2008 Open Guard

Rehearsals | Expenses | Bingo | Dress Code | Contact Information

Join the Blue Devils Open Winter Guard
college & high school age

Audition Information

Sunday, October 7 - 12:30-4:00 followed by interviews until 6:00.

Boys & Girls Club of Martinez
1301 Alhambra Ave Martinez
(map)

Read all about the winter guard audition process.

The Open Guard consists of high school & college age members.

Each family is required to work bingo. This is not negotiable. Families are required to work six times a year. You must be 18 years old to work.

Rehearsal Dress Code:
The staff asks that everyone wear black dancewear. As the weather gets colder, layer your clothes. The staff needs to see your body. Your hair should be secured back from your face. Footwear will depend on the rehearsal site. You should always have athletic tennis shoes with you. Dance shoes, socks or dance barefooted are the other options.

There will be equipment available for your use at the audition. If you have your own weapons it would be helpful to bring those with you in case we do not have enough.

Recent Honors include:

  • 2004 WGI Silver Medalists
  • 2004 Cal Circuit Championship
  • 2004 West Regional Champions
  • 2003 WGI Southern California Regional -- Independent Open Champion
  • 2003 WGI Finalist
  • 2003 WGI Mid Cal Regional -- Independent Open Champion
  • 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 WGI West Regional -- Independent 0pen Champion
  • 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003 California Color Guard Circuit Open Class Champion

Rehearsals and Performances

Most rehearsals take place at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (map) or Benicia High School.

See the calendar for specific details.

Blue Devils Open Guard 2004

Expenses

$100.00 Registration per family
$??? Tour costs for Southern Cal trip
$60.00 Shoes, tights or other personal items
Uniforms and equipment are provided.

Bingo

Bingo each family is reguired to work bingo. You must be 18 years old to work bingo. This is not negotiable. Families are reguired to work bingo 6 times a year.

Dress Code

The Blue Devil Open Guard has a rehearsal dress code. The staff asks that everyone wear black dancewear. As the weather gets colder, layer your clothes. The staff needs to see your body. Your hair should be secured back from your face. Footwear will depend on the rehearsal site. You should always have athletic tennis shoes with you, dance shoes or socks or dance barefooted.

Contact Information

You, the returning members are our best source of new members. Encourage new members to attend or get names and addresses to me and I will put them on the mailing list. No experience is required for the guard membership. All we ask is that you come with good attitude and a willingness to learn.

If you have any questions or concerns or to register please call:
Annette Odello (925) 229-3015 (h)
(925) 689-2918 ext. 3116 (vm)
(925) 383-0424 (c)
BD Office (925) 689-2918 ext. 0
Rehearsal Hotline (925) 689-2918 ext.3113
Bingo Coordinator - Sandy (925) 372-6224
Email Annette Odello
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