Join the Highland Park Colorguard Try-outs 12 & 14 4pm-5:30pm in HPHS Band

Thinking about joining colorguard?

How do I join Colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

It easy. Come to try-outs.

This is not an audition, just come try it out. If you like it, we will extend an invitation to join.

Tryout will be:

May 12 (4pm-5:30pm)

May 14 (4pm-5:30pm)

in the HPHS Band Hall

On May 13th we will have a show release party. This is where we find out the theme to the show that you will be a part of in the next school year.

What do I get out of colorguard?

Friends

You will work as a team and spend a lot of time with this group of students. Colorguard kids are very welcoming and try to help every student achieve their personal goals. Not only in colorguard, but academically as well.

Discipline

The colorguard students will learn to work hard and manage their time wisely. If you choose to participate in the 1st semester team, you will receive a fine arts credit and a PE credit.

How much of it does it cost?

What do I get out of colorguard?

Will I be successful in colorguard?

The usual cost is $600 per season. We will make payment arrangements if needed.

Parents are expected to help feed the colorguard on competition days. The colorguard mom will coordinate meals for the colorguard. We appreciate all parental support.

The money from dues and fund raisers goes to buses, competition fees, uniforms, etc.

Will I be successful in colorguard?

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

Will I be successful in colorguard?

ABSOLUTELY, the colorguard has a strong instructional staff that will teach you everything you need to know about colorguard.

The colorguard was the 2019 NTCA Grand Champion and is one of the most successful colorguard programs in the state.

The colorguard/band was the 2019 UIL State Marching band Silver Medalist. 2021 5th place UIL Marching band Finalist

How do we get to competition?

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

The colorguard will be provided charter buses to and from all competitions.

All performer are expected to ride the bus to and from all competitions.

No one will be dismissed until all props and equipment is properly put away at Highland Park High School.

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

Our instructional staff will teach you everything you need to know.

Many of our current members did not have any experience performing. Our staff is more than happy to help and our student leader are always available to give a much needed emotional boost when needed.

Questions and Answers

Want to make Friends?

Colorguard members are very welcoming to our new members. You will gain new friends within hours of joining colorguard. Many of our members started out not knowing anyone in colorguard, now some of them are best friends. You will make long life friends that you also get to perform with at football games.

I don't know how to spin, dance, or perform? That's alright, we will give you all the tools you will need to be successful.

I'm in Junior High, can I still join?

Yes, the colorguard accepts members from the junior high. You will need to arrange a ride to get to practices. The colorguard practices at Highland Park High School. We have had members from the junior high before and they became very successful members of the colorguard.

Meet the staff

Danny Martinez

Amanda Harrison

Mr. Martinez is the head director for the colorguard. This will be his 9th year at Highland Park High School. Mr. Martinez has over 30 years experience in teaching and has taught some of the most successful programs in the state of Texas

Mr. Martinez is a choreographer and designer for programs across the country. He is collaborates with the Highland Park Band Staff to design the HP Marching Band Production.

Amanda Harrison

Mrs. Harrison is now in her 4th year with the HP colorguard. She is a movement and performance guru. Mrs. Harrison is fantastic with beginners and she can make any student perform at their highest level.

Mrs. Harrison is a world champion. She performed with the Phantom Regiment drum corp in 2008. After winning with Phantom, she performed with Crossman and Santa Clara Vanguard. Mrs. Harrison has been taught by some of the best instructors in the world. She brings a lot of passion and knowledge to her students.

Declan Hesson

Mr. Hesson is the newest part of the Highland Park Staff. Mr. Hesson brings a wealth of performance experience with him to Highland Park. He is very kind to the younger students and can push the older students to new levels of performance.

Justin Lum

Declan Hesson

Mr. Lum is the Highland Park Rifle instructor. He is one of the most energetic young teacher in the metroplex. Mr. Lum is very smart about his choreography and technique. His enthusiasm is infections and students are drawn to him, because of his work ethics and how excited he gets when the students show progress.

Join the Highland Park Colorguard Try-outs 12 & 14 4pm-5:30pm in HPHS Band

HP Colorguard Recruiting Video

Thinking about joining colorguard?

How do I join Colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

What do I get out of colorguard?

How much of it does it cost?

What do I get out of colorguard?

Will I be successful in colorguard?

Will I be successful in colorguard?

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

Will I be successful in colorguard?

How do we get to competition?

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

I've never spun a flag, dances, or performed.

Questions and Answers

Want to make Friends?

I'm in Junior High, can I still join?

I've never auditioned for anything

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

What we practice during the summer?

Will I get to perform if I've never been in colorguard?

What we practice during the summer?

Meet the staff

Danny Martinez

Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison

Declan Hesson

Declan Hesson

Declan Hesson

Justin Lum

Declan Hesson

Declan Hesson

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