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The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp

June 24 - 27, 2026  | Alliance, OH

Registration for student tracks is now closed.

Music Educators can still register for the One-Day Music Educator Seminar here.

Be a Bluecoat for a Weekend

Live, learn, and perform* alongside the Bluecoats Drum Corps during the final days of Spring Training.

Join us on the beautiful University of Mount Union campus during the final days of Bluecoats’ Spring Training. After this, the Bluecoats Drum Corps embarks on its national tour.

*Performance is for Performance Camp and Mega Camp Bundle participants only

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Choose Your Experience

For marching band students, ages 14 - 21


Four participants standing together and smiling.

Two-Day Leadership Symposium

June 24 - 25, 2026

Two days of clinics & sessions teaching you to be a better leader! Dive into leadership sessions focused on Bluecoats’ core values: excellence, creativity, inclusivity, integrity, and collaboration.

Two-Day Performance Camp

June 26 - 27, 2026

Two days of winds, percussion, color guard, and drum major performance clinics, culminating in a performance alongside the Bluecoats Drum Corps at the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration.

The Blue Way students performing beside Bluecoats performers.

Four-Day
Mega Camp
Bundle

June 24 - 27, 2026

Boost your Summer Arts Camp experience by joining us for the Leadership Symposium and Performance Camp!

For music educators, age 18+


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One-Day
Music Educator Seminar

June 26, 2026

CPE Credits available! Continuing education, networking, and inspiration for music educators. Learn from experts in music education. Plus, get a ticket to the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration!

Optional Add-Ons

Saturday Night Residence Hall Stay
$60.00

Optional additional night in The Blue Way residence hall on Saturday night following The Blue Way performance at the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration. If this add-on is purchased, the student will check out on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 am. Breakfast is not included.

Available for The Blue Way participants only.

This option may be helpful for participants who have a long commute home from The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp since dismissal on Saturday doesn’t begin until 8:40 pm.

Please note that participants may be required to move into a different residence hall room for this night.

Leadership Symposium

June 24 - 25, 2026

Two days of clinics & sessions teaching you to be a better leader! Dive into leadership sessions focused on Bluecoats’ core values: excellence, creativity, inclusivity, integrity, and collaboration. The leadership symposium is open to any students - not just conductors!

Check-in: June 24, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Final Check-out (if not attending Performance Camp): June 25, 7:00 pm

Meet Your Instructors

  • Photo of Peyton Grunzke

    Peyton Grunzke

    Summer Arts Camp Coordinator / Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

    Drum Major (‘19), Bluecoats

  • Photo of Red in drum major costume.

    Red Wilhelm

    Conductor / Drum Major (‘24 & ‘25), Bluecoats

    Tour Operations Assistant, Bluecoats

  • Photo of Kate Allen

    Kate Allen

    Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Photo of The Blue Way participants playing next to the Bluecoats performers.

    The Bluecoats

    You’ll meet & learn from the performers of the Bluecoats drum corps!

Performance Camp

June 26 - 27, 2025

Two days of winds, percussion, color guard, and drum major performance clinics, culminating in a performance alongside the Bluecoats Drum Corps at the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration. Parents - don’t forget to buy your ticket to the show!

Check-in: June 26, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Final Check-out: June 27, 9:00 pm

Performance Camp Tracks

Meet Your Instructors

  • Photo of Peyton Grunzke

    Peyton Grunzke

    Summer Arts Camp Coordinator / Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

    Drum Major (‘19), Bluecoats

  • Photo of Scott.

    Scott Dupre

    Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Hikari Nitta

    Color Guard Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Ty Slaugenhoup

    Battery Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Photo of The Blue Way participants playing next to the Bluecoats performers.

    The Bluecoats

    You’ll meet & learn from the performers of the Bluecoats drum corps!

Four-Day Mega Camp Bundle

June 24 - 27, 2026

Boost your Summer Arts Camp experience by joining us for the Leadership Symposium and Performance Camp! Four days of clinics & sessions teaching you to be a better leader and focusing on improving your performance skills. Four days of fun & learning culminate in a performance alongside the Bluecoats Drum Corps at the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration. Parents - don’t forget to buy your ticket to the show!

Check-in: June 24, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Final Check-out: June 27, 9:00 pm

Performance Camp Tracks

Meet Your Instructors

  • Photo of Peyton Grunzke

    Peyton Grunzke

    Summer Arts Camp Coordinator / Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

    Drum Major (‘19), Bluecoats

  • Photo of Scott.

    Scott Dupre

    Brass Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Hikari Nitta

    Color Guard Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Ty Slaugenhoup

    Battery Instructor, Bluecoats

  • Photo of The Blue Way participants playing next to the Bluecoats performers.

    The Bluecoats

    You’ll meet & learn from the performers of the Bluecoats drum corps!

Music Educator Seminar

June 26, 2026

CPE Credits available! Continuing education, networking, and inspiration for music educators. Learn from experts in music education. Plus, get a ticket to the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration!

Check-in: June 26, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Check-out: June 26, 10:15 pm

Meet Your Speakers

  • Photo of Dean Westman

    Dean Westman

    Senior Education Advisor & Designer, Bluecoats

    Performing Arts Chair
    Founder & Director of Orchestras, Avon High School (retired 2026)

  • Dr. Ryan Kilgore

    Music Ensemble Coordinator / Percussion Caption Advisor, Bluecoats

    Adjunct Instructor of Music, Percussion & Director of Scot Marching Band, The College of Wooster

  • Bob Medworth

    Visual Instructor, Bluecoats

    Band Director, Northview High School (41 years, retired 2018)

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