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WGI Percussion Thoughts, Rankings, & Predictions • Iran & WGI • DCI Champions Bracket, rds 3 & 4
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley give their picks for rounds 3 & 4 of the DCI World Champions Bracket (March Bandness), discuss the conflict in Iran and its possible effect on WGI Championships, give their thoughts and predictions on WGI Percussion Championships, and more!
A New Era for the Colts
In 2026, Vicki MacFarlane officially steps into the role of executive director of the Colts Youth Organization, bringing 25 years of history, passion and leadership to the helm. From her early days as a four-year-old fan in the Dubuque, Iowa stands to her award-winning tenure as corps director, MacFarlane’s path has been anything but conventional. […]
Fine, I’ll watch Faust
Y’all always LOVE telling me I’m wrong so today we’re watching Faust.
The Bluecoats take Hong Kong!
It was wonderful to be back in beautiful Hong Kong, performing in the 2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade! ?? Seriously, what a special experience!! We couldn’t be more grateful.
Ranking Every Second Place DCI Show…
What do YOU think is the best second place show of all time?
Meet The Board: Latrice Virola, Patty Dowd Schmitz, Susie O’Brien
The Bluecoats “Meet the Board” series is a spotlight series featuring the members of the Bluecoats Board of Directors. In each profile, you’ll learn about their professional paths, community involvement, and the experiences that brought them to Bluecoats. Together, these stories highlight the care, perspective, and steady leadership that support Bluecoats on and off the […]
March Bandness: DCI World Champions Bracket • Is Ludwig Göransson the future GOAT? • Slayr
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley introduce the DCI World Champions Bracket (March Bandness), discuss the Troopers’ announcement strategy, debate Hans Zimmer vs John Williams vs Ludwig Göransson, and more!
2026 DCI World Champions Bracket
March Madness… but make it marching arts. We’ve taken all 55 DCI World Champions and seeded them highest to lowest based on Finals score to create the ultimate head-to-head showdown. Every round, every matchup, every debate; it’s all on the table. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. […]
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