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A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands &
Behind the Scenes.

Marching band, color guard, DCI, WGI, BOA Summer Camp, drum corps,
rehearsal planning, and Pride Bands are all on deck this week.

This week on On A Water Break, Joey Montes III is joined by Dalton Stout
and Haley Harrington for a Water Break Weekly episode about training with
intention, building better rehearsal schedules, keeping performers safe,
and remembering that the marching arts are built by people who show up, ask
questions, and keep learning.

The panel covers Adams 14 honoring Colorado fallen veterans at the National
Memorial Day Parade, WGI event staff opportunities, Bands of America Summer
Camp at Ball State, and the Pride Bands Alliance conference in
Philadelphia. Then Dalton drops a 60 Second Tech Block on detailed
rehearsal schedules before the group gets into trick toss safety, DCI show
access, community advocacy, and appreciating how far you’ve come.

Panel:
Joey Montes III — @marchingbymontesDalton Stout — @SaltyDaltiHaley
Harrington — @h_harrington14

Episode Highlights:
• Adams 14 honors Colorado fallen veterans• WGI event staff applications
and why logistics matter• BOA Summer Camp, Leadership Weekend, and
continued learning• Pride Bands Alliance and Philadelphia Freedom Band’s
2026 conference concert• Dalton’s 60 Second Tech Block on detailed
rehearsal schedules• Technique in every rehearsal, training in character,
and cleaning transitions• Trick toss safety and DCI show access• Gush & Go:
summer reading, DVS beginner courses, and WGI advisory board proposals

Related Episodes:
DCI CEO Departure, $85K Drum Corps Scholarships, WGI Brother Duo & Marching
Arts Burnout
Band Censorship, DCI Clinics & AI Uniform Design
DCI 2026 Tickets, WGI Graphic Designer Job + Band Censorship Debate

Featured Links:
WGI Event Staff Application
Bands of America Summer Camp
Pride Bands Alliance 2026
Dalton Stout / DVS
Cincinnati Tradition

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Guard Closet — @guardcloset
Peak Group Travel — @peak.group.travel

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