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Bluecoats Band of Excellence Super Saver Registration EXTENDED!
Bluecoats has partnered with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrate excellence in marching band!
When you register for the Bluecoats Band of Excellence you get to experience rehearsal alongside the 2019 Bluecoats with the Bluecoats staff, an on the field performance at the NFL Hall of Fame Game, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival! This incredible opportunity is taking place July 31 to August 1 and is open to all high school-aged musicians and color guard performers!
Super Saver Registration has been extended by 48 hours until May 2nd so make sure you register before this amazing deal ends!!
Bluecoats 2019 April Camp Weekend
THIS WEEKEND WAS A BUSY ONE FOR BLUECOATS AS THE BLUECOATS DRUM CORPS HAD ITS ONE AND ONLY FULL CORPS CAMP, RHYTHM IN BLUE HAD REHEARSAL, AND BLUECOATS OPERATED ITS WEEKLY FRIDAY EVENING BINGO GAME!
At the Bluecoats’ one and only full corps camp of the season, the percussionists were welcomed back for the first time since January and the color guard was all together for the first time this season. This weekend served as a final callback audition for the color guard with the final roster being set on Sunday afternoon. Every section of the corps was hard at work learning and practicing new top secret music and choreography for the 2019 production.
Bluecoats Announce 2019 Audio Team
26 April 2019 - NORTH CANTON, OH - The Bluecoats 2019 audio team will be made up of many returning faces and a couple of new ones. Among the team’s returning faces is Aaron Beck, Bluecoats Audio Systems Designer and Caption Supervisor. Aaron has been leading the Bluecoats audio team since 2016 and brings his experience as former Head of Audio/Visual at Cirque de Soleil’s Michael Jackson One, Viva Elvis, and The Beatles Love as well as other credits.
“I’m excited to continue my relationship with the Bluecoats and work with the team in 2019,” said Aaron. “We’ve learned so much over the past 3 years and I can’t wait to get started in 2019. We continue to learn and improve our processes to create the best experience for the members and audience.”
Announcing Open Auditions For The Cleveland Browns Drumline
Did you know that the Cleveland Browns Drumline was a program of Bluecoats? Well, now you do!
And if you’re a marching drummer in the Cleveland area we’re looking for you! Beginning May 17th, video auditions will be open for any interested candidates.
A Few Positions Needed for Bloo19 Summer Tour
It really does take a village! Bluecoats is seeking to fill these remaining roles necessary to make the 2019 Bluecoats Experience the best yet:
Associate Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Various volunteer drivers
Foodservice Manager
Volunteer cooks
Volunteer sewing staff
Want to help? Click “Read More” to learn a little about each job, and how to apply!
Innovations In Brass Show Will Move From Paul Brown Tiger Stadium to Memorial Stadium in North Canton
15 April 2019 - NORTH CANTON, OH - In January Massillon City Schools announced that it will replace the turf of Paul Brown Tiger Stadium this summer. The construction is set for early June and will coincide with Innovations In Brass and will require the show to move. North Canton City Schools and Hoover High School have graciously offered to partner with Bluecoats in hosting the show which will take place on June 22nd at 7:30 PM at Memorial Stadium at Hoover High School in North Canton, OH.
“North Canton City Schools is honored to work with the Bluecoats,” said Jeff Wendorf, Superintendent of North Canton City Schools. “The positive relationship and outstanding event certainly enhances our community and the opportunity to witness excellent performances by the Bluecoats.”
Patrons who have already purchased tickets will be notified of their new seat assignments at the stadium. They have been carefully re-assigned in the same area and at the same level of ticket. DCI Tickets will be handling the ticketing transition. Patrons with questions can call DCI Tickets at (317) 275-1212. Tickets can be purchased today at dci.org/tickets and all information about the new venue has been posted.
WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships!
Congratulations to all the talented performers and staff who took the floor at WGI Percussion and WGI Winds World Championships last week! We were proud to see so many current and former Bluecoats bringing productions to life either as performers or as staff members!
At WGI Percussion World Championships we cheered Broken City along as they achieved a record-breaking finals score of 98.850, winning Independent World Class finals. Bluecoats Percussion Caption Head Roger Carter works with Broken City during the indoor season and many Bluecoats percussion performers are members of the group. Congratulations to Broken City on such a rewarding season!
Introducing the Bluecoats Band of Excellence, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
12 April 2019 - CANTON, OH - For as long as anyone can remember, marching band and football have gone hand in hand. That’s why Bluecoats, a world-renowned performing arts education organization, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are teaming up to celebrate “Excellence EVERYWHERE” during the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. On July 31st and August 1st, the Bluecoats Band of Excellence will take the field for a two-day event of learning, performing, and experiencing the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival!
Some of America’s finest young marching band performers will converge on Canton, OH and take the world stage as they perform pregame alongside the Bluecoats at the 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Game! The Band of Excellence is open to any high school student who plays a marching band instrument or who performs in the colorguard. The students will experience two days of learning with the world-renowned educational team at Bluecoats. They’ll even rehearse with the 2019 Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps! After two days of rehearsal and exploration of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, the Bluecoats Band of Excellence will take the field alongside the 2019 Bluecoats to perform pregame at a real live NFL preseason game!