Design Closet — A Guard Closet Studio

Winning SeasonsAre Built Here.

Concept to competition.Full-service show design for marching band, winter guard, and indoor percussion.
100+
Shows Designed
25
Years Experience
3
Disciplines
Concept DevelopmentMusic ArrangementSound DesignDrill WritingVisual DesignChoreographyCostume DesignProp DesignShow Cleaning

"Most design companies sell you a show. We build yours."

Why Design Closet

We've Lived It.

01

Performers & Directors First

Every designer on our team has competed or directed at the WGI or BOA level. We don't just know the rules — we know what wins.

02

Concept to Performance

A collaborative partnership with you at the center — one team shaping music, visual, costumes, and props together. No patchwork of vendors.

03

Built for Your Budget

We work with programs at every level — from first-year scholastic guards to independent world class ensembles.

What We Do

Full-Service. Zero Gaps.

Music & Sound Design

Music & Sound Design

Original composition, licensed arrangements, and production-ready electronics designed for your ensemble's strengths and your adjudicators' sheets.

  • Original composition & arrangement
  • Wind, battery & front ensemble
  • Electronics & click tracks
  • Score & parts delivery
Drill & Visual Design

Drill & Visual Design

Drill that scores well, moves efficiently, and tells the story. Delivered in Pyware with full count sheets and video review.

  • Full drill design (Pyware)
  • Visual effect charting
  • Color guard choreography
  • Count sheets & video review
Costume & Prop Design

Costume & Prop Design

Custom uniform packages, flag silks, and props built as an integrated visual system. Sourced and coordinated through Guard Closet's network.

  • Custom costume design
  • Flag & silk design
  • Prop concept & build coordination
  • Floor design & spec
Show Cleaning & Clinics

Show Cleaning & Clinics

On-site and virtual rehearsal support from our designers. We help you teach it, clean it, and perform it to its full potential.

  • Caption-specific clinics
  • Virtual review sessions
  • On-site show cleaning
  • Mid-season adjustments
Concept Development

Concept Development

A creative brief process that builds a cohesive show concept around your ensemble's identity — theme, narrative arc, and scoring strategy.

  • Creative brief session
  • Theme & narrative development
  • Mood board & reference package
  • Season roadmap
Program Coordination

Program Coordination

Full-season management — budget planning, vendor coordination, scheduling, and delivery oversight so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Season timeline & milestones
  • Vendor & contractor management
  • Budget tracking
  • Delivery & logistics
How It Works

Concept to Performance.
Step by Step.

A clear, collaborative process with no surprises — from your first call to your last performance.

01

Discovery Call

Free 30-minute consult. We learn about your ensemble, goals, budget, and timeline.

02

Concept Brief

We develop a creative brief — theme, narrative, emotional arc, and scoring strategy.

03

Design & Build

Music, drill, visual, costumes — built in tandem by our integrated team with regular reviews.

04

Delivery & Teach

Full package delivered with teaching notes, video references, and a kick-off clinic.

05

Clean & Compete

On-site and virtual support through your competitive season. We're with you until finals.

Disciplines

We Design for Three Worlds

Whether you're on a football field, a gym floor, or an arena stage — we know your activity from the inside.

Marching Band

Marching Band

BOA · USBands · Field Shows

Field ShowsMusic DesignDrill WritingVisualFull Package
Winter Guard

Winter Guard

WGI · Regional Circuits · Independent

ChoreographySilk DesignConceptFloor
Indoor Percussion

Indoor Percussion

WGI · PASIC · Scholastic & Independent

Battery DesignFront EnsembleElectronicsVisualFloor

"The difference between a good show and a great show isn't talent — it's design."

Investment

Shows at Every Level.

From first-year scholastic programs to independent world class ensembles, we have a package built for your season.

À La Carte

Single-Caption Design

Need just the drill? Just the music? Just a show cleaning? Individual caption services for programs with existing design teams.

  • Music only
  • Drill only
  • Visual / choreography only
  • Show cleaning & clinics
  • Custom scope & pricing
Let's Talk ›

We'll scope it on the discovery call

YOUR BEST SEASON Starts Here
Design Slots Filling Now

Don't Wait Until Summer.

Most full-package clients book 5–8 months before their season opener. The best shows aren't rushed — they're built.

100+
Shows Designed
3
Disciplines
25
Years Experience