Cymbals, Costumes & Color Wheels: Marching Band Design Trends + BOA/DCI News 2025

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.This week’s panel brings together Jackie Brown, Grantis Peranda, Trish O’Shea, Emily Nee, and special guest Liam Reynolds (@bucketdip on TikTok | @liam.r.reynolds on IG). From cymbal line culture to uniform fabrics and color wheel chaos, we cover everything making waves in fall marching band design — plus the latest BOA and DCI headlines you need to know.🔥 Inside This Episode Guest Spotlight: Liam Reynolds shares his 32 Count Life Story, cymbal TikTok journey, and hopes for world-class auditions. BOA/DCI News Roundup:• BOA Austin Regional — Vandegrift sweeps captions. • Spartans approved for World Class 2026. • Troopers announce Into the Darkness (2026). • Ohio State unveils first new uniforms since 2006. • Carolina Crown adds Keith Potter & Rosie Miller Queen to design team, plus updates from Genesis, Raiders, Vanguard, Blue Knights, and Impulse. Design Trends 2025: Judge blockers (front drops), smoother transitions, digitally printed fabrics, props vs. handhelds, and the danger of ignoring the color wheel. 60 Second Tech Block: Grantis on “Writing for Success” + Liam on “Visual Silence vs. Visual Sound.” Water We Doing?! Rants on critiques, winterguard mysteries, color choices, and cymbal lines being cut. Gush & Go: Emily debuts Gush & Go stickers, Grantis plugs Grantissimo Productions, Trish celebrates Northern Valley’s Blackbird and North Rockland’s win, Liam looks forward to Cap City auditions, and Jackie returns to judging.🙌 Sponsors Peak Group Travel (@peak.group.travel) – Lock in early-bird fares for your next trip or competition. Guard Closet (@guardcloset | guardcloset.com) – Your one-stop shop for consignment gear, uniforms, and design services.📲 Connect & Subscribe Email: [email protected] Guest Sign-Up Form: [Link in bio] YouTube: Subscribe for episodes + clips Follow us everywhere: @onawaterbreak