Color Guard

Color guard is both an indoor and outdoor activity depending on the season. Fall color guard is an outdoor auxiliary unit that performs with the marching band. The winter guard is similar to the fall group, except the performances are indoors on gymnasium floors. The traditional marching band music heard during fall season is replaced with a recording of various musical genres. The gymnasium floor typically is covered by an individually designed tarp (called a floor mat or floor by members) that generally reflects the show being performed on it. Occasionally the floor only acts as a backdrop so that the audience is drawn towards what the members are doing. The members may perform barefoot, but wearing jazz shoes or modern dance shoes is also common.