Guard Director, Instructor positions available:
(updated 7/27/10)
Downers Grove High School, Downers Grove, IL
DGS is looking for a colorguard director, as the current director is moving. We need someone who can start in mid August. The director will be with the colorguard through band camp, and the fall show will be choreographed. The DGS colorguard has 22 members, all very motivated and hard-working. The group is young – primarily freshman and sophomores. We had a very successful first winterguard season this year and hope to continue this program for years to come.
This is a great opportunity to teach an ambitious and enthusiastic group with an incredibly supportive and organized parent booster program.
The ideal candidate would be able to teach the flag line and rifle line. They will be the main instructor and have a small budget to hire additional staff.
Ability to choreograph future winterguard and fall shows is preferred, but not a must.
We must hire someone immediately (by mid August at the absolute latest).
Please contact Beth Refsnider as soon as possible.
Marion Stamps Youth Initiative, Chicago, IL
MSYI is a non-profit youth performing arts organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Our goal is to provide fun, educational, and positive experiences for young people through the drumming, dance and color guard. We are looking to establish a quality color guard program to offer to inner city youth in the Near North/Cabrini Green community of Chicago. The groups will perform at local parades in the summer with the goal of becoming "GREAT" enough to compete in the Midwest Color Guard Circuit and WGI sanctioned events in the winter.
We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic staff for the 2010/2011 summer and winter guard seasons!
Please contact Director Justice M. Stamps at 312-643-5210.
Oakville Senior High, Saint Louis, MO
Oakville is a competitive Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist band who is searching for an experienced Color Guard Instructor/Choreographer for the 2010 summer and fall season. Drum Corp and/or Winterguard experience preferred but not required.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Writing weapon and flag work for our upcoming show entitled "Fields of Gold"
- Ability to teach and clean work
Salary will be based on experience and availablity.
For questions or to submit your resume, please contact Vance Brakefield at brakefieldv@mehlville.k12.mo.us.
Thornwood High School, South Holland, IL
Thornwood High School in South Holland is looking for a flag technician for the 2010 fall color guard season. Dance experience a huge plus.
The following skills are needed:
- Competence in basic and intermediate flag technique
- Ability to teach and clean flag technique
- Basic dance technique
- Ability to teach and clean dance technique
Applicants must be able to attend summer practices (once a week) and full band camp (end of July). Possibility of participating in the creative process. Compensation will be based on level of experience and time commitment.
If you have any questions or would like to submit a resume, please contact Sara at thornwoodguard@yahoo.com.
ALLEGIANCE Color Guards, Dundee, IL
Allegiance is a non-profit co-ed youth performing arts organization based in Dundee, Illinois. Our goal is to provide fun, educational, and positive experiences for young people through the art of dance and color guard. We will begin offering two independent color guard programs: Allegiance Color Guard (ages 14-22) and Allegiance "Cadets" Color Guard (ages 7-13). The groups will perform at local parades in the summer and compete at Midwest Color Guard Circuit and WGI sanctioned events in the winter.
We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic staff for the 2010/2011 summer and winter guard seasons!
The following positions are currently available. To view the full job descriptions, please go to www.allegianceyouth.org and visit our "Staff" page!.
Allegiance Color Guard
- Flag Caption Head
- Rifle/Sabre Caption Head
Allegiance "Cadets" Color Guard
- Show Designer
- Color Guard Instructor
This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a new independent color guard program in northern Illinois! If interested, please send an e-mail to director@allegianceyouth.org with your name, contact information, the position you’re applying for along with a description of your color guard performance and/or instructional background.
Morton High School, Morton, IL
Morton High School is looking for an experienced guard
instructor/choreographer for the 2010 season. Our current instructor
has a new addition to her family on the way, and will not be returning
next year. Drum Corps or Winterguard experience is a plus, not
necessarily required. Morton is located between Peoria and
Bloomington-Normal.
We are accepting letters of interest and resumes through the end of
December, 2009, and will be conducting interviews.
Send resumes, letters of interest and inquiries to Jeff Neavor at
jeff.neavor@morton709.org
John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
WHAT: John Hersey H.S. is welcoming applications for a Weapons/Movement Technician.
WHO: Anyone interested, please submit your teaching/performing resume to the contact below.
WHEN: Winter '09-'10
WHERE: John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
As a growing program, it has come time to have a devoted weapon
technician who can be at the majority of rehearsal. Responsibilities
would include: setting weapon technique (sabre & rifle), based on
the framework that has been established; cleaning show choreography;
writing transitional moments and/or other phrases as asked to complete.
In addition to having a strong weapon background, anyone applying for
this position that has movement training is a definite plus!
We are looking for someone who would like to grow into a more
chorographical based role in future seasons.
Salary will be discussed based on availability. Any questions, and/or
to submit your resume, please contact:
Peter LePage
lepage23@hotmail.com
Please include in the subject line of your email: JHHS Color Guard
Twirling Bears, South Chicago, IL
Twirling Bears is looking for a part time colorguard assistant.
The position will be on Sunday afternoons approximately once - twice per month beginning in October to help teach flag and rifle.
The position is located in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Contact Elaine Jones for more information and to apply - 847-342-1971 or email to: twirlingbears@yahoo.com
Visit www.twirlingbears.com. Twirling Bears is a not for profit organization in Illinois..
Immediate Opening - Hobart High School, Hobart, IN (posted 8/17/09)
The Hobart Band is looking for a fall/winter guard instructor for the 2009/2010 seasons.
Responsibilities:
- Choreography/routine
- All rehearsals
- Hobart 4th of July Parade
- Hobart HS Homecoming Parade
- Fall home football games (4–6)
- Saturday marching competitions (4-6)
- Winter guard
Compensation:
Compensation is hourly during the summer and by school stipend during the school year.
Qualifications:
Experience with parade routines, flag choreography writing, competitive marching
shows, and winter guard shows.
Interested persons can contact the Band Director for more information.
Brian S. Grenier
grenierclass@hobart.k12.in.us
Director
Hobart High School
2211 East 10th Street
Hobart, IN 46342
Office: 219-942-8521 #8129
Reavis High School, Burbank, IL (posted 4/6/09)
Reavis High School is seeking an instructor for extra-curricular color guard activities for the 2009-2010 School Year.
Salary is per the Teacher’s Contract. Please contact Tom Witting (Phone: 708-599-7200 or Fax: 708-599-8751) or Andy Davis (Phone: 708-310-0336) for more information.
Interested applicants should file a letter of interest and submit a resume by April 20, 2009 to:
Andy Davis
Band Director
Reavis High School
6034 W. 77th St.
Burbank, IL 60459
twitting@d220.org
adavis@d220.org
Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, IL (posted 3/23/09)
Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL, is seeking a guard Instructor for the marching band season. A position on staff with the Winterguard season will be available as well, but will be considered separately. Both are paid positions! Those interested must possess the following skills:
- Ability to write/teach Flag, Rifle, and Sabre work
- Ability to clean routine on a daily basis
- Great leadership/teaching skills
Information you should know:
- The guard is extremely motivated. Winterguard made WGI Power Regional finals in both 2008 and 2009. We have also had great success during our past fall seasons
- We had 43 guard members in our fall show last year
- The guard program has more than doubled in 1 year and is continuing to grow
- The Assistant Guard instructor has over 13 year of dance experience in addition to flag experience and is also a band director at Waubonsie
- There are NO Administrative duties associated with this position
The tentative marching band schedule can be found at http://www.wvhs-music.org.
We are very willing to work with your schedule. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 630-375-3274 or at caitlynne_burgess@ipsd.org.
Caitlynne Burgess
Waubonsie Valley High School
Band Director and Colorguard Director
caitlynne_burgess@ipsd.org
Niles West High School, Skokie, IL (posted 8/11/08)
Niles West High School in Skokie, IL, is in need of a Color Guard Instructor for this coming fall. The Color Guard program has a fall and a winter season. During the fall, the color guard performs with the Marching Band, and during the winter season, they perform with the Drum Line to form a Winter Marching Ensemble. This past year, the Winter Marching Ensemble performed at the WGI Nationals in Dayton, OH.
The Color Guard Instructor must possess good communication skills with staff, students and parents. He/She must attend all rehearsals, camps, performances, and staff meetings. He/She must have the ability to choreograph dance, flag work, with minimal basics needed on all other equipment.
You do not have to commit to both seasons to be considered for this position.
For more information contact Bill Koch at wilkoc@niles-hs.k12.il.us or 847-626-2630.
William Fremd High School, Palatine, IL (posted 6/17/08)
William Fremd High School is seeking a Color Guard Instructor. Fremd High School is located in Palatine, Illinois - about ten minutes from Schaumburg. Our band program consists of over 300 students enrolled in four symphonic bands. The focus of our program are the symphonic bands. The FHS Wind Symphony was recently selected for the 2007 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic (demonstration band), and the University of Illinois "Superstate Concert Band Festival" (2007, 2008). The FHS Bands also offer an extra-curricular marching band, two jazz bands, winter drumline, brass choir, pep bands, and various small ensembles.
The Viking Marching Band is an extra-curricular ensemble (113 musicians, 16 colorguard) that rehearses once a week in the evening in August, September, and October. The VMB competes three Saturdays during the fall at local Chicagoland area competitions and the University of Illinois "Marching Illini Festival". We pride ourselves in having a "crowd-appealing" show that is challenging, fun, and rewarding for the students and audience. The band is directed by Matthew Moore (eighth year at FHS). Drill writer for the VMB is Eric Salas, Visual Caption Head and drill writer for Impulse Drum Corps, California. Please visit the Viking Marching Band website http://www.fhs.d211.org/departments/music/mmoore/vikingmarchingband.htm for pictures, mp3s and more info. Colorguard Instructor duties would include the following:
- All flag choreography of 10 minute "West Side Story" show (all flags have been chosen and drill is currently being written)
- 4-5 summer rehearsals to teach choreography in July (Thursdays, 4-6 pm) - *Days and times could perhaps change if needed
- August Band Camp - Aug. 11-16 Full Camp runs 2-8 pm each day, except Saturday. The entire "West Side Story" show and pre-game shows will be taught during the camp. The "WSS" show will consist of about 55 formations throughout the 9:45 show. There are seven different flag changes in the show. The music consists of "Maria Opener", "Cool", "Maria Interlude", "I Have a Love", "Mambo", "America", "Officer Krupke" and "Finale". *Times are flexible for Colorguard Instructor
- A "Mini-Colorguard Camp" (2-3 days) can be added if new instructor wishes to do so
- Pay for all ("WSS" show choreography, July rehearsals, August Band Camp rehearsals) would be $1,200.00
Any interested candidate must contact Matt Moore at 630-213-5851 or makmoore@comcast.net.
Thornton Fractional South High School, Lansing, IL (posted 6/17/08)
Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois is seeking a Head Color Guard Instructor for the marching and winter guard seasons. This is a paid position by the school district not band parents. If accepted, background check and fingerprinting will be expected before payment can commence. We are looking for the following skills:
- Flag skills
- Dance skills
- Understanding of marching concepts
- Ability to choreography simple routines or embellish provided tapes
- Great leadership skills
- Attention to detail
The following schedule is for the marching season:
- May 12, 19: 7-9 pm
- August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - Band Camp: 5-9 pm
- August 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 - Band Camp: 4- 7 pm
- 6 home football games
- Marching rehearsals on Monday nights 7-9 pm
- Guard sectionals one additional day per week TBA
- 3-4 competitions in fall
Winter Guard schedule can be more flexible with rehearsals once per week. Competitions in the IDTA circuit which begin in late January/early February. A more extensive calendar is available upon request.
Any interested candidate must contact Mike Madonia, director of bands at TF South at 708-895-6874 or Mmadonia@tfd215.org.
Jacobs High School, Algonquin, IL (posted 4/3/08)
Jacobs HS is looking for a Guard Instructor.
- Band Camp - August 18-22 from 1:00 - 6:00
- Wednesday evening rehearsals from 5:30 - 8:30
- 5 Friday night football games
- Possible local contest or two
- The girls are VERY motivated!
Any interested parties should contact Anthony Gnutek, Band Director at:
Telephone: (847) 658-2500 x144
Harry D. Jacobs High School
2601 Bunker Hill Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102
Start date: immediate
For all questions and information
regarding this position, please call above, or email Anthony Gnutek, Band Director:
anthony.gnutek@d300.org.
