Statement Regarding The Conviction Of Derek Chauvin

Written By Mike Scott

The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd marks an important moment in American history and a step toward a more just society. We hope it can be the beginning of a new era of accountability for those who commit violence against Black people and people of color.

However, a singular service of justice cannot bring George Floyd back to his family, and it cannot on its own fix the problem of systemic racism in America or reform a broken criminal justice system. This trial and conviction provide a roadmap for how change can come, but there remains much work to be done.

To that end, today we renew our commitment to advancing an anti-racist culture at Bluecoats, expanding access to our programs, and advocating for consequential change within the DCI Community. Today must not be the end of our collective dialogue about race, discrimination, and violence. We must continue to hold ourselves and our institutions accountable as we fight for progress.

#BlackLivesMatter

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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