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On a Water Break is a podcast for everyone in the marching arts. If you’re talking about it, we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode. We want to entertain and inform you-the performer, instructor, designer, adjudicator and enthusiast.
We bring you the Marching Arts news, interview, advice and so much more each week from amazing hosts
We're back with a Quick Sip from the 2025 WGI Circuit Symposium! Ricardo Robinson-Shinall chats with WGI's Director of Operations, Bart Woodley, about circuit safety, leadership, and how WGI is uniting the marching arts in 2025 and beyond.
🧠 Episode Summary
We're on the ground at the WGI Circuit Symposium, and Ricardo is bringing you a no-chairs-needed Quick Sip with the one and only Bart Woodley. In this short-form bonus episode, they dive into key takeaways from the symposium: from safety protocols and post-COVID updates to the launch of WGI's Participant Protection Program.
Whether you're a circuit director, instructor, or just a curious band kid — this episode gives a rare behind-the-scenes peek at how WGI is supporting over 150,000 performers across the country. It's fast, focused, and full of insights.
💡 Want more from the Circuit Symposium? Our extended bonus conversation with circuit leaders drops soon! Until then, catch all our bonus content here: ▶️ OAWB Bonus Episodes Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT5c48Q_cvR1ATvbaQ1QGcN4&utm_source=chatgpt.com]
👥 Featured Guests
* Bart Woodley — Director of Operations, WGI Sport of the Arts [https://www.wgi.org/]Instagram: @bartwoodley [https://www.instagram.com/bartwoodley]
* Ricardo Robinson-Shinall — Host, On A Water Break PodcastInstagram: @ricardorrobinson [https://www.instagram.com/ricardorrobinson]
🔗 Quick Links
* WGI Website: https://www.wgi.org [https://www.wgi.org/]
* Learn more about WGI's Participant Protection Program (search "Participant Protection" at wgi.org)
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On A Water Break
On a Water Break is a podcast for everyone in the marching arts. If you’re talking about it, we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode. We want to entertain and inform you-the performer, instructor, designer, adjudicator and enthusiast.
We bring you the Marching Arts news, interview, advice and so much more each week from amazing hosts
