Guard Closet News & Updates
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10 Culture Anchors to build your 2026 Marching Arts Program (with Joey Montes)
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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.
Want the full unlisted workshop replay? Email design@guardcloset.com (name + school/program + role).
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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 Marching by Montes | Joey Montes & Sara Shields
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Guard Closet welcomes Marching by Montes, the creative partnership of Joey Montes and Sara Shields, bringing drill design, choreography, and marching band show design.
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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.
