For generations, young people have been inspired by the spectacle of their very first drum corps show. This pivotal moment introduced thousands of young people to the arts, and inspired thousands more to build careers in the arts and arts education. Play It Forward aims to bring that life-changing experience to more young people by providing free tickets to middle and high school students in Northeast Ohio.

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Each year hundreds of middle school and high school students from our local community get to experience the spectacle of drum corps for the first time thanks to Play It Forward. These students get to see first hand what dedication to excellence, hard work, and artistry can do. And they take part in a time-honored American tradition of drum & bugle corps too!

Bluecoats awards Play It Forward tickets based on annual availability. Schools and local music education programs are invited to apply by the Bluecoats team. Programs are required to bring adequate supervision and encourage to wear matching t-shirts to represent their program.

For more information, please email us at financialaid@bluecoats.com.

We need your help!

We encourage businesses and families interested in giving these amazing young people access to world-class music and arts experiences to support Play It Forward. Your gift will subsidize the free tickets donated to Northeast Ohio music programs. For more information about making a gift towards Play It Forward, please contact us:

Mike Scott
CEO, Bluecoats
(330) 433-9115
mscott@bluecoats.com