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The Morning BlockVirtual Arts - What no rules and a small budget can get youVirtual Arts came into existence April of 2020. The world was uncertain but the passion to find a way to perform and connect through the marching arts was not. In this episode you hear from the founders themselves, Jake, Bryan, Chris, Thomas, and Chelsea. What did we learn? What did we love? What did we hate? Enjoy this episode of all the behind the scenes details of what made Virtual Arts come and go. Have an idea for an episode? Hit us up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @VirtualArtsInc or via email at themorningblock@gmail.comThe Morning Block Team:2021-08-3039 minThe Morning BlockDo You Know All This Band Lingo? (Game)Is this episode we bring on Rachel Lyons, host Jake's wife, to see how many band vocabulary words she knows! The band world has its own jargon that people on the inside know but those not involved think sound like its own language. Play along and see how many words you know!
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The Morning Block Team:
Co-Host, Jake Lyons
Co-Host, Chris Parker
Executive Producer, Chelsea Levine
Recording Engineer, Rosa Westfall
Audio Mixing/Editing, Caleb Lee
...2021-01-1143 minThe Morning BlockListener Episode- Answering Your QuestionsThis episode is for the listeners. Jake and Chris sit down and answer your questions about the marching arts. From judging to auditions, we cover a lot in this episode!
Have an idea for an episode? Hit us up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @VirtualArtsInc or via email at themorningblock@gmail.com
The Morning Block Team:
Co-Host, Jake Lyons
Co-Host, Chris Parker
Executive Producer, Chelsea Levine
Recording Engineer, Rosa Westfall
Audio Mixing/Editing, Caleb Lee
Logo Design, Bryan Harmsen
Original Theme Music by, Jordan Toran & Josh Russell,
The Morning Block is a podcast by Virtual Arts. Virtual...2020-12-2143 minThe Morning BlockCan you pay your bills with just marching band?Are you one of those people that absolutely loves marching band? You eat, sleep and breathe band and wish your hobby could become your career that pays your bills? In this episode of The Morning Block we dive into 4 different ways you can pay your bills with just marching band. We interview Kali Ridal, professional snare drummer from Odesza, Kendra Wendeln, full time designer, and Eric Carr, Marine DBC quad drummer and YouTuber.
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The Morning Block Team:2020-12-1449 minThe Morning BlockYour Favorite WGI Group Gets More Free Gear Than BeyoncéWhen you audition for and make an independent world WGI group it's easy to take for granted the amazing instruments you get to play in. Chances are if that group is in the top 10 they didn't pay for it either. In this episode we learn about how top WGI groups get MORE free stuff than mainstream artists like Beyoncé. We get to hear from a Crossmen alum and current Sennheiser rep, Brian Dougherty about crazy stories of delivering mics to J-Lo and Beyonce about how brand deals work.
Have an idea for an episode? Hit us up on Facebook, I...2020-12-0738 minThe Morning BlockIs drum corps bad for you?We all know a drum corps or indoor age out who's always moaning and groaning about their achy body. Are they being dramatic or is drum corps really that bad for you? In this episode we run down the list of all possible aspects that could be bad for you and potential solution. We also interview Dr. Elliot Cleveland of Marching Health to get down to the real science of band and how we can all facilitate a safer season for the staff and members.
Link for the best shoes to march in as referenced in the...2020-11-3048 minThe Morning BlockWill DCI Survive Coronavirus?It's been a crazy time since the world shut down back in March. With the DCI 2020 tour getting cancelled and the coronavirus at its peak, it leaves us wondering if a DCI 2021 tour will happen or worse yet if Drum Corps International as a non-profit will survive. In this episode we discuss the gritty roots of drum corps and some of the positives that have transpired in this strange year. We also interview Joe Roach, Corps Director of Music City Drum Corps for some insight on the DCI 2021 season and what's in store for the members.
Have an idea...2020-11-2332 minThe Morning BlockWhat if DCI had an NFL style draft?What if DCI had an NFL style draft? This is an idea that has interested hosts Jake Lyons and Chris Parker for nearly a decade. The NFL and DCI share the same stage, a dedicated fan base, and extremely high performing people, so why shouldn't they share the same style draft? Learn how we would structure a combine, draft, and try to level the playing field amongst all of the drum corps.
Have an idea for an episode or the DCI draft? Hit us up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @VirtualArtsInc or via email at themorningblock@gmail.com
The...2020-11-1333 min