An Update On Our Planning for 2021

Written By Mike Scott

Today, Drum Corps International announced their intention to hold events in Indianapolis this August. Bluecoats looks forward to participating in this celebration of the marching arts in whatever capacity the public health climate allows. As always, our priority is to create a safe experience that listens to experts and faces the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic. All program operations in 2021 remain dependent on safe public health conditions. 

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The cancelled 2020 season has further proven that the Bluecoats Experience is about more than competitive drum corps. It’s about striving for excellence, making lifelong friendships, and creating art together. In 2021 the Bluecoats organization will create programming that we’re proud to call the Bluecoats Experience, and we will do so only in ways that ensure the health, wellness, and safety of all those who participate. We cannot wait for the day the Bluecoats can safely return to the field. 

According to Mike Scott, Bluecoats CEO, “2020 has been an incredible challenge for everyone, and drum corps is no exception. While this continues to be a difficult time, we look forward to that light at the end of the tunnel.”

Says Bluecoats CFO/COO Genevieve Geisler, “I cannot wait for Bluecoats to explore the possibilities inherent in returning to creation and performance, when we can safely do so.” 

For now, Bluecoats continues to provide virtual educational opportunities through our newest program, Bluecoats School of the Arts, including Symposium II featuring keynote guest Jacob Collier, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 5. For more information about Symposium II and the on-demand coursework at Bluecoats School of the Arts, visit bluecoats.school.

While there is still much to plan and consider for Bloo21, we have posted information about our one-step-at-a-time approach to auditioning at bluecoats.com/join. Further details about 2021 programming will be available in the coming months.


Mike Scott
Mike Scott is a clinician, consultant, and the CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a non-profit music education company in Dayton, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. There he studied percussion and conducting and completed the Farmer School of Business Summer Institute. Before beginning his career as an administrator and teacher, Mike was an active performer in the marching arts. In 2011 Mike was the conductor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio and was a performer in Rhythm X’s percussion ensemble from 2011-2012. Mike was also a member of the Miami University Marching Band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2013 Mike began work at Rhythm X, Inc. as the Operations Director, managing the business development and logistics of the organization. He was also the Director of Instrumental Music at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. There he taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 6-12. Prior to the 2015 competitive season, Mike became the first full-time employee at Rhythm X, Inc. as the company’s CEO. There he works with the organization’s President Tim Fairbanks to develop the future strategy of the company. During the summer months, Mike travels the country with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as the group’s Tour Administrator. He has also served as the tour manager of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mike proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Etymotic Research, and Fred J. Miller Inc.
http://mikewscott.com
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