<p><strong>Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.</strong></p><p>This week on <em>On A Water Break</em>, Nicole Younger is joined by Dalton Stout, Grantis Peranda, Amari Lewis, and featured guest Chris Green for a Weekly episode packed with DCI ticket news, WGI Hall of Fame recognition, indoor season reality checks, and one of the most memorable behind-the-scenes stories of the season.</p><p>Chris Green joins the show representing <a href="https://virtualassistantdirector.com">Virtual Assistant Director</a> and <a href="https://fruhauf.com">Fruhauf Uniforms</a>, where he shares new announcements from Fruhauf including the streamlined <strong>Gen5</strong> uniform line and new <strong>Hyper Performance</strong> tops and bibs for marching band. He also announces that the popular Virtual Assistant Director live conversations will begin crossing over with <em>On A Water Break</em>, opening the door for more shared conversations, casual industry chats, and cross-promotion across the marching arts community. </p><p>This episode also covers new 2026 DCI ticket releases, the move of Open Class Championships to Dayton, WGI’s Hall of Fame honor for Darcie Aungst, Jackson State’s Sonic Boom being featured in the <em>Michael</em> campaign, and the African American Legacy Corps’ push toward 2027. Plus: Water We Doing?! takes on audience etiquette, helping indoor groups, and why some people still need to read <em>Twirl</em>.</p><p><strong>Panel this week:</strong><br>Nicole YoungerDalton StoutGrantis PerandaAmari Lewis<br>Featured Guest: Chris Green</p><p><strong>Featured guest:</strong>Chris Green – @virtualassistantdirector &amp; @fruhaufuniforms</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featured links:</strong>Virtual Assistant Director: <a href="https://virtualassistantdirector.com">https://virtualassistantdirector.com</a>Fruhauf Uniforms: <a href="https://fruhauf.com">https://fruhauf.com</a></p><p><strong>Story links:</strong><br><a href="https://www.dci.org/news/new-2026-dci-tour-event-tickets-on-sale-soon">https://www.dci.org/news/new-2026-dci-tour-event-tickets-on-sale-soon</a><br><a href="https://www.dci.org/news/open-class-world-championship-to-relocate-to-daytons-welcome-stadium">https://www.dci.org/news/open-class-world-championship-to-relocate-to-daytons-welcome-stadium</a><br><a href="https://www.wgi.org/26hof-darcieaungst/">https://www.wgi.org/26hof-darcieaungst/</a><br><a href="https://www.wlbt.com/2026/02/27/jsus-sonic-boom-promotes-release-michael-jackson-biopic/">https://www.wlbt.com/2026/02/27/jsus-sonic-boom-promotes-release-michael-jackson-biopic/</a><br><a href="https://www.dci.org/news/african-american-legacy-corps-sets-sights-on-2027-world-championship-appearance">https://www.dci.org/news/african-american-legacy-corps-sets-sights-on-2027-world-championship-appearance</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to more:</strong><br><a href="https://www.onawaterbreak.com">https://www.onawaterbreak.com</a><br><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT4vhEIgopl8XDO-pU3YOR77">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT4vhEIgopl8XDO-pU3YOR77</a><br><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT5c48Q_cvR1ATvbaQ1QGcN4">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT5c48Q_cvR1ATvbaQ1QGcN4</a><br><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT408fWr_3N-lt6eq7MkWwnL">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT408fWr_3N-lt6eq7MkWwnL</a></p><p><strong>Send us your topics:</strong><br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>