Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence
Today Bluecoats and JER announced the start of a creative partnership for Bluecoats’ SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE. JER will be Rhythm IN BLUE’s Artist In Residence for the 2026 season.
A Bluecoats alum (’16 & ’17) and current Bluecoats staff member, JER brings a bold and unmistakable creative voice to the marching arts. JER is a prominent name in the ska music scene, touring across the U.S. and Japan. Among other things, they’re well-known for their high-energy ska covers on Skatune Network.
In 2026, JER will be contributing creatively to the Rhythm IN BLUE production, including arranging music using select works from their catalog and collaborating with the creative team.
The Rhythm IN BLUE 2026 production will debut on June 27, 2026 at Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration. The event will be held at the University of Mt. Union and streamed exclusively on FloMarching.
