Spend the weekend with the 2020 Bluecoats! Participants at THE BLUE WAY Summer Educational Experience move-in with the corps, spend a weekend rehearsing and socializing with the corps, and even get to perform a portion of the top secret 2020 show music with the Bluecoats!
REGISTRATION
MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
Schedule
June 6th
9:00a – Event Registration Opens
10:00a – Kick-off
11:00p – Lights Out!
June 7th
1:00p – Bluecoats Marketplace Opens
2:00p – Show & Tell Performance w/ Bluecoats – featuring music from Bloo20 Production!
Students will receive:
Dormitory housing for one night on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University
All meals provided by the Bluecoats food truck. (You’ll even eat alongside the corps!)
THE BLUE WAY Tee
One pair of Innovative Percussion drumsticks (for percussion students)
“THE BLUE WAY” Instructional Book for brass and percussion (download link sent at later date)
Instruction with Bluecoats staff and additional instructional materials
In addition to the world-class instructional staff at Bluecoats, the event will be managed by:
Mike Scott, Bluecoats Chief Executive Officer
Charles Stewart – THE BLUE WAY Conducting and Leadership Director
Cody Schuster - Tour Manager
Our incredible operations team!
A world-class drum major and leadership team
Parent information:
Parents are more than welcome to visit the clinic throughout both days.
Housing for parents can be secured at one of several hotels in the Marion, IN and surrounding area.
Travel information:
Click here for driving directions to Indiana Wesleyan University
Once on campus, follow Bluecoats event signs to the registration area at the Barnes Student Center
Flight & Shuttle Information
You may fly into Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) no later than 9:01 AM EST on Saturday, June 6th.
Please arrange departing flights for no earlier than 6:00 PM EST on Sunday, June 7th.
To arrange transportation to and from the airport, or local bus/train stations – please email transportation@bluecoats.com. Include the following information in your email:
Name
Indicate that you are a “THE BLUE WAY” participant
Destination (i.e. Fort Wayne Airport, Bus Station, etc.)
Airline / Bus Company
Flight # / Bus #
Arrival Day / Time and Departure Day / Time
Cell Phone # (if available)
Note – we cannot provide overnight housing on Friday, June 5th. Please arrange a stay at a local hotel.
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD BRING
Running shoes/sneakers
Lightweight athletic clothes for day
Warm athletic clothes for night
Sunscreen!
Large water bottle
Pajamas
Toiletries/Shower items & towel
Bedding (no linens are provided)
Drum Major students should bring:
Notebook
Pencils
Baton (optional)
Snare/Tenor students should bring:
Snare or Tenor Drum
Drum stand or carrier
Extra pair of sticks
THE BLUE WAY Instructional Packet (download link sent later)
Pencil
Brass students should bring:
Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone/Euphonium, or Tuba/Sousaphone
Mouthpiece
THE BLUE WAY Instructional Packet (download link sent later)
Pencil
Guard students should bring the following:
6′ flag
Rifle (optional)
Sabre (optional)
Clothes appropriate for movement/dancing
ABOUT THE INTERACTIVE DRUM MAJOR CLINIC
Led by former Jeffersontown High School (KY) Director of Bands and former Bluecoats drum major Charles Stewart, students attending the 2020 Interactive Clinic for Drum Majors will cover the following key areas to help them prepare for their role as drum major for high school or college:
Student Leadership Training & Development
Effective Audition Preparation
Conducting fundamentals
Expressive & Non-verbal communication
Conducting a “Live” Ensemble
Verbal Commands & Salutes