Established in 2020, the Frank Pasquerella Memorial Scholarship fund is an endowed fund in the Bluecoats Endowment that provides a perpetual scholarship to students attending Bluecoats educational programming like The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp and Bluecoats audition events. Donations to this fund will be added to the principal of the endowed gift, and will ensure that this scholarship continues to support young people for generations to come.

Frank Pasquerella marched the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps in the 80s, and left a lasting legacy in many ways. Perhaps most poignant, Frank will forever be remembered as the original Autumn Leaves trumpet soloist, a position that now holds the highest of honors among the hornline. Following that original performance of Autumn Leaves featuring Frank, the song has now become the official Corps Song of the organization.

Bluecoats provides programs for youth in music and performance training. Leadership, personal, character and social development skills are emphasized through the challenge, excitement, and self-discipline presented by the corps through travel, competition, and pursuit of excellence. Programs at Bluecoats include the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats School of the Arts, THE BLUE WAY Educational Events, and the En-Rich-Ment Drumline collaboration.

With questions about the Frank Pasquerella Memorial Scholarship Fund, or making any gift to Bluecoats, please email us at give@bluecoats.com.