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On A Water Break

On a Water Break Podcast

On A Water Break is a weekly podcast for everyone in the marching arts.If you’re talking about it at rehearsal, on the bus ride home, or during a water break — we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode.This show is built for performers, instructors, designers, adjudicators, and marching arts enthusiasts who want to stay connected to what’s happening across the activity — without the fluff or the filter.Each week, our rotating panel of experienced hosts dives into: Marching arts

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00:29:21

Summer Color Guard Training, WGI Rule Changes & DCI...

On A Water Break ·

2026/06/19

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Color guard, winter guard, and marching band summer prep are on deck this week. Grantis Peranda is joined by Jeremy Denzer and Emily Nee for a Water Break Weekly episode covering DCI Houston, major WGI 2026 proposal results, the WGI 2027 Opening Ceremony Alumni Casting Call, Pride Guard season, and practical summer training before band camp.Episode Highlights:DCI

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00:18:55

OAWB Bonus Episode: Smart Visual Design with Joey...

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2026/06/14

OAWB Bonus Episode: Smart Visual Design with Joey Montes & Kim JonesOriginally presented during Guard Closet's "So You Run a Program" virtual workshop, this special bonus episode explores practical visual design strategies that help performers succeed, improve show readability, and create stronger audience impact.Topics include finding creative inspiration, choosing music with visual possibility, designing around performer strengths, creating visual impact moments, building stronger transitions,

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01:00:10

Color Guard & Marching Band Design Analysis | Pro Tip...

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2026/06/12

Color Guard, Winter Guard & Marching Band Design AnalysisDesign analysis does not have to feel like a mystery. In this special Pro Tip Besties episode of On A Water Break, Nicole Younger and Dalton Stout dig into the Design Analysis caption with real questions from real color guard, winter guard, and marching band programs.This conversation originates on On A Water Break and is presented in collaboration with Guard Closet and the Design Closet.Nicole and Dalton are joined by Preston Copas, Annie

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01:10:19

Have a Plan and Train: Rehearsal Scheduling,...

On A Water Break ·

2026/06/09

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Marching band, color guard, DCI, WGI, BOA Summer Camp, drum corps, rehearsal planning, and Pride Bands are all on deck this week.This week on On A Water Break, Joey Montes III is joined by Dalton Stout and Haley Harrington for a Water Break Weekly episode about training with intention, building better rehearsal schedules, keeping performers safe, and remembering

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01:31:13

Marching Band Summer Prep, Color Guard Costumes,...

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2026/06/07

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Marching band, color guard, DCI, WGI, drum corps, and summer band camp prep are all on deck this week.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.This week on On A Water Break, Ashlee Amos leads Bobbey Biddle, Whitney Stone, Hayley Harrington, and Bill “Woody” Woodward through a packed Water Break Weekly episode covering sunscreen safety, Blue Devils International, Pete Emmons’ visual design legacy, Leia

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00:05:54

Color Guard Joins the Patti LaBelle Pride Celebration...

On A Water Break ·

2026/06/04

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Color Guard Joins the Patti LaBelle Pride Celebration at Philadelphia Pride 2026.In this Quick Sip, Trish O’Shea welcomes Dylan Watson back to On A Water Break to preview the Philly Pride 365 Colorguard and its role inside Philadelphia Pride 2026.Dylan talks about building a bigger color guard production this year, including parade choreography, stage movement, dancing, Philly music, and a celebration connected to the music and legacy of Patti

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00:55:35

DCI CEO Departure, $85K Drum Corps Scholarships, WGI...

On A Water Break ·

2026/05/30

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.DCI 2026, drum corps scholarships, WGI percussion, marching band burnout, and AI show art all hit the water break this week.Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, Sadie Wallace, and Jeremy Denzer break down Drum Corps International’s leadership transition, DCI’s 2026 scholarship recipients, the WGI story of Joshua and Jacob Mendiola, and why marching arts educators need to take a real break before the next season takes over.Panel:Ricardo Robinson-Shinall —

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01:00:12

Band Censorship, DCI Clinics & AI Uniform Design:...

On A Water Break ·

2026/05/23

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Marching band, DCI 2026, WGI, drum corps, color guard, and music education are all on the table this week.This week on On A Water Break, Joey Montes III, Nicole Younger, and Hayley Harrington break down the Watertown High School band censorship story, DCI Event Day Clinics, Team DCI age-out volunteer opportunities, WGI’s Dayton impact, Westfield percussion opening Inside The Sound, and why AI uniform design inspiration still needs real-world production

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01:24:17

DCI 2026 Tickets, Band Censorship & Homage...

On A Water Break ·

2026/05/16

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Marching band, DCI 2026, WGI 2026, color guard, drum corps, and music education are all on the table in this Water Break Weekly episode. Ashlee Amos hosts Bobbey Biddle, Bill “Woody” Woodward, Haley Harrington, and guest Deion Curtis for a full sideline conversation about the Watertown band controversy, DCI tour tickets, WGI’s graphic designer opportunity, and Homage

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00:50:23

Elementary Marching Band, WGI Leadership Applications...

On A Water Break ·

2026/05/09

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Marching band, WGI, DCI 2026, color guard, drum corps, and music education are on deck in OAWB S4EP18. Ricardo Robinson-Shinall hosts Amari Lewis and Bill “Woody” Woodward for a weekly episode about Nuner Elementary’s marching band with color guard, WGI leadership applications, advisory board proposal deadlines, music rights, arrangement costs, and why the activity

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00:18:54

Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum Majors: Kamryn...

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2026/05/06

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps is stepping into its first DCI SoundSport season, and this Quick Sip introduces the first leaders on the podium: Kamryn Burns and Corbin Weiss.Trish O’Shea sits down with Kamryn Burns, Corbin Weiss, and Legacy/Dream Performing Arts Executive Director Tom Maiello to talk about building a drum corps from the beginning, what it means to be the first drum majors, how recruiting and travel are shaping the season, and what Legacy is

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00:41:39

Marching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record...

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2026/05/01

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Marching band, drum corps, DCI, college marching band, color guard, and music education are all on deck this week.This episode covers marching band protests, Alabama’s Million Dollar Band applicant record, Tim Cook’s Robertsdale High School band donation, DCI Big Loud & Live returning to theaters, drum corps tuition, alternates, and Phantom Regiment alumni corps

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00:09:44

Blessed Sacrament Viral Show Explained | Zach Miranda...

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2026/04/30

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Blessed Sacrament Color Guard had one of the most talked-about WGI moments of the season, and Zach Miranda joins On A Water Break to talk about the viral pole feature, crowd reactions, social media buzz, and the group’s 90th anniversary year.In this Quick Sip, Zach talks about becoming known as “the pole dancer from Blessed Sac,” hearing the crowd sing along during the show, seeing clips from every angle, and watching the conversation unfold online.In this

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00:12:41

Center Grove Yellow Flag Soloist Goes Viral at WGI...

On A Water Break ·

2026/04/27

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.In this Quick Sip, Trish sits down with Kate Cecil, the standout soloist from Center Grove High School’s World Guard—known across the activity as the “yellow flag girl” from WGI Finals.Kate shares her journey from starting color guard in middle school to becoming a multi-year section leader and viral standout performer. She talks about being chosen as the soloist, handling the pressure of performing alone in a featured role, and what it felt like to gain

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00:11:02

Indiana Band Program Targeted by Politician Sparks...

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2026/04/24

Indiana Band Program Targeted by Politician Sparks National Debate on Music EducationThis Quick Sip dives into a major developing story involving the Westfield High School Band Program and their indoor percussion group following the WGI season.Band Director Andrew Muth joins On A Water Break to explain what happened after a state politician shared a post criticizing the program—bringing unexpected national attention to their students and their work.Rather than reacting negatively, the program used

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00:57:49

Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full...

On A Water Break ·

2026/04/24

Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full Results RecapYour All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.WGI 2026 is officially in the books, and one theme stood out across color guard, percussion, and winds: believability. This week, the On A Water Break panel breaks down championship results, performance quality, judging conversations, and what instructors need to rethink heading into next season.Joey Montes is joined by Jeremy Denzer, Haley Harrington, and guest Aaron Ferris for a full weekly

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00:54:54

How Open March Is Changing Marching Band Drill Design...

On A Water Break ·

2026/04/23

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Marching band drill design is evolving—and OpenMarch is helping lead that change.In this episode of On A Water Break, we sit down with Alex Dumouchelle, Founder & Lead Developer of OpenMarch, and Aleksi Saario, OpenMarch’s Marketing Manager, to talk about how their free, open-source drill writing platform is changing access, collaboration, and creativity in the marching arts.This conversation digs into where OpenMarch started, why open-source matters,

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01:02:35

DCI 2026 Ticket Issues, Band Directors Entering...

On A Water Break ·

2026/04/17

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.DCI 2026 tour tickets are live, a Minnesota band director is stepping into politics, and summer marching camps are already making noise.This week on On A Water Break, Ashlee Amos, Bobbey Biddle, Bill “Woody” Woodward, and Haley Harrington break down four timely stories from across the activity, then jump into a 60 Second Tech Block that turns into a very real conversation about last-minute packing, freezing bus rides, and surviving tour prep.The panel also

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01:11:07

WGI 2026 Percussion Finals Preview: World Class...

On A Water Break ·

2026/04/12

WGI 2026 Percussion World Class performers break down the reality of Finals week, show design, and age-out season.This episode features performers from Rhythm X, RCC (Riverside City College), United Percussion, and George Mason University Indoor Drumline — giving a real look inside the highest level of indoor percussion.In this episode:How World Class shows evolve throughout the seasonWhy top groups constantly rewrite and adjust their productionsThe difference between cleaning and designing at an

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00:31:39

Why Color Guard Performers Panic + Recovery Training...

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2026/04/10

Why do color guard performers panic in performance—and how should we actually be training recoveries?Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.This week on On A Water Break, Alicia, Dalton, Grantis, and Jeremy break down major marching arts news while tackling one of the most overlooked performance skills: recovery training.In this episode:A marching band trailer theft in Orlando and what programs can learn from itThe legacy of Marlene Miller, co-founder of FJM, and her impact on the

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