
Below are a few videos I came across when looking up different winter guards. The guard performs to a recording of music, incorporating dance technique, equipment, and coordination skill. Winter guard consists of the same style of performance as would be seen with a marching band or indoor percussion group, except there is no band or drumline. Once the band season ends, winter guard begins. In addition to being a part of a marching band or bugle core, the guard has its own organization. If you would like more information on this type of organization, click here.
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This consists of the drumline performing a full floor show with a guard group. In the winter season, the indoor percussion season begins. Today, there is much more to auxiliary groups.

The military influence can be seen today through the equipment: banners, sabres, rifles, and flags. While the band played patriotic songs, an accompanying group would follow with banners depicting the army's colors.

History shows that the tradition was military. While most people are aware of the general information given above, the history of how color guards started is less well-known. Usually, there is a caption award for "best color guard." This score is used in addition to the bands' score to determine the placements of the bands. In high school competitions, the guard is judged based on movement, equipment, ensemble analysis, and overall general effect.

The guard is able to use color, props, and choreography to appeal visually to their audiences. The guard usually consists of a flagline (silks) and rifle and sabre sections. No marching band is complete with out its guard. Color guard: the only time when the average Joe, or, more likely, Josephina, can play with large metal poles, rifles, and sabres without being considered a danger to society.
