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Marching band, color guard, DCI, WGI, drum corps, and summer band camp prep are all on deck this week.

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

This week on On A Water Break, Ashlee Amos leads Bobbey Biddle, Whitney Stone, Hayley Harrington, and Bill “Woody” Woodward through a packed Water Break Weekly episode covering sunscreen safety, Blue Devils International, Pete Emmons’ visual design legacy, Leia Klein’s inspiring color guard story, the return of WGI Latin America, and the 2026 WGI Future Leaders Program class.

Whitney’s 60 Second Tech Block is the summer marching band and color guard reality check: train your performers, teach technique, size the cast, order costumes, prep flag designs, get music in students’ hands, and make sure the whole staff understands the show before band camp arrives.

Episode Highlights:
• Sunscreen, hats, hydration, and rehearsal safety
• Blue Devils International heading to Europe
• Remembering Pete Emmons and asymmetrical drill
• WGI Latin America returning in Costa Rica
• WGI Future Leaders Program class of 2026
• AI-generated design and why real artists still matter
• Drum corps costs, tour logistics, and alumni support
• Baton music choices, judging standards, and rewarding creativity

Panel:
Ashlee Amos — @famousamossss_
Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107
Whitney Stone — @dancerwhit
Hayley Harrington — @h_harrington14
Bill “Woody” Woodward — @remoking100

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