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A Bluecoats Alumni Ensemble

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Legacy Arc's purpose is to honor our past, celebrate the present, and cultivate a harmonious future by harnessing the power of nostalgia and our shared history. We are a community of dedicated and talented individuals, bound by the common thread of our Bluecoats Experience. We will foster a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment and support the entire Bluecoats Community and our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Started in 2014 as a project to provide Bluecoats Alumni an opportunity to perform again, the Legacy Arc has been one of the most unique on-going alumni ensembles in the drum corps activity. A significant number of Bluecoat Alumni, from every decade the corps existed, have performed with the ensemble. The Legacy Arc is a low-commitment group of Bluecoat Alums, with participants receiving links to the music to practice prior to in-person rehearsals and performances. During the Winter and Spring months, Legacy Arc offers rehearsals based on member locations and availability. There are required rehearsals the day before and the day of the performance. 

Musicians do not have to memorize the music, though it is highly encouraged, but are expected to arrive with well-rehearsed parts. Brass players bring their own horn (we do have a few marching tubas available for those individuals). Most battery percussion is provided and dependent on enough individuals participating. Percussion participants will have zoom sectionals from March to June to help music preparation. Color Guard will have videos of the choreography for rehearsing in late winter and have zoom sectionals through May and June.

Photo of Legacy Arc honor guard.

2026 Legacy Arc Leadership Committee

  • Brittany Giles

  • Christopher Jones

  • Eric Krebs

  • Beth McCauley

  • Kevin Pfefferle

  • Kimberly Wise

Bluecoats Alumni Arc Repertoires
+ year performed by The Bluecoats

  • 2026

    Bridge over troubled waters (1976)

    Hungarian Dance No. 5 (1986)

    Big Day in Bristol (1996)

    Distorted, from La Nouba (2006)

    Great Gig in the Sky (2016)

  • 2025

    Come Rain or Come Shine (1995)

    Tuba Feature (2015)

    Caravan Intro (2005)

    Caravan (1990)

    Living for the City (1975)

  • 2024

    Run Back to Mama (1984)

    Hymn of Acxiom (2014)

    C-Jam Blues (1994)

  • 2023

    • America (2013)

    • Seduction (2003)

    • A Night in Tunisia (1993)

    • Goin’ to Kansas City (1989 Retreat)

  • 2021

    • Aquarius (1981)

    • Back Home in Indiana (tribute to DCI returning to Lucas Oil Stadium)

    • Jackson County Blues

  • 2019

    • That Old Bloo Fanfare (1988 Fanfare)

    • Run Back to Mama (1984-85)

    • Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (pre Bluecoats, early 1970s)

    • My Funny Valentine (1989)

    • Sing, Sing, Sing (based on 2015 Encore, also 1989, 1995)

  • 2018

    • That Old Bloo Fanfare (1988 Fanfare)

    • It Might As Well be Spring (1998)

    • Creep (2011)

    • Hey, Soul Sister (2011 Instant Encore)

    • Loverman (1985) / C-Jam Blues (1994)

  • 2017

    • That Old Bloo Fanfare (1988 Fanfare)

    • Things Ain’t What They Used to Be (1994) / My Funny Valentine (1996)

    • One Day I’ll Fly Away (2004)

    • Autumn Leaves (1987-88, 1998)

  • 2016

    • Pants (warm-up, 1997 to current)

    • That Old Bloo Fanfare (1988 fanfare)

    • Caravan (1990)

    • Goin’ to Kansas City (1989 Retreat)

  • 2015

    • Pants (warm-up, 1997 to current)

    • Caravan (1990)

    • Creep (2011)

    • Bridge over Troubled Boxer (1976-77 and 2008)

    • Autumn Leaves (1987-88, 1998)

    • Goin’ to Kansas City (1989 Retreat)

  • 2014

    • Pants (warm-up, 1997 to current)

    • Creep (2011)

    • Bridge over Troubled Boxer (1976-77 and 2008)

    • Autumn Leaves (1987-88, 1998)

2014 Hall of Fame Show

2014 Hall of Fame Show

2014 Snare Line, Innovations IN BRASS

2014 Snare Line, Innovations IN BRASS

2015 ALS Charity Walk, Lock 3 Akron Ohio

2015 ALS Charity Walk, Lock 3 Akron Ohio

2016 Trumpets

2016 Trumpets

2017 Canton Light Up Downtown

2017 Canton Light Up Downtown

2018 Fourth of July Parade, Dublin, OH

2018 Fourth of July Parade, Dublin, OH

2017 Innovations IN BRASS

2017 Innovations IN BRASS

2017 Innovations IN BRASS

2017 Innovations IN BRASS

2019 Light Up Downtown Canton

2019 Light Up Downtown Canton

2024 Innovations in Brass

2024 Innovations in Brass