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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Recover & Reset: Holiday Gift Guide for Band & Guard | Guard Closet
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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.
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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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WGI Winds Preview, Band Director Burnout & Exciting Show Reveals – On A Water Break Podcast Recap The One With 2025 WGI Winds Performers
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Welcome to another exciting episode of On A Water Break, your go-to podcast for everything in the marching arts world! In this episode, we discuss the WGI Winds division, dive into the challenges of band director burnout, and reveal some of the most exciting new show themes for the 2024 season.
