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Introducing the Bluecoats 50/50!
Today we’re launching a fun new way to support Bluecoats! This summer, join in the excitement as we draw two 50/50 jackpots! The first drawing will be held on July 5th, and the second following Tour of Champions: Akron, presented by Stanbury Uniforms on August 9th.
Best of all, there’s two ways to enter! In the State of Ohio? Then you can enter online right now at bluecoats5050.com! If you’re attending Innovations In Brass, Bluecoats Party in the Plaza, Monumental Fourth, or Tour of Champions: Akron, then you can find a raffle salesperson on site and buy right there!
Andrew Lynge Joins Bluecoats Team, Ryan Kilgore Returns
Dr. Andrew Lynge joins the team as Front Ensemble Consultant. Dr. Matthew Ryan Kilgore’s long-time influence in percussion caption re-affirmed in additional role as Percussion Caption Advisor.
Brass Educational Team Continues to Grow
Bluecoats welcomes Ben Harloff, Genevieve Clarkson, Max Crofton, and Alex Bender to team after previously welcoming Richard Alvarado and Alex Szabo.
The 2022 Bluecoats Brass Educational Team continues to grow under the continued leadership of Brass Caption Head Derek Gipson.
The Bluecoats 2022 Drum Majors
We’re excited to announce our drum majors for the 2022 Bluecoats! Victoria Lee and Finley Muela will lead the Bluecoats this season.
Kevin Shah Joins Bluecoats Team As Music Design Consultant
Renowned composer, designer, educator, and design education advocate Kevin Shah is returning to Bluecoats as a Music Design Consultant. Kevin, who was the Bluecoats Sound Designer from 2010-2013, has since made a major impact in the marching design community through his work with Broken City, Arcadia High School, Vista Murrieta High School and the Blue Knights (2014-19), where he was most recently the Creative Director and a Composer/Arranger. Kevin is passionate about bringing artistic expression to life through composition and re-imagining the world in creative and meaningful ways.
Tom Rarick Promoted to Director of Percussion, Carter & Team Return, Welcoming Some New Faces in 2022
Bluecoats welcomes Tom Rarick to his new role as Director of Percussion. Allen Justus promoted to Front Ensemble Coordinator & Roger Carter continues as Caption Head. Claire Kenney, Cassius Johnson, Zach Wilson, Jake Lyons, Ben Armeni join team.
Brass Educational Team Returns, Welcomes Some New Faces
Bluecoats promotes Kristen Eck and Kris Hammond to new roles, and welcomes Ben Harloff, Richard Alvarado, Alex Bender, and Alex Szabo. Derek Gipson will return in his eleventh year as Brass Caption Head.