Guard Closet News & Updates
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Guard Closet Welcomes Dalton Stout: Design, Choreography & Strategy Built for Real Programs
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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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How to Consign Color Guard & Marching Band Gear with Guard Closet
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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
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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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Kim Jones | Pennsauken’s “Let Them Eat Cake,” The Light & Downingtown West
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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.
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Guard Closet welcomes Choreography, Technique, and Design Team
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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.
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Welcome Ashlee Amos to Guard Closet’s Design Team
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Guard Closet is thrilled to introduce Ashlee Amos as the newest member of our design team! With a rich background spanning baton twirling, color guard, and drum corps, Ashlee brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to her role. As a USTA Professional member, a new judge, and the drill designer and choreographer for the Rising Sun High School Marching Band, Ashlee is dedicated to fostering creativity and growth within the marching arts community.
