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ORIGINS Open performing at the 2026 WGI Color Guard World Championships, used for OAWB coverage of 2027 championship waitlists and capacity.

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WGI 2027 Color Guard Waitlists Raise Championship Capacity Questions

At recording, Jeremy Denzer reported that Independent Open had filled its expanded 48-unit World Championships allotment with two groups already waitlisted, while Scholastic A also had a growing waitlist. WGI has separately acknowledged 2027 Color Guard World Championships capacity restrictions and says it is continuing to look for solutions.

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ORIGINS Open performing at the 2026 WGI Color Guard World Championships, used for OAWB coverage of 2027 championship waitlists and capacity.

WGI 2027 Color Guard Waitlists Raise Championship Capacity Questions

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A 2026 WGI World Championships percussion performance used for OAWB coverage of the 2027 quad finals panel, Audio Theater hiatus and regional calendar.

WGI Percussion Adds Quad Finals Panel as Audio Theater Steps Away for 2027

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Derek Phillips in Hawkeye Marching Band uniform alongside a personal photo, used in OAWB coverage of his family’s message of thanks.

Derek Phillips’ Family Thanks the Marching Community for Nationwide Support

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Steve Vickers being recognized on the field at the 2013 DCI World Championships, used in OAWB’s remembrance of the Drum Corps World publisher.

Remembering Steve Vickers, Longtime Drum Corps World Publisher

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Blue Diamonds performing at the European Drum Corps Championships, used for OAWB coverage of the 2026 event in Dordrecht.

Five Countries Meet at the 2026 European Drum Corps Championships

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Nimitz High School marching band 'The Trial' shirt graphic — OAWB S4EP38 news coverage.

Nimitz High School Band Shirt Pulled After Complaints About Imagery

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Nine treated for heat concerns at the Sullivan Marching Festival — OAWB S4EP38 news graphic.

Nine Treated for Heat Concerns at Sullivan Marching Festival

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Jason Witzigreuter named Indiana's 2027 Teacher of the Year — OAWB S4EP38 news graphic.

Homestead Band Director Jason Witzigreuter Named 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year

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SoundSport 2027 registration is open — OAWB S4EP38 news graphic.

SoundSport Opens Registration for 2027

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Five stories from OAWB S4EP38, including The Amazing Race Canada and Calgary Stampede Showband drumline challenge.

The Amazing Race Canada Finale Takes on a Showband Drumline Challenge

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How Hot Is Too Hot? — Hawkeye Band tribute, WBGT and rehearsal safety — OAWB S4EP37 news graphic

Hawkeye Marching Band Honors Derek Phillips; OAWB Discusses Heat Safety and WBGT

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Hamilton Hits MetLife — Morgan State and Penn State marching bands — OAWB S4EP37 news graphic

Penn State and Morgan State Bring Hamilton to MetLife Stadium

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