<p><strong>Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.</strong></p><p>This week on <strong>On A Water Break</strong>, main host <strong>Bobbey Biddle</strong> is joined by <strong>Hayley Harrington</strong> and <strong>Joseph Simons (Jo)</strong> for a Weekly episode packed with marching arts headlines, WGI updates, drum corps news, and a thoughtful conversation about AI in the arts.</p><p>Jo opens with his 32 Count Life Story and shares his path through <strong>UCF Pegasus World (2018–2022)</strong>, <strong>Carolina Crown (2021)</strong>, <strong>Mirage (2025)</strong>, and <strong>Tampa Independent World (2026)</strong>, along with teaching experience at <strong>Gaither High School</strong> and <strong>Bloomingdale High School</strong>.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul> <li>Homewood Patriot Marching Band becomes the first American marching band invited to perform in Corso Zundert, the world’s largest flower parade</li> <li>A story of inspiration featuring Sarah Ferguson</li> <li>2026 WGI Virtual Solo ratings for color guard, percussion, and winds</li> <li>Darcie Aungst is announced as part of the 2026 WGI Hall of Fame class</li> <li>The panel reflects on March Fourth and the impact of the marching arts</li> <li>DCI’s 2026 livestream schedule begins with Drums Along the Rockies on June 27</li></ul><p><strong>60-Second Tech Block:</strong><br>Jo talks about breathing, breathwork, and how it supports movement, stamina, performance quality, and storytelling.</p><p><strong>Water We Doing?!</strong><br>Why are we not bringing more guest clinicians into rehearsals? Why are people using AI in the production, promotion, and creation of marching arts programs? And why are artists criticizing other art forms?</p><p><strong>Gush &amp; Go:</strong><br>Hayley gushes about concert festival season, a guest clinician visit, and Cincinnati Tradition. Jo shares excitement about Tampa Independent World and the energy of the season. Bobbey gushes about teaching, Philly Pride, and sunnier days ahead in Philadelphia.</p><p><strong>Panel:</strong><br>Bobbey Biddle — @bobbey107<br>Hayley Harrington — @h_harrington14<br>Joseph Simons (Jo) — @josephroman_</p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong><br>Guard Closet — <a href="https://guardcloset.com">guardcloset.com</a><br>Peak Group Travel — <a href="https://peakgrouptravel.com">peakgrouptravel.com</a></p><p><strong>Story Links:</strong><br><a href="https://band.homewood.k12.al.us/">Homewood Patriot Band</a><br><a href="https://www.marching.com/news/2026/homewood-patriot-marching-band-to-make-history-at-2027-corso-zundert/">Corso Zundert / Homewood announcement coverage</a><br><a href="https://www.wgi.org/2026-wgi-virtual-solo-color-guard-ratings/">WGI 2026 Virtual Solo Color Guard Ratings</a><br><a href="https://www.wgi.org/2026hofrecipients/">WGI 2026 Hall of Fame Recipients</a><br><a href="https://www.dci.org/events/2026-drums-along-the-rockies/">DCI Drums Along the Rockies 2026</a></p><p><strong>Find On A Water Break:</strong><br><a href="https://www.onawaterbreak.com/">Website</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OnAWaterBreakPodcast">YouTube</a><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0wgaml1T115IsvvZd0XheT">Spotify</a><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-water-break/id1653637341">Apple Podcasts</a><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/onawaterbreak">Linktree</a></p>