On A Water Break

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On a Water Break is a podcast for everyone in the marching arts. If you’re talking about it, 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.

We bring you the Marching Arts news, interview, advice and so much more each week from amazing hosts

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Episodes

The Second One About Mummers

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 - @tshearer74 Nicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcg Featuring Whitney Stone - @dancerwhit Cindy Barry...

Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 13

The First One About the Mummers

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 - @coachbaron Greater Kensington String Band - @greaterkensingtonstringband Learn more about the Mummer...

Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12

The One About the Rose Parade

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

Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 11

The One about Midwest

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

Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: The One About Being A Parent In Band

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

Jan 06, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: The 2022 Recap Episode

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!

Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: The One About Women in Band

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"

Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The One with Nicole Younger

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

Dec 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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

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 cast of Funny Girl.

Dec 08, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: The One with our Artist

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

Dec 02, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: The One About Alumni Band

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

Nov 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: The One with Tim Hinton

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.

Nov 11, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Pilot

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.

Nov 05, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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