Virtual 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.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, Special Guests: Chelsea Levine, Thomas, Claesen, and Bryan Harmsen The Morning Block is a podcast by Virtual Arts. Virtual Arts’ goal is to connect the marching arts community through virtual performances. To become a member of Virtual Indoor, go to virtualartsinc.org/join. Registration opens December 1st! This week, The Morning Block is brought to you by Apex Percussion! Apex Percussion is a project our hosts Jake and Chris started. They make fun percussion entertainment videos like learning famous snare breaks in under 10 minutes, electronic music arrangements and more. Check our their YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/apexpercussion and give them a follow on instagram at http://instagram.com/apexpercussion.

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! 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, Special Guest, Rachel Lyons

To check out Rachel's photography go to: https://www.instagram.com/flintphoto/

This 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 Arts’ goal is to connect the marching arts community through virtual performances. Check out our website at http://virtualartsinc.org!