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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 celebrating You’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 forward On 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.
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- 2 days ago1h 17m
Fusion Winter Guard Pauses After WGI Championship, Texas Marching Band Heat Rules & Boise Gems | OAWB S4EP29
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Marching band heat safety, Fusion Winter Guard’s pause after winning the 2026 WGI Independent World Championship, and the future of regional DCI Open Class drum corps lead this week’s On A Water Break.Joey Montes III is joined by Nicole Younger, Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, Jeremy Denzer and Haley Harrington to discuss Fusion’s decision to pause beginning with the 2027 season, Boise Gems’ inaugural Open Class campaign, mandatory Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature monitoring for Texas marching bands, the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands moving to AT&T Stadium, marching arts performers at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and the legacy of Bands of America founder Larry McCormick.In this episode:• Fusion Winter Guard pauses after winning WGI Independent World• Boise Gems completes its first DCI Open Class affiliate season• The case for smaller corps and shorter regional tours• Texas mandates WBGT heat monitoring for marching band activities• HBCU marching bands head to AT&T Stadium in 2027• Remembering Bands of America founder Larry McCormick• Ricardo’s 60 Second Tech Block: performance is more than a smile• Respecting color guard equipment and putting flags on the pole correctly• Building shows around the performers you actually teach• Making room for rest, recovery and life outside rehearsalFeaturing:Joey Montes III — @marchingbymontesNicole Younger — @o2bnpjsRicardo Robinson-Shinall — @ricardorrobinsonJeremy Denzer — @jeremydenzerHaley Harrington — @h_harrington14Presented by Guard ClosetYour one-stop shop for color guard, marching band and the marching arts.GuardCloset.com | @guardclosetFind On A Water Break:WebsiteYouTubeListen Everywhere and Find All LinksBe a guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.comFollow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.00:00 Welcome and panel introductions05:53 Previous episode recap07:04 HBCU bands and the 2027 National Battle of the Bands12:23 Texas mandates WBGT monitoring for marching bands21:54 Boise Gems’ first DCI Open Class season24:12 The case for smaller corps and regional tours28:44 Marching arts performers at the MLB All-Star Game31:52 Remembering Bands of America founder Larry McCormick35:08 Fusion Winter Guard pauses after winning WGI40:04 60 Second Tech Block43:19 Performance is more than a smile49:46 Water We Doing?!50:14 Stop carrying rifles by the strap53:09 Design for the performers you actually have58:15 Respect your color guard equipment01:00:07 Please stop mounting flags upside down01:02:01 Removing stains from white uniforms01:06:40 Make time for yourself01:08:45 Gush & Go01:15:06 Closing rehearsal
- 1 weeks ago1h 37m
Marching Arts News: ICE Detention, DCI Debate & Baton Nationals
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.This week, Ashlee Amos leads Woody Woodward, Bobbey Biddle, Haley and guest educator Kim through the marching band, color guard, drum corps and baton twirling conversations everyone is having at rehearsal.The panel discusses the detention of a color guard director by ICE at Boston Logan International Airport after she traveled to attend a Noah Kahan concert. The conversation expands to performer safety, the fear experienced by students and families, and the responsibility educators and staff accept when traveling with young performers.Ashlee also takes us inside the busy world of competitive baton twirling as athletes compete at the U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships and America’s Youth on Parade. The panel examines national championship logistics, qualifying opportunities for the Nations Cup, World Championships and Inspiration Cup, and what the wider marching arts could learn from the twirling community.In this episode:A color guard director’s detention by ICE at Boston Logan AirportProtecting students and performers while travelingNational baton twirling championships and international qualificationWhy late California DCI broadcasts are difficult for East Coast fansBuilding one unified culture across band, percussion and color guardWhy marching arts educators need interests outside the activityThe harm caused by toxic social media criticism of young performers60-Second Tech Block:Kim explains how singing, humming and listening exercises can improve marching band intonation, phrasing and musical awareness. Her advice is simple: if performers cannot hear and sing the phrase, they are unlikely to play it correctly.Water We Doing?!The panel tackles late-night DCI streams, disconnected ensemble cultures, educators who never step away from marching arts, and adults who publicly criticize the bodies, costumes and performances of young drum corps members.Gush & Go:Woody celebrates completing his arranging work, Bobbey reflects on a successful Miss Pennsylvania week, Haley appreciates proper hydration, and Ashlee previews her new production, Joyride.News and resources:Color guard director detained by ICE after traveling to Boston2026 U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships2026 America’s Youth on Parade and international qualifying eventsPresented by Guard ClosetYour one-stop shop for color guard, marching band and the marching arts.Visit Guard ClosetFollow @guardclosetFind On A Water Break:WebsiteListen Everywhere and Find All LinksBe a GuestEmail: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.comFollow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Greg Case on the Blue Devils Bus Fire, DCI Leadership Changes & Canceled Parades
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Blue Devils transportation team member Greg Case gives a firsthand account of the 2026 bus fire, how everyone got to safety, what members lost, and how the Loveland community helped the corps keep moving. Trish O’Shea, Nicole Younger, and Jeremy Williams also cover Brad Furlano’s appointment as DCI’s next CEO, Denise Bonfiglio becoming WGI Color Guard Chief Judge, and the marching bands that found new stages after America 250 parades were canceled by extreme heat. Then Greg takes the 60 Second Tech Block with a lesson on driving a sleeper bus while an entire support team is trying to sleep.In this episode:The Blue Devils bus fire and community responseDrum corps transportation, tour logistics, and driver responsibilityBrad Furlano’s appointment as DCI’s next CEODenise Bonfiglio’s appointment as WGI Color Guard Chief JudgePhiladelphia and Washington, D.C. parade cancellationsFriends of DCI seating, FloMarching access, and weather backup plans60 Second Tech Block: the art of driving a drum corps sleeper busChapters:00:00 Welcome • 02:07 Meet Greg Case • 04:37 Blue Devils bus fire • 11:51 Brad Furlano and DCI • 15:20 Denise Bonfiglio and WGI • 17:52 America 250 parade cancellations • 25:58 60 Second Tech Block • 31:57 Water We Doing?! • 42:58 Gush & Go • 50:22 ClosingGuest and panel:Greg Case — YouTube @gregcase221 | TikTok @gregcase75Trish O’Shea — @trishdish1102Nicole Younger — @o2binpjsJeremy Williams — @guardclosetNews sources:Blue Devils incident update • 9NEWS community coverage • DCI appoints Brad Furlano • WGI appoints Denise Bonfiglio • Philadelphia parade coverage • Bands perform after the cancellation • Farmington High School finds a new stage • Washington, D.C. parade cancellationRelated episode:OAWB S4EP24: Blue Devils Bus Fire, WGI 2027 Calendar, DCI Houston Move & Marching Band CutsSponsored by Guard Closet:New and consignment color guard, winter guard, and marching band gear at GuardCloset.com and @guardcloset.Find On A Water Break:Website • Listen Everywhere • YouTube • Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @onawaterbreak • Be a guest • onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com
- 3 weeks ago56 min
Drum Corps History, DCI Ticket Prices & 2026 Tour Model Debate | OAWB S4EP25
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Color guard, winter guard, marching band, drum corps, DCI 2026, and WGI are all on deck this week. Whitney Stone is joined by Sadie Wallace, Jeremy Svoboda from Drum Corps Today, and special guest P.A. Kelly / Patti Ann Rego for a Water Break Weekly episode connecting old-school drum corps history to the 2026 season.P.A. shares stories from the Bronx, Blessed Sacrament, Santa Clara Vanguard, the Blue Devils, rifle lines, inspection lines, the Bottle Dance, Blue Devils “Betties,” and the generational shift from early drum corps to today’s DCI and WGI world. The panel also talks Big, Loud & Live, FloMarching, DCI West, River City Rhapsody, the 2026 MLB All-Star Game field cast opportunity in Philadelphia, first DCI scores, ticket prices, the tour model, and the peak Backyard Betty conversation.Segments:Guest Spotlight: P.A. Kelly / Patti Ann Rego on Vanguard, Blue Devils, gold medals, rifle lines, and drum corps historyNews: Walnut Hills practice time, Blue Devils bus incident, DCI Houston relocation, WGI updates, Big Loud & Live, FloMarching, DCI scores, and MLB All-Star field cast opportunityWater We Doing?!: DCI ticket prices, smaller lineups, the tour model, and modern show designGush & Go: Momix, the Human Library, Govenaires, Blue Knights, moving, not moving, vintage rifles, Blue Devil Betties, and Backyard BettysPanel: Whitney Stone @dancerwhit • Sadie Wallace @m.sadiewallace • Jeremy Svoboda / Drum Corps Today @drumcorpstoday • Special Guest: P.A. Kelly / Patti Ann RegoSponsored by: Guard Closet — guardcloset.com — @guardclosetSource Links: Walnut Hills: https://local12.com/news/local/cincinnati-marching-band-miss-season-after-practice-time-cut-walnut-hills-high-school-students-bands-marching-instruments-talent-controversy-controversial-frustrations-state-finals-performances | Blue Devils: https://bluedevils.org/news/article.php?ID=1291 | DCI Houston: https://www.dci.org/news/katy-isds-legacy-stadium-to-host-2026-dci-houston-event/ | WGI proposals: https://www.wgi.org/26adboardresults/ | WGI alumni casting: https://www.wgi.org/wgi-opening-ceremony-alumni-casting-call/ | Big Loud & Live: https://www.dci.org/cinema/ | DCI/FloMarching: https://www.flomarching.com/articles/16020294-subscribe-to-flomarching-to-watch-the-entire-2026-dci-season | DCI scores: https://www.dci.org/scores/ | BD Entertainment: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBDE/ | MLB All-Star Week: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/fans/all-star-game | MOMIX: https://www.momix.com/ | Human Library: https://humanlibrary.org/Find On A Water Break: Website: onawaterbreak.com | Listen Everywhere: linktr.ee/onawaterbreak | YouTube: @Onawaterbreak | Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @onawaterbreak | Be a guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com
- Jun 28, 202651 min
Blue Devils Bus Fire, WGI 2027 Calendar, DCI Houston Move & Marching Band Practice Cuts | Color Guard, Winter Guard, Drum Corps, Marching Band & Marching Arts News on OAWB
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Color guard, winter guard, and marching band news are moving fast as DCI 2026 gets rolling and WGI 2027 starts coming into view. Nicole Younger hosts Stephen McCarrick and Jeremy Svoboda for a Water Break Weekly episode covering Walnut Hills High School marching band rehearsal access, the Blue Devils travel incident, DCI Houston’s move to Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium, and the newly released WGI 2027 Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds regional calendars.In this episode:Walnut Hills marching band practice-time concerns and why rehearsal access mattersBlue Devils members and staff reported safe after a tire-related bus fireDCI Houston moving to Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium for the 2026 tourWGI 2027 regional calendars for color guard, percussion, and winds60 Second Tech Block: Stephen on training technique through muscle awarenessWater We Doing?!: late DCI show announcements, rehearsal leaks, copyright realities, and respecting admin teamsNicole highlights the African American Legacy Corps and its 2027 DCI plansGush & Go: Eastern University, Phantom Regiment, Colts percussion, Eagles Drumline, and FIFA performance lifeRelated Episodes: S4EP23: Summer Color Guard Training, WGI Rule Changes & DCI Houston Relocation | Color Guard & Marching Band Design Analysis | Pro Tip BestiesThis week’s panel: Nicole Younger @o2binpjs • Stephen McCarrick @stephenmccarrick • Jeremy Svoboda / Drum Corps Today @drumcorpstodaySponsored by: Guard Closet.Find On A Water Break: Website | Listen Everywhere | YouTube | Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @onawaterbreak | Be a guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com
- Jun 19, 202629 min
Summer Color Guard Training, WGI Rule Changes & DCI Houston Relocation | OAWB S4EP23
Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Color guard, winter guard, and marching band summer prep are on deck this week. Grantis Peranda is joined by Jeremy Denzer and Emily Nee for a Water Break Weekly episode covering DCI Houston, major WGI 2026 proposal results, the WGI 2027 Opening Ceremony Alumni Casting Call, Pride Guard season, and practical summer training before band camp.Episode Highlights:DCI Houston relocation and summer tour updatesWGI proposal results, including Scholastic A seeding and scholastic promotionsWGI 2027 Opening Ceremony Alumni Casting Call60 Second Tech Block: summer training that matches your performersWater We Doing?!: spin clinics should build confidence, not confusionSummer opportunities: DCI shows, clinics, local spin days, Pride guards, and parade performanceGush & Go: New England Pride Color Guard, forward-moving parade shows, Taiwan travel, and Seattle solstice creativityPanel: Grantis Peranda (@grantisimo_p), Jeremy Denzer (@jeremydenzer), and Emily Nee (@tch.makes.art).Sponsored by: Guard Closet (@guardcloset).Find On A Water Break: Website | YouTube | Listen Everywhere | All Links | Be a guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com
- Jun 14, 202618 min
OAWB Bonus Episode: Smart Visual Design with Joey Montes & Kim Jones
OAWB Bonus Episode: Smart Visual Design with Joey Montes & Kim JonesOriginally presented during Guard Closet's "So You Run a Program" virtual workshop, this special bonus episode explores practical visual design strategies that help performers succeed, improve show readability, and create stronger audience impact.Topics include finding creative inspiration, choosing music with visual possibility, designing around performer strengths, creating visual impact moments, building stronger transitions, avoiding clutter, and connecting visual design directly to musical storytelling.One of the biggest questions discussed in this session: "Do I hear what I see and do I see what I hear?"Need help with your next season?📧 design@guardcloset.com🌐 Design Closet: https://www.guardcloset.com/design🌐 Guard Closet: https://www.guardcloset.comFollow Guard Closet:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardclosetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuardClosetTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guardclosetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuardClosetFollow On A Water Break:Website: https://www.onawaterbreakpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onawaterbreakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onawaterbreakYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnAWaterBreakPodcastListen, learn, and keep building stronger programs.
- Jun 12, 20261h 0m
Color Guard & Marching Band Design Analysis | Pro Tip Besties with Nicole Younger + Dalton Stout
Color Guard, Winter Guard & Marching Band Design AnalysisDesign analysis does not have to feel like a mystery. In this special Pro Tip Besties episode of On A Water Break, Nicole Younger and Dalton Stout dig into the Design Analysis caption with real questions from real color guard, winter guard, and marching band programs.This conversation originates on On A Water Break and is presented in collaboration with Guard Closet and the Design Closet.Nicole and Dalton are joined by Preston Copas, Annie Stegall, and Jordan Fontana for a practical conversation about writing smarter shows, designing for the performers in front of you, and building visual programs that are achievable, clear, musical, and effective.In this episodeDesigning for beginner color guard performers without making the show boringHow marching band guard writing reads from the standsWhy simple choreography can still create effectBuilding a Plan B before rehearsal pressure hitsWhat judges may mean when they ask for “more variety”How to avoid split focus in color guard and marching band stagingWriting for mixed skill levelsFinishing phrases and strengthening transitionsAvoiding midseason “science fair project” rewritesTeaching performance without just saying “smile”Quick fixes for common design problemsFeaturingNicole Younger — Guard Closet / Design Closet — Instagram: @o2bnpjsDalton Stout — Instagram: @saltydaltiPreston Copas — University at Albany Winterguard — Instagram: @ualbanyguard / @heylookitsprestonAnnie Stegall — Corbin High School / University of the Cumberlands — Instagram/TikTok: @corbin.colorguard / Instagram: @whatthefawkbroJordan Fontana — Lecanto Emeralds — Instagram: @lecanto.emeraldsLinksLearn more about Guard Closet’s Design ClosetVisit Guard ClosetFollow On A Water BreakFollow Guard Closet on InstagramFollow On A Water Break on InstagramOn A Water Break WebsiteFind On A Water Break: Website: onawaterbreak.com | Listen Everywhere: linktr.ee/onawaterbreak | Be a Guest: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com#ColorGuard #WinterGuard #MarchingBand #DesignAnalysis #MarchingArts
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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 celebrating You’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 forward On 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.
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