The Latest
2020 Members Enjoying The Bluecoats Experience
We’ve been working hard to keep the Bluecoats Experience active for our 2020 members. Shortly over a month ago, we shared our plan to continue the Bluecoats Experience and April Camp In The Cloud provided the perfect opportunity for us to get started. Since April Camp In The Cloud on April 25-26, we’ve hosted daily mindfulness calls, weekly group workouts, and weekly social events to keep our members involved and engaged. We caught up with some of our 2020 members to see how they’ve been enjoying them!
#TrueBlooTuesday: 2019 Episode 3
Because nothing can stop us from wanting to be in the Bloo Pit, this #TrueBlooTuesday we're taking a look at a day in the life of the Bloo Pit!
Bloo20 Presents, The Boxer
"I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains."
We may not be at Spring Training right now, but we're certainly still #movingINBLUE together. Please join us for this special premiere of the 2020 Bluecoats performing The Boxer.
Learn how together, we will #MarchOn at bluecoats.com/give.
Hundreds Gather on Live #movingINBLUE Town Hall
Last night, we hosted a #movingINBLUE Town Hall for the Bluecoats community to come together and “move in blue” when we normally would’ve been celebrating the start of a new Spring Training and season. The group conference call was joined by over 200 fans, staff, parents, members, and alumni. It was incredible to see the faces of so many of our wonderful supporters! We feel the love and support of the Bluecoats community and we’re extremely grateful. If you missed the Town Hall, you can watch a recording here.
#TrueBlooTuesday: 2018 Episode 1 - Welcome Back
Since we would usually be moving into Spring Training this week, this #TrueBlooTuesday we're taking a look back at #movingINBLUE in 2018!
Monday Memory: That time when we had a billboard!
While the Bluecoats were officially born on December 3, 1972, the corps did not hit the competitive field until summer of 1974. The first Bloo summer was as a parade corps that stayed fairly close to headquarters at the Canton Police Boys Club. But in 1974 the corps fundraised for traditional corps uniforms and produced its first field show and hosted the very first Innovations IN BRASS.
Bluecoats Staff Members Retool Personal Businesses To Support Their Communities
Two members of the Bluecoats community have retooled their businesses to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg Lagola, Bluecoats Costume Designer and Color Guard Choreographer, is the owner and designer of Gregory Joseph in New York. This designer brand that addresses the issues of sustainability and responsible manufacturing in the upscale fashion market has shifted the bulk of its business’ production to making face masks.
Thank You For Your Support!
Yesterday, for #GivingTuesdayNow, we set two fundraising goals to help us toward our 2020 fundraising goal of $350,000! We aimed to get our Sustaining Membership of The Shield up to 200 members and raise $5,000 in one-time donations. Not only did we reach both of our goals, but we surpassed them! Your continued support as we weather the cancellation of the 2020 season, the temporary closure of Champion Bingo, and the loss of many of our summer fundraising events, has been overwhelming. Your support is helping us continue the Bluecoats Experience this summer and for years to come.