Guard Basics

When you join color guard, you won’t be playing any instruments, but you’ll be surrounded by band kids who do. I’ll go over some common instruments you might see in the marching band.

Here’s a little list of why I love color guard and winter guard so much, and I hope you can take something away from it.

Congrats! You’re officially in guard. As you go into your first rehearsal, here are some things to remember that’ll help your confidence.

While injuries aren’t something to overly worry about in color guard, they do happen. Here are some injuries that I’ve received in guard, or that I’ve seen others get.

If you’re new to color guard, there will be a lot of new terminology to learn. This list will help you figure it all out.

Learning to spin rifle is usually the next step after getting comfortable with flag. It’s one of the “weapon” pieces of equipment, along with sabre.

The flag is the most featured equipment in shows, as it’s loved by all skill levels and is what guard’s are known for.

A color guard is a group of performers who dance and spin equipment to add visual appeal to a marching band show.