Guard Closet News & Updates

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.

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.

Building a strong marching band or color guard program takes more than reps—it takes culture. In this featured workshop clip, Joey Montes (MarchingByMontes) breaks down 10 Culture Anchors to help directors create consistency, clear expectations, and student ownership that lasts beyond one season.

Watch: 10 Culture Anchors

Want the full unlisted workshop replay? Email design@guardcloset.com (name + school/program + role).

Follow Florida educator Juan Brito’s path from Braden River HS to Spirit of Atlanta, Carolina Crown, and The Academy as he inspires the next generation of color-guard performers.

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.

Kim’s foundation began as a performer herself — marching with Crossmen, Blue Devils, and Blackwatch — before moving into instruction and design. Across Archbishop Wood, Pennsauken, Downingtown West, and her independent ensembles, her shows are remembered for their creativity, strong performer training, and unforgettable visual impact.

With 20 years in the pageantry arts, Alicia Sharp joins Guard Closet as a Brand Manager, designer, and adjudicator serving programs across the Southeast.

Guard Closet welcomes Marching by Montes, the creative partnership of Joey Montes and Sara Shields, bringing drill design, choreography, and marching band show design.

Guard Closet is excited to welcome Kim Jones to our Brand Manager team! With a rich background in drum corps, color guard, and marching band design, Kim brings fresh insight and trusted expertise to help programs shine on and off the field.

Guard Closet is proud to announce an exciting addition to our team: four extraordinary designers—Dylan Watson, Hunter McDaniels, Ashlee Amos, Erika Plez, and André Williams! Each of these talented individuals brings a wealth of experience and a unique creative vision to elevate our clients’ productions.

Elevate your programs with Dylan Watson—3× WGI World Class gold medalist and DCI veteran offering custom color guard choreography that transforms performances.