One of nation’s largest drum corps contests will return to Stark County. Innovations in Brass will move to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and take place Monday, August 7th. Tickets on sale Monday, February 13th.

The new Bluecoats Summer Music Series will include more than five new events in Stark County, including the return of Bluecoats Party in the Plaza.

Aaron Beck returns for his 8th season leading the Bluecoats Audio Team. Much of the 2022 audio team returns, welcoming several new audio engineers and audio engineer assistants.

Allen Justus, Tommy Roam, and Suvin Varghese promoted to new roles, percussion caption leadership of Tom Rarick, Roger Carter, and Dr. Ryan Kilgore return. Many battery and front ensemble instructors return, and are joined by new team members.

In 2023, Rhythm IN BLUE will bring the Bluecoats Experience to any performer 18+. The Rhythm IN BLUE season will operate with a lesser time and financial commitment to performers and will culminate with a performance at the DCI World Championships Week in Indianapolis.

We are excited to welcome Dylan Toombs, Alec Blazek, Shane Choi, Christopher Drew Dickey, Peyton Grunzke, Jer Hunter, and Dr. Timothy S. Sexton to the Bluecoats Brass Educational Team alongside many returning team members. Kevin LeBoeuf will lead the team in his new role of Brass Caption Head under the continued leadership of Derek Gipson in the role of Brass Caption Supervisor.

Bluecoats will partner with Fusion Winter Guard to expand youth performance opportunities and community engagement.