This week On A Water Break, we’re bringing you our monthly live-recorded episode, now debuting on the podcast feed! Hosts Jackie, Nicole, and Stephen are joined by special guest Taylor Poole, Percussion Caption Head for The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps — and the team goes in on everything from wrist technique to DCI performance order to how a snail and roller derby made it into a 32 Count Life Story.

🎵 In this episode:

• Taylor’s 32 Count Life Story – Southeast roots, roller derby, WGI, and her aquatic son Hoover

• Her 60 Second Tech Block: “Why wrist turn matters in percussion”

• Zildjian Giveaway instructions (backpack + practice pad!)

• Marching arts news:
  Blue Stars full corps update
  Academy’s 2025 show – London Fog
  Cavaliers vs. Phantom fundraiser hits $30K
  Colts/Cadet split-camp update
  Crossmen teaser reactions

• WGI proposal and board application deadlines (May 16!)

• Water We Doing:
  Taylor calls out harness-smacking and early show time bias
  Stephen goes spicy on groups over-prioritizing effect over skill

• Gush and Go:
  Nicole wins Derby Day bets
  Jeremy celebrates Widener’s indoor bronze medal
  Taylor preps for her first roller derby bout
  Jackie gushes over her new mini guard and her 3-year-old’s flag skills

💬 Special Guest:
Taylor Poole – Instagram: @taylorpoole7

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🌟 Thanks for joining us at rehearsal — see you next time On A Water Break!