On a Water Break

On A Water Break

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On A Water Break is a weekly podcast for everyone in the marching arts. If you’re talking about it at rehearsal, on the bus ride home, or during a water break — we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode. This show is built for performers, instructors, designers, adjudicators, and marching arts enthusiasts who want to stay connected to what’s happening across the activity — without the fluff or the filter. Each week, our rotating panel of experienced hosts dives into: Marching arts news and major stories shaping the activity Real conversations about band, color guard, drum...

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On a Water Break

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www.onawaterbreak.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The One Celebrating Black History Month and the Future 24.02.2023

Join the hosts as they celebrate Black History Month in the Marching Arts. Join Nicole and Trevor as they interview some amazing people. Hosts this week Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard1 Thom Shearer - @tshearer74 Chris Rutt - @wildhorbrass1 Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg Guest Host Michelle Adcock - @michelleinpa Guest Jacqueline - @that_bandteacher_lady Horatio - @horatioradio Manu...

The One About HBCU Bands and Celebrating Black History Month 17.02.2023

Episode 15 The One About HBCU Bands and Celebrating Black History Month - Join the hosts as they celebrate Black History Month in the Marching Arts. Join Nicole and some amazing people from the world of HBCU Marching Bands! Hosts this week Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard1 Justin Surface - @J_dex07 Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarick Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg Guest Gary Bryant...

The First One Celebrating Black History Month 10.02.2023

Episode 12 The First One Celebrating Black History Month - Join the hosts as they celebrate Black History Month in the Marching Arts. Join Nicole and Trevor as they interview Julian Williams who started drum corps back in the late 70s/ Hosts this week Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard1 Thom Shearer - @tshearer74 Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg Trevor Bailey - @t_pain151 Guest Host Feat...

The Second One About Mummers 03.02.2023

Episode 13 The Second One About the Mummers - Join the hosts as they deep dive back into a Philadelphia New Year’s Day tradition that dates back over 100 years. We are talk the history, folklore, and everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about the Mummers. Hosts this week Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard Beth Beccone - @bether7189 Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarrick Thom Shearer - @tshear...

The First One About the Mummers 26.01.2023

Join the hosts as they do a deep dive into the Philadelphia tradition of the Mummers, give you the news of the week, and much much more Hosts this week Jackie Brown - @spintronixguard Beth Beccone - @bether7189 Stephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarrick Thom Shearer - @tshearer74 Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1 Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit Cindy Barry - @leandermomma Many thanks to our guest John Baron - @...

The One About the Rose Parade 20.01.2023

Join our hosts and some amazing guests as they explore everything you and your staff are talking about On A Water Break.  This week Stephen MccCarrick fills in for Jackie and he is joined by Beth, Nicole, Thom and even Jackie and Trevor stop by. Thanks to our guests Jim Hahn - @rose_parade Carlos Alicea - @carsaxlicea Erin Kosnman - @vistaridgeHSband

The One about Midwest 13.01.2023

Join our hosts and special guests as they explore everything that happens at the Midwest Music Conference that happens in Chicago every December.  We also welcome new host Stephen McCarrick  Thanks to our guests Cyndi Mancini - @girlybanddirector Joshua Hecht - @dmaltraining Meredith Anderson - @wgisportofthearts Tim Mason 

Episode 9: The One About Being A Parent In Band 06.01.2023

Join Jackie as she talks to some amazing parents who also happen to be band people. Learn how they navigate home and band while working for some of the top groups. Many thanks to  Susie Harloff - Staff at Avon High School Ashley Tran - Front & Center Performance Chriistian Beck - Band Director

Episode 8: The 2022 Recap Episode 29.12.2022

J0in producers Jeremy and Christine as they recap 2022 with the hosts.  Take a look back at some memorable moments from 2022 and look forward to what's next in 2023!

Episode 7: The One About Women in Band 21.12.2022

Join an amazing panel of women who love band and talk about the highs and lows of being females in the band world. Dr. Amy Knopps - Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Mizzou Julie Angelis Boehler - Timpanist at Brass Band of Battle Creek & Former Principal Timpanist Retired at U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"

Episode 6: The One with Nicole Younger 16.12.2022

Catch up with adjudicator, designer, and founder of The Cookout, Nicole Younger.  She has lots of great announcements about The Cookout.   Plus News, advice, and so much more. Check out onawaterbreak.com The Cookout - Instagram , Facebook

Episode 5: The One About The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 08.12.2022

Join our hosts as they explore the behind the scenes of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with members from the Macy's Great American Marching Band. We are also joined by special guest, Dr. Amy Knopps, from the Univeristy of Missouri.  She talks about the Marching Mizzou and how they made it to the parade and everything that went into being in the opening number with Lea Michelle and the cas...

Episode 4: The One with our Artist 02.12.2022

We are joined by artist Emily Nee from the casual husky who created our fun cartoon images.   Check her merchandise at guardcloset.com/thecasualhusky

Episode 3: The One About Alumni Band 22.11.2022

On this water break, the staff welcomes new panelist Cameron Cavender to the team and interviews college band guru Alison Beidler.

Episode 2: The One with Tim Hinton 11.11.2022

The gang invites founder of Marching Arts Education Tim "The Beast of the Marching Arts" Hinton to talk about current news in the marching arts.

Episode 1: Pilot 05.11.2022

On a Water Break is a podcast for everyone in the marching arts.  If you’re talking about, we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode.  We want to entertain and inform you-the performer, instructor, designer, adjudicator and enthusiast.

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