Hosted by Ricardo , Woody, and Nicole, On A Water Break brings together voices from across the marching arts community, featuring incredible performers, directors, and industry professionals.

What: The podcast where we dive into the conversations you and your friends are having during water breaks—everything from performance stories to what it’s like being part of the marching arts family. This season’s special focus is on celebrating Black History Month, with powerful stories from African American performers shaping the future of our activity.

Main Host: Ricardo (with special interviews by Nicole)

Episode Description:
Welcome back to On A Water Break! This week, we’re featuring incredible African American performers from across the marching arts. Joining us are:

• Madeline Williams – Newest Drum Major at Blue Devils (@maddy_william_s) | Blue Devils Instagram: @BlueDevils

• Christian Elliott-Haynes – Performer with Sacramento Mandarins/Atlanta Quest, Battery Coordinator for Cass High School Marching Band (@chrisxdrums) | Sacramento Mandarins Instagram: @SacMandarins | Atlanta Quest Instagram: @atlantaquest

• Ayasia Lay – Performer with AMP Winter Guard (@Ayasialay_) | AMP Winter Guard Instagram: @AMPWinterGuard

• Omari Holaki – Performer with Carolina Crown (@omarimholaki) | Carolina Crown Instagram: @CarolinaCrown

• Josiah Cooperwood – Performer with University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band (@mdbdrummajors) | Million Dollar Band Instagram: @MillionDollarBand

This episode is packed with inspiring stories from these performers, and next week we’ll bring you a powerful episode with Black female band directors. Stay tuned!

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Links:

• Washington Commanders Marching Band Auditions: wavy.com/news/local-news/washington-commanders-marching-band-auditions-in-dmv/

• Metallica Marching Band Contest: metallicamarchingband.com

• Feature Article on O’Neill Sanford: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/baton-rouge-band-director/article_2aa7ee0a-e581-11ef-ab82-4fb8d447cf60.html

• DCI Scholarships Auction: dci.org/news/former-cadets-member-to-auction-painting-in-support-of-dci-scholarships

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Thanks for listening, and we'll see you at the next rehearsal… on a water break