Guard Closet Welcomes Dalton Stout: Design, Choreography & Strategy Built for Real Programs

by Jeremy Williams February 16, 2026

Guard Closet Welcomes Dalton Stout: Design, Choreography & Strategy Built for Real Programs

Dalton V. Stout is officially joining Guard Closet as a Brand Manager, and we’re excited for what that means for directors, instructors, and performers who want work that feels intentional, musical, and actually teachable.

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Consign Color Guard & Marching Band Gear in Missouri | Guard Closet

by Jeremy Williams January 30, 2026

New Missouri location is OPEN — and yes, Jackie built a whole photo setup so your gear looks 🔥 online. If you’ve got flags, costumes, performance tops, floors, or large props sitting in storage, we can help you turn that into money back for your program.

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How to Consign Color Guard & Marching Band Gear with Guard Closet

by Jeremy Williams January 29, 2026

How to Consign Color Guard & Marching Band Gear with Guard Closet

(Get Paid in 4 Steps)

If your program has flags, costumes, performance tops, floors, or large props sitting in storage, you can turn that unused gear into real budget money. Guard Closet helps color guard and marching band programs consign gear quickly and easily—so your group earns back funds and another organization can score quality equipment for less.

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Nicole Younger: From BOA Finalists to DCI Corps — A Designer’s Journey

by Jeremy Williams September 17, 2025

Nicole Younger: From BOA Finalists to DCI Corps — A Designer’s Journey

Nicole Younger’s design career includes BOA finalists, WGI medalists, and DCI corps. Explore her work at Round Rock, Tomball, Corbin, Monarch, and The Academy.

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Introducing Lori Winschel: Guard Closet’s New Brand Manager & Marching Arts Consultant

by Jeremy Williams July 17, 2025

At Guard Closet, we partner with marching arts programs on every detail—uniforms,props, spirit wear, and performance-day execution. That’s why we...

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Preparing for Auditions

by Kolten Burkes April 13, 2021

Getting there early is helpful on a number of levels. First of all, you get to explore the place a little bit and get more comfortable with your surroundings before it starts. You can meet the instructors, judges...

Posted in Auditions, Color Guard, Tips for Success

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