On A Water Break

On a Water Break

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 news and major stories shaping the activity Real conversations about band, color guard, drumline, drum corps, twirling, and parade performance Educational insights you can actually use in rehearsal Opinion, accountability, and culture conversations that reflect what people are really dealing with Community highlights and wins worth celebratingYou’ll hear recurring segments like: Marching Arts News — stories that matter, with context and discussion 60 Second Tech Block — focused, practical teaching ideas in under a minute Water We Doing?! — calling out habits, trends, and choices that deserve a second look Gush & Go — quick shoutouts to people, programs, and moments moving the activity forwardOn A Water Break isn’t about hot takes for clicks or recycled press releases. It’s about thoughtful conversation, lived experience, and sharing perspectives from people who have marched, taught, designed, judged, and produced at every level of the activity. Whether you’re in the middle of band camp, winter guard season, drum corps tour, or just missing rehearsal life — this podcast is your place to stay plugged in. 🎧 New episodes release weekly 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.onawaterbreak.com 📺 Watch on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms 💧 Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. 🎙️ A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.

  1. DCI CEO Departure, $85K Drum Corps Scholarships, WGI Brother Duo & Marching Arts Burnout | OAWB S4EP20

    5d ago

    DCI CEO Departure, $85K Drum Corps Scholarships, WGI Brother Duo & Marching Arts Burnout | OAWB S4EP20

    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 — @ricardorrobinsonSadie Wallace — @m.sadiewallaceJeremy Svboda — @drumcorpstoday Chapters:00:00 Cold Open: Welcome to Water Break Weekly00:46 Meet the Panel01:45 Jeremy’s Govenaires Update + Drum Corps Season Talk04:05 Last Week Recap + This Week’s News Setup05:25 News: DCI Announces Leadership Transition14:47 News: DCI Awards More Than $85K in 2026 Scholarships18:09 News: WGI Brother Duo Shares Medal-Winning Experience22:34 Sponsor Break24:32 60 Second Tech Block: Skipped This Week24:32 Water We Doing?!: Drum Corps Apps, AI Show Art, and Burnout25:14 Sadie: Lot App, Member Tracking, and Tour Privacy30:14 Jeremy: Show Announcements and AI-Generated Design33:05 Ricardo: Educators, Take the Break39:30 Gush and Go39:38 Sadie: Michael Cesario Wedding Dress Story44:05 Jeremy: Returning to Drum Corps with the Govenaires47:09 Ricardo: Philly Pride 365, Patti LaBelle, and Color Guard53:06 Closing: Submit Stories + Subscribe Featured Links:DCI leadership transitionDCI 2026 scholarship recipientsWGI Mendiola brothers feature Related Episodes:WGI Housing Policy + AI Show Design DebateMarching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record Numbers, Drum Corps Costs & Big Loud Live Sponsored by:Guard Closet — guardcloset.com — @guardclosetPeak Group Travel — peakgrouptravel.com — @peak.group.travel Find On A Water Break:WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAll LinksBe a guestonawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com Follow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

    56 min
  2. Band Censorship, DCI Clinics & AI Uniform Design: Watertown, Judging Effect, Show Reveals + Drum Corps News | OAWB S4EP20

    May 23

    Band Censorship, DCI Clinics & AI Uniform Design: Watertown, Judging Effect, Show Reveals + Drum Corps News | OAWB S4EP20

    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 sense. Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Water Break Weekly00:41 – Joey, Nicole, and Hayley check in03:00 – Bonus episode previews04:23 – Watertown band censorship story12:08 – DCI 2026 Event Day Clinics16:09 – Team DCI opportunity for recent age-outs22:08 – WGI’s Bart Woodley honored by Destination Dayton24:39 – Westfield Percussion opens Inside The Sound30:29 – 60 Second Tech Block setup33:38 – Nicole Younger: judging effect and design40:17 – Water We Doing?!40:49 – AI uniform inspiration vs. production reality45:03 – Stop gatekeeping marching band show reveals49:06 – Building your name vs. doing the work52:05 – Gush & Go58:19 – Closing HostsJoey Montes III – @marchingbymontesNicole Younger – @o2bnpjsHayley Harrington – @h_harrington14 Links MentionedWatertown / A Mother of A Revolution!DCI Event Day ClinicsTeam DCI Age-Out OpportunityWGI / Bart Woodley Destination Dayton AwardInside The Sound Related EpisodesDCI 2026 Tickets, WGI Graphic Designer Job + Band Censorship DebateElementary Marching Band, WGI Leadership Applications & Music Rights CostsLegacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum Majors Find On A Water BreakWebsiteListen EverywhereAll LinksBe a guestonawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com Sponsored by Guard Closet: guardcloset.com | @guardcloset

    1 hr
  3. DCI 2026 Tickets, Band Censorship & Homage Independent News | WGI Graphic Designer Job, Color Guard + Marching Arts | OAWB S4EP19

    May 16

    DCI 2026 Tickets, Band Censorship & Homage Independent News | WGI Graphic Designer Job, Color Guard + Marching Arts | OAWB S4EP19

    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 Independent going inactive for the 2027 winter guard season.In this episode:00:00 – Intro: Water Break Weekly S4EP1901:44 – Guest Intro: Deion Curtis02:11 – 32 Count Life Story04:25 – News: Watertown Band Piece Pulled Over Marsha P. Johnson Dedication09:22 – News: DCI 2026 Tour Tickets15:13 – News: WGI Graphic Designer Opportunity18:12 – News: Homage Independent Going Inactive38:47 – 60 Second Tech Block: Self-Cleaning Before Staff Corrections42:26 – Water We Doing?!: Schedules, DCI Timing + Online Haters01:00:26 – Artistry, Excellence + Marching Arts History01:14:31 – Gush & GoThis week’s panel:Ashlee Amos — @famousamossss_Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100Haley Harrington — @h_harrington14Deion Curtis — Cincinnati Tradition / Fairfield HS / Centerville Junior Guard / Homage IndependentReferenced links:DCI 2026 Tour TicketsWGI Graphic Designer JobWatertown School Board StoryHomage IndependentRelated episodes:OAWB S4EP18Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum MajorsBlessed Sacrament Viral Show ExplainedSponsored by:Guard Closet — Find On A Water Break:Website: onawaterbreak.comListen Everywhere: plinkhq.com/i/1653637341All Links: linktr.ee/onawaterbreakBe a guest: Guest Application FormEmail: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com#OnAWaterBreak #MarchingArts #DCI2026 #WGI2026 #ColorGuard #DrumCorps #MarchingBand #MusicEducation

    1h 24m
  4. Elementary Marching Band, WGI Leadership Applications & Music Rights Costs | DCI Tour Prep, Show Design Rants & Marching Arts News | OAWB S4EP18

    May 9

    Elementary Marching Band, WGI Leadership Applications & Music Rights Costs | DCI Tour Prep, Show Design Rants & Marching Arts News | OAWB S4EP18

    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 needs more original show design. In this episode:• Nuner Elementary School and Fine Arts Academy starts a marching band with color guard• WGI Board of Directors and Steering Committee applications are open• WGI 2026 Advisory Board proposal deadlines are here• Woody tackles music rights, arrangement costs, and why old charts keep coming back• Water We Doing?! takes on recycled shows, mismatched media content, and creative silos• Gush & Go celebrates student growth, DCI tour prep, and a Philly Pride finale in the works Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Water Break Weekly S4EP1800:52 – Panel Check-In: Post-Season Recovery + DCI Move-In04:22 – Bonus Content Preview: WGI 2026 + Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps05:15 – News: Elementary Marching Band with Color Guard13:13 – News: WGI Board + Steering Committee Applications14:48 – News: WGI 2026 Advisory Board Proposals19:16 – Sponsor: Guard Closet21:21 – 60 Second Tech Block: Music Arrangement Costs + Performance Rights31:02 – Water We Doing?! Recycled Shows, Media Mistakes + Creative Teams41:55 – Gush & Go: Student Wins, DCI Tour + Philly Pride48:38 – Closing: Subscribe, Review + Share Panel:Ricardo Robinson-Shinall — @ricardorrobinsonAmari Lewis — @_amari.lewis_Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100 Referenced Links:Nuner Elementary marching band storyWGI Board + Steering Committee applicationWGI 2026 Advisory Board proposal submissionsWGI 2026 Advisory Board meeting dates Related Episodes:Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum Majors Sponsored by Guard Closet:GuardCloset.comInstagram: @guardcloset Find On A Water Break:WebsiteListen EverywhereAll LinksWeekly Episodes PlaylistBonus Episodes + Quick Sips Keywords: marching band, WGI 2026, DCI 2026, color guard, drum corps, music education, indoor percussion, marching arts, show design, music rights, Guard Closet.

    50 min
  5. Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum Majors: Kamryn Burns & Corbin Weiss, DCI SoundSport Debut + Building a New Corps | Quick Sip

    May 6 ·  Bonus

    Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps 2026 Drum Majors: Kamryn Burns & Corbin Weiss, DCI SoundSport Debut + Building a New Corps | Quick Sip

    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 preparing for its 2026 debut. In this episode: 00:00 – Quick Sip Intro00:21 – Meet Legacy’s First Drum Majors00:52 – 32 Count Life Stories03:04 – Joining Legacy and Starting Something New04:33 – Rehearsals, Camps, and Move-In Plans07:41 – Recruiting, Travel, and First-Year Logistics09:20 – Legacy’s 2026 Program Sneak Peek11:58 – What Kamryn and Corbin Are Most Excited About13:42 – Biggest Challenges for a First-Year Corps15:38 – How to March with LegacyFeatured in this Quick Sip:Trish O’Shea — @trishdish1102Kamryn Burns — Head Drum Major, Legacy Drum & Bugle CorpsCorbin Weiss — Assistant Drum Major, Legacy Drum & Bugle CorpsTom Maiello — Executive Director, Dream Performing Arts / Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps Follow Legacy / Dream Performing Arts:LegacyDBC.orgLegacy InstagramLegacy FacebookDream Performing ArtsDream Instagram Sponsored by:Guard Closet — @guardcloset Find On A Water Break:WebsiteLinktreeSpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube Keywords: DCI SoundSport, Legacy Drum and Bugle Corps, drum corps, drum major, marching band, marching arts, Open Class drum corps, Drum Corps International, 2026 DCI season.

    19 min
  6. Marching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record Numbers, Drum Corps Costs & Big Loud Live | On A Water Break

    May 1

    Marching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record Numbers, Drum Corps Costs & Big Loud Live | On A Water Break

    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 updates.Chapters00:00 Welcome + Panel Intro03:57 Marching Band Protest Story05:16 Drumline Political Entrance07:06 Alabama Million Dollar Band Applicant Record08:37 Tim Cook Band Donation11:12 DCI Big Loud & Live Returns15:14 Tony Hall 32 Count Life Story18:16 Water We Doing?! Music Rights, Drum Corps Costs, Alternates + Gym Floors31:29 Gush & Go: Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps, Spectacular Follies, Govies + Bridgeland Auditions39:10 Closing + Support the ActivityPanelWhitney Stone: @dancerwhitSadie Wallace: @m.sadiewallaceJeremy Denzer: @drumcorpstodayTony Hall: @phanynotFeatured LinksMarching band protest storyUniversity of Alabama Million Dollar BandTim Cook Robertsdale High School band donationDrum Corps InternationalPhantom RegimentLot RiotWatch More On A Water BreakWeekly Episodes PlaylistOAWB With Bonus Episodes PlaylistListen EverywhereFollow On A Water BreakInstagramFacebookTikTok

    42 min
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About

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 news and major stories shaping the activity Real conversations about band, color guard, drumline, drum corps, twirling, and parade performance Educational insights you can actually use in rehearsal Opinion, accountability, and culture conversations that reflect what people are really dealing with Community highlights and wins worth celebratingYou’ll hear recurring segments like: Marching Arts News — stories that matter, with context and discussion 60 Second Tech Block — focused, practical teaching ideas in under a minute Water We Doing?! — calling out habits, trends, and choices that deserve a second look Gush & Go — quick shoutouts to people, programs, and moments moving the activity forwardOn A Water Break isn’t about hot takes for clicks or recycled press releases. It’s about thoughtful conversation, lived experience, and sharing perspectives from people who have marched, taught, designed, judged, and produced at every level of the activity. Whether you’re in the middle of band camp, winter guard season, drum corps tour, or just missing rehearsal life — this podcast is your place to stay plugged in. 🎧 New episodes release weekly 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.onawaterbreak.com 📺 Watch on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms 💧 Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. 🎙️ A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.

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