Guard

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SGHS Color Guard
Over the past 5 years, the SGHS Color Guard has become a hardworking unit that is beginning a tradition of distinction. The guard is versatile in their performance; using flags, rifles, sabres, and dance to bring the music to life. The SGHS Color Guard puts on a show along side the SGHS Band at all home football games (on the field and in the stands), local parades and competitions, and many of the home basketball games.

2010-2011 Color Guard Members

Darrika Boogan     
Bianca Burvick      
Onahja Clapp         
Bria Ervin    
Ariel Everett          
Paris Herbin           
Khadejah Jones     
Manij’ Lampkin
Hannah Monk        
Sara Crosby

Coach:  Nicole Murray

email: ntmurray@uncg.edu

Background: I marched at Southeast Guilford HS as flute/piccolo player, spent one year as flute section leader and 2 years as woodwind section leader.  I also marched in Wake Forest University’s marching band and became Drum Major my sophomore year.  I double majored in psychology and music performance.  I also did competitive cheerleading for 7 years -captain for 2 of those years- and danced for many years.  This is my second year coaching Color Guard.

General Expectations

  • You are expected to attend ALL practices, games, and competitions. 
  • You are considered a member of the marching band and expected to act as such.  You are required to follow the same rules, follow all instructions given to the band, and attend the same events unless instructed otherwise.
  • You will follow instructions given to you by your coach, Nicole Murray, or Mrs. Batts, the band director first and foremost.  The second in the chain of command is your drum major, followed by your captain and finally, your co-captains. 
    • Please comply with instructions they may give.  Everything we say has a purpose, whether it be safety, organization, respect, or success/excellence, so please heed their words.  I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t important!
    • In the event of discrepancy, you should address it respectfully with the appropriate person.
  • Be quiet and listen when others are speaking
  • BE RESPECTFUL of yourself, those around you, your property, the property of others, your school and everything you represent.
  • Treat flags and other equipment with care; roll them up and place carefully in the bag after practice
  • Try your best- it’s all I can ask

 

Practice guidelines

  • BE PRESENT!!!!!  This is especially important to ensure we progress accurately.  TREAT PRACTICE (AND GAMES & COMPETITIONS) AS YOU WOULD SCHOOL. 
  • If you are at school that day, you are expected to be at practice.  If it is not a school day, I expect a signed parent note and or a doctor’s note.  If you need to sit out and watch that is ok, but you need to be there.
  • If you must miss practice for any reason, please contact your coach directly (yourself or via a guardian).  Do not rely on other team members to pass the information along.
  •  I understand that there are some unavoidable appointments, but if it is something you would not miss school for, you should not skip practice for it.
  • Practice time and especially games or competitions are NOT the time for hair appointments, nail appointments or other extraneous activity.
  • Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-7
    • Be ready to START at 4:15.  Practice ends at 7. Not 6:30, or 6:45. This does NOT mean you will be ready to leave at 7.  Often practices will extend beyond 7, they will end when we’ve completed what needs to be done.
    • Other obligations required by parents require a note from parents.
    • Absence from practice requires a parent note or some other parental/guardian verification (ie. a voicemail, a quick comment when I see a parent in person, etc)

 Practice Attire:

  • Comfortable, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or pants (No skirts; skorts are OK)
  • No flip-flops/ shoes must be secure on feet (when we are inside, bare feet are allowed, but not recommended)
  • Follow school dress code (no bare midriff, spaghetti straps or very short shorts)
  • You will have time to change after school into appropriate clothing if needed.
  • Arrive on time, ready to go
  • Practice/visualize at home
    • Virtual marching
      • mark time, turning in directions of movement on field, while doing routine
      • hum music/play cd
      • visualize moving on field
      • Practices are closed: not a social hour

Field

  • listen to band directors and drum major for drill instructions
  • listen to coach, then captains, to find places on field/perfect drill

*Please  pick up your trash when you leave any area

Performance Attire:

  • Uniform
  • Black socks
  • Black shoes
  • Team windsuit when cold
  • Be on time and prepared
  • You are responsible for making sure equipment is in place
  • Pay attention to the game
  • Conduct yourself with pride

Most importantly…

Try your best –there is no such thing as “can’t”.  At least TRY it!

&

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!

Please remember that we are a TEAM; everyone is extremely important to our success as a whole.  If one person lags, everyone else has to pick up the slack.  Also, I am your COACH, I am here to help YOU succeed.  Feel free to talk to me; anytime about anything– band related or not.