Weekly Update 12/20

Hello Parents and Students

Sorry about the late update!  

We have learned over 2/3 of our show with drill and quite a bit of choreography.  We are very impressed with how much everyone has learned and how hard they have worked.  

Since it is Monday already our schedule is blank for the rest of the week, and regular rehearsals will start up again next monday.

A couple of things we talked about this week:

Remember to do your new (not so fun) homework of writing down everything you learned in the last 2 rehearsals.

I have sent the show attached to this e mail in a drop box.  The file was too big to send as a basic attachment.  Let me know if you have trouble viewing it.  Please don't use it to post to websites (like youtube) or send to friends.  It is purely to help you remember counts and choreography.  It starts a little late, but it doesn't miss too much.  Also- Allie is a great person to watch to remember the flag feature choreography!  

​(check the e mail for the attachment.  Some of the students didn't like the idea of the video on the blog)
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Please practice between now and next Monday.  We will be learning even MORE on Monday and can't spend too much time reviewing.  (remember only 6 more rehearsals until our first performance at Evaluation Show!!!)

Lastly- our flag bags need to be finished by next Monday.  If you ordered them through the school they should be there by Monday.  

Thank you again for all of your hard work!  

AF B guard staff. 

Flag Bag

Hello B Guard,

I am writing this post to help those of you who opted to make your flag bags this year.

Here is a picture of the flag bags we order- (the black one in the back)

Here is a close up of the top

Requirements for bag:

1. Must fit up to 4 Six foot poles.  Making it a little longer than 6 feet will ensure that all poles fit and     the bag can close over the top.  Also keep in mind how wide it will need to be to fit 4 poles side by     side. 

2.  Please make it close with either a zipper, draw string, velcro, etc.

3.  Add a strap for easy carrying over the shoulder. 

4.  Flag must be black.  You may add a piece of flair- please make it no bigger than 8 inches square. 

Suggestions for bag:

1.  Make an external pocket that will fit a 36" rifle if you spin rifle- or would like your flag bag to last          you until you spin rifle.

2.  Make a small external pocket for gloves, tape, etc. 

3.  Add some distinguishing marker such as an initial or a piece of fabric so you can tell them apart.

4.  Reinforce the bottom (on the inside) with heavy material such as old jeans, camo,  etc. 

If you have any questions please e mail americanforkbguard@gmail.com

Happy Sewing!

Weekly Update Dec 21st

Hello Parents and Students!

Here is the schedule for this week: 

Saturday Dec 28th  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at  AFHS.  

We will most likely have a gym so please meet in the band room a little before 8 so we can all walk down to the gym together.  

This week we worked a lot on controlling our movement and flag tosses.  Please practice this week while you don't have rehearsal, even if it is 10 minutes a day.  Please make sure you have the choreography down and your tosses improved by Saturday.

If you haven't purchased a flag bag through the Jr. High, please remember that you will need to make one by the end of the month.  I am going to put specific criteria on the blog by tomorrow.  afbguard.blogspot.com  If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.  

Also remember to have your "homework" done by the 30th. For your wedding "dream board"  Please have drawings or magazine cut outs of your ideal:  dress, bouquet, ring, colors, venue etc etc.  Be creative and have fun!   This is to help us get into character for our show "I Do"  by Colbie Caillat

Thank you for the great week.  Our first camp was really effective and we had a lot of fun.  Enjoy this week off with your family and take care of yourselves!

B Guard Staff

Weekly Update 12-8-13

Hello Parents and Students,

This last week was great! We have learned a lot of flag and movement basics, and we are ready to move on!  We have such a great group this year and I am really excited for what is to come.

I will be posting this weekly e mail to our blog afbguard.blogspot.com so if you lose it, you can still read it.  

This week's schedule:

Monday: 6-7:45 am AFJH New Gym

Tuesday: 3:30-5:30 pm  AFHS Band Room

Wednesday: 6-7:45 am AFJH New Gym

Just some reminders of things that were in last weeks e-mail, or that we talked about in rehearsal:

Attendance is so important all season long.  You are allowed 3 absences OR Late Come/Early Leave.  All of which need a 24 hour notice via e-mail or phone call.  (e-mail is preferred because I am scatter brained)  We had a lot of people leaving in the middle of rehearsal without saying a word to any staff.  Please let us know 24hrs in advance, or if it is an emergency please come up to one of us and let us know what is going on.  Thank you.

The first installment of fees was due at the beginning of December.  The website should be up and running.  I strongly urge you to pay that as soon as possible.  The first installment reserves your child's spot on the team.  Also if you fall too behind your child will not be able to perform at the competition's if they are not current by that time. If there are any problems or questions please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Money for flag bags is due by Monday, December 16th. They are $22 paid to the AFJH Financial office.  If you are opting to make your own, please have them made by the end of December.  For more instructions see last week's e-mail. 

Lastly- We have been so impressed by your students.  They are fun, have good attitudes, and  maybe a little too quiet, if that is possible.  We are starting on our second week of technique and urge your students to keep up the hard work and good attitude while we get the not so fun part out of the way.  We feel very strongly about building them a solid foundation so they can be successful through their whole high school career.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your students!

American Fork B Guard Staff

Rehearsal tomorrow

Rehearsal starts tomorrow!
6-7:45am at the junior high.

Tuesday is 3:30-5:30pm at the HS and Wednesday is 6-7:45am at the junior high. See you then.

Color Guard Auditions

Open & A Guard Auditions:
October 24th from 6:30-8:30pm @ AFHS North Gym

Wasatch Academy & B Guard Auditions:
November 23rd from 8-12noon

2013 Color Guard Auditions

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your interest in joining the American Fork High School Color Guard. We are planning on a 40-55 member color guard this year as we prepare for parades, field show, and BOA Grand Nationals.

Below you find information regarding auditions.

Dates for Auditions...
We will be holding our final audition on April 27th, 2013 from 8-12 noon. Registration will be in the band room at the high school, and auditions will be held in the north gym. For those at the junior high, we will be there the 24th and 25th (A1-A3 and B1-B3) in Mrs. Scott's class teaching a short dance class. If you can make it, we would love to have you join us on those days.

What to expect...
You do NOT need experience to be a member of the AFHS Color Guard. We will begin auditions with a stretch, across the floors, flag technique, and a short flag routine. Around 11 a.m. we will begin the audition process. You will NOT be auditioning alone. You will be in groups of at least 5.

What to wear...
Please come prepared in dance attire, or clothes that you can move easily in. NO jeans or sweats please. Dance pants and gym shorts are best.

What to prepare for...
We will teach you everything you need to know on the 27th. However, coming with a positive attitude is best. Also, dance experience is great - but not mandatory to audition.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Miller at afcolorguard@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the 27th. 

Auditions

Summer/Field Auditions

April 10th: 3-8pm
April 11th: 3-8pm

Registration both days in band room.

GUARD PARTY!

Where: Anna's house 82 N 870 E American Fork, UT
When: Today from 1-4pm
It's going to be lots of fun and give you a chance to watch The Help if you haven't already seen it!
We'd like to see you all there!

Our Show.

Westlake Competition!

Westlake Competition

Hello,

 

 

We have another competition coming up this Saturday. It will be at Westlake High School. You will be in charge of getting yourself to the school since it is so close. Our call time will be at 2pm at Westlake. Attached is a map of the school and the schedule. We perform around 4:48. You need to stay until after awards at the dinner break and then you can leave if you want.

 

It is $5 for adults, $4 for kids and $20 for a family of five.

 

Hair and Makeup will be as the same as the other competitions. I don't care what you do with your hair as long as it is back and away from your face. Makeup is just brown eye shadow and black eyeliner and mascara, with base and blush. Make sure you have real lipstick that will stay on. NOT Lip gloss or chap stick. Your lips need to stick out so we can tell you have them. :) Try and find a dark brown. I'll look and see if I can find a specific color that will look the best.

Thanks
Kassidy

Family Night Performance

Great job last night. Here is your performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AlXyc-WTmw&feature=share&list=UUs3uQq0ZItRK4b_qXRhxwtg

Evaluaton Show - 2013

The American Fork "B" Winter Guard performs their show "Nothing's Going to Keep Me Down" at the 2013 Evaulation Show.  It is always a little different when you do your show with almost no audience and those that are there know that the show is being watch closely so they are afraid to be excited for the great things that you do.  But you guys did wonderful! I look forward to watching you change and improve every week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Captains

Here are you captain's email's! So that you can get a hold of them.

Delaney: tinker_jo@hotmail.com
Anna: annabanana813@hotmail.com

UCGC Website

http://www.utahcolorguardcircuit.org/

Above is the new website for the UCGC or the Utah color guard circuit who run all the competitions. Check it out! They post information for all the show once they get it so that you can be kept up to date!

Thanks
Kassidy

Payments

Here is the new payment schedule to be paid at the AF junior high:

 

Due January 15- $100

Due February 15- $100

Due March 15- $85 (your last $50 in fees plus your $35 uniform fee & flag rental)

 

Also if you are a rifle you will either need to rent one for $30 dollars or purchase one for $44 (which I would recommend). Payments for rifles can be made at the AF High School.

 

Thank you for you patience with the payment issues.

 

Kassidy Reese