Guard Closet News & Updates

Nicole Younger: From BOA Finalists to DCI Corps — A Designer’s Journey

by Jeremy Williams September 17, 2025

Nicole Younger: From BOA Finalists to DCI Corps — A Designer’s Journey

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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Introducing Lori Winschel: Guard Closet’s New Brand Manager & Marching Arts Consultant

by Jeremy Williams July 17, 2025

At Guard Closet, we partner with marching arts programs on every detail—uniforms,props, spirit wear, and performance-day execution. That’s why we...

Posted in Auditions, choreography, Color Guard, colorguard, colorguard gear sourcing, Costumes, custom apparel, design drill design, drill design, Drum Corps, drummer, Flags, guard closet, Guard Closet Brand Manager, marching band consultant, music arranging, News and Announcements, Parades, performance apparel, promo, show design services, spiritwear, Tips for Success, Uniforms, WGI, Winter Guard

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Preparing for Auditions

by Kolten Burkes April 13, 2021

Getting there early is helpful on a number of levels. First of all, you get to explore the place a little bit and get more comfortable with your surroundings before it starts. You can meet the instructors, judges...

Posted in Auditions, Color Guard, Tips for Success

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