Introducing Lucy: Design Team Panel Discusses The Launch Of Lucy

Artistic Director Jon Vanderkolff, Program Coordinator Dean Westman, and CEO Mike Scott speak with Elizabeth Clayton about the launch of Lucy.

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On Tuesday, Bluecoats announced 2021 DCI production, Lucy, a second act following the 2019 production The Bluecoats. Now, join Bluecoats’ Artistic Director Jon Vanderkolff, Program Coordinator Dean Westman, and CEO Mike Scott as they chat about the launch of Lucy, the inspiration that sparked the show reveal video, and Bluecoats’ new approach to behind-the-scenes digital content in 2020 and beyond!

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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