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

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Podcast: [On A Water Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293)
Published: 2026-05-01T21:17:12+00:00
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## Resource

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes. Marching band, drum corps, DCI, college marching band, color guard, and music education are all on deck this week. This episode covers marching band protests, Alabama’s Million Dollar Band applicant record, Tim Cook’s Robertsdale High School band donation, DCI Big Loud & Live returning to theaters, drum corps tuition, alternates, and Phantom Regiment alumni corps updates. Chapters 00:00 Welcome + Panel Intro 03:57 Marching Band Protest Story 05:16 Drumline Political Entrance 07:06 Alabama Million Dollar Band Applicant Record 08:37 Tim Cook Band Donation 11:12 DCI Big Loud & Live Returns 15:14 Tony Hall 32 Count Life Story 18:16 Water We Doing?! Music Rights, Drum Corps Costs, Alternates + Gym Floors 31:29 Gush & Go: Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps, Spectacular Follies, Govies + Bridgeland Auditions 39:10 Closing + Support the Activity Panel Whitney Stone: @dancerwhit Sadie Wallace: @m.sadiewallace Jeremy Denzer: @drumcorpstoday Tony Hall: @phanynot Featured Links Marching band protest story University of Alabama Million Dollar Band Tim Cook Robertsdale High School band donation Drum Corps International Phantom Regiment Lot Riot Watch More On A Water Break Weekly Episodes Playlist OAWB With Bonus Episodes Playlist Listen Everywhere Follow On A Water Break Instagram Facebook TikTok

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