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

    16H AGO

    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
  2. Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full Results Recap | Color Guard, Percussion & Winds | OAWB S4EP16

    APR 24

    Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full Results Recap | Color Guard, Percussion & Winds | OAWB S4EP16

    Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full Results Recap Your 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 episode covering WGI results, DCI Hall of Fame news, and a 60 Second Tech Block on what “performing” really means. Panel:Joey Montes — @marchingbymontesJeremy Denzer — @jeremydenzerHaley Harrington — @h_harrington14Aaron Ferris — @phunky.af Timestamps:00:00 – Intro + Panel Welcom02:45 – 32 Count Life Story: Aaron Ferris08:04 – News: Buc-ee’s Ohio Store Chaos at WGI10:05 – DCI Hall of Fame 2026 Announced11:29 – WGI 2026 Color Guard Results Breakdown14:34 – WGI 2026 Percussion Results Breakdown23:12 – WGI 2026 Winds Results Breakdown28:02 – 60 Second Tech Block: What Is Performance Quality?33:23 – Water We Doing: Judging + Social Media Rants47:50 – Gush & Go54:35 – Closing Thoughts + Where to Follow In This Episode: WGI 2026 Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds resultsWhy believability is separating top groupsDCI Hall of Fame Class of 2026Judging, social media, and educator responsibility60 Second Tech Block: Performance QualityLinks:WGI Scores Hub: https://www.wgi.org/scores/WGI Color Guard Scores: https://www.wgi.org/scores/color-guard-scores/WGI Winds Scores: https://www.wgi.org/scores/winds-scores/DCI Hall of Fame 2026: https://www.dci.org/news/five-to-be-inducted-into-dci-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/Listen Everywhere: https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=pageOAWB Website: https://www.onawaterbreak.comAll Links: https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreak Sponsor:Guard Closet — https://www.guardcloset.comInstagram: @guardcloset Follow On A Water Break:Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @onawaterbreak #OnAWaterBreak #WGI2026 #ColorGuard #IndoorPercussion #Winds #MarchingArts

    58 min
  3. How Open March Is Changing Marching Band Drill Design Forever | Digital Drill Writing, Band Tech & Marching Arts Innovation | OAWB With

    APR 23 ·  BONUS

    How Open March Is Changing Marching Band Drill Design Forever | Digital Drill Writing, Band Tech & Marching Arts Innovation | OAWB With

    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, how real programs are already using it, and what the future of drill design could look like when more designers actually have access to the tools. In this episode: How OpenMarch got started Why open-source matters in the marching arts How the platform lowers barriers for designers and educators Real-world use in marching arts programs What’s next for OpenMarchFeatured Guests:Alex Dumouchelle — Founder & Lead Developer, OpenMarchAleksi Saario — Marketing Manager, OpenMarch Find OpenMarch:Website: https://openmarch.comTeam / About: https://openmarch.com/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmarchappYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtDQuvHRnj-GQ_GrNbpNYhQ Hosts:Joey Montes — https://www.instagram.com/marchingbymontesRicardo Robinson-Shinall — https://www.instagram.com/ricardorrobinson Follow On A Water Break:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onawaterbreakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onawaterbreakTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onawaterbreak Listen Everywhere:https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=page Watch More OAWB:Weekly Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT4vhEIgopl8XDO-pU3YOR77OAWB With: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT5c48Q_cvR1ATvbaQ1QGcN4 Sponsor:Guard Closet: https://www.guardcloset.com Got a question or want to be on the show?Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

    55 min
  4. DCI 2026 Ticket Issues, Band Directors Entering Politics & Summer Marching Camp Trends | Marching Band, Drum Corps & WGI News | OAWB S4EP15

    APR 17

    DCI 2026 Ticket Issues, Band Directors Entering Politics & Summer Marching Camp Trends | Marching Band, Drum Corps & WGI News | OAWB S4EP15

    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 unloads in Water We Doing?! with hot takes on winter activities running into May, spring concerts happening way too early, not drinking enough water, and the pressure of cleaning championship performances. Gush and Go closes things out with love for WGI teams, travel wins, live event coverage, and local programs building momentum. Panel:Ashlee Amos — @famousamossss_Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100Haley Harrington — @h_harrington14 In this episode: Band director Christoph Dundas runs for public office DCI 2026 tour tickets go on sale BOA Summer Camp and Director Academy discussion USBands summer clinics conversation 60 Second Tech Block: packing for tour and cold bus rides Water We Doing?! Gush and GoListen everywhere:https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreakhttps://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=page Watch more:Weekly Episodes PlaylistBonus Episodes Playlist Referenced in this episode, coming soon:WGI 2026 Color Guard RecapWGI 2026 Percussion Finals Preview Sponsored by Guard Closet:https://www.guardcloset.comSell with Guard ClosetDesign with Guard Closet

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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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