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2023 Diversity & Socioeconomic Impact Report
In July 2020, we promised to create an annual report on the demographic and socioeconomic impact of Bluecoats programs, the diversity of our team, and the progress of our initiatives to advance inclusion and equity within our organization. This is our fourth annual Diversity & Socioeconomic Impact Report.
Bluecoats 2024 Summer Season & National Tour
The Bluecoats organization today announced more details of its 2024 summer season. The season will feature a renewed focus on Arts Education in the Stark County community. In addition to the corps’ return to the DCI “Midwest Tour,” this summer’s season features other exciting changes. The organization will host a special ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony of its new EN-RICH-MENT Arts Education Center on the same day as its annual block party - Bluecoats Party in the Plaza. Additionally, the Summer Music Series will gain a new annual event as EN-RICH-MENT’s African American Arts Festival joins the line-up.
Bluecoats & University of Mount Union Announce Five-Year Summer Residency Agreement For Corps’ Annual Spring Training, Summer Learning Programs & More
The two institutions are leveraging the new deal to cooperate on a new program - Band Director Days – on the UMU campus. The five-year deal will allow for the continued expansion of Bluecoats’ Stark-based summer music series and two-day educational event, The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp.
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.
2022 Diversity & Socioeconomic Impact Report
In July 2020, we promised to create an annual report on the demographic and socioeconomic impact of Bluecoats programs, the diversity of our team, and the progress of our initiatives to advance inclusion and equity within our organization. This is our third annual Diversity & Socioeconomic Impact Report.
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.
Kevin LeBoeuf Joins Bluecoats as Brass Caption Head, Derek Gipson Promoted to Brass Caption Supervisor
Kevin LeBoeuf joins the Bluecoats Brass Team as Brass Caption Head, and Derek Gipson is promoted to Brass Caption Supervisor.
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!