This book is for any band director out there who wishes to understand at a deeper level the core concepts of color guard. Those at the top didn't just get there yesterday and most of them have failed and with that failure they have learned. This book will look at those lessons. You will learn that the lessons are not complicated, but simple and honest. They come from a place of passion and the betterment of our art and the betterment of the performer. In this book you will find suggestions on how to find the best guard director for your program, setting goals with all aspects of the program in mind, running rehearsals with the band and guard together, whether your band program should support a winter guard, and how to spot staff members who do not have the best interest of the kids in mind. This book is a must for band directors and guard instructors alike, who wish to discover helpful ways to work better as a team.