NOTE: 2023/24 was the the first year we had separate leadership auditions for the winter season. We will determine whether new/restructured leadership is needed for winter by overviewing the fall season and conducting interviews.
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fill it out manually.
Due by May 16th.
Option to upload/attach your
essay available on the digital form.
Due by May 16th
Be a current Oak Harbor School District student and have completed ONE of the following:
- at least one marching season with the OHHS Color Guard PLUS one season with OHHS Winter Guard
- at least one marching season with Show Band (non-Color Guard) PLUS one season with OHHS Winter Guard.
Application Requirements:
- Fill out the Audition Agreement for 2025/26.
- Fill out the leadership packet, complete with all questions answered and attached essay.
- Create original choreography - see below.
- Participate in an interview that will be conducted on Leadership Audition day.
- Exhibit quality leadership skills; Honesty, Dependability, Responsibility, Respect of Authority, Respect of Peers, and ability to work well in Band during all times leading up to auditions. While the packet matters, your everyday attitude & behavior will be judged on the same level.
- If chosen for a leadership position you must attend all rehearsals, leadership meetings/trainings, competitions, and football games.
* CREATE ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY *
- You must create 1 minute of choreography (around 120 counts) to the music of your choice.
- You must be able to show that you have an understanding of basic body movement & flag. For weapon skills, basic beginner’s knowledge needed.
- You must complete a A COUNT SHEET (download countsheet template here).
- Submit your song choice to your instructor via email or BAND app message. Include the name of the song, artist and include the time position in the song as to when your choreography will begin.
Due Dates for Choreo:
Count sheet and song choice due by May 16th.
Performance will be on May 19th & 20th.
* CREATE A SHOW DESIGN PRESENTATION FOR 2025 FALL SHOW *
(We have show info to help you)
We want to see what you have in mind for the show. You will share ideas for colors, equipment, costumes, etc. Once you have it all together, you present that to us before/at your interview.
What to include: pictures, video samples (your own or links found online) - your board can be as simple or detailed as you’d like:
- Visuals: Costume design/colors, props, screen designs, colors you see for each movement.
- Equipment: Flags, swing flags, etc. What do you see being used?
- Body Movement: What style of dance? What type of moods, characters?
What to use to put it together?
Any kind of document, google doc, google slide, posters, Pinterest board or any other kind of software/app. As long as we can see it, that works for us!
Due Dates for Design Presentation:
Completed Design Presentation due May 16th. You must upload, email, share, etc.
You will present your design on May 19th or 20th
- You will sit with and answer a few questions from your instructor(s)
- You will perform your original choreography on audition day. Bring your music with you (just in case).
- You will then teach an instructor at least half of your choreography.
Please write a short essay of 300-400 words answering these questions, and include it with your application.
- Why are you applying for leadership?
- Why do you think you are a good candidate for leadership?
- How does flexibility, helpfulness and compassion help as leadership attributes?
- How might this leadership experience benefit you beyond your high school years?
- What is your favorite memory of being in the Color Guard?
- Describe your past experience in the Wildcat Show Band, what you enjoyed most and what suggestions you have to boost the program.
-Include additional information about yourself: strengths, weakness, challenges, etc.
Brief summary of what Color Guard involves along with printable sign up forms.
Print this and give to all your teachers to sign. Turn in at audition camp.