Remembering Gil Silva | DCA Legacy, DCI All-Age Impact & Drum Corps Leadership

In this special On A Water Break Quick Sip, Trish O’Shea is joined by Jeff Ream to remember Gil Silva and the impact he had on Drum Corps Associates and the all-age drum corps activity.

Together, they reflect on Gil’s calm leadership, his humor, his years guiding DCA through change, and the way he helped create space for growth across the activity. From memorable rainy championship moments to larger conversations about DCA, Class A, and the future of all-age corps, this episode is a tribute to someone who left a lasting mark on drum corps.