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 it
• The legacy of Marlene Miller, co-founder of FJM, and her impact on the activity
• Hawthorne Caballeros celebrating 80 years of drum corps history
• WGI + BOA Instructor Academy expansion and what it means for instructors

60 Second Tech Block:
Recovery training — why performers panic, how to fix it, and why recovery skills matter in real performance.

Water We Doing?!

• Performers losing confidence in front of audiences
• The lack of high-energy “banger” shows this season
• Drum corps still hiring staff late into spring
• Performing with hair in your face

Gush & Go:

• Program growth and championship success
• Performer development and confidence wins
• Looking ahead to the summer season

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Cold Open & Introductions
03:16 – News: Trailer Theft in Orlando
05:18 – News: Hawthorne Caballeros 80th Anniversary
06:33 – News: Marlene Miller & FJM Legacy
08:27 – News: WGI Instructor Academy
10:59 – 60 Second Tech Block: Recovery Training
16:34 – Water We Doing?!
25:03 – Gush & Go
30:16 – Closing

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

This week on On A Water Break, Trish O’Shea is joined by Whitney Stone, Justin, and first-time guest Sha’Tara Robinson for a live WGI 2026 conversation packed with late-season energy, controversy, and real talk.

The panel digs into the biggest story still hanging over the activity — the Paramount situation and Independent Open waitlist fallout — before shifting into who has real momentum right now in Independent World and Scholastic World. Fusion gets major love, Vox Artium gets praised for a bold design turn, and the crew talks through Fantasia, AMP, Juxtaposition, Arcadia, Avon, The Woodlands, Center Grove, and more.

Later in the episode, Justin delivers a timely 60 Second Tech Block on the mental side of preparing for WGI week, and Water We Doing?! turns into one of the strongest segments of the episode with rants on petal tosses at the tarp edge, low volume at contests, costume shipping chaos, rewriting shows at the last minute, and valuing flash over technique.

In this episode:

• Paramount fallout and waitlist frustration
• Fusion, Fantasia, Vox Artium, AMP, and Independent World buzz
• Arcadia, Avon, The Woodlands, and the Scholastic World race
• Scores vs momentum heading into Dayton
• 60 Second Tech Block: preparing mentally for WGI week
• Water We Doing?! late-season chaos, design choices, and logistics
• Gush and Go wins from teams and staff heading into championships

Panel
Trish O’Shea — @trishdish1102
Whitney Stone — @dancerwhit
Justin — @justin.vs.guard
Sha’Tara Robinson — TikTok @yourfavoriteplantauntie

Referenced links
WGI Color Guard World Championships:
https://www.wgi.org/color-guard/world-championships-cg/

WGI Championships Schedule:
https://www.wgi.org/color-guard/world-championships-cg/world-championships-schedules-cg/

Independent World Standings:
https://www.wgi.org/color-guard/independent-world-group-standings/

Scholastic World Standings:
https://www.wgi.org/color-guard/scholastic-world-group-standings/

Related OAWB episodes
Paramount WGI Promotion Controversy & Independent Open Waitlist Breakdown:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paramount-wgi-promotion-controversy-independent-open/id1653637341?i=1000756670385

2026 WGI World Class Performers: Juxtaposition, Alta Marea & AMP:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2026-wgi-world-class-performers-juxtaposition-alta/id1653637341?i=1000747924736

WGI Housing Policy + AI Show Design Debate:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wgi-housing-policy-ai-show-design-debate-water-break-weekly/id1653637341?i=1000746369564

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Guard Closet — https://www.guardcloset.com/

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

This week on On A Water Break, Whitney Stone, Sadie Wallace, and Jeremy Svoboda (Drum Corps Today) break down major marching arts updates—plus a Water We Doing?! debate that belongs on a medal podium: should color guard be an Olympic sport?

Panel
Whitney Stone — Instagram (@dancerwhit)
Sadie Wallace — Instagram (@m.sadiewallace)
Jeremy Svoboda (Drum Corps Today) — Instagram (@drumcorpstoday)

Links mentioned
WGI Terrace Suites (UD Arena): https://www.wgi.org/suiteexperience/
Disney Boo To You Parade Flag Corps info (audition listing coverage): https://blogmickey.com/2026/02/popular-entertainment-returning-for-2026-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-confirmed/

Guard Closet Shout-Out
Follow @guardcloset for gear tips and season-ready essentials.

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00:03 Marching Arts News

00:04 DCI x Conn-Selmer

00:06 WGI Terrace Suites (UD Arena)

00:09 Disney Flag Corps Auditions

00:11 60-Second Tech Block

00:17 Water We Doing?!

00:18 Guard in the Olympics?

00:22 Camp Info Posted Late

00:26 Audience Etiquette Reset

00:31 Gush & Go

00:37 Outro + Follow

Join Austin along with Sean and Woody as they welcome guest clinicians from across the country to discuss what band is like across the US.

Don't miss a beat! Follow "On A Water Break" on social media to stay connected with the latest news, insights, and discussions from the marching arts community. Subscribe now and join us on this captivating journey!

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

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Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community, colorguard, dci, WGI

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Join Nicole and the rest of the hosts as the dive into college band and homecoming. News, Water we doing and so much more!

Dive into the "Water We Doing" segment, where the hosts engage in thought-provoking discussions and provide insightful commentary on the various experiences and challenges faced by marching arts professionals and participants.

Celebrate the triumphs and achievements of the marching arts community during the "Gush and Go" segment, where the hosts enthusiastically share their excitement and pride in the remarkable accomplishments of their students, staff, and programs.

#MarchingArtsPodcast #MarchingBandPodcast #ColorGuardPodcast #PercussionPodcast #MarchingArtsEducation #MarchingArtsCommunity #NorthCarolinaState #WakeForest #MorganState

Follow "On A Water Break" on:

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Don't miss a beat - subscribe to the "On A Water Break" podcast and immerse yourself in the captivating conversations that shape the ever-evolving world of marching arts.

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join Ricardo as he hosts with Trish, Austin and Joey a discussion with some amazing clinicians about the crazy weather the marching arts has had to deal with, specifically our most recent dealings with hurricanes.

Join us along with guest clinicians

Jeannine Ford - @tarponconservatory

Pat Miller 

Kevin Young - @enkaband

Eros Trujillo - @fixitgrunt

Dive into the "Water We Doing" segment, where the hosts engage in thought-provoking discussions and provide insightful commentary on the various experiences and challenges faced by marching arts professionals and participants.

Celebrate the triumphs and achievements of the marching arts community during the "Gush and Go" segment, where the hosts enthusiastically share their excitement and pride in the remarkable accomplishments of their students, staff, and programs.

#MarchingArtsPodcast #MarchingBandPodcast #ColorGuardPodcast #PercussionPodcast #MarchingArtsEducation #MarchingArtsCommunity #NorthCarolinaState #WakeForest #MorganState

Follow "On A Water Break" on:

Instagram: @onaWaterBreakPodcast

Facebook: On A Water Break Podcast

Twitter: @onaWaterBreakPod

Don't miss a beat - subscribe to the "On A Water Break" podcast and immerse yourself in the captivating conversations that shape the ever-evolving world of marching arts.

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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This one is about Crazy Fundraising.  Stephen and the team talk crazy fundraising with Guest Clinicians Alicia Sharp and Greg Mills from Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas.  Don't miss a beat - subscribe to the "On A Water Break" podcast and immerse yourself in the captivating conversations that shape the ever-evolving world of marching arts.

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090796340038

Tiktok:www.tiktok.com/onawaterbreak

Instagram: instagram.com/onawaterbreak

Contact Us:

Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community, colorguard, dci, WGI

Join our hosts Nicole, Bobbey, and Cindy as they explore BandTober with a band new Band DIrector, Sean McWilliams.  News, Water We, Doing, Gush & Go's and more on this weeks episode of On A Water Break.

Don't miss a beat - subscribe to the "On A Water Break" podcast and immerse yourself in the captivating conversations that shape the ever-evolving world of marching arts.

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Tiktok:www.tiktok.com/onawaterbreak

Instagram: instagram.com/onawaterbreak

Contact Us:

Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community, colorguard, dci, WGI

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 Get into this episode where Jack and Nicole dive deep into the recent Tatu in Edinburgh Scotland and Colorado with the amazing Colleen and Zac!

Follow "On A Water Break" on:

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Facebook: On A Water Break Podcast

Twitter: @onaWaterBreakPod

Don't miss a beat - subscribe to the "On A Water Break" podcast and immerse yourself in the captivating conversations that shape the ever-evolving world of marching arts.

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Keywords: Marching arts podcast, Marching band podcast, Color guard podcast, Percussion podcast, Marching arts education, Marching arts community, drum major, flourish, tatu

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Join Trish, Woody, and Austin along with Guest host Carlos Alicea as they deep dive into Austin and Carlos’ recent judging gig in Costa Rica

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Tiktok:www.tiktok.com/onawaterbreak

Instagram: instagram.com/onawaterbreak

Contact Us:

Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community, colorguard, dci, WGI

Go On A Water Break with Sergio Bravo from Marching Vlogs. Stephen & Joey dive deep into the beginnings of the company and how it grew into the social media juggernaut that it is!

Guests:

Sergio Bravo - Marching Vlogs - @marchingvlogs

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join our hosting panel as they talk all about WGI-CON 2024 with some amazing guests. We hear about all the inside scoop and behind the scenes of everything that went down at this year’s event from presenters and attendees. Join our special guests Tony Lymon and Jara Clark along with some of our regular hosts as we go deep in WGIcon 2024

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Contact Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community, colorguard, dci, WGI

Join our hosting panel as they talk about bass drum and, more specifically, the SoCal Bass Camp! Stephen is joined by Woody, the creator of the Bass Camp, and some of WGI’s most experienced bass drum educators as they discuss this first of its kind bass drum clinic, alongside bass drum and recent DCI percussion staff switch ups.

The hosts discuss a range of topics,

Be sure to follow the On A Water Break podcast on all social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more exclusive content. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with your fellow drum corps, marching band, and marching arts enthusiasts!

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

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Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

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WGI 2026 + DCI 2026 updates for marching arts fans: open drum corps positions, WGI Silent Auction dates, and a community music story from Minneapolis.
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

WGI season is coming fast — and the calendar is moving even faster than it feels. In this Water Break Weekly, Stephen McCarrick, Anne Turner, and Jeremy Denzer break down the biggest marching arts headlines you actually need right now: DCI’s “March Drum Corps” list of open 2026 positions, the official dates for the WGI Sponsor Silent Auction, and a feature on Brass Solidarity in Minneapolis that highlights how music can hold community together.

If you’re in color guard, indoor percussion, marching band, or drum corps (or you staff, judge, teach, or parent your way through the activity), this episode is a practical check-in for the stretch run toward Dayton: what’s happening, where to click, and what it means for performers and programs.

What this episode answers:

• Where can I find open drum corps positions for 2026 auditions right now?
• What is the “March Drum Corps” initiative and who is it meant to help?
• When is the 2026 WGI Sponsor Silent Auction (Mar 23–27) and where do I view the items?
• Why does WGI season feel compressed this year — and how are people adjusting?
• What does “taking a break” look like when the schedule never stops?
• How do you keep a show concept clear without writing a whole thesis?

Topics we hit (fast + searchable):

• WGI 2026 timing + regional momentum
• Drum corps recruiting + open positions for the 2026 summer season
• WGI fundraising + sponsor support (silent auction)
• Performing arts community support + music in public spaces
• Show design clarity: concept depth vs. audience connection
• Staff life + mental reset when “there’s always one more thing”

Featured links (from the show):
DCI — March Drum Corps open positions (Feb 11, 2026):
https://www.dci.org/news/annual-march-drum-corps-initiative-highlights-open-positions-in-corps-across-the-country-2026/WGI — 2026 Sponsor Silent Auction items + dates (Mar 23–27, 2026):
https://www.wgi.org/26silentauctionitems/
Brass Solidarity in Minneapolis (Guardian feature, Feb 14, 2026):
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/minneapolis-brass-solidarity-band-ice

Quote moments (from the episode):

• “I think that we’re just through the first two weeks of regionals and WGI is only six weeks away.” — Jeremy Denzer
• “What are we doing? Not taking a break for ourselves.” — Jeremy Denzer
• “If you need to write a five page essay to tell me what your show is about, it’s too deep.” — Jeremy Denzer

Featuring:Stephen McCarrick — @stephenmccarrick / @yeah_bassAnne Turner — @Anne.saberJeremy Denzer — @jeremydenzer

Sponsor / support:Guard Closet — @guardcloset

Find On A Water Break:
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Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

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Search terms:
marching arts, winter guard international, WGI 2026, WGI season, WGI percussion, WGI color guard, indoor percussion, color guard, Dayton Ohio, drum corps, DCI 2026, Drum Corps International, drum corps auditions, open drum corps positions, marching band, pageantry arts, show design, band staff, judging, teaching, performing arts community

Join hosts Trish, Nicole, Austin, & Ricardo for the latest episode of the "On A Water Break" marching arts podcast, where they discuss all the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of marching bands, color guard, drum corps, and more. This episode features special guests clinician Jeremy from Drum Corps Today and a special feature on our Host Woody hosted by Jackie Brown.

Be sure to follow the On A Water Break podcast on all social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more exclusive content. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with your fellow drum corps, marching band, and marching arts enthusiasts!

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Contact Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community

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marching arts podcast, on a water break, marching band, color guard, drum corps, social media, Sam Mohler, La Chewy, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Finale music notation, college marching bands, TikTok

Join the hosts of the On A Water Break podcast as they catch up on the news and what’s been happening in social media of the marching arts.

Joining Jackie and Nicole are social media producer, Sam Mohler and spinning Drag Queen Chewy aka Jesus Vazquez

Be sure to follow the On A Water Break podcast on all social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more exclusive content. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with your fellow drum corps, marching band, and marching arts enthusiasts!

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Contact Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community

Join the hosts of the On A Water Break podcast as they dive deep into the 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) season with their stories FROM tour! Ricardo hosts with Nicole, Joey, Peyton, & Cynthia!

Whether you're a long-time drum corps fan or new to the marching arts, this episode of the On A Water Break podcast has something for everyone. Hear from experts in the field as they share their unique perspectives and experiences from being on tour with different drum corps during the 2024 DCI season.

Be sure to follow the On A Water Break podcast on all social media platforms @onawaterbreak, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for more exclusive content. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with your fellow drum corps, marching band, and marching arts enthusiasts!

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

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Tiktok:www.tiktok.com/onawaterbreak

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Contact Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Keywords:

Drum Corps International, DCI, Marching Music, Marching Arts, Drum Corps, Marching Band, Marching Percussion, Marching Guard, Marching Arts Podcast, Drum Corps Podcast, Marching Music Podcast, Marching Arts Community, Drum Corps Community, Marching Band Community

Join us this week as our hosts and clinicians dive deep into DCI 2024.  Al the fun and none of the belly aching!  

Thank you 

Susie Harloff - @1414sooze73

Scott Lizenberg

Nick Coppock - @canstopcop

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

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Contact Us:

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Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Go On A Water Break with Jeff Hurr & Chris Lewis of Jeff Hurr Designs. Whitney and Duffy dive deep into the beginnings of the company and how some of the most amazing props were made

Guests:

Jeff Hurr - @jeff_hurr_designs

Chris Lewis - @jeff_hurr_designs

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join our hosting panel as they talk about all the times Marching Arts has been a part of the Olympic Games. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Barbara Hopkins

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Peyton Billhart - @peytonbrillhart

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

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Join our hosting panel as they talk about all the 2024 DCI Drum Line Ups and we are going back to Band Camp and the start of the season, we have all the inside scoop you are looking for. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Tony Rideout - @tride75

Jeff Ream - @reamjeff

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Follow Us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090796340038

Tiktok:www.tiktok.com/onawaterbreak

Instagram: instagram.com/onawaterbreak

Contact Us:

Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

Website: www.onawaterbreak.com

Join our hosting panel as they talk about all the National Twirling Championships. From Twirling Unlimited to USTA and even NBTA, we have all the inside scoop you are looking for. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Marissa Pierce - @mpierce11

Kim Jones - @kimberlyelyjones

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline #twirling #nbta #nationalbatontwirlingassociation #USTA #twirlingunlimited #majorette #starsandStripes

This is a very special episode of OAWB where we remember the amazing life of a true legend and pioneer in the marching arts world.  Peggy Twiggs past away recently and we remember her for the amazing fun loving, skilled, innovative legend that she is. 

Special Guests

Sadie Wallace - 

Barbara Bunny Hopkins - 

Terri Kelly Kuklinski - 

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join our hosting panel as they talk about the BlueStars 60th Alumni Performance with Jeremy Denzer. Get an Inside and behind the scenes look at the marching arts, plus Lex Holland gives us a Gush and Go and a Water We Doing. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Jeremy Denzer - @jeremydenzer

Featuring

Lex Holland - @blonde.carmel.twist

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline #dci2024 #bluestars

Marching band, drum corps, and DCI history—this Black History Month bonus is a “cookout-style” conversation about the African American Legacy Corps and the history it’s honoring.

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

Featuring:

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall

Nicole Younger

Errick Prince (@talldarkandfrozen)

Tony Lymon (@tony_lymon)

Wayne Harris

Highlights:

• Wayne Harris’ history focus on Black drum corps roots and how the activity shifted over time

• The “why” behind African American Legacy Corps and how the team talks about purpose and participation

• Water We Doing + Gush & Go to wrap with real talk and shoutouts

More info:

Instagram: @africanamericanlegacycorps 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136665747980471/

DCI announcement: https://www.dci.org/news/african-american-legacy-corps-sets-sights-on-2027-world-championship-appearance/ 

Contact

Wayne Harris: https://www.wayneharris.net/ 

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Join our hosting panel as they talk about the Premieres of your favorite Drum Corps.  Get an Inside and behind the scenes look at the marching arts.  Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Jeremy from Drum Corps Today - @drumcorpstoday

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea -  @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson 

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbeyboy107

Music provided by leydamusic.com (http://leydamusic.com) Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onaw

aterbreak #wgi #drumline

Go On A Water Break with Comedian and part time Drill Writer, Tony Deyo. Tony tells us his marching arts history and all that goes into his comedy now. From his appearance on Conan O’Brien to his time as a high school band director, he gushes about it all.

Guests:

Tony Deyo - @tonydeyo & tonydeyo.com

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak

Join our hosting panel as they talk about LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with some exciting guests Jennie Lang-Powers from Rainbow City Band and David Rosa from Tampa Bay Pride Band. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

David Triplett-Rosa, Tampa Bay Pride Band - @tampabayprideband

Jennie Lang-Powers - Rainbow City Band - @rainbowcityband

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join us with our new Bonus Content, hosted by new host, Bobbey Biddle.  Join Pride Guards from around the Country as they discuss what its like being a part of a Pride Guard, some memories, and lots of other fun stories!

Clinicians

Scott Ruiz - @socalprideguard

Brianna Cipriani - @cfsofband

Jeremy Denzler - @new_england_pride_colorguard

Del Duke - @indy_Pride_Guard

Morgan Jameson - @flaggotsdenver

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak  #parade #drummajor

Join our hosting panel as they talk with MAASIN founder Rand Clayton for Pride Month AND we talk to Scott Litzenberg and some other Crossmen Alumni about their upcoming anniversary performance. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Rand Clayton - @maasinetwork

Scott Lizenberg - @crossmendci & @slitzen62

Dawn Lewis - @dldmakeup

Don Group - @dgparadiddle

Tina Matejka -

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join us with our new Bonus Content. On A Water Break Behind the Lens. Join Chris Maher as he and his fellow photographers tell their stories and more about what it’s like to be Behind the Lens at Marching Arts Performances. This episode our Main Show Host Stephen introduces everyone to Chris and a few more panelists.

HOSTS:

Chris Maher - @corpsreps

Russ Tanakaya - @russelltanakaya

Chris Campos - @chriscampos_pm

Marissa Gagliano - @marissa_gagliano

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak  #parade #drummajor

Join our hosting panel as they talk about what happened at the WGI Advisory Board Meeting this year AND we get to sample some of Stephen’s New Music with his collaborator N.W. Eazy. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

N.W. Eazy - @n.w_eazy

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Go On A Water Break with 4th Block Founders and creators Lou Rosen & Bronson Gold. 4th Block has taken their passion for the Marching Arts and turned it into a full music production garage band!

Guests:

4th Block - @4thblock_music

Lou Rosen - @lourosenmusic

Bronson Gold - @bronsonau

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak

Join our hosting panel as they talk about prepping for the fall season with new Host Bobbey Biddle from ShowDay Designs Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Bobbey Biddle - @bobbey107 & @showdaydesigns

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join our hosting panel as they talk about wrapping up the 2024 school year and everything staff, students, and parents should be doing over the summer to get ready for next season! Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Mario Sebastian - @blueandgoldregiment

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

College baton twirling, WGI updates, and routine advice you can use this week.

Ashlee, Woody, Haley, and April (college twirling focus) cover this week's marching arts headlines — including the Broward/WGI situation — then go deep on how twirlers can keep improving in college: where to practice, how to break down reps, and how to avoid burnout from too many routines.

In this episode, you'll get:

• How to find practice space in college (band rooms, gyms, parking garages, local businesses)
• A step-by-step approach to cleaning routines: break it down, rep it smart, build consistency
• A twirling-focused burnout conversation: too many routines, injury risk, and losing the joy
• The Broward/WGI update and why it mattered mid-season
• A judging feedback rant that applies across twirling, guard, and percussion

Transcript quotes:
"The biggest piece of advice I have is make best friends with the wreck or different areas on campus that you can go and drill with."
"Then when it comes to perfecting your routines, break it down. Take your time... Don't overwhelm yourself."

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@OnAWaterbreak

News links:
Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony
https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/ceremonies/the-olympic-opening-ceremony

H. Robert Reynolds Obituary (University of Michigan)
https://record.umich.edu/articles/obituary-h-robert-reynolds/

SC State Marching 101 on Super Bowl Soulful Celebration (MEAC)
https://meacsports.com/news/2026/2/3/football-scsu-represented-at-bets-super-bowl-soulful-celebration-hosted-by-cam-newton.aspx

Broward/WGI dispute coverage (Local10)
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/02/future-of-color-guard-programs-at-broward-schools-in-jeopardy/

Broward/WGI resolution update (Change.org update page)
https://www.change.org/p/broward-county-schools-at-risk-of-being-excluded-from-wgi-events/u/34288952

Legacy HS marching band film promo (Review-Journal)
https://neon.reviewjournal.com/music/rock-star-legacy-high-marching-band-join-to-promote-upcoming-film-3329173/

Find On A Water Break:
Website
https://www.onawaterbreak.com
Linktree
https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreak
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0wgaml1T115IsvvZd0XheT
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-water-break/id1653637341
Email
onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

Join our hosting panel as they dive into Mental Health in the Marching Arts with some amazing clinicians including Dr. Shari Kuzel, a mental health professional in the marching arts and Jared Polite founder of Melanin Mosaic. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Shari Kuzel - @shkuzel

Jarid Polite - @melaninmosiacpa

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join our hosting panel as they dive into Drum Corps Tour Fees and what they are excited about for the 2024 DCI Season. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Jeremy from Drum Corps Today - @drumcorpstoday

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Go On A Water Break with 1934 Foundation co-founder Tom Maeillo. The 1934 foundation aims to support the marching music arts community while respecting and honoring its heritage. Host Nicole and Trish dive in deep about the foundation and Tom.

Get more information about the foundation at 1934foundation.com

Guests:

Tom Maeillo - @tom.maiello

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak

Join our full mom hosting panel for this Special Edition of On A Water Break because it’s all about Moms! We dive into what it’s like being a mom in the marching arts. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!

Special Guests

Jenny Durko - @petiteflower0918

Jacqueline Yurko - @fusionwinterguard

Katheryn Scott - @shs.pmm_band

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join us with our new Bonus Content. On A Water Break At Step Off. Host Jack Goudreau dives into all things parades from coast to coast and around the world. This episode Jack hosts Colin Apperson, a legendary choreographer for California Parade Bands

Guests:

Colin Apperson

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak  #parade #drummajor

Join our hosts this week as the recount their amazing time at WGI 2024 with Percussion and Winds. We get to meet Aubrie Lynn a Front Ensemble Member of Rhythm X and Jamar Morrison about the amazing journey Stryke Wynds took to a Gold Medal in World Class Winds this year. All this plus Water we doing and Gush and Go’s!

Special Guests

Matt Carraher - @matt.carraher @kida.indoor

Jamar Morrison - @ramaj_km & @strykewynds

Aubrie Lynn - @aubrie.lynn.music & @rhythmXinc @rhythmx.pit

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Join us with our new Bonus Content. On A Water Break Behind the Lens. Join Chris Maher as he and his fellow photographers tell their stories and more about what it’s like to be Behind the Lens at Marching Arts Performances. This episode our Main Show Host Stephen introduces everyone to Chris and a few more panelists.

Guests:

Chris Maher - www.corpsreps.com

Russ Tanakaya - @russelltanakaya

Steve Barrett -

Rachel Kendrick - @rachelkendrickphotography

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak

Join our hosts this week as the recount their amazing time at WGI 2024. We get to meet Ryan Eberly a WGI volunteer and TikToker as well as talk to Jas Cousineau about the amazing journey Les Eclipses took to a Bronze Medal in A Class this year. All this plus Water we doing and Gush and Go’s!

Special Guests

Ryan Eberly - @Ryan1eberly

Jas Cousineau - @les_eclipses

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

This episode we are bringing in some of our favorite interviews from WGI pre and post. Bobbey Biddle from Showday Designs joins Jackie as they bring you some amazing interviews from WGI Colorguard 2024!!

Interviews Featuring

Dartmouth High School - @dartmouthhs_colorguard

Addison Kaeterie - @addyboo_boo

Jesse Walker - @_jessewalkerr

Frankie Ashton - @fpav5200

AMP Captains - @ampwinterguard

Jacob Allison - @jacoballison97

Rebekah Silar - @r_silar16

Paramount Directors - @paramountwg

Rick Subel - @ricksubel

Andria Foerch - @foerchandria

Jarred Carrey - @jcarey_designs

Jeff Sacktig - @jeff_sacktig

Vor Artium’s Bloody Mary - @voxartium

Francesca Yap - @whyfrannn

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

Bonus Content At Step Off

Join us with our new Bonus Content. On A Water Break At Step Off. Host Jack Groudreau dives into all things parades from coast to coast and around the world. This episode Jack hosts a roundtable of Drum Majors who have all won the California State Championships.

Guests:

Chance McDonald - @drummajor_2018

Kaden cho - @kaden.cho

Zac Shi - @zac.shi

Keegan Mccoy - @keegiez

All from the @Americandmcorps

Listen to the main episode to keep up on everything going on in the marching arts with our hosts:

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak  #parade #drummajor

Marching band • drum corps • brass instruments • trumpet • trombone • instrument repair • music education

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

“Today’s guest is someone whose work you’ve probably heard long before you ever heard his name.”

“Known across the brass world as the Horn doctor…”

On this episode of

On A Water Break

Joey sits down with Mike Corrigan (“The Horn Doctor”) and Cameron Sipe from BAC Musical Instruments — with Ricardo Robinson-Shinall joining the conversation.

Transcript moments:

• “There’s the art of music is nothing but community.”• “Speak with your horn. Speak with your horn.”• “I think sometimes music is therapy, though.”• “I feel like my horn is a piece of art.”• “We are actually starting a repair shop in New Orleans, Louisiana…”

Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/oGzsvfecKV0

BAC links:

• Website: https://www.coolisbac.com/• Mission & History: https://www.coolisbac.com/mission-and-history• Store: https://www.coolisbac.com/store

Find On A Water Break:• Website: https://www.onawaterbreak.com/• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreak• Email: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com

This week we are all about WGI Percussion/Winds Championships 2024. Hear the hosts picks for Percussion / Winds to see this weekend. All this, plus news, Water we doing, and more. Don’t miss this WGI prep!!

Featuring

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Jose Montes - @joeymontes57

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

This week we are all about WGI Colorguard CHampionships 2024. We have guest host Bobbey Biddle from Showday designs helping us announce the collaboration with Showday at WGI Championships where we will be live broadcasting the podcast with plenty of hosts. All this, plus news, Water we doing, and more. Don’t miss this WGI prep!!

Guest Host:

Bobbey Biddle - @showdaydesigns & @bobbey107

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

This week we stand up to the school administration and advocate for our students. Our Guest host this week is the Band Director for Provo High School, Deven Halcomb. All this, News, and more on this week’s episode of On A Water Break!

Guest Host:

Deven Halcom - @provo_high_bands

Meet our Hosts

Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard

Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick

Cindy Barry - @leandermomma

Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg

Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151

Trish O’Shea - @trishdish1002

Beth Beccone - @bether7189

Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1

Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabern

Ashlee Amos - @famousamossss_

Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07

Stephanie Click - @stephanieclick

Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit

Justin Surface - @J_dex07

Ashley Tran - @itsashleytran

Jack Goudreau - @goudreau_

Bill Woodward - @remoking100

Emily Nee - @tch.makes.art

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorrobinson

Callie Quire - @cnquire

Austin Hall - @Austin_hall10

Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leyda

Avatars provided by @tch.makes.art

Featuring

Lexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_duda

Thank you also to @guardcloset

#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline