Winds News

2020 Season Cancellation

Update: March 15, 2020

The FFCC asks for patience as we continue to work through the many details surrounding the cancellation of the remainder of our season due to COVID-19 and the current national state of emergency. We are currently working with local businesses, including our Headquarters Hotel, the Daytona Beach Hilton Ocean Walk Resort, to resolve this year’s event, and to begin the planning of next year’s Championships. The FFCC is proud to partner with the City of Daytona Beach, the Ocean Center, and its incredible event staff and appreciates their support throughout this difficult process.

Pre-Purchased Team Wristbands

Full refunds will be processed via PayPal within the next 30 days for those who charged their team non-performance day wristbands. Any outstanding invoices will be voided if currently unpaid.

Pre-Purchased Spectator Wristbands

Full refunds will be processed via PayPal within the next 30 days. There is no need to contact the FFCC unless:

You do not receive a refund by April 16, 2020
You wish to donate your wristbands to the FFCC as a charitable contribution to help with costs incurred from the cancellations. If you would like to donate your fee, please email treasurer@ffcc.org with your name and email address before Friday, March 20^th. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt.

Hotel Blocks

If you purchased rooms for championships via our website at the Daytona Beach Hilton Ocean Walk, we will be in touch with you directly within the next week regarding your options.

Scholarships

The FFCC will continue to award the Martha Stark Memorial Scholarships, along with two scholarships sponsored by our partners at McCormick’s. The scholarship committee is still reviewing applications and will continue to work on their original timeline. Scholarship winners will be announced the week of our originally scheduled championships.

Senior Medals

The FFCC is working to coordinate the distribution of senior medals to all teams who ordered them this season. As you can imagine, this process may take some time. Please note that none will be sent out until after schools reopen, or other arrangements are made. We appreciate your patience as we work through this unprecedented process.

Championships Program

We are compiling our championships program as an online virtual yearbook this year. Directors were sent an email with requests for information by March 17^th. Please check your email or the FFCC Director’s Facebook group for information, or contact Cichele Fields.

Annual Director Meeting

Our Annual meeting date is TBA.

2020-2021 Advisory Boards

Those teams currently serving on the 2019-2020 FFCC advisory boards will continue in those roles for the 2020-2021 season.

Solos and Duet Championships

More information coming soon.

FFCC March 15th Update

The FFCC released the following statement regarding the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 season:

The FFCC has been in constant communication to monitor and evaluate our upcoming events for the health and safety of our performers. It is with great sadness that we inform you that the remainder of the FFCC season, to include both shows scheduled for this weekend, and the FFCC Championships event have been cancelled.

The board has worked to mitigate the cost to the organization and our show hosts, and will be in touch with teams who had previously reserved hotels for championships, performers who purchased solo & duet fees, pre-purchased wristbands, etc. as soon as we are able. Please be patient as we sort through these complicated processes in this difficult time.

We know this is disappointing to our members, performers, spectators, and fans, but the with current situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the school district closures and government recommendations changing hourly, it is the right thing to do for our community. We ask you to be supportive of each other during this difficult time.

We look forward to celebrating our 36th year with you in 2021.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Higbe
FFCC President

Posted by Cichele Fields

Championships Vendors

The FFCC will host a vendor commons area during the 2020 FFCC Championships events. If your business, team, or organization is interested, please read the guidelines carefully and contact us with your questions.

Thanks so much!

FFCC Championships Vendor Information 2020

Posted by Cichele Fields

2020 FFCC Interns Wanted

We are looking for Marketing Interns to help grow the FFCC this season! In general, we are looking for college-level interns, aged 18 and above, who would like to help build the FFCC’s presence online and in the community. You must be available for training and some pre-season work from home in November & December, but the primary internship responsibilities occur during the season, January through April. While we prefer interns who are not currently affiliated with a team and who are not currently performing, we are willing to discuss your commitments based on your desired role. We do prefer interns with a knowledge of our activity, and especially former performers who would like to give back to the activity.

To apply, please read the descriptions of available positions below, and then fill out the application below no later than Sunday, September 22nd.

All interns will be required to complete a background check via the FFCC staff background check process.

All internships are unpaid, but receive the following benefits:

Can be for credit if your institution allows. Please provide us with any necessary information as soon as possible.
Badge for admission to all FFCC 2020 Season shows and championships
FFCC Staff attire
Staff meals at all shows to which you are assigned when available
Mileage reimbursement per the FFCC staff policy
Lodging at championships if available (championships staffing schedules are determined in February)

Business Development/Fundraising Intern

Help grow the FFCC! We are looking for go-getters to help engage businesses, individuals, and teams in the FFCC’s scholarship programs and championships program advertising. The right candidate has experience with email, writing, cold-calling, and basic knowledge of approaching businesses for non-profit support. This is a great opportunity for business, marketing, non-profit management, development/fundraising, and sales majors to gain experience and build their resumes.

Videography Intern

Are you a great videographer with stellar editing skills? Help us with montages, advertising, and celebrating the successes and stories of our teams throughout the season! Please be prepared to use your own equipment and editing software. Ability to communicate via email in a timely manner, meet deadlines, and attend some competitions is required. You must have or be able to arrange your own transportation.

Media & Communications Interns

Help tell the stories of the FFCC throughout the season by helping to facilitate our Snapchat Takeover Program, Featured Performer Program, New FFCC Blog, and more! Exceptional organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in Gmail, Google Forms, Snapchat & other social media platforms, basic graphic editing knowledge, and stellar writing skills. Knowledge of The BAND App is also helpful, but not required. While some attendance at shows may be necessary, these positions do not require weekly attendance during the season, but do require a substantial amount of work during the week throughout the season that can be completed from anywhere.

APPLY HERE: http://bit.ly/FFCCintern

Posted by Cichele Fields

2020 Director Design Education Symposium

Limited Space Available!

32 teams attended the 2019 Design Education Symposium to plan for their season, and we are happy to be able to offer this great opportunity again!

Thank you to Digital Performance Gear, for their support in making this event possible!

SUNDAY, October 27th is your chance!

Some of the greatest designers in our area will be available to support your early season brainstorming and help you develop ideas to get off to a great start with your 2020 shows. Randy Nelson, Michael James, Jill Moser, and Stephen Porter will be on hand to offer our guard teams a place to share show ideas, music, costumes, flags, floors, and more to set you up for success as you begin your design process.

Please register this ASAP, as space is limited. This is a free 30 minute consultation in Orlando. When you register, you will have the opportunity to select a block of time most convenient for you. After registration closes, you will receive an appointment time.

Registration closes on Monday, October 14th, at 11:59pm or when full.

We look forward to offering you this early season help with your teams as we continue to develop our annual education initiatives.

If you have any questions, please email Jamie@ffcc.org

To Register, Click Here: http://bit.ly/FFCCDesign2020

Posted by Cichele Fields

2020 Independent Auditions

WINTERGUARD AUDITIONS

Horizon Winterguard

Horizon Independent is holding it’s auditions for the 2020 season on Sunday, September 29th, 2019 from Noon to 6:00 PM at:
Edgewater High School Gym
3100 Edgewater Dr.
Orlando, FL 32804
Visit www.horizonpaa.org for more details and to register.
Check our Facebook page for updates as well: www.Facebook.com/HorizonIndependentA

University of South Florida Winterguard

ITS TIME! Join the USFamily for winterguard! Audition registration is available now!
September 21 10AM-6PM
& September 22 12PM-7PM
Location: USF Campus REC Center
OR come for the “Experience option” open to highschool age and older.
$40 fee for all participating.
Questions? Email our director at ebannon@mail.usf.edu

Pegasus Winterguards

The award winning Pegasus Winterguard will be casting members for both its WGI Competitive winterguards. This season we introduce two of the biggest names in WGI as our main design teams. We are excited to invite everybody out to audition for spots in this amazing guard family.
Auditions are being held on the beautiful campus of UCF and are open to everybody, you do NOT have to be part of any college to audition.

Auditions are August 31 with callbacks being the next day.
Audition fee is $75 non refundable
This fee covers audition only.
Please wear all black and bring all equipment you will be auditioning on.

Tampa Independent

When: September 15, 2019
Time: 9am-4pm; Registration begins at 8:30am

Location: Classical Prep School
12836 Shady Hills Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34610

Cost: $35
Please wear black, form-fitting clothing. Bring water and a snack/lunch. Flags will be provided. Those interested in auditioning on rifle or sabre will need to provide their own.
Visit tiny.cc/tiauditions to register today!
***Information on callbacks will be announced soon***

PERCUSSION AUDITIONS

RPT Percussion

Come be a part of the 2019 WGI World Championship PIA Finalists as we embark onto year #11. We invite all talent levels to attend. We are seeking to fill battery,cymbals spots, front ensemble, and dancers.
Date: September 8 & 22, 2019 10am-7pm
Location: Tohopekaliga High School – 3675 Boggy Creek Rd. St, Cloud Florida
(near Lake Nona-Orange-Osceola County line)

Cost: $60 – registration gets you entry to both Sunday camps. we encourage you to attend both!
Register Now:
http://www.rptpercussionflorida.com/joinregister.html

INFINITY Percussion

2020 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Become a member of Infinity Percussion!
Register for auditions now to download the 2020 audition packet.

http://www.Infinitypercussion.org

Audition/Clinic #1 – 9/22 @Oviedo HS
Audition/Clinic #2 – 9/29 @Oviedo HS

UNITY Percussion

9/8 & 9/22

www.unitypercussion.org

WINDS AUDITIONS

Horizon Winds

Date: October 20th and 27th, 2019

Time: 12pm-6pm

Location: TBD

Eligibility: Individuals of all ages, who play a wind or percussion instruments including electronics and sound sampling.

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone (Alto, Tenor and Baritone), Trumpet, Mellophone/French Horn, Baritone/Trombone, Tuba, Drum Set, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano/Synth.

Cost: There is a non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 which will be applied towards your tuition if you are offered a performer contract. Audition Fee is accepted online through PayPal. Once fee has been paid, audition material will be made available electronically.

Please sure that you have registered before payment processing, REGISTER NOW!

Please check the Horizon Facebook Page and website regularly for updates about registering in advance and audition materials.

Horizon Winds will participate in the Independent Open Class as a member unit of the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit and Winter Guard International. We will compete in 3-4 FFCC shows, Tampa/Orlando WGI Regional, and culminate with the 2020 WGI world Championships in Dayton, Ohio.