Championship Auxiliary Units: Book

This is the resource you reach for when your program decides to add a color guard or expand your auxiliary units. The photography and charts cut through the noise of online videos and conflicting advice, giving you concrete visual references for teaching marching technique, equipment handling, and visual design all in one book.

This is a reference manual that speaks the language of precision marching and visual performance. Over 350 images create a shared understanding of what correct technique actually looks like, removing guesswork from instruction and building confidence in your students.

Band directors who teach or supervise corps-style percussion, color guard, and rifle lines. This book serves directors building auxiliary programs from scratch or refining existing units to match higher competitive or performance standards.

• Use the photo references during teaching to isolate one technique at a time rather than trying to correct multiple elements simultaneously.
• Study the charts alongside your students so they can see what excellence looks like before attempting new movements or formations.
• Reference the book during sectional rehearsals to establish consistent vocabulary and standards across your percussion and color guard lines.
• Leverage the diagrams to troubleshoot common problems when technique breaks down under pressure or during full ensemble run-throughs.

Keep this on your podium or in your office for quick reference during rehearsals. Use it during the off-season to develop visual design ideas and flag or rifle sequences for the coming year, and refer to it whenever you're introducing new equipment or formations to your auxiliary sections.

• Corps-style marching technique and body carriage
• Flag, rifle, and percussion equipment handling and manipulation
• Visual alignment and spacing in auxiliary formations
• Choreography interpretation and visual performance vocabulary