Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.

This week on On A Water Break, main host Bobbey Biddle is joined by Hayley
Harrington and Joseph Simons (Jo) for a Weekly episode packed with
marching arts headlines, WGI updates, drum corps news, and a thoughtful
conversation about AI in the arts.

Jo opens with his 32 Count Life Story and shares his path through UCF
Pegasus World (2018–2022), Carolina Crown (2021), Mirage (2025), and Tampa
Independent World (2026), along with teaching experience at Gaither High
School and Bloomingdale High School.

In this episode:

• Homewood Patriot Marching Band becomes the first American marching
  band invited to perform in Corso Zundert, the world’s largest flower parade

• A story of inspiration featuring Sarah Ferguson

• 2026 WGI Virtual Solo ratings for color guard, percussion, and winds

• Darcie Aungst is announced as part of the 2026 WGI Hall of Fame class

• The panel reflects on March Fourth and the impact of the marching arts

• DCI’s 2026 livestream schedule begins with Drums Along the Rockies on
  June 27

60-Second Tech Block:
Jo talks about breathing, breathwork, and how it supports movement,
stamina, performance quality, and storytelling.

Water We Doing?!
Why are we not bringing more guest clinicians into rehearsals? Why are
people using AI in the production, promotion, and creation of marching arts
programs? And why are artists criticizing other art forms?

Gush & Go:
Hayley gushes about concert festival season, a guest clinician visit, and
Cincinnati Tradition. Jo shares excitement about Tampa Independent World
and the energy of the season. Bobbey gushes about teaching, Philly Pride,
and sunnier days ahead in Philadelphia.

Panel:
Bobbey Biddle — @bobbey107
Hayley Harrington — @h_harrington14
Joseph Simons (Jo) — @josephroman_

Sponsors:
Guard Closet — guardcloset.com
Peak Group Travel — peakgrouptravel.com

Story Links:
Homewood Patriot Band
Corso Zundert / Homewood announcement coverage
WGI 2026 Virtual Solo Color Guard Ratings
WGI 2026 Hall of Fame Recipients
DCI Drums Along the Rockies 2026

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