DCI CEO Departure, $85K Drum Corps Scholarships, WGI Brother Duo & Marching Arts Burnout | OAWB S4EP20

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.DCI 2026, drum corps scholarships, WGI percussion, marching band burnout, and AI show art all hit the water break this week.Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, Sadie Wallace, and Jeremy Denzer break down Drum Corps International’s leadership transition, DCI’s 2026 scholarship recipients, the WGI story of Joshua and Jacob Mendiola, and why marching arts educators need to take a real break before the next season takes over.Panel:Ricardo Robinson-Shinall — @ricardorrobinsonSadie Wallace — @m.sadiewallaceJeremy Svboda — @drumcorpstodayChapters:00:00 Cold Open: Welcome to Water Break Weekly00:46 Meet the Panel01:45 Jeremy’s Govenaires Update + Drum Corps Season Talk04:05 Last Week Recap + This Week’s News Setup05:25 News: DCI Announces Leadership Transition14:47 News: DCI Awards More Than $85K in 2026 Scholarships18:09 News: WGI Brother Duo Shares Medal-Winning Experience22:34 Sponsor Break24:32 60 Second Tech Block: Skipped This Week24:32 Water We Doing?!: Drum Corps Apps, AI Show Art, and Burnout25:14 Sadie: Lot App, Member Tracking, and Tour Privacy30:14 Jeremy: Show Announcements and AI-Generated Design33:05 Ricardo: Educators, Take the Break39:30 Gush and Go39:38 Sadie: Michael Cesario Wedding Dress Story44:05 Jeremy: Returning to Drum Corps with the Govenaires47:09 Ricardo: Philly Pride 365, Patti LaBelle, and Color Guard53:06 Closing: Submit Stories + SubscribeFeatured Links:DCI leadership transitionDCI 2026 scholarship recipientsWGI Mendiola brothers featureRelated Episodes:WGI Housing Policy + AI Show Design DebateMarching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record Numbers, Drum Corps Costs & Big Loud LiveSponsored by:Guard Closet — guardcloset.com — @guardclosetPeak Group Travel — peakgrouptravel.com — @peak.group.travelFind On A Water Break:WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAll LinksBe a [email protected] @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.