2012-2013 Foothill Drill Team/Color Guard Information

Thank you for interest in the Foothill High School Drill Team and Color Guard. This information is designed to inform potential members about tryout procedures, expectations, costs, and tentative schedules for the 2012-2013 Foothill High School Drill Team Season.

What is the Drill Team?
The FHS Drill Team/Color Guard is comprised of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior Foothill students that represent the Dance Department and the Marching Band in a variety of public performances and competitions.

Recent Awards:
Participant - St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dublin, Ireland
1st Place - Southern Nevada Indoor Percussion and Guard Association Championships
1st Place - SNIPGA Competition (@Clark HS)
1st Place - SNIPGA Competition (@ Desert Oasis HS)
1st Place - SNIPGA Competition (@ Foothill HS)
1st Place- Henderson Bandfest
1st Place - Showdown at Silverado HS
Finalist - Bands of America Regional Championships in California
Finalist - Winter Guard Association of Southern California Championships
Finalist - Bands of America Regional Championships in Utah
1st Place - Sounds Across the Valley Competition (@ Sierra Vista HS)

The Foothill Drill Team/Color Guard has been undefeated in Nevada for the last 3 years.

Clinics/Auditions/Try Outs
Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18, 2012
Foothill Cafeteria
3:30pm-5:30pm

Tentative Schedule for the 2012-2013 Drill Team Season

System Blue Guard Camp (optional)
June 13-15, 2012
Fern Adair Dance Studio
3265 E. Patrick Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Drill Team/Color Guard Rehearsals with Wes Cartwright
June 18 - 20, 2012
Foothill Cafeteria
8:00am-1:00pm
Drill Team/Color Guard Rehearsals with Wes Cartwright
July 5 - 7, 2012
Foothill Cafeteria
8:00am-1:00pm
Drill Team/Color Guard Rehearsals with Wes Cartwright
July 20 - 25, 2012
Foothill Cafeteria
8:00am-1:00pm
Drill Team/Color Guard and Percussion Rehearsals
August 6-10, 2012
Foothill Band Room
7:00am-1:00pm
Marching Band Rehearsals (Winds, Percussion, Color Guard)
August 13-17, 2012
7:00am-3:00pm
Marching Band Rehearsals (Winds, Percussion, Color Guard)
August 20-24, 2012
7:00am-3:00pm

Fall 2012 Rehearsals and Performances

Monday-Friday 6:55AM-7:55AM (1st Period Dance)
Tuesdays: 5:30PM-8:30PM - Marching Band
Wednesdays: 5:30PM-8:30PM

All Home Varsity Football Games
Select Away Varsity Football Games
Bands of America Competition in Southern California
Bands of America Competition in Utah
Three Local Marching Band Competitions (October and November)
Foothill Dance Concerts

Spring 2013 Rehearsals and Performances
Monday-Friday 6:55AM-7:55AM (1st Period Dance)
Evenings TBA

Select Men's Varsity Basketball Games
Southern Nevada Indoor Percussion and Guard Association Competitions
Winter Guard of Southern California Competitions
Foothill Dance Concerts

Fundraising Opportunities are available throughout the year!
Many students are able to cover much of their expenses through fundraising efforts.

Drill Team Members will receive a credit for Dance 1 (Rhythmic Precision) and Marching Band.

Drill Team Members also receive waivers for PE 1 and PE 2. Essentially...Drill Team members will never have to take PE in high school!!!

If you have any questions regarding Drill Team please feel free to contact Lisa Austin or Mr. Pardee at 799-3500 x4040.