Audition Dates & Registration Open For 2026 Bluecoats Season

Written By Mike Scott

Registration is now open for 2026 audition events across the country! We couldn’t be more excited to meet the next generation of Bluecoats. Every year, thousands of young performers take their first step toward their Bluecoats Experience by attending one of these events. Whether you plan to join us in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, California, or virtually from anywhere in the world, you can now learn more and register at bluecoats.com/join.

This year we are once again hosting five in-person audition events. In Texas, you’ll have two chances to join us at Prosper High School in the Dallas area on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. Then it’s back to our home state of Ohio for a two-day overnight Audition Camp at Fairless High School in the Canton/Akron area on November 29–30. December brings two more opportunities: a one-day event in the Atlanta area at Milton High School on Sunday, December 7, and another in Southern California, also on December 7.

For those who can’t make it to an in-person event, we’re also proud to offer our Virtual Audition option with the convenience of preparing and submitting materials from wherever you are.

In addition to the event details, our Bloo26 Techniques & Materials Packets are now available to help you prepare. These resources are designed to give you everything you need to understand how we approach music, movement, and performance – and to set you up for success in your audition.

You can find all audition information, register for events, purchase packets, and sign up for the interest form at bluecoats.com/join.

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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