STARETTES
2010 Winter Guard Schedule
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2010 - 2011 STARETTE AUDITIONS!!!
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- All Students will audition on flag and dance. Flag, rifle and sabre will be the main part of Starettes.
- All students auditioning fully understand that this is a full year commitment
- All returning Starettes must audition again
- Any Starettes that were removed from the team are not allowed to re-audition for one year
- Any student that is on the school debt list may not audition
- All students auditioning must have the county insurance
- All student auditioning must have a 2.0 or higher cummulative GPA
- All students auditiong must wear blue or black shorts and a white top, hair pulled back and no jewlery.
- All students must be enrolled in Eurythmics class to be involved with the Starettes. (for Freshman and Sophmores this can count as your performing arts credit)
- All students will do the comeptitive or non-comeptitive winterguard team in the Spring.
- All students will attend afterschool rehearsals at Mary Jo's Dance Studio from 3:15 - 4:15 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting the first week of school - April of 2010.
- All students will be prepared to attend all Marching rehearsals on Monday 3:30 - 6:00pm and Thursday 4:00 - 7:00pm
- All students are expected to be at ALL pep rallys, parades, Football games, and competitions through the 2009- 2010 year.
- All students and parents will sign a contract stating they understand the commitment to this team.
- ALL students must have 5 Teacher Recommendations
Any questions concerning Starettes please contact the Starette Director - Andrea Szarowicz
andrea.szarowicz@sdhc.k12.fl.us
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Marching Season -
The Color Guard is the visual ensemble that greatly enhances the performances of the Gaither High School band. Members learn from skilled instructors in the areas of flag, rifle, saber and dance. The Color Guard meets Tuesdays from 3:15 - 7:00pm, Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15, Thursdays 4-8:30pm. The Color Guard continues in the spring semester each year with "Winter Guard", an activity that begins at the end of marching season in November and concludes in mid-April. Students in the fall Color Guard are expected to participate in the Winter Guard/ Dance program.
Dance Season- During the months of November to April, the colorguard takes a break from the football field and band, and learns two different styles of dance based on their movement skills. This year we will have 14 girls on Team A, which will be featuring a lyrical piece by Richard Horton and Heather Barrick of Frank Rey. Team B will be cheorographed by Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy.We look forward to a successful dance season!!!
Winterguard Season - During the months of November to April, the colorguard takes a break from the football field and band, and goes in for a competitive season of their own. In what has now become winterguard, an average of 15 girls go indoors to the gym and lay out a 4 minute show with drill design similar to that of marching band. Dance, flag, and weapon are used to express the music, which can be anything from classical to contemporary. Props may also be used to enhance this expression. Winter Guard International is the largest supporting organization, which holds regional competitions across the world from February to March. The general season ender is the World Championships, which determine the best of the best from all over the world held the 1st or 2nd weekend in April.
2009 was Gaither High School's first year as a competitive winterguard and we are 16 strong. Follow their success on www.ffcc.org.
Congratulations to Team A and the Winterguard for getting Superiors at Distric andVII FBA!!
Congratulations to Team B on their Excellent rating at District VII FBA!!!
Congrats to Jackie Braje, Katie Hickey, and Liza White for their Superior Dance Solos at District VII FBA!!!!
Winterguard Results
Premiere - 7th place, promoted to Scholastic AAA
Land O' Lakes - 2nd place
Riverview - 3rd Place
Jefferson - 1st Place
State Championships - 3rd place - Bronze medal
