Introducing The 2026 DCI World Championship Ring

Written By Mike Scott
An image of the sides and top of of the 2026 DCI World Championship ring.

Today Bluecoats shared a first look of its new championship ring! The beautiful golden durilium jewelry is designed to celebrate the Bluecoats 2026 production, Gravity & Grace. The ring includes 18 orange stones to celebrate an undefeated 18-0 season. Additionally, it celebrates a historic 99.1 score: the corps’ highest-ever score and one of only five times that a corps has scored a 99 or above in finals competition.

Three Founders’ Trophies on the ring celebrate the corps’ third DCI World Championship. The Canton, OH corps is only the fifth corps to win three DCI World Championship titles, joining an elite club made up of Blue Devils, The Cadets, The Cavaliers, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Each ring will be customized with the wearer’s name, and a custom message can be engraved on the inside of the ring.

Bluecoats 2026 performers and staff began ordering their rings last week, and expect the rings to arrive in time for the first rehearsals of the 2027 season in January. Rings are exclusively available to performers and staff of the 2026 Bluecoats.

Anatomy image of the Bluecoats DCI World Championship ring.
Mock up of Bluecoats World Championship tee.

In addition to the ring, the organization is celebrating its historic season with World Championship merch! Fans can order t-shirts, hats, and other official souvenirs at the Bluecoats Marketplace.

Auditions for the 2027 season are open, and will take place in November and December in Ohio, Texas, California, Georgia, and online. Registration is open now 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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