Welcome back to On A Water Break, the podcast where we talk about everything you're talking about on the sideline during a water break. This week, we're welcoming a brand-new crew — our 2025 DCI Correspondents — who'll be reporting all summer long from the road!

🫡 Hosted by Jackie Brown with Jeremy (Drum Corps Today) and Omari Holaki (Crown), this episode introduces our dynamic correspondent lineup:

• Jack Hawkins – Boston Crusaders
• Clara Bagwell – Boston Crusaders
• Petey (@peteydrums) – Spirit of Atlanta
• Zoe Duran Arambul – Seattle Cascades

🎧 In this episode:

• The story behind our DCI Correspondents Program
• What it’s really like preparing for tour (from packing tips to performance pressure)
• A hilarious 60-Second Tech Block with Omari on flying internationally with a contra
• Water We Doing?! returns with big rants on judging, social media hate, and... yelling names during shows?!
• Gush & Go: graduations, scholarships, and the joy of getting back on the field

📰 In the news:

• Pride of Cincinnati announces end of competitive program
  Omari and Jackie reflect on the legacy and future of one of Color Guard’s most legendary programs.

💬 Favorite moments include:

• Clara asking “What are we doing with only one percussion judge?”
• Zoe repping the return of Seattle Cascades
• Jack’s reminder not to yell your friend’s name mid-show 🙃
• Petey’s thoughts on supporting newer performers online

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