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Avon, Carmel, Broken Arrow… Oh My! | DCI Staff Shakeups & More

On the Field is back, and marching band season has officially begun! We’re breaking down some of the first major performances of the fall, including early looks at Avon,

Fall Forecast: Expectations for 2026

The fall marching band season is here, which means it’s time to start making predictions we may deeply regret by November. Daniel Montoya Jr., Hattie Bartlett, William B

The Gemmys | DCI 2026

The Gemmys are back! Join Daniel Montoya Jr. and the entire General Effect Media crew for the 2nd Annual Gemmy Awards, celebrating our favorite performances, designs, mo

2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 2 | Ranking Our Favorite Shows • Way-Too-Early 2027 PREDICTIONS

Championship Week may be over, but On the Field isn't quite finished yet! In Part 2 of our 2026 season finale, the GErMs are back to rank our favorite shows of DCI Champ

2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 1 | Recap, Review, & Reactions

Championship Week is in the books... but our conversation is just getting started. The GErMs are back for Part 1 of our On the Field season finale, as Daniel, William, A

Open Class and World Class DCI Championships Previews & Predictions • Allentown • Pressboxd Update

Championship Week has arrived. In this special Finals preview episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMSs are joined by Jason Gonzales for his first appea

New Endings. New Predictions. One Week Until Finals... Who's In? • Atlanta & Allentown

Championship season is almost here, and the final pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place. In this episode of On the Field, the GErMs recap all the action f

DCI Southwestern Championship Review & Thoughts • Favorite Show Designs • 11th-14th Place Battles

The first major showdown of the season is in the books, and the road to Indianapolis just got a lot more interesting. In this episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr.

DCI Southwestern Championship (San Antonio) Preview & Predictions

It's the first major showdown of the 2026 DCI season. In this episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs look ahead to the DCI Southwestern Championship i

DCI 2026 Week 2: Crossmen & Music City • Mankato, Georgia, & Tennessee • DCI Championship Facts

The 2026 DCI season is moving toward its first major checkpoint, and the entire World Class field is about to collide in San Antonio. In this Week 2 episode of On the Fi

DCI 2026 Wknd 2: Cali & WI • Academy • Blue Stars • Madison Scouts • Seattle Cascades • Predictions

The 2026 DCI season rolls on, and we're starting to get our first real look at the competitive landscape. Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs recap the latest competitions

DCI 2026 Week 1: Boston Crusaders, Colts, Spartans, & Boise GEMS • Seattle, Nebraska, & Portland

The 2026 DCI season is heating up, and there's plenty happening on and off the field. The GErMs take a closer look at the 2026 productions from the Boston Crusaders, Col

DCI 2026 Wknd 1: DATR • Corps Encore • Show Announcements & Reviews • Updated Predictions

Welcome to the debut episode of On the Field! The 2026 DCI season is officially underway, and we're covering everything from the first competitive weekend. Join Daniel M

DCI 2026 World Class Predictions

It's prediction time.The GErMs put their reputations on the line and make their predictions for the 2026 DCI World Class season. From Finals placements and dark horses to

DCI 2026 World Class Preview

The countdown is on. The GErMs take a first look at the 2026 DCI World Class season, discussing the corps, concepts, music, and storylines that have us excited for the s

DCI Designer Draft

Every drum corps fan has had this conversation before: If you could hire anyone in drum corps history, who would be on your design team? In this episode, the GErMs turn

Which DCI Shows Belong on Mount Rushmore?

With only four spots available, the GErMs are taking on one of the toughest debates in drum corps: Which DCI shows belong on Mount Rushmore? This isn't a conversation ab

What Should Each Drum Corps Play? Songs We'd Love to Hear on the Field!

With just weeks until the start of the season, the GErMs put together their ultimate drum corps wish list. Sharing songs, symphonies, film scores, and hidden GEMs we'd lo

Drum Corps Shows: Best, Worst, & What Were They Thinking?!

With just 46 days until the start of the 2026 competitive drum corps season, the GErMs are looking both forward… and backward. In this episode, Daniel Montoya Jr., Aaron

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 Press