The Colorguard

Our colorguard has had a total rebirth. Last year they really had to put up with a lot of different things, and I promised them I would make things right this year. I think I have. We have a new instructor. Well, he is not new to me. Mr. Sharod Coleman and I worked together at my previous school. I am really happy to be working with him again. He has become a good friend. We have 13 ladies in colorguard. We have 7 veterans and 6 new members. I really feel like this group will become the core of something really great in our band program. Our ladies really work hard and don't seem to mind the hard work. They are truly and asset to our total program, and I think they will really help our visual score very soon. I have a feeling that this group will grow next year. They may not realize it, but I really like them. They are a definately a hand full, but they are worth it.

Today's rehearsal continued where yesterday's left off. The cleaning continues, and the results are starting to show. A lot of what we need to do to be competitive is up to the students now, but they have really stepped it up this week (so far!) Let's end this week on a high note Thursday with our best rehearsal yet! Below is this weekend's schedule.

Information Sheet for the Week of September 25 - 30

Rehearsals: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Football Game: We will NOT be traveling to the game this week.


Spring Valley Festival of Bands and The Palmetto Invitational at Irmo High School on September 30, 2006

Report to the band room: 9:30 a.m.
Depart for Spring Valley: 10:15 a.m.
Arrive at Spring Valley: 11:15 a.m.
Finish Dressing at Spring Valley: 11:30 a.m.
Warm-up: 12:00 noon
At the Gate: 1:10 p.m.
Competition Performance: 1:15 p.m.
Reload: 1:30 p.m.
Depart Spring Valley: 1:45 p.m.
Arrive at Irmo: 2:45 p.m.
Warm-up at Irmo: 3:25 p.m.
At the Gate: 4:35 p.m.
Competition Performance: 4:45 p.m.
Change out of Uniforms and load equipment: 5:15 p.m.
Return to Stadium to watch other bands: 5:45 p.m.
Awards at Irmo: 8:15 p.m.
Depart Irmo: 9:15 p.m.
Return to Swansea: 10:00 p.m.
Dismissal: 10:30 p.m.


We not will rehearse before competition on Saturday, Sept. 30. You should arrive with your bibbers on. We will finish dressing at Spring Valley. Lunch will be provided for you but you should bring a small amount of money for dinner at Irmo. Please be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to there. We will be on a very strict schedule Saturday. Do everything you can to make sure we are the best we can be Saturday. You must bring your show shirt with you as we will change. As always, we will stand at attention during the awards ceremony only. Rehearsal will need to be stepped up a level for this week if you want the ultimate reward of 1st place.

Never trade what you want at the moment for what you want the most.