The Bluecoats Fellowship aims to create a pathway to a more diverse and inclusive world in the marching arts. Bluecoats Fellows are individuals who are a part of, or are committed to supporting, traditionally under-represented communities in marching arts design, and are selected by demonstrating excellent skill and potential in their field. Fellows are paired with the Bluecoats designer in their field to grow their skills, receive advice and guidance on their work, and learn from a renowned world-class designer.

Today, we’re excited to introduce the second class of Bluecoats Fellows! Find out more about them below.

The corps will send a small ensemble to lead the pride walk and the opening presentation on the Centennial Plaza stage in Downtown Canton, OH.

All flags and digitally-printed scenery for the Bluecoats will be produced by Digital Performance Gear.

Bluecoats’ new SoundSport ensemble, Rhythm IN BLUE, will utilize Ultimate Drill Book tools UDBapp and Beam to improve learning experience.

Bluecoats Summer Music Series includes jam-packed July 4th Weekend in Northeast Ohio: The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp, Opening Night Community Celebration, Bluecoats Party in the Plaza, Northeast Ohio Fourth of July Performance. Plus, the return of major August drum corps show to Stark County. Innovations in Brass will become an official event of Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week, powered by Johnon Controls, and will move to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The six-week event brings nearly 300 performers, staff, and volunteers to the Mount Union Campus in May, June & July. This brings major economic impact, including more than 36,000 meals, extensive usage of campus, and re-location of annual two-day Summer Arts Camp for high school & college students to Stark County.

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.