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The 2012 Cascades Colorguard is continuing its' promotion
of building a strong and unified group with an emphasis on
personal excellence.
If you are looking to perform with the Cascades Colorguard,
we encourage you to look over the following information.
The Cascades is a premier drum and bugle corps and this
is due to the great people involved. All members should
have respect for themselves and others as we are a team
of hard working individuals. Strong work ethics, moral character
and personal traits are essential in becoming the best colorguard
that we possibly can be.
We understand that many guard members have other winter
performance responsibilities and we encourage everyone to
do so. The December Camp is mandatory and indoor season
camps will be handled on an individual basis.
For more information about auditioning or to offer support,
please contact Ben
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CHOREOGRAPH
AN AUDITION PIECE:
 Audition Requirements:
- Demonstrate your strongest skills
- Must use at least one piece of equipment, i.e. flag, rifle,
or sabre
- A minimum of 45 seconds and maximum of 1 min 30 seconds
- Incorporate elements of space, body, and equipment
- Choreography must be written to a piece of music chosen
by the performer
Acceptable
Media Devices:
Mp3 player, Ipod, Computer, CD player
4 Important Tips for a Successful Audition:
- Be ACCURATE
- Be EXPRESSIVE
- Be MUSICAL
- Be ARTICULATE
- Most importantly... HAVE FUN!!!
What Should You Bring?
- Rifle /or sabre (if you own one)
- Dress in form-fitting dancewear (preferably black)
- Audition media
- Registration Form
*Flags are provided*
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VIDEO AUDITIONS:
The goal of video auditions is to provide individuals from
other regions with the opportunity to be part of a great organization
and to save you some money along the way. By making the time
to send a video to us you are taking the most important step
toward getting started, and we will honor your video as though
you were at the audition in person.
The Cascades Colorguard video audition should consist of the
following five parts:
INTRODUCTION: Talk to us through the camera, telling
us your name, age, hometown and the school you are be attending,
if relevant;
- Explain your marching experience, including winterguard
and/or drum corps.
- Will you be marching winterguard this winter?
- How will you finance your participation with the Cascades?
- What year are you in school and what date do you graduate?
- Do your parents support your participation with us?
BODY: Put on some music and travel across the screen
marching. Include jazz runs and any traveling ballet skills
you would like to demonstrate.
FLAG: Demonstrate exercise equipment skills, angles,
carving, spins, one vertical toss and one horizontal toss.
Perform a short piece of choreography (body and equipment),
either your own or something you have performed (music
is optional).
WEAPONS: (optional): Demonstrate exercise equipment
skills, spins, wrist flourishes, triples, quads and fives,
if you feel great! Perform a short piece of choreography (body
and equipment), either your own or something you have
performed (music is optional).
WRITTEN INFORMATION: Provide basic written information,
including name, age, address, city, state, zip, phone, email
and experience.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR VIDEO TO:
Cascades Colorguard
2520A NE Rodney Ave
Portland, OR 97212
OR EMAIL YOUR VIDEO TO:
Ben Adams
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