{"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":"WGI Is 6 Weeks Away: March Drum Corps Open Spots, WGI Silent Auction Dates, and Brass Solidarity","slug":"wgi-is-6-weeks-away-march-drum-corps-open-spots-wgi-silent-auction-dates-and-brass-solidarity","published_at":"2026-02-21T04:52:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293/wgi-is-6-weeks-away-march-drum-corps-open-spots-wgi-silent-auction-dates-and-brass-solidarity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-williams10/episodes/WGI-Is-6-Weeks-Away-March-Drum-Corps-Open-Spots--WGI-Silent-Auction-Dates--and-Brass-Solidarity-e3fd1eh","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ebd5a24/podcast/play/115819409/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-21%2F418524149-44100-2-557c45d0e1b6f.mp3","summary":"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 li…","meta_description":"WGI 2026 + DCI 2026 updates for marching arts fans: open drum corps positions, WGI Silent Auction dates, and a community music story from Minneapolis. 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