By invitation only - This camp is mandatory for conductors, brass, battery, and front ensemble performers with a contract or callback status.
About the Event
This camp is by invitation only. This camp is mandatory for conductors, brass, battery, and front ensemble performers with a contract or callback status.
If needed, all final musician contracts will be given at this camp. You will have the option to make a payment in person at camp or be sent an invoice in the days following camp. All contracts offered at camp with be sent via DocuSign to your email following the conclusion of camp.
Housing & Accomodations
Bluecoats provides housing (overnight Friday and Saturday), meals, and ground transportation to students during the January Musician Rehearsal Camp. We recommend eating a meal before you arrive.
You will need to bring sleeping gear (air mattress, sleeping bag w/ ground pad, pillow, blanket, etc.), shower gear (body wash, soap, towel, etc.), light athletic clothing that you can move in easily, and any rehearsal needs. Brass students - If auditioning still, please bring a Bb marching instrument (F mellophone) if possible. Please do not fly with a marching tuba. Front Ensemble and Battery equipment will be provided.
Airport & Ground Transportation
Ground transportation to/from Akron-Canton airport (CAK) and Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) is provided.
Arrival: Shuttle service for arrivals will begin in the afternoon on Friday, January 17th. In order to get you to camp before rehearsal begins at 8:00 PM, plan to arrive no later that 6:00 PM.
If arriving after 6:00 PM, we will provide shuttle service, but you may arrive to campus after rehearsal begins
Departure: Shuttle service for departures will begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 19th. Please book travel after 5:00 PM.
If an earlier departure is booked, Bluecoats may be able to provide ground transportation, but understand you may be asked to leave before rehearsal has concluded.