Introducing: ATX Senior and ATX Jr!

Due to overwhelming demand, we are adding two new units to our organization!

ATX SENIOR - is a fun-filled, exhibition-based performance opportunity for performers who are 23+ years old and interested in learning or continuing with color guard! Rehearsals will be held based on majority availability (if more people can meet on Wednesday nights, we'll rehearse on Wednesday nights!)

Plans are to perform in exhibition at local Austin TCGC competitions and travel to the San Antonio area to compete in one or two shows in the TECA circuit!

ATX Jr. - this will be a competitive independent Regional A guard for performers ages 12-16 who have limited or no winterguard experience. ATX Jr will have a "no cuts policy"- everyone who auditions will earn a spot in the guard! Rehearsals will take place on weeknights (two days a week).

Plans are to attend Austin area color guard competitions, including the WGI Austin regional, and TCGC championships.

ATX Winterguard - our Independent A color guard- will of course continue on as a nationally competitive unit, attending all local TCGC competitions, Texas WGI Regionals, and WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio!

Auditions for ALL UNITS will be held at the same time!
"Pre-auditions" take place on Sunday, August 22.
Auditions Round 1 take place Saturday and Sunday, September 4th and 5th.
Call Backs and Round 2 Auditions take place Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.

We offer year-round fundraising options and a helpful, education-based, fun environment.

Visit our website at http://ATXwinterguard.org to complete a Contact Information Form and receive additional details about these exciting opportunities!

2011 Staff

It is with great pleasure that ATX Winterguard announces our staff for 2011! We have several returning staff members, and some new faces to welcome as well!

Returning as directors: Michael J. Vazquez and Judy Easton! Michael will continue in his role as administrative director and "Papa Smurf", and Judy will continue her role as Staff Coordinator with her eye on the design process.

New to ATX: Jude Boughton! Fresh from Pennsylvania, Jude will bring his design expertise to the heart of Texas. Known for his work with Blackwatch Colorguard, Glassmen, Phantom Regiment, and now Spirit drum corps, Jude plans to make 2011 ATX's best year so far!

Also new to ATX this season are Bucky Flores and Abel Vasquez. Bucky has years of experience teaching at all levels of guard, including serving as Rifle instructor for the Crossmen drum corps in 2007. Abel Vasquez brings his unique vision of sabre technique to the program! Abel teaches summer camps all over Texas, and we are glad they decided to join us this season!

Two other new faces include Dominique Oxner and Meghan Thomas. Dominique comes fresh from 2 years of spinning with Identity, as well as having performed with Glassmen, and Blue Knights- her attention to detail and ability to explain things simply and quickly will make her an excellent weapon technician! Meghan Thomas is a local dance and colorguard instructor who specializes in yoga/core training and flexibility. We are happy to welcome them both to ATX!

Returning to ATX in different roles: Delia Tovar Botbol will be writing our flag work this year! Delia is currently the colorguard director for the University of Texas Longhorn Band in Austin, TX. Last year Delia served as a consultant for our program. We're glad she's back in a larger role! Troy Zapata returns as a flag technician. After serving as a performing member in 2010 until he aged out, we asked Troy to continue on as a general technician for the remainder of the season. We are excited to bring him back in a more pronounced position!

Also returning: Moses Ramos - Movement Choreographer, Joel Taylor - Rifle, Christina Burbank - performance consultant.

You can find more details about our staff members at the ATX Winterguard website: http://ATXwinterguard.org