all those people exactly what we see in rehearsal. An amazing team with amazing people doing amazing things!!
:D I'm so cheesy I know. You love me anyway n_n
Friday, January 30, 2009
Westview Evaluation Performance Schedule
As of now (tentatively), JV will be performing around 12:12pm on Saturday the 7th, and the Varsity at 2:51 for the prelim/eval shows. They will post final performances later...We'll give you guys the itinerary as soon as possible.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Saturday Rehearsal...YEA!!
Hey all! Remember that we have rehearsal this Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. It was going to be much longer, so don't complain!! We really have A LOT of stuff to cover, so PLEASE come prepared to learn and be *open minded* to any changes/additions/challenging work. We do it because we love you. :)
As we are a TEAM, Lulu and I expect you guys to help each other out when Lulu and I are...distracted. Just as we had spoken to you guys earlier tonight, this is not a "social" thing on Saturday. You compete in less than a week and a half. Wait. Let that sink in. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do your best for not just us instructors, but for everyone on the team so we have a good eval show. Your show is amazing, and it's come along, but we have so much farther to go.
Yea team! See you all Saturday!!
As we are a TEAM, Lulu and I expect you guys to help each other out when Lulu and I are...distracted. Just as we had spoken to you guys earlier tonight, this is not a "social" thing on Saturday. You compete in less than a week and a half. Wait. Let that sink in. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do your best for not just us instructors, but for everyone on the team so we have a good eval show. Your show is amazing, and it's come along, but we have so much farther to go.
Yea team! See you all Saturday!!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
JV Show Shirts
One more item of business tonight. I created a "show shirt" similar to one you would buy, say if you went to see Cirque du Solieil or a Concert.
The company I'm talking to (Phantom Chicken) will do them for $8.50 each which is an amazing price for custom made show shirts. If we order more than 24 from them, price drops to $6.25 a piece.
So, guardlings (and parents too) would you like to have show shirts?
Here are the designs I made, please comment on here telling me which one you like and we'll put it to a vote. I'd like the entire guard to have one as well as family and friends too :) They've all been aptly named. Our show is called Room of Angel by the way, as it is the title of the song and I really couldn't think of a better name for it.
Room of Angel: Despair
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_despair_shirt-235705819506809830
Room of Angel: Life and Death
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_life_and_death_shirt-235218437408462975
Room of Angel: An Eye for An Eye
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_an_eye_for_an_eye_shirt-235575558892306418
The company I'm talking to (Phantom Chicken) will do them for $8.50 each which is an amazing price for custom made show shirts. If we order more than 24 from them, price drops to $6.25 a piece.
So, guardlings (and parents too) would you like to have show shirts?
Here are the designs I made, please comment on here telling me which one you like and we'll put it to a vote. I'd like the entire guard to have one as well as family and friends too :) They've all been aptly named. Our show is called Room of Angel by the way, as it is the title of the song and I really couldn't think of a better name for it.
Room of Angel: Despair
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_despair_shirt-235705819506809830
Room of Angel: Life and Death
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_life_and_death_shirt-235218437408462975
Room of Angel: An Eye for An Eye
http://www.zazzle.com/room_of_angel_an_eye_for_an_eye_shirt-235575558892306418
Show Flags
I just went out and bought the thread to sew them with and Me, Kelsey and Cristy Ogden will start to sew them Wednesday night, so you guys will have show flags soon.
I just ask that you please please please treat them with more respect than you treat your grandmother and take care of them. We can't afford to replace them if they get ruined.
For the most part they should stay in pretty good shape seeing as how we practice indoors...but still.
Reminders to all, checks or money for the pants ($24) should be in the black box in the band room (text me if you don't know where) by Tuesday 1/27. I need to order them asap. Then I can give you guys your full uniform to show the Varsity how antithesized we are compared to them :P
I just ask that you please please please treat them with more respect than you treat your grandmother and take care of them. We can't afford to replace them if they get ruined.
For the most part they should stay in pretty good shape seeing as how we practice indoors...but still.
Reminders to all, checks or money for the pants ($24) should be in the black box in the band room (text me if you don't know where) by Tuesday 1/27. I need to order them asap. Then I can give you guys your full uniform to show the Varsity how antithesized we are compared to them :P
Friday, January 23, 2009
JV Parent Information
Ok Parents! This blog is for you guys too.
The competition dates are as follows:
Saturday, February 7th Westview Evaluation Show
Saturday, February 21rst Evergreen Competition
Saturday, February 28th Tigard Competition (I suggest you all come to that one)
Saturday, March 14th Championships
Some information for the first timers:
Competitions are ALWAYS supervised by Myself, Kelsey, Tisha, Dylan, Mike and Karyln.
The kids will never be unsupervised at any time. There is also a rule of three, if they go anywhere within the competition space it must be with three other members of the performing unit (i.e. a drumline member, or jv and varsity guard member)
If the kids will be leaving a competition (not the way they came on the bus) with parents or, with friends parents etc. They must physically show me or Kelsey themselves WITH THE PARENTS they are leaving with as well as a signed approval note. Nobody may leave until those two things have occured. We want to make sure you're safe and accounted for.
Drop off and pick up times will be announced for the first competition as soon as I know what they are. Generally it's fairly early in the morning between 7-9 am and pick up time between 10pm-12am. Competitions are ALL day. Kids will have to show up a little earlier than the scheduled time to do hair and make up because once the bus takes off it's a whirlwind day.
The kids should bring a few things to each competition
1.The uniform!! Always always always make sure your uniform is packed the night before a competition, and re-check again in the morning. The bus cannot wait for you if you forget your uniform at home. Gloves are a part of your uniform so don't forget them either.
2. Your Equipment. Same deal with the uniform. Make sure you have ALL equipment the night before.
3.Money. I'm not sure if the parents are doing what they did last year where a designated set of parents buys lunch and everyone pays them back. but just in case bring money. Each school has a concessions stand...but beware that prices can be kind of steep so it'd be a safe bet to bring $10 or more.
4. Warm Clothing. It's cold. It's winter. Bring lots of clothing to bundle up in. We get to the school very early in the morning on competition days and sometimes are forced to wait outside while doing hair and make-up. Don't freeze to death. Socks included!
5.Something to do in between performing. Lots of hours go by between us performing and us leaving for home. So bring things to keep you occupied like homework. It's also fun to watch other guards in the free time as well as watch the drumlines.
It's also traditional for the Winterguard teams to do something called Secret Pal. We put everyones name into a hat and each person picks a name. You then get a gift (under $20) for that person, to be given competition day. It's a fun thing to jazz everyone up for competition day and I think it's a sign of trust and friendship and I'd like to carry on the tradition.
Ok...I think I've covered everything. If Parent's have more questions please don't hesitate to call or email me anytime of the day or night. I'm always happy to help you guys.
email:
laurenneel@yahoo.com
phone:
971-533-0517
The competition dates are as follows:
Saturday, February 7th Westview Evaluation Show
Saturday, February 21rst Evergreen Competition
Saturday, February 28th Tigard Competition (I suggest you all come to that one)
Saturday, March 14th Championships
Some information for the first timers:
Competitions are ALWAYS supervised by Myself, Kelsey, Tisha, Dylan, Mike and Karyln.
The kids will never be unsupervised at any time. There is also a rule of three, if they go anywhere within the competition space it must be with three other members of the performing unit (i.e. a drumline member, or jv and varsity guard member)
If the kids will be leaving a competition (not the way they came on the bus) with parents or, with friends parents etc. They must physically show me or Kelsey themselves WITH THE PARENTS they are leaving with as well as a signed approval note. Nobody may leave until those two things have occured. We want to make sure you're safe and accounted for.
Drop off and pick up times will be announced for the first competition as soon as I know what they are. Generally it's fairly early in the morning between 7-9 am and pick up time between 10pm-12am. Competitions are ALL day. Kids will have to show up a little earlier than the scheduled time to do hair and make up because once the bus takes off it's a whirlwind day.
The kids should bring a few things to each competition
1.The uniform!! Always always always make sure your uniform is packed the night before a competition, and re-check again in the morning. The bus cannot wait for you if you forget your uniform at home. Gloves are a part of your uniform so don't forget them either.
2. Your Equipment. Same deal with the uniform. Make sure you have ALL equipment the night before.
3.Money. I'm not sure if the parents are doing what they did last year where a designated set of parents buys lunch and everyone pays them back. but just in case bring money. Each school has a concessions stand...but beware that prices can be kind of steep so it'd be a safe bet to bring $10 or more.
4. Warm Clothing. It's cold. It's winter. Bring lots of clothing to bundle up in. We get to the school very early in the morning on competition days and sometimes are forced to wait outside while doing hair and make-up. Don't freeze to death. Socks included!
5.Something to do in between performing. Lots of hours go by between us performing and us leaving for home. So bring things to keep you occupied like homework. It's also fun to watch other guards in the free time as well as watch the drumlines.
It's also traditional for the Winterguard teams to do something called Secret Pal. We put everyones name into a hat and each person picks a name. You then get a gift (under $20) for that person, to be given competition day. It's a fun thing to jazz everyone up for competition day and I think it's a sign of trust and friendship and I'd like to carry on the tradition.
Ok...I think I've covered everything. If Parent's have more questions please don't hesitate to call or email me anytime of the day or night. I'm always happy to help you guys.
email:
laurenneel@yahoo.com
phone:
971-533-0517
Unitards are in
Just got the Unitards yesterday. I want to give you guys the uniform as a whole...soo...get me the money for the pants (check or money $24) by tuesday and I should have the pants by next week sometime :).
Also the fabric for your flags is in and we'll get started making them asap. We'll still practice with the flags we have, don't want to ruin the nice new flags! Remember if you guys can to give me $5.00 to help pay the woman who's graciously giving up her time to help us get them made. It'd really be appreciated.
Also the fabric for your flags is in and we'll get started making them asap. We'll still practice with the flags we have, don't want to ruin the nice new flags! Remember if you guys can to give me $5.00 to help pay the woman who's graciously giving up her time to help us get them made. It'd really be appreciated.
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