Category Archives: Color Guard

CHS Marching Band Places Second in National Competition

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The Carmel High School Marching Band placed second in the Bands of America (BOA) Grand Nationals Championship on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, after placing first in the Super Regionals on Nov. 9.

Director Chris Kreke said, “I’m so thrilled with the students’ performances throughout the Grand Nationals competition.  It was incredible to watch the show that has been in the design process since last January finally be fully realized and come to life through these kids.  I could not be more proud of the way all of the students, staff, and parents came together to make this yet another ground breaking year for the Marching Greyhounds.”

The Greyhounds won the Visual Caption award during this year’s finals competition, with previous awards for the Music Caption in 2008, 2011 and 2013. The original music for the 2013 show was composed by Richard Saucedo, Michael McIntosh and Jeff Queen.

 

2013 Carmel Marching Band Community Night

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SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 27, 2013  CARMEL MARCHING COMMUNITY NIGHT.

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3rd Annual Taste of the Trucks Brings Indy Food Trucks Back to Carmel for CHS Band’s Community Night Sept. 27; Car Raffle Winner to be Announced

Many of Indy’s favorite food trucks will be coming back to Carmel on Friday, September 27 from 5-8pm, as part of the Carmel High School Marching Band’s annual Community Night: Taste of the Trucks Carmel. The event will be held at the CHS Football Stadium on 136th Street in the west parking lot. At 8pm, the 2012 Grand National Champion Marching Greyhounds will take the field to perform this year’s program, “Totem.” The evening also includes the drawing for the winner of the band’s 2013 Rose Parade Raffle to win a car from Dreyer & Reinbold BMW & Mini. According to Mr. Chris Kreke, Associate Director of Bands and Director of the CHS Marching Band, “Community Night is one of our landmark events each fall.  It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to show off the hard work the students have done preparing for our fall competitive season, highlight our upcoming trip to the Tournament of Roses parade, and thank the community for their support.”

“Foodie” favorites including, Scratch, Neighborhood Pizza, Chef Dan’s, Groovy Guys Fries, Caveman Truck, Johnson’s BBQ Shack, Der Pretzel Wagon, MacGenie, Kona Ice, NY Slice, Hoosier Fat Daddy, Taco Lassi, Bub’s Burgers, Tacos Without Borders, Ernie’s Grill, Cooking Greek, and Carmel’s newest truck, SoHo To Go will be participating in the Third Annual Taste of the Trucks Carmel.

The evening will also include music by a local DJ and the CHS Parent Pep Band, along with activities for kids of all ages, including a cake walk, dunk tank and more. Proceeds will benefit the CHS Marching Greyhounds, including their upcoming trip to march in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA, in January 2014. Entry to the Taste of the Trucks area will be $5.00 per person at the event, with kids six and under admitted for free.

Car Raffle tickets will be on sale, if still available, for $100 each up until the time of the drawing. Details and advance purchase of tickets can be found at www.carmelbands.org.

“Community Night is one of our landmark events each fall,” CHS Band Director Chris Kreke said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to show off the hard work the students have done preparing for our fall competitive season, highlight our upcoming trip to the Tournament of Roses parade, and thank the community for their support.”

In Bands of America Competitions throughout the years, the CHS band has won numerous awards, including: BOA National Class AAA Champion in 2001; National Finalist every year since 1996; 2012 and 2005 BOA National Champion; and Regional Champion at Toledo, St. Louis, Oxford, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Louisville, and Kettering, Ohio Regional Competitions. The Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds have won Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Marching Band Championships in 2012, 2002, 2001 and 1991.

The CHS Marching Band has performed in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; the 2004 London New Year’s Parade; and on the USS Missouri with Hawaii’s Royal Band in 2007. As the 2012 Bands of America Grand National Champions, the band will perform in the Rose Parade in Pasadena on January 1, 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carmel Marching Band Car Wash on June 29th

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CHS Marching Band Car Wash June 29th

The Annual Carmel High School Marching Band Car Wash will be held on June 29 from 9am – 3pm in the West Parking Lot in front of the high school at Main Street and 4th Ave. in Carmel.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the day of the event or in advance from any Marching Band member or you may purchase car wash tickets online at: CAR WASH TICKETS

The popular car wash raises funds to supplement the band programs at Carmel High School, including the Marching Band’s January 2014 participation in the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Last year, over 500 Cars were washed!

Carmel World Guard Wins WGI Scholastic World Championships!

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Carmel World Guard won the Gold medal at the Winter Guard International Championships in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday night. Carmel’s guard performed their show “Full Spectrum” to a sold out crowd at University of Dayton Arena.

After awards, Rosie Queen, the guard’s director said, “This guard has been amazing all season. Truly one of the hardest working, determined, and passionate group of young ladies I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They set new standards for Carmel High School but also for the scholastic groups in WGI.”

Carmel won the championship, with the score of 96.25, over strong competition from Arcadia HS (Arcadia, CA) and Flanagan HS (Pembroke Pines, FL). Twelve other winter guards from around the nation also competed in Scholastic World finals including Avon HS, Lawrence Central HS, and Warren Central HS.  For complete results, go to: WGI Finals Scores

“I’m so proud of what the young ladies in our winter guard have achieved this season. They are a truly incredible reflection of Carmel High School and Carmel, Indiana. Through hundreds of hours in rehearsal, they presented an absolutely breathtaking performance tonight,” said Mr. Chris Kreke, director of the Carmel Marching Greyhounds.

Rosie Queen directs Carmel World Guard.  Queen is assisted by instructors Matty Follo, Rory Duffey, and Whitney Stone, “Full Spectrum” designers include Michael Townsend, Michael Gaines, Andy Toth, and Keith Potter.

Saturday night’s championship performance marked Carmel’s second winter guard world championship. Congratulations to Carmel High School’s newest World Champion, YOUR CARMEL WORLD GUARD.

Carmel World Guard Moms in Exhibition

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ONE NIGHT ONLY!

The Carmel World Guard was treated to an AMAZING performance this evening by their very own Carmel World MOM Guard!  20 Moms and 1 Dad performed their show, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” for their daughters and families during the first of a two day Spring Break Camp!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before surprising the girls with the One Night Only performance, this talented group of Moms (& Dad) rehearsed for over two months in multi-hour sessions in a secret location.  The 2 and 1/2 minute performance gave the Guard Moms a chance to showcase their talent and show their appreciation for the daughter’s hard work and determination!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view the Carmel World Mom Guard performance, go to:  http://youtu.be/v-RcX1KKhGs

What a great way to celebrate the season as the World Guard heads off to the WGI World Championships next week in Dayton, Ohio.

Congratulations to all the Guard Moms for an AMAZING performance!  You made your daughters so proud!

Congratulations IHSCGA State Champions!

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CARMEL WORLD GUARD 2013 IHSCGA STATE CHAMPIONS!!!

 The Carmel H.S. World Guard won their 4th consecutive State Championship at Center Grove H.S. on Saturday.  Placings for IHSCGA State Finals were:

1. Carmel HS
2. Lawrence Central HS
3. Avon HS
4. Northview HS
5. Center Grove HS

Carmel World Guard will be performing at their Community Night on Saturday night, April 6th, exact times TBA. There is a possibility that Center Grove H.S. and Lawrence Central H.S. are coming to perform as well.

WGI World Championships are April 11-13th in Dayton, OH. at the University of Dayton Arena.

Spin Sisters

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Danielle and Sami Schweiger received a nice write-up on the national WGI website:

“Danielle Schweiger will never forget the moment she saw her little sister Sami performing with the Carmel High School World Guard. As an alumni of Carmel High School she was so proud and compelled by her little sister’s performance that it made her want to start spinning again. Danielle is now in her second year with the Zydeco Color Guard still sharing the same passion with her younger sister Sami.”

Read the full story here.

Congratulations WGI Regional Champions!

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Carmel World Guard, congratulations on receiving first place in the Scholastic World class at the 2013 WGI Indianapolis Color Guard Regional!

 

 

 

 

The Carmel World Guard and “A” guard had a great weekend at the WGI Indianapolis Regional. The “A” guard placed 6th in their Scholastic A round on Saturday. This great and talented group of girls had a blast watching Finals on Sunday at Warren Central H.S. and were very excited to get in front of a WGI audience for the first time!

The Carmel World Guard dominated the Scholastic World competition this weekend, taking 1st place in both Prelims and Finals, and scoring an impressive 7+ points higher than any other high school guard in the competition. This group of girls has been working so hard for months now and all their training and hard work is paying off!! They are achieving at the highest level.  Many of the audience members and fans of our group can’t stop talking about how talented the girls are and how entertaining and fresh this very technically demanding show — “Full Spectrum” — is proving to be for this year’s team.

We still have 6 weeks until WGI World Championships and competition with other Scholastic groups from all over the country, including the defending Scholastic World Champion: Flanagan H.S. from Florida. We go back to work on Tuesday, putting finishing touches on the show, working changes, cleaning the program, and working on elevating performance levels.

The World Guard had a special guest in the audience this Sunday at WGI Regional Finals: Mr. John Williams, principal of Carmel H.S., who came out to watch the girls compete and show his never-ending support of our program. He was very impressed and proud of the dedication and passion the girls show on and off the floor in representing Carmel H.S.!

Our next competition for World Guard & “A” Guard is IHSCGA State Prelims on March 9th at Decatur Central H.S.

For more information about scoring, go to:  http://www.wgi.org/event-scores/2013-Color-Guard-Scores.html

 

 

2013 Winter Guard Show Schedule!

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2013 Winter Guard Show Schedule!

JV GUARD “A” GUARD WORLD GUARD
February 1st- Community Night February 1st- Community Night February 1st- Community Night
February 2nd- Zionsville H.S. February 2nd- Zionsville H.S. February 2nd- Zionsville H.S.
February 9th- Danville H.S. February 9th- Danville H.S. February 9th- Danville H.S.
February 16th- Heritage H.S. February 16th- Heritage H.S. February 16th- REHEARSAL
February 23rd- REHEARSE February 23rd- WGI INDY February 23rd- WGI INDY
February 24th- WGI INDY February 24th- WGI INDY
March 2nd- Northview H.S. March 2nd- REHEARSAL March 2nd- REHEARSAL
March 9th- REHEARSE March 9th- STATE PRELIMS March 9th- STATE PRELIMS
March 16th- March 16th- WGI CINCY March 16th- WGI CINCY
DIVISIONAL FINALS!! March 17th- WGI CINCY March 17th- WGI CINCY
(WAITLISTED ??)
March 23rd- STATE FINALS! March 23rd- STATE FINALS
March 30th- SPRING BREAK
April 6th- COMMUNITY NIGHT
April 11-13th
WGI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

 

 


Check out the video of the World Guard Champions at the 2011 WGI competitionin Dayton: Carmel WGI Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music for All National Festival Volunteers Needed

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Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the Music for All National Festival

REGISTER TODAY AT: www.musicforall.org/connect/volunteer<http://www.musicforall.org/connect/volunteer>

POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCE VENUES AND THE JW MARRIOTT.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS AT: volunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:volunteer@musicforall.org>

________________________________What is the National Festival?Performance halls across Indianapolis will fill with the sound of music as young musicians from across the nation gather for the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. The festival is comprised of the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, National Orchestra Festival, Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival and the Middle School National Music Festival, as well as concerts by the Honor Band of America, the Honor Orchestra of America and the Jazz Band of America. The 2013 Festival concert venues include Hilbert Circle Theatre, Clowes Memorial Hall, the Warren Performing Arts Center, and the NEW Schrott Center at Butler University.Ensembles in the Music for All National Festival were invited to perform following a taped audition process. The festivals are non-competitive events in which members receive commentary and clinics from a panel of leading music educators, participate in master classes with professional musicians, and perform for knowledgeable audiences. Members of the Honor Orchestra, Honor Band and Jazz Band of America meet for three days of rehearsals before their respective performances. Members are selected by taped audition in the fall prior to the Festival.

Click here<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltmcK9wg_XQ&feature=related> to view a video of what the Music for All National Festival represents!

 

 

________________________________Key Information for VolunteersAGE REQUIREMENT: All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application or be accompanied by an adult.WAIVER: All volunteers must complete and sign the official online Release and Waiver of Liability. Volunteer opportunities will be provided on an equal basis, without regard to age, sex, race, religion or disabilities.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  Please be sure to review all available positions and the associated information before choosing the area(s) in which you are interested. Certain positions may require some physical strength, constant activity during a shift, or standing for periods of time.

You may also volunteer for a part of a shift! Please e-mail volunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:michael.m@musicforall.org> for more details.

 

 

_______________________________VOLUNTEERING DETAILSSITE LEADERS: Site leaders must be veteran Music for All volunteers, familiar with both MFA and the National Festival. Site leaders may only select site leaders shift for one venue during the duration of the event. Site leaders will serve as supervisors to other volunteers, and therefore must possess patience, tact and diplomacy. Site leaders must also be available for a pre-event training via phone or in person on Wednesday, March 13. More information about trainning will be e-mailed to you.These positions require an access code, if one was provided to you please enter it when asked.MEALS:  Meals will be provided to volunteers working during applicable shifts.

HOUSING: Housing can be offered at your expense.  You will be housed at one of the festival hotels. You must provide a credit card in advance to secure your room. Your card will not be charged until you arrive and must be presented at check-in for payment and incidentals.

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to and from the event is your responsibility. MFA can provide shuttle information. Please request a form if interested. With the exception of Clowes Hall and the Warren Performing Arts Center, all volunteer locations are within walking distance of hotels.

PARKING: Volunteers are responsible for their own parking. For assistance in locating affordable parking, visit http://www.indydt.com/parking.cfm.  Free parking is available at the Warren PAC and Butler University.

UNIFORM: With the exception of load-in and load-out positions, all volunteer positions have a required dress code of business casual to business professional. Denim, sandals, and flip-flops are strictly prohibited.

TRAINING: All volunteers are asked to view a short online information presentation.
Volunteers will be briefed on basic skills and specific responsibilities, and they will be given an overview of event locations. More information regarding the training session will be sent to volunteers via e-mail.

BENEFITS: Some, but not all positions, put you near or with a view of performances or warm-up sites. Some shifts include a complimentary meal. Volunteers who work one shift receive a name badge that is valid for access to the event for the entire day.  NOTE: This does not include Honor Ensemble performances. Volunteers will receive a commemorative program book from the event.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET:  As a way of saying thank you to our volunteers, we would like to offer a complimentary ticket to 1 of our Honor Ensemble performances.  When registering, please choose which concert you would like to attend.

RSVP: Please RSVP for your free concert ticket when registering for your volunteer opportunity.

Jazz Band of America
Clowes Memorial Hall
Dr. Lou Fischer, Conductor
March 15, 8:30 p.m.

Honor Band of America
Clowes Memorial Hall
Jerry Junkin, Conductor
Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.

Honor Orchestra of America
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Gary Lewis, Conductor
Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m.
– These are shared concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

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DEADLINE: The deadline to register for volunteering is Friday March 8, 2013.

 

 

 

Questions/Comments? Please contact us at Music for All at 317-636-2263 orvolunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:volunteer@musicforall.org>

Music for All presents more than 30 events annually through its Bands of America and Orchestra America divisions. Music for All events are recognized as the pinnacle of programs for high school instrumental music nationwide.  Annual events include the Grand National Marching Band Championships and Regional Championships, the Summer Symposium, and the Music for All National Festival.  Leadership is a theme of all Music for All programs, through both leadership workshops and as a part of every curriculum.  Music for All is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit committed to the creation, provision and expansion of “positively life-changing” experiences through music for all.