-Boston Crusaders & Crown check in, the Band Director Marching Band returns, and Marc Whitlock shares decades of creative insight from the field to the stands.

On this week’s episode of On A Water Break, the summer season is officially underway! Nicole Younger is joined by Christopher Rutt, Jackson Goudreau, and Joey Montes for five packed segments filled with drum corps updates, marching band nostalgia, and legendary design advice.

🎺 Special guest Marc Whitlock (Academy, Cavaliers, Cadets) kicks off the show with his 32 Count Life Story, and stays to share stories from the golden age of corps, lessons from Zingali & Sylvester, and advice for today’s designers.

📰 In the news:

• The Band Director Marching Band returns to the 2026 Rose Parade
• HBCU bands get spotlighted in Severance
• Jackson previews his trip to the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo
• Joey breaks down DCI’s new campaign: “DCI to the Core”

🎤 DCI Correspondents Report In:

• Clara & Jack (Boston Crusaders): Short spring training, pit nerdery, and show secrets
• Omari Holaki (Carolina Crown): 47 pages of drill, “intentional leaks,” and ballad beauty

🛠️ 60-Second Tech Block:
Marc shares behind-the-scenes design chaos and urges modern writers: focus your audio layers!

🧠 Water We Doing?!

• Chris: Bring back traditional uniforms for retreat
• Jackson: Help members cover tuition
• Marc: Don’t overload your soundscape
• Joey: Build your teaching village

💬 Gush & Go:

• Jackson heads to Canada for the Tattoo
• Chris celebrates Palisades HS grads at the Hollywood Bowl
• Joey talks Eva’s return and his Jabbawockeez audition
• Marc reflects on the mentors, students, and moments that shaped him

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