California Marching Band Championships • Crossmen announce '26 repertoire • BOA Judging Reform Ideas

Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley break down the results from California marching band championships, discuss Crossmen's 2026 repertoire release, offer some suggestions for Bands of America judging reform, and more! --- 00:00 INTRO 00:11 WELCOME 00:41 BANDTER 01:07 THE RECAP 10:44 CROSSMEN 23:36 THIS WEEKEND IN BAND 30:45 DOUBLE THE PANELS 34:52 CALL IT AS IT IS 57:25 WEIGH MUSIC MORE 01:07:18 WRAP-UP --- To contribute to The Program, offer suggestions, and/or ask questions, email us at [email protected]. •GEM Shop: https://generaleffect-shop.fourthwall... •Donate to GEM on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/generaleffectmedia •Subscribe to GEM on Substack: https://www.generaleffect.media/ --- #GeneralEffectMedia #TheProgram #MarchingBand2025