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The General Effect Media Network is the audio home of General Effect Media, featuring On the Field, In the Lot, The Gemmy Awards, and special coverage of drum corps, marching band, and beyond. If it's happening in the marching arts, there's a good chance we're talking about it.

  1. 4d ago

    Avon, Carmel, Broken Arrow… Oh My! | DCI Staff Shakeups & More

    On the Field is back, and marching band season has officially begun! We’re breaking down some of the first major performances of the fall, including early looks at Avon, Carmel, and Broken Arrow. What stood out? What are we already seeing from three programs expected to be major players this season? And how much can we really learn in September? Then we head to the DCI offseason, where the 2027 staff carousel is moving fast. We’ll discuss changes at The Academy, Blue Devils, Blue Knights, The Cavaliers, Crossmen, Seattle Cascades, Troopers, and Phantom Regiment. Including JD Shaw’s retirement, Phantom’s new design team, and what some of those moves could mean for the Mandarins. Plus, Genesis announces it will be inactive for the 2027 season, opening a much larger conversation about The Cost of Creation and the financial realities facing modern drum corps. We’ve also got an update on the upcoming Pressboxd app, then we'll turn our attention back to the fall with Next Weekend in BAND and the shows we'll be watching this Saturday. The uniforms are on. The props are moving. The judges have their tapes ready. Marching band season is officially On the Field. Whether you're keeping up with scores, following your favorite corps, or looking for informed analysis of the season as it unfolds, On the Field is your weekly home for DCI news, results, reviews, and reactions. From opening weekend to Finals Night, we'll keep you up to date with everything happening On the Field.

  2. Sep 9

    Fall Forecast: Expectations for 2026

    The fall marching band season is here, which means it’s time to start making predictions we may deeply regret by November. Daniel Montoya Jr., Hattie Bartlett, William Bradfield, and Matthew are In the Lot for our 2026 Fall Forecast, looking ahead at the programs, storylines, and questions we’ll be watching as the season gets underway. Several nationally prominent programs enter the fall under new leadership, so what should we expect from some of the biggest head-director changes in the activity? We’ll also take an early look at the field headed to BOA Grand Nationals: the contenders, potential surprises, programs that could make a move, and our way-too-early thoughts on how things might shake out in Indianapolis. Plus, we’ll share the shows, programs, trends, and moments we’re simply excited to see this fall. What do you think you know about the 2026 season? Drop your expectations, predictions, and the programs you’re most excited to see in the comments.

  3. Aug 17

    The Gemmys | DCI 2026

    The Gemmys are back! Join Daniel Montoya Jr. and the entire General Effect Media crew for the 2nd Annual Gemmy Awards, celebrating our favorite performances, designs, moments, and shows from an unforgettable 2026 Drum Corps International season. From brass, percussion, and color guard to visual design, sound design, music books, and overall General Effect, we're handing out our completely hypothetical golden GEM trophies to the performers and productions that made us cheer, think, laugh, and hit rewind all summer long. Plus, we'll recognize our Most Underrated _____, relive our Favorite Musical Moments hand out a few Honorable Mentions, and ultimately crown our Favorite Show of the 2026 season. There will be awards. There will be questionable opinions. There will be dad jokes. And somewhere along the way, someone will probably make one small change. Welcome to the 2026 Gemmy Awards. Celebrating the creativity, artistry, performers, designers, and sheer GE that made this summer one to remember.

  4. Aug 15

    2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 2 | Ranking Our Favorite Shows • Way-Too-Early 2027 PREDICTIONS

    Championship Week may be over, but On the Field isn't quite finished yet! In Part 2 of our 2026 season finale, the GErMs are back to rank our favorite shows of DCI Championship Week. Not the highest-scoring, not necessarily the best-designed, but the shows we simply enjoyed watching the most. Then, because apparently it's never too early, we're already looking ahead to next summer with our WAY-too-early predictions for the 2027 DCI season. Who moves up? Who falls back? Who could surprise us? And which predictions will we desperately hope everyone forgets by next June? Plus, we've got an update on Pressboxd and what's ahead as we officially close the book on an unforgettable 2026 DCI season. The scores are final. The season is over. The predictions for next year have already begun. Whether you're keeping up with scores, following your favorite corps, or looking for informed analysis of the season as it unfolds, On the Field is your weekly home for DCI news, results, reviews, and reactions. From opening weekend to Finals Night, we'll keep you up to date with everything happening On the Field.

  5. Aug 12

    2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 1 | Recap, Review, & Reactions

    Championship Week is in the books... but our conversation is just getting started. The GErMs are back for Part 1 of our On the Field season finale, as Daniel, William, Aaron, Matthew, Hattie, and Jason look back at an unforgettable week in Indianapolis and break down the performances, results, surprises, and moments that defined the 2026 DCI World Championships. The scores are final. The champions have been crowned. The buses are headed home. But we've still got plenty to talk about.

  6. Aug 5

    Open Class and World Class DCI Championships Previews & Predictions • Allentown • Pressboxd Update

    Championship Week has arrived. In this special Finals preview episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMSs are joined by Jason Gonzales for his first appearance on the show as we get ready for the biggest week of the 2026 DCI season. We look back one final time at the biggest takeaways from DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, share an update on the exciting new Pressbox initiative from General Effect Media, and preview both the Open Class and World Class DCI Championships. Finally, it's time to put our reputations on the line as we reveal our final predictions of the 2026 season. Who will be crowned World Champion? Which corps will earn medals? And who will claim those coveted Saturday night Finals spots?

  7. Jul 31

    New Endings. New Predictions. One Week Until Finals... Who's In? • Atlanta & Allentown

    Championship season is almost here, and the final pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place. In this episode of On the Field, the GErMs recap all the action from Atlanta before breaking down the latest show updates from Boston Crusaders, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Blue Devils, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Which new endings elevated their productions, and which changes could have the biggest impact heading into the Championships? We also look ahead to the DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, the final major stop before Indianapolis, and make our penultimate predictions for the 2026 season. Plus, we tackle a follower question: Will both 11th- and 12th-place teams break 90 at the DCI World Championships? Drop your thoughts, rankings, and San Antonio predictions in the comments! From opening weekend to Finals Night, we'll keep you up to date with everything happening On the Field.

  8. Jul 24

    DCI Southwestern Championship Review & Thoughts • Favorite Show Designs • 11th-14th Place Battles

    The first major showdown of the season is in the books, and the road to Indianapolis just got a lot more interesting. In this episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs break down everything that happened at the DCI Southwestern Championship in San Antonio, discussing the biggest surprises, standout performances, and what the results tell us as we head into the second half of the season. We also debate our favorite show designs of 2026 and compare key battles throughout the rankings, including Phantom Regiment vs. Blue Stars and Madison Scouts vs. Pacific Crest, & Spirit of Atlanta. And do the Troopers have reason for concern after another competitive weekend? Plus, we update our season predictions and reveal which placements feel written in pencil, ink, or permanent marker as the race to the DCI World Championships continues to take shape.

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