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Lunch with Legends: A Conversation with Tom Blair
Last week, Bluecoats had its first Lunch with Legends event. This new series invites drum corps legends to join the Bluecoats at rehearsal and to speak to performers during a lunch presentation. The first speaker was DCI Hall of Famer and longtime DCI Broadcast/Cinecast Producer Tom Blair. Tom Blair has an extensive history in drum corps, beginning when he marched Glassmen in 1976 and including producing almost all of the DCI World Championship broadcasts since 1987.
The Blue Way: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
In this conversation between CFO/COO Genevieve Geisler, Drum Major/DIAC Participant Liaison David Davenport, Lead Brass Instructor/DIAC Co-Chair Bryen Warfield, and Asst. Brass Caption Head/DIAC Co-Chair Rick Brown, we discuss diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Bluecoats.
Introducing Bluecoats Party in the Plaza
A Free Afternoon of Music, Family, and Fun at Canton’s Centennial Plaza!
Today we’re announcing the launch of Bluecoats Party in the Plaza, an afternoon of music, food, and family at Centennial Plaza. The event begins at noon on Sunday, August 1st, and features a jam-packed day of entertainment, ending with the world premiere of the 2021 Bluecoats - in a FREE CONCERT!
The Blue Way: Music Education and The Bluecoats
During this conversation between CEO Mike Scott, Program Coordinator Dean Westman, and Visual Instructor Bob Medworth, we're going to take a deep dive into music education within and outside of the Bluecoats.
Introducing Lucy: Visual Designers Chat 2021
Recently, Bluecoats announced its 2021 DCI production, Lucy, a second act following the 2019 production The Bluecoats. Since then, every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET we’ve live-streamed a conversation with Bluecoats designers, members of our educational team, and our executive leadership. This is our final live stream as a part of this series.
Join Artistic Director & Visual Designer Jon Vanderkolff, Scenic Designer Michael Raiford, Costumer Designer & Choreographer Greg Lagola, and CEO Mike Scott as they chat about the season and production ahead.
Introducing Lucy: All Things 2021 Colorguard
Bluecoats. Since then, every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET we’ve live-streamed a conversation with Bluecoats designers, members of our educational team, and our executive leadership. This week join Colorguard Caption Supervisor / Designer / Choreographer Jim Moore, Costume Designer / Choreographer Greg Lagola, Assistant Colorguard Caption Head Kathy Pearson, Movement Supervisor Samia Mooney, CEO Mike Scott as they chat all things Bluecoats Colorguard 2021.
Introducing Lucy: Bluecoats Percussion Conversation
Recently, Bluecoats announced its 2021 DCI production, Lucy, a second act following the 2019 production The Bluecoats. Since then, every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET we’ve live-streamed a conversation with Bluecoats designers, members of our educational team, and our executive leadership. This week join Composer & Percussion Designer Tom Rarick, Percussion Caption Head Roger Carter, Music Coordinator & Sound Designer Matt Jordan, Music Ensemble Coordinator & Staff Coordinator Ryan Kilgore, and CFO/COO Genevieve Geisler as they chat all things Bluecoats Percussion 2021
Introducing Lucy: A Conversation About Bluecoats Brass 2021
Recently, Bluecoats announced its 2021 DCI production, Lucy, a second act following the 2019 production The Bluecoats. Now, join Composer & Brass Designer Doug Thrower, and Bluecoats brass instructors Bob Chreste and Rick Brown about the 2021 production and season.