The UMass Color Guard

The UMass Color Guard is one of the two visual sections in the UMass Minuteman Marching Band. The Color Guard is led by Chris McHugh Sirard and is a fully modernized ensemble utilizing flag, rifle, sabre, dance, and alternative equipment.

UMMB Guard Line
UMMB Rifles

Join Us!

Thank you for your interest in the UMass Color Guard! We have a lot to do to get ready for our upcoming season, but there is nothing more important than finding new dedicated and talented members. The UMass Color Guard has a long history of excellence and professionalism and we hope that you can be a part of it! Please email Chris Sirard at @email for more information.

UMMB Guard Pointing

Color Guard Video Submissions

The color guard is asking for an optional audition video for those who want to spin on the advanced rifle or sabre lines. The deadline for this is TODO. Submit your videos at the link below:

Twirler Tech 2023

Color UnCAGEd

Color UnCAGEd is a celebration of color guard, twirling, and dance. It started in the 1980s as a student showcase for the UMass Color Guard with invited guests from high schools across Massachusetts. Nowdays, there are performaced from the guard, feature twirlers, guard tech, twirler tech, and mace tech.