On A Water Break

On A Water Break with Julie Davila


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In this special bonus episode, Stephen McCarrick and Anne Turner sit down with Julie Davila, renowned percussion educator, composer, adjudicator, and newly appointed Judge Administrator for Drum Corps International (DCI). Julie shares her remarkable journey through the marching arts, from her early passion for percussion and transformative years at the University of North Texas to her extensive adjudicating career in both DCI and WGI.

✨ Highlights from this Episode:

  • Julie's "32-Count Life Story": From her roots as a young drummer and water sports enthusiast to becoming a respected leader and advocate for women in percussion.
  • Deep Dive into Arranging and Composition: Julie discusses her powerful piece, "Faith and Fortitude," inspired by personal experiences and resilience through her daughter’s medical challenges.
  • Judging Insights: Julie provides an insider look at what defines a successful front ensemble, balancing innovation with tradition, and her experience across multiple judging captions.
  • New Role at DCI: Julie shares her excitement about becoming the Judge Administrator for DCI, her goals for supporting diversity in adjudication, and nurturing future talent.
  • "Water We Doing?": Julie, Stephen, and Anne address the pitfalls of comparing scores across competitions and advocate for a stronger musical foundation in young ensembles.
  • "Gush and Go": Celebrating recent accomplishments, exciting future plans, and the continuous growth of women leaders in the marching arts.

🔗 Featured Organizations & Links:

  • Drum Corps International: https://www.dci.org
  • WGI: https://www.wgi.org
  • University of North Texas Percussion: https://percussion.music.unt.edu
  • Roloff Productions: https://www.roloff.com

🌟 Connect with Julie Davila:

  • Instagram: @sisterjules9397
  • Facebook: Julie Sutton Davila

📲 Stay Connected:

  • Follow "On A Water Break" on Social Media: @onawaterbreak
  • Questions or episode suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share! Stay tuned to "On A Water Break" for more insightful conversations, innovative ideas, and exclusive content from the marching arts community!

#MarchingArts #DrumCorps #DCI #WGI #Percussion #JulieDavila #MusicEducation #BandLife #Colorguard #IndoorPercussion #Podcast #OnAWaterBreak

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