What is the Coastal Colorguard?
The Coastal Colorguard is a visual ensemble of the CCU Band Program that performs live with the CCU Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band. The Colorguard, along with the Coastalettes and Coastal Glamour Twirlers, helps to deliver an extra visual impact for the Marching Band throughout the Chanticleer's football season. The Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band is an integral part of the Coastal game day experience. The Band brings spirit to the fans and inspires the Chants to victory, and promotes a positive atmosphere for all to enjoy!
What is the time commitment?
Being a member of the Coastal Colorguard is a huge commitment that should not be taken lightly. All members are required to attend Band Camp that begins prior to the start of the Fall semester. Once classes begin, rehearsals are held MWF 3:30-6:00pm with an evening section rehearsal until the end of the fall semester. All members of the Colorguard are required to attend all home football games, parades, pep rallies, and other predetermined functions of the Marching Band in the Fall.
How do I beome a member of the Coastal Colorguard?
Begin by filling out the CCU Bands Online Interest Form. You must attend the audition date listed below. Exceptions can be made on rare occasions by Instructor Candice Schrader. Please email her about details.
April 21, 2012
Coastal Band Hall
10:00am: Registration
10:30am: Instruction Block
Noon: Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm: General Meeting
1:30pm: Auditions
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You must contact Ms. Schrader by email (
cas3140@gmail.com) to reserve your audition placement.
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Eligibility is limited to students enrolled at Coastal or incoming freshmen who have already been accepted for admittance to CCU for the 2011 fall semester. (HGTC students may also be considered.) Proficiency on a musical instrument is not a prerequisite.
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All those auditioning need to prepare a 60-90 second solo routine to be
performed with music. This
can either be work that has been previously performed with a school
group, or work that you have personally choreographed. This is your
opportunity to show your skills. The only required skill to be
performed is a single toss on flag.
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While weapon experience is NOT required, if you spin rifle or saber
you may put this into your routine. Weapons are not part of our normal
repertoire, but we may decide to add it if we have students that can
spin.
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Your audition music should be on a CD or may be brought as an mp3 to be played
from an mp3 player (I.e. iPod, iPhone, etc. It must have a headphone
jack that can be plugged into an auxiliary source.) A patch cord will
be provided.
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Please come dressed in all black. You may wear shorts or pants and a
T-shirt or tank top. Tennis shoes or any kind of dance shoe is permissible.
- A final roster will be announced at the conclusion of the auditions. All results are final as they are announced. At the conclusion of the auditions, those who successfully pass the audition will be sized for costumes, and other apparel, and fees/dues will be collected.
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This is a closed audition. Parents or others will not be allowed to watch the auditions.
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Great attitudes and spirit are key elements to the CCU color guard,
so come prepared to show both!!
