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Why “Believability” Is Winning WGI 2026 + Full Results Recap | Color Guard, Percussion & Winds | OAWB S4EP16
WGI 2026 is officially in the books, and one theme stood out across color guard, percussion, and winds: believability. This week, the On A Water Break panel breaks down championship results, performance quality, judging conversations, and what instructors need to rethink heading into next season. Joey Montes is joined by Jeremy Denzer, Haley Harrington, and […]
Madison Scouts Announce 2026 “Summer Camp” Marching Arts Experience at Three Wisconsin Locations
The Madison Scouts, a program of Forward Performing Arts, have announced the 2026 “Madison Scouts Summer Camp,” a series of one-day marching arts educational events for high school students and band directors to be held at three locations across Wisconsin. The camps will take place on: June 23 at St. Croix Central High School (Hammond, […]
Jersey Surf’s Mobile Music Lab Brings “Drum Jawn Percussion Carnival” to the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships in Wildwood
The Mobile Music Lab, a community music program of Jersey Surf, Inc., today announced the inaugural “Drum Jawn at the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships” — a free, participatory percussion carnival taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey. The event is […]
Meet the 2026 Bluecoats Fellows
The Bluecoats Fellowship is an honors program for early-career designers in the marching arts. It serves as an incubator that expands access to the world of marching band, color guard, and drum corps design. The program includes a residency at Bluecoats Spring Training & mentorship with the Bluecoats design team. Today, we’re excited to introduce […]
Chester Phillips Appointed Carolina Crown Chief Executive Officer
Carolina Crown, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Chester B. Phillips as its next Chief Executive Officer. A respected leader in music education and arts administration, Dr. Phillips has spent decades inside the marching arts at the highest levels—as a Drum Corps International adjudicator, accomplished conductor, and designer of more than 200 […]
WGI Percussion & Winds Championships: Recap, Reviews, & Rankings • The End of The Program
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley recap WGI Percussion & Winds Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and look ahead to drum corps season!
Madison Scouts Announce 2026 Opening Night at Historic Breese Stevens Field
The Madison Scouts will launch their 2026 season with a special Opening Night performance at historic Breese Stevens Field on June 27, 2026, as part of the venue’s 100th anniversary celebration. This performance will take place during the “Field of Drums” event, a featured program in Breese Stevens Field’s season-long centennial celebration honoring a century […]
Episode 33 – The Best of the 2020’s
With the season STILL NOT HERE YET!…. Robbie and I decided to take a look at some of our favorite moments from this current decade of DCI (2020’s). We hope you enjoy our favorites. PLEASE comment and add your favorites and the ones we missed!
2026 Board Leadership Update
Carolina Crown is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors, the appointment of Don Rawlins as Director Emeritus, and the election of its 2026 executive officer slate. The following individuals have been elected to the Board of Directors: Doug Hutton SVP Sales, Corporate Visions Clay Stewart VP, Ent. […]
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