The Color Guard is one of the most important visual aspects of the marching band. Starting in late November and early December the guard is joined by band students as they begin their winter season. The Winter Guard has guard members performing a 3-4 minute program on a tarp instead of a football field. . The winter guard performs at invitationals and at IHSCGA events during their season. The winter guard also gets to perform at the All Bands Concert every year.