{"podcast":{"title":"On A Water Break","slug":"on-a-water-break-5801293","podcast_index_feed_id":5801293,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ebd5a24/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.onawaterbreak.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45322577/bee8cff4fcc9e919.png","author":"On a Water Break","episode_count":257,"summary":"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 activ…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293"},"episode":{"title":"DCI 2026 Ticket Issues, Band Directors Entering Politics & Summer Marching Camp Trends | Marching Band, Drum Corps & WGI News | OAWB S4EP15","slug":"dci-2026-ticket-issues-band-directors-entering-politics-summer-marching-camp-trends-marching-band-drum-corps-wgi-news-oawb-s4ep15","published_at":"2026-04-17T20:26:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293/dci-2026-ticket-issues-band-directors-entering-politics-summer-marching-camp-trends-marching-band-drum-corps-wgi-news-oawb-s4ep15","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-williams10/episodes/DCI-2026-Ticket-Issues--Band-Directors-Entering-Politics--Summer-Marching-Camp-Trends--Marching-Band--Drum-Corps--WGI-News--OAWB-S4EP15-e3i2l8r","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ebd5a24/podcast/play/118624987/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F422296444-44100-2-f3e90504821ca.mp3","summary":"Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. DCI 2026 tour tickets are live, a Minnesota band director is stepping into politics, and summer marching camps are already making noise. This week on On A Water Break , Ashlee Amos, Bobbey Biddle, Bill “Woody” Woodward, and Haley Harrington break down four timely stories from across the activity, then jump into a 60 Second Tech Block that turns into a very real conversation about last-minute packing, freezing bus rides, and surviving tour prep. The panel also unloads in Water We Doing?! with hot takes on winter activities running into May, spring concerts happening way too early, not drinking enough water, and the pressure of cleaning championship performances. Gush and Go closes things out with love for WGI teams, travel wins, live event coverage, and local programs building momentum. Panel: Ashlee Amos — @famousamossss_ Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107 Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100 Haley Harrington — @h_harrington14 In this episode: Band director Christoph Dundas runs for public office DCI 2026 tour tickets go on sale BOA Summer Camp and Director Academy discussion USBands summer clinics conversation 60 Second Tech Block: packing for tour and cold bus rides Water We Doing?! Gush and Go Listen everywhere: https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreak https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=page Watch more: Weekly Episodes Playlist Bonus Episodes Playlist Referenced in this episode, coming soon: WGI 2026 Color Guard Recap WGI 2026 Percussion Finals Preview Sponsored by Guard Closet: https://www.guardcloset.com Sell with Guard Closet Design with Guard Closet","meta_description":"Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. 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