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Meet the 2024 Bluecoats Fellows
The Bluecoats Fellowship aims to create a pathway to a more diverse and inclusive world in the marching arts. Bluecoats Fellows are individuals who are a part of, or are committed to supporting, traditionally under-represented communities in marching arts design, and are selected by demonstrating excellent skill and potential in their field. Fellows are paired with the Bluecoats designer in their field to grow their skills, receive advice and guidance on their work, and learn from a renowned world-class designer.
Today, we’re excited to introduce the second class of Bluecoats Fellows! Find out more about them below.
Jaycee Wilson Appointed Colorguard Caption Head, Kathy Pearson & Samia Vanderkolff Promoted To New Roles
Bluecoats Hall of Fame Member Kathy Pearson has been promoted to Colorguard Caption Supervisor, and Jaycee Wilson will be the new Colorguard Caption Head. Samia Vanderkolff has been promoted to Movement Caption Head.
The Bluecoats & Their Garden of Love Earn Silver Medal At Incredible 2023 World Championships
On Saturday night the Bluecoats took home their third consecutive Silver Medal at the Drum Corps International World Championships, with a score of 97.738. The corps brought their 2023 production The Garden of Love to life in three incredible performances that left the World Championships crowd standing in uproarious ovation.
Bluecoats Announces TAMA | BERGERAULT As Percussion Performance Partner
The partnership will equip the Bluecoats Drum Corps with TAMA | BERGERAULT marching & concert instruments and will also support educational programs like The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp and the En-Rich-Ment Drumline.
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.