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Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.
This week, journalist and award-winning author Sam Quinones (Dreamland, The Least of Us, The Perfect Tuba) joins the OAWB team to explore how the tuba—and the marching band itself—can teach us everything we need to know about purpose, community, and fulfillment.
Host Christopher Rutt leads the conversation alongside Nicole Younger and Trish O’Shea, diving into the meaning behind The Perfect Tuba and the resilience of the band world. From addiction recovery to the discipline of rehearsal, Sam shares how musicians, directors, and everyday band kids are quietly shaping stronger communities through focus, collaboration, and hard work.
NEWS SEGMENT
Plus, the Peak Group Travel Tip of the Week helps you plan your next performance adventure with ease.
WATER WE DOING?!
The crew calls out habits that need to go:
GUSH & GO
LISTEN & CONNECT
Find The Perfect Tuba wherever books are sold or visit samquinones.com.
Follow the full OAWB crew:
@spintronixguard | @o2bnpjs | @trishdish1002 | @onawaterbreak
Got a question or story idea?
Email: [email protected]
DM us or fill out our guest form—link in bio.
SPONSORS
Brought to you by Peak Group Travel (@peak.group.travel), helping you navigate your next adventure, whether it’s across the country or your next competition.
And supported by Guard Closet (@guardcloset), your one-stop shop for gear, consignment, and design.
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your favorite band friend.
We’ll see you next rehearsal—On A Water Break.
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Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.
This week, journalist and award-winning author Sam Quinones (Dreamland, The Least of Us, The Perfect Tuba) joins the OAWB team to explore how the tuba—and the marching band itself—can teach us everything we need to know about purpose, community, and fulfillment.
Host Christopher Rutt leads the conversation alongside Nicole Younger and Trish O’Shea, diving into the meaning behind The Perfect Tuba and the resilience of the band world. From addiction recovery to the discipline of rehearsal, Sam shares how musicians, directors, and everyday band kids are quietly shaping stronger communities through focus, collaboration, and hard work.
NEWS SEGMENT
Plus, the Peak Group Travel Tip of the Week helps you plan your next performance adventure with ease.
WATER WE DOING?!
The crew calls out habits that need to go:
GUSH & GO
LISTEN & CONNECT
Find The Perfect Tuba wherever books are sold or visit samquinones.com.
Follow the full OAWB crew:
@spintronixguard | @o2bnpjs | @trishdish1002 | @onawaterbreak
Got a question or story idea?
Email: [email protected]
DM us or fill out our guest form—link in bio.
SPONSORS
Brought to you by Peak Group Travel (@peak.group.travel), helping you navigate your next adventure, whether it’s across the country or your next competition.
And supported by Guard Closet (@guardcloset), your one-stop shop for gear, consignment, and design.
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your favorite band friend.
We’ll see you next rehearsal—On A Water Break.

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