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.

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.

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).

It's the end of the season. You're tired. Your kids are tired. Your staff is tired. Your show flag is probably still somewhere in the back of someone’s car. This guide was built for YOU — the marching-arts humans who gave everything this year and deserve a reset.

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.